Sunday 9 AUGust 2020
Prayer
Dear God, in some ways we are separated from each other but not from you. We bring our worship today from different homes and settings, but we know that whether we are on our own or joining with others online you will accept our worship and hear our prayers. This has been such a difficult time where many have faced illness and some death. All of us have seen changes in our daily living, and faced some disorientation and worry. We are glad to see signs of hope around us, and to witness more positive news, and we continue to pray that we will not see a second spike in this virus. As we begin to plan for a return to our church building again albeit with restrictions on numbers help us in all our work and preparations for that day. Help us as we look to find new ways to be church and reach out to new groups of people as well as being an effective support to those who need our help most. As we draw near to you in worship now we ask that we will be aware of your presence with us, that we will have a sense of your support in all of the circumstances of our lives. May we be aware of your Word in our lives, as we bring to you praise and thanks for all you have already done for us. Hear us now as we continue to pray in Jesus’ words saying together: Our Father in heaven… hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread and forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us in the time of trial and deliver us from evil for the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen. Video: When the Storms Come (based on Matthew 14:22-33) Prayer When the wind blows, God, may your arms shelter me. When the rain falls, may your arms cover me. When the storm rages, may your arms protect me. When the waters rise, may your arms support me. When the flood is fierce, may your arms encircle me. When all seems swept away, may your arms hold me fast. Whatever I may have to face, Lord, whatever the days ahead may bring, may I know your arms around me, upon me, beneath me, cradling me now and for evermore in your everlasting love. Amen. Blessing May Christ’s peace surround us May Christ’s light shine on us May Christ’s joy fill us May Christ’s blessing always go with us. Amen. |
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