In a world of great wealth
Where many are hungry
Many persecuted
Guide us into the way of hope, justice and love
Song “The Lords my shepherd”
Loving God, we are fragmented and conflicted,
We speak of liberation and oppress
We speak of peace and are violent
Help us to love and not hate
Even in these dark days. Amen
We say the Lord’s Prayer in our own language
Reading Psalm 46
God is our refuge and strength, a tested help in times of trouble.
2 And so we need not fear even if the world blows up and the mountains crumble into the sea.
3 Let the oceans roar and foam; let the mountains tremble!
We pray for all those we know who need our help and prayers who we carry in our hearts today. For Afghanistan, especially the women, our burning world and those dealing with the fires, for politicians to act on climate change, for all with covid today and their families, doctors and nurses, carers, teachers, those confronting injustice, for the many refugees, our country, our families and friends and ourselves…Spirit of the Living God present with us now enter our bodies, minds and spirits and heal us of all that harms us. Let your angels be beside us at this time. In Jesus Name we pray.
Song “Just be held”
This is the day that God has made
I will rejoice and be glad in it
I will not offer to God
Offerings that cost me nothing
I will go in Peace
To love and serve the Lord
Amen
