This Week’s Intercessions
FOURTH SUNDAY BEFORE LENT – 9TH FEBRUARY 2025
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, you promised through your Son Jesus Christ to hear us when we pray in faith. Let us pray for the church throughout the world. We give thanks for our church here in Hinchley Wood, for all the work undertaken by Caroline during our vacancy and for all its people who regularly give their time and talents in so many ways: those who read the lesson, visit the sick, write the intercessions, sing or accompany the choir, the welcomers, those who prepare the many rotas, provide refreshments, update the electoral roll, launder the altar linen, update our website and those who give so much time to look after the fabric of the church and the hall. May they, and others who work quietly in the background, know how much they are appreciated.
Lord in your mercy…. Hear our prayer
Lord God, we pray for all who work for peace and unity, and for all world leaders, that they will continue to seek for an end to the suffering caused by war, violence, injustice, inequality, disease, prejudice, poverty and hopelessness. Bring healing to all the places in the world where there is unrest and where so many people are in need of aid. We pray especially for those fighting terrorism throughout the world and for peace in the Ukraine and in the Middle East.
Lord in your mercy…. Hear our prayer
Creator God, thank you for our world and the places where we live. Help us all to be mindful that we are all created equal in your sight and accept our deep regret that, despite this, there is still so much inequality to be found. Help us to remember that you want us to be good stewards of your creation, living responsibly in the lands and seas of the earth. May all future growth be sustainable and may we ensure that its abundance is fairly shared for the good of all.
Lord in your mercy…. Hear our prayer
Gracious God, we pray for the work of all care homes and day centres that support the elderly. We pray for the charity organisations and shops who raise money to help others in need. We pray for all finding their life painful, lonely or uncertain, especially those who are ill or vulnerable. Help them to sense your comfort in times of need and bless their families and carers.
Lord in your mercy…. Hear our prayer
Merciful Lord, your love reaches beyond the grave. At the end of our days on earth be with us and with those we love. May those who have gone before us rest in your eternal love and peace. We remember before you those who have died and we pray for all whose life is saddened by the death of a loved one, be with them in their loneliness.
Lord in your mercy…. Hear our prayer Everlasting God, we pray for ourselves; as we go from this church today to start the week ahead, we ask that in all we do, we may we walk more closely with you at our side safe in the knowledge that your fatherly love and care knows no bounds.
Merciful God : Accept these Prayers for the sake of your son, our Saviour Jesus Christ: Amen