In quietness and in darkness
In peace and in confusion
Jesus Christ wants to make his home with us
And meet his friends
He is the Light of Life
He is the hope for the world
Song “Who am I”
Affirmation
Tell everyone who is anxious
Be strong and don’t be afraid
Jesus is the source of Life
He brings light to the world
The light shines in darkness
And the darkness can never put it out.
The Lords Prayer in our own language
Reading John 12v3
Mary took a litre of costly perfumed oil made from genuine aromatic nard and anointed the feet of Jesus and dried them with her hair, the house was filled with the fragrance of the oil.
Intercessions
We pray for places in turmoil, Hong King, Syria, Ethiopia, Myanmar, Belarus, for the Rohingya and Uighurs, and our own country and our governments to do right by their people; for those in prison, those hungry, or homeless, those who are ill or needing our prayers. We pray for all who are anxious and there are many. Give them your peace and calm in their hearts. Have your hand upon us all and our loved ones. Be with us all we pray. In Jesus Name Amen.
Song “Said Judas to Mary”
Blessing
The cross we shall take it
The joy we shall share it
The gospel we shall live it
The love we shall give it
The light we shall cherish it
The darkness God shall perish it. Amen
© Iona Community adapted
