Prayer
Blessèd are you, Sovereign God, ruler and judge of all,
to you be glory and praise for ever!
[In the darkness of this age that is passing away,
may the glory of your kingdom which the saints enjoy
surround our steps as we journey on.
May we reflect the light of your glory this day
and so be made ready to come into your presence,
Creator, Redeemer, and Giver of Life:
Blessèd be God for ever!
Amen.
Psalm 96
- O sing to the Lord a new song;
sing to the Lord, all the earth. - Sing to the Lord, bless his name;
tell of his salvation from day to day. - Declare his glory among the nations,
his marvellous works among all the peoples. - For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised;
he is to be revered above all gods. - For all the gods of the peoples are idols,
but the Lord made the heavens. - Honour and majesty are before him;
strength and beauty are in his sanctuary. - Ascribe to the Lord, O families of the peoples,
ascribe to the Lord glory and strength. - Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name;
bring an offering, and come into his courts. - Worship the Lord in holy splendour;
tremble before him, all the earth. - Say among the nations, ‘The Lord is king!
The world is firmly established; it shall never be moved.
He will judge the peoples with equity.’ - Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice;
let the sea roar, and all that fills it; - let the field exult, and everything in it.
Then shall all the trees of the forest sing for joy - before the Lord; for he is coming,
for he is coming to judge the earth.
He will judge the world with righteousness,
and the peoples with his truth.
Intercession
Please remember our Prayer Requests
Exalt yourself, O God, above the heavens,
and your glory over all the earth.
Lord, have mercy. E te Ariki, kia aroha mai.
May the fields of the wilderness be rich pasture
and the hills be clothed with joy.
Christ, have mercy. E te Karaiti, kia aroha mai.
Send out your light and your truth, that they may lead us,
and bring us to your holy hill and to your dwelling.
Lord, have mercy. E te Ariki, kia aroha mai.
Amen.