“The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.
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COLLECT: God of the new and eternal covenant, as the forty days of the great flood swept away the world’s corruption and water new beginnings of righteousness and life: grant to us, who are washed clean and born again in the saving flood of baptism, the well spring of your grace, that your gift of new life may flourish once again, through Jesus Christ our Redeemer, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Archbishop Hosam, Anglican Archbishop of Jerusalem : “I ask those within the Anglican Communion and all of Christendom to join with us in offering the following prayer”.
Almighty and Everlasting God: our days are in your hands; we lift up all those in the Holy Land who are victims of violence and injustice, that you might empower your Church to bring healing to the wounded, relief to the suffering, and comfort to those who mourn; we pray also that you would soften the hearts of all those involved in the recent conflicts, that they would be led to work for justice and lasting peace in the land where your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ first came to bring hope and abundant life to all people; these things we ask in his Holy Name. Amen.
Archbishop Hosam, Anglican Archbishop of Jerusalem
A Prayer for Ukraine: God of peace and justice, we pray for the people of Ukraine today.
We pray for peace and the laying down of weapons. We pray for all those who fear for tomorrow, that your Spirit of comfort would draw near to them. We pray for those with power over war or peace, for wisdom, discernment and compassion to guide their decisions. Above all, we pray for all your precious children, at risk and in fear, that you would hold and protect them. We pray in the name of Jesus, the Prince of Peace. Amen
Archbishop Justin Welby: Archbishop of Canterbury
Archbishop Stephen Cottrell: Archbishop of York.
Today’s Bible Reading
Old Testament Reading : Genesis 9: 8-17
Psalm: 25: 1-10 (page 244 A.B.P.A.)
New Testament Reading: 1 Peter 3: 18-22
Gospel: Mark: 1: 9-15
Prayers
For The World: We pray that you will lead the nations of the world in the ways of righteousness and peace, and guide their rulers in wisdom and justice for the tranquility and good of all. Prime ministers, parliaments, andall who exercise authority in this world. Grant that they may impartially administer justice, restrain wickedness and vice, and uphold integrity and truth. As we pray for peace and shared prosperity we pray: for peace in the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine; for peace at the ongoing war between Israel and Palestine; and for the ongoing work of peace-making in Sudan and South Sudan.
Our Country: Almighty God, fountain of all goodness, we humbly pray you to bless all who govern us: may all things be ordered in wisdom, righteousness, and peace, to the honour of your holy name, and the good of the people of this country.
World Wide Anglican Community: The Province of the Episcopal Church of Sudan: for the bishop, clergy and people.
The Anglican Church of Australia: The Diocese of North Queensland: Keith Joseph- bishop, clergy and people.
Our Diocese: The Parish of Clayfield: Nicole College - parish priest, assistant clergy and people.
Diocesan School: Springfield Anglican College, Springfield: Principal, administration staff, Chaplain, members of The College Council, staff, students, and their families.
Defence Force Anglicans: for personnel and families serving in the Army. We pray that God will strengthen and protect all who serve in the Australian Army, and grant them peace and purpose that they may work together in a spirit of loyalty, courage, and friendship.
Other Denominations: Redcliffe City Christian Church and Redcliffe City Salvation Army Corps, for their pastors, ministers and people.
Within Our Community: We give thanks for the fellowship of the communities in which we live and work. We commend to your keeping ourselves and each other, our families, those with whom we work and learn, our neighbours and our friends. Enable us by your Spirit to live in love for you and for one another.
Our Parish: To all your people give your heavenly grace, and especially to this congregation here present, that they may receive your word with meek hearts and due reverence and serve you in holiness and righteousness all the days of their life.
Those Seeking Healing: Hayley,
For those who seek God’s healing Spirit of body, and/or soul and/or mind.
Those Mourning: For those who mourn the death of loved ones at this time.
Departed:
Years Minds: Sandra Woolford (21/19)
Next Week’s Bible Readings
Lent II
Old Testament Reading: Genesis 17: 1-7, 15-16
Psalm 22: 24-32 (page 242 A.B.P.A.)
New Testament Reading: Romans 4: 13-25
Gospel: Mark 8: 31-38