Creator God, as we gather here today to celebrate the wonderful world you have given us and the miracle of growth. Help us to sow the seeds of kindness, empathy, understanding and love here in this Church and as we go out into our daily lives. We think particularly today of our friends who are […]
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Lent Vestry Prayer — Fiona Crowther, UK
Almighty God, you light up the way for us. Help us to see our path and our purpose as we approach the season of Lent. Help us all to re-commit our lives to you and take your love out of this place and into the wider world.
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Eternal One, we give thanks for the people who gather here to worship this morning. From the youngest to the oldest, let our ears be open to hear your word and our eyes be opened to see what needs to be done. Speak to us that we might find insight, forgiveness and freedom and help […]
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Almighty God, who always surprises us, we pray that all who are worshipping here today are inspired and energised by the words they hear and by feeling your presence and love. We pray that everyone leaves today feeling they have learned something, received something and given something.
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God, we ask your blessing for everyone gathered here today for worship, for friendship, for support and for fellowship. We pray that all may gain what they need from this act of worship and carry your love with them when they leave today.
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God, as we meet together today to praise and worship you, we pray that our faith may grow in hearing your word. Help us to find ways of sharing our faith with others and show us how we can use it to further your work in this world full of problems that we live in.
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Eternal One, We give thanks for all the people who gather here to worship this morning And for all the effort that has gone into our church activities this past week. [If a special event has taken place, e.g. a festival, mention it here.] May our efforts inspire all who visit our church. This morning […]
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Creator God, we thank you for the time and effort of our congregation and friends over the last week to reach out to people in our local community. We give thanks that we are able to meet together today to praise you, to worship you and to hear your word. Be with us when we […]
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