As part of our
liturgy at Annual Council 2015, each delegation wrote a prayer for their
parish. We are sharing these prayers each week in the eNews so that we
all can support one another in the upcoming year.
Epiphany, Norfolk
Holy and Living
God, you have revealed your loving kindness in your Christ; ever deepen
our congregation in Christ's Spirit, through gratitude, mindfulness,
compassion and service, in the name of the Trinity, One God. Amen
St. Matthew's, Chesterfield
God of generosity
and compassion, you pour upon all your people abundant gifts and call
them in every generation to offer and spend their talents gladly in the
service of your love. Guide us to discern your voice afresh and become
ever more aware of the call you invite us to share at this time, and in
this place. Help us to recognize and affirm each other's unique gifts.
Keep us constant in our prayers and give us clear vision, creative
imaginations, and the fearless daring to perceive true needs and
persevere in practical and lively ministries of loving service. And as
we are fed here at your altar, may we faithfully go forth, knowing that
you are ever with us, and that in carrying out your mission, we are
doing your holy work. We ask these things in the Name of your Son, Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.
