Collect
God, the mother and father of us all,
you have created families and love of every kind.
Give us courage to listen to each other and to learn,
and grant us the gentle blessing
which a home can give.
Praise to you our God;
you answer prayer.
Amen.
Psalm 8
- O Lord, our Sovereign,
how majestic is your name in all the earth!
You have set your glory above the heavens. - Out of the mouths of babes and infants
you have founded a bulwark because of your foes,
to silence the enemy and the avenger. - When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers,
the moon and the stars that you have established; - what are human beings that you are mindful of them,
mortals that you care for them? - Yet you have made them a little lower than God,
and crowned them with glory and honour. - You have given them dominion over the works of your hands;
you have put all things under their feet, - all sheep and oxen,
and also the beasts of the field, - the birds of the air, and the fish of the sea,
whatever passes along the paths of the seas. - O Lord, our Sovereign,
how majestic is your name in all the earth!
Intercession
Please remember our Prayer Requests
We pray for all people in their daily life and work;
For our families, friends, and neighbours
and for those who are alone.
For this community,
the nation,
and the world;
For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.
Hear us, Lord;
For your mercy is great.
Amen.