Prayer gathering 12th May, 2021.
Praise and Thanksgiving.
1) Praise God for the many blessings that we have received, known by each of us in our hearts.
2) We celebrate the blessing that we live in a peaceful country where we are free to worship and share our beliefs, feelings and concerns openly.
3) We give praise and thanks for good news and times spent with family.
4) Our prayers and thanks are for the scientists who are developing the COVID vaccines, and for those who are tasked with administering the doses.
5) Praise God for volunteers who quietly work behind the scenes and for the team at St. Luke’s who are working on the way forward for our property and outreach programs.
General Prayers.
1) We pray for those countries where COVID 19 is out of control and where the consequences are impacting on so many families. We pray that the vaccine will be readily available to those most in need both locally and for smaller countries who do not have the same access as bigger more powerful countries.
2) Pray for Paul as he pastoral cares grieving, hurting families, as he prepares for the funerals taking place at St. Luke’s this week and for families who are unwell, receiving treatment, undergoing tests or rehab.
3) We pray for young people who have recently arrived in this county as they face the many challenges of a different culture, language, schooling, and home environment. Give them strength and courage Lord, to ask for and seek help and we pray for those working with and encouraging them.
4) Our prayer is for peace in countries where there is conflict or disease. We pray for families separated and the anxiety of being unable to support or help loved ones.
5) We think of and pray for those who are under pressure with work, home, and community commitments. May they be granted peace of mind with time and space to serve you Lord as we are all called to do.
6) We pray for World Environment Day on June 6th and that preparations worldwide will showcase the possibilities for each of us as we take responsibility and contribute to the search for ways to combat climate change.
