Intercessions
31st March 2024
Father God, on this Easter Sunday we come together to offer our praise and thanksgiving for your Son, Jesus Christ.
He is risen,
He is alive,
Powerful and victorious,
Saviour of the world.
Father, without the resurrection of your Son, our faith would be empty and without hope; but He is alive and we rejoice in the knowledge that in Jesus, everything that divides, hurts and destroys has been overcome by what unites and heals and creates.
We think of your church today as it celebrates all over the world. Different nationalities, languages and people groups, but our worship is one, and our praise is for you alone, the one true God; maker of heaven and earth. We pray for your church in places where freedom to worship is compromised. Bless especially today, the men and women who may well be putting their lives at risk to preach and live out the Gospel message of Easter. In the Anglican cycle of prayer we pray for your church in the Province of the West Indies.
We pray that your Spirit will guide and strengthen us all in our service and mission to you. Draw us closer to you.
Lord in Your mercy
Hear our prayer
We give thanks this morning for your church of Christ The King and our own leadership. Thank you for bringing Steve and Veronica to us; to serve and grow your church in this place. Thank you for their delightful girls, Ayla and Zelia. We pray you will bless them and meet their needs in every way as they continue to settle into this new life in Portugal. We give thanks for their care over us, and guidance in our christian walk.
We pray for your blessing on our Bishop; Andy Lines, and look forward to his visit next week. Please guide our plans to be in accordance with your will, for this special service to commission Steve into his ministry here.
Thank you for answering our prayers for people to join our ministry team. Thank you for their willingness, and bless them Lord in their service to your church.
Lord in Your mercy
Hear our prayer
Father, on this special day, we pray for peace in your world. We pray for the countries where there is war and conflict; where communities are broken; people displaced and on the move. We pray for the countries that are suffering famine, drought and persecution; those people whose daily lives are a struggle.
Lord Jesus you know what it is to be displaced, to be persecuted; to be hated and despised. Give us hearts of compassion for all who struggle in life. We pray they will come to know that you are with them in their struggles, and show us as your church, how to help and support and love where we can.
Lord in Your mercy
Hear our prayer
Father, we pray for ourselves; you know our needs. You know our thoughts, our motives; our very being. We want to live our lives according to your Sons example. Help us by the power of your Holy Spirit to be generous and selfless, free from pride and jealousy. Keep us in a right relationship with you.
May your light shine through us in our homes, in our workplaces and in our communities.
Lord in Your mercy
Hear our prayer
Healing God, we pray for this suffering world, the world you suffered for, and pray for your healing across the nations. We pray for your healing in our families, we pray for your healing in every aspect of our lives and the life of your church.
We especially pray now for those on our prayer list and those on our hearts. We bring before you the sick, the lonely, those facing uncertain futures. In the quiet of our hearts now, hear our prayers for them.
Lord in Your mercy
Hear our prayer
Ever loving God, help us to celebrate our joy in the resurrection of Jesus. Death couldn't hold the 'Lord of Life', and new life for Him, means new life for all who believe in Him.
Your Son showed us the greatest love of all; not because we earned it or deserved it, but because of your great love for us. A gift from a loving Father to his children.
Help us to daily walk as children of God, showing your love for us to others.
May our feet go where you send,
Our eyes see as you see,
Our tongues speak as you would speak,
Our minds be ever attentive to your will,
Our hearts reveal and share your love.
Lord in Your mercy
Hear our prayer
Merciful Father,
accept these prayers
for the sake of your Son,
our Saviour Jesus Christ.
Amen.