Intercessions
13th July 2025
Almighty God, as we come together to worship and praise you, and thank you for all that you give us, we ask you to hear our prayers for the church, the world, our local community and people in need. We thank you for your leading and wisdom and the nudges you have given us in the past week.
Lord in Your mercy
Hear our prayer
Holy God, we pray for all Christian churches throughout the world as they meet to worship and praise you and enjoy fellowship with each other. We particularly pray for the safety of Christians who are persecuted because of their faith, and for our brothers and sisters in an Iranian church in Ireland which is now part of ACE. We pray for church leaders: for Bishop Andy, for Steve and Mike and for those who help with leading our services. Give them strength, inspiration and joy in their hearts as they proclaim your message.
In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer we lift the people and ministry of the Church of North India to you.
Lord in Your mercy
Hear our prayer
Father God, we thank you that you see our needs and work with us. Thank you for inspiring us with new ideas of ways in which we can reach out to others who don’t know you yet. We thank you for Veronica and Steve’s new project - Viva Worship and those who came last Sunday. Bless this ministry during the summer. Inspire us with new ideas for the year ahead. Equip us so that we can reach out and grow your kingdom here in the Algarve.
Lord in Your mercy
Hear our prayer
Creator God, we pray for our troubled world. Give wisdom to all world leaders and encourage them to look for ways to bring peace to all areas where there is conflict. We lift the ordinary people to you, who are suffering at the hands of others. We pray for their comfort, protection, and that the living hope of Jesus would fill hearts in these difficult times.
Lord in Your mercy
Hear our prayer
Faithful God, we thank you for the communities of which we are part and ask you to guide us to be more aware of our neighbours’ needs and ways in which we might help.
During this summer be with all those working in the tourist industry – protect them and give them patience. Touch the hearts of all the holidaymakers who visit this beautiful country with the wonder of your creation. Give them your peace and opportunities to turn to you as they relax and enjoy their surroundings away from busy lives.
Lord in Your mercy
Hear our prayer
Loving God, we pray for anyone known to us in a difficult situation at the present time., for those who are ill at home or in hospital, for those who are experiencing extreme pain and for those anxiously awaiting a diagnosis, treatment, procedure or an operation.
In a moment of silence, let us pray for anyone who needs God’s healing touch today.
Almighty God, we ask you to draw close to all those we mentioned so that they may be aware of your healing presence, and we ask you to provide your peace and comfort for them at this time.
Lord in Your mercy
Hear our prayer
Merciful God, your Son Jesus Christ is the light of the World, a light which no darkness can quench. We remember before You those who have died, either recently or at this time of year, and pray that they are now experiencing the light of Christ which shines eternally and brings hope and comfort to the bereaved.
Lord in Your mercy
Hear our prayer
Everlasting God, as we leave this service, we thank you for the knowledge that you are always with us as we seek to serve you during the coming week.
Merciful Father,
accept these prayers
for the sake of your Son,
our Saviour Jesus Christ.
Amen.