We pray for our WORLD … for its nations and their leaders … for the people of Ukraine and Russia, and for the Middle East … we pray with thanksgiving for the delicate ceasefire and that it will hold … we pray for all those suffering as a result of violence of natural disasters … give wisdom and integrity to all who lead that they may promote justice, peace and the well-being of all;
… for the CHURCH, the precious Body of Christ here on earth … for all who share in the fellowship of Christ’s Church … for all who teach and minister among us in these parishes, and for each other … for the unity of all Christian people and for our Baptist, Methodist and Roman Catholic brothers and sisters in these villages … fill us with the Holy Spirit that we may grow strong and deep in faith, hope and love;
… for our COMMUNITES and for all who work and live within them … for our neighbours and friends … for the lonely and afraid … make us more aware of the needs and vulnerabilities of others;
…for those in SPECIAL NEED, especially those whose bodies and minds are hurting … for the ill and those who are frail, injured or bereaved … give strength and comfort to the dying … grant healing through the skill of doctors and nurses, and through the caring of family and friends;
… for THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED, among them Ian and Margaret … grant us with them and with all the saints a share in your eternal Kingdom, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.