This Week’s Intercessions

CHRIST THE KING SUNDAY – 26th NOVEMBER 2023

Almighty God, our Heavenly Father, you promised through your Son Jesus Christ to hear us when we pray in faith. We pray to our everlasting God, through our saviour Jesus, who is both Christ the King and the Son of Man and who understands our needs and the needs of this world.  We raise before you your church here in Hinchley Wood. We pray that you will draw us together and unite us in the love of Christ, that we may proclaim with one voice your justice and righteousness in our world. We pray especially for Elliot who has been baptized here today and for his parents, Laura and Alex. We pray that Elliot’s godparents maintain a supportive and loving presence in Elliot’s life.

Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer.

Loving God, we pray for your world, of which your Son is King. We pray for peace, reconciliation and healing in the places of war, hatred and terrorism. We hold before you the peoples of Ukraine, Russia, Gaza and Israel, every child and every adult. We pray that the nations of this world may be united and subject to the rule of Christ the King, through whom and for whom all things were created.  We pray that all nations continue to strive for humanitarian actions in all conflicts. We pray for our earthly King, Charles, may his rules be guided and influenced by the example set by your son.

Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer.

Loving Lord, we pray for our Church and its role and place within this community. We pray especially for the Christmas event being held this Thursday in Hinchley Wood and we thank you for all who have been working so hard to prepare for it.  We pray that it will be a time of fellowship and fun.  We pray for those in our community who may not be able to join in the event. We think especially of people who have lost their jobs or who are anxious about money. We think of those who are struggling to provide for their loved ones and have no friends and family to support them.  We give thanks for the work of all agencies who are working hard to support people in these difficult times. We pray for an end to poverty.

Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer.

Loving God, we pray for all who suffer in body, mind or spirit and for those who care for them. We pray for the sick; for those who mourn; for the lonely and those without hope or love.  In a moment of silence, we pray especially for those we know who need your healing, love and peace. ……………

Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer.

Everlasting God, as we approach the end of another Church Year we look back with gratitude and thankfulness for all the blessings you have given us.

Merciful God, accept these prayers for the sake of your son, our saviour Jesus Christ.