Prayer of Praise: –  

God of all time, all space, and all Creation, we thank you for the lives of people around us and who have been around us,

friends, family, colleagues, and neighbours.

People who nurture us,

and have nurtured us.

People who help us,

and have helped us.

People who challenge and inspire us,

and have challenged and inspired us.

Their living and loving, serving and caring, have revealed to us your love and grace,

and inspire us to live and love, serve and care for others, to the best we can, in all the ways we can, to all the people we can, for as long as we ever can.  Amen.

Prayer of Confession

Almighty and most merciful Father, we have erred, and strayed from thy ways like lost sheep.

We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts.

We have offended against your holy laws.

We have left undone those things which we ought to have done; and we have done those things which we ought not to have done; and there is no spiritual well-being in us.

Have mercy upon us, O God, miserable sinners that we are.

Spare us who confess our faults and are penitent before you; according to your promises declared unto Humankind in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Grant, O most merciful Father, that we may hereafter live a Godly, righteous, and sober life, to the glory of your holy name.  Amen.

Assurance of Forgiveness 

Almighty God, grants to us His pardon and peace, that we may be cleansed from all of our sins, so that we may worship Him, serve Him, and bear witness to His mercy and grace.

Thanks be to God.

Prayers for Others

God of All the Saints, past and present, we ask that we might be a holy church, a praying church, a giving church, a serving church.  We thank you for those who have helped us on our journey of faith, and who strove for a better World following the example of your only Son, Jesus Christ

Lord, in your mercy – hear our prayer.

God of Creation we thank you for your World and remember that you entrusted it to our care as stewards.  As we live each day, help us to treat our World fairly whilst accepting its goodness gratefully.  Help us to remember that you are the giver of all we have and to put aside pride of ownership.

Lord, in your mercy – hear our prayer.

God of Compassion, bring healing and peace to the nations in conflict and where there is political instability.  Protect those who are poor and hungry and give them hope.  Move those with plenty to share with those who have little and help all people to love their neighbour as themselves.

Lord, in your mercy – hear our prayer.

God of Justice, let us not be so concerned with our own problems that we become lacking in concern for the problems of others.  Help us to demonstrate our love for you in our daily lives and in the wider society.  Make us quick to forgive and slow to condemn and help us to strive for peace in our families.

Lord, in your mercy – hear our prayer.

God of Healing, we pray for all who bear the burdens of pain, bereavement, anxiety and depression.  We pray for those whose illness stems from financial problems.  We pray that they may have an awareness of your presence and an understanding that you are bearing those burdens with them and always working towards their healing and wholeness.

Lord, in your mercy – hear our prayer.

God of Peace, we pray for the people of Ukraine today, for peace and the laying down of the weapons of war.  We pray for those who fear for tomorrow, that your spirit of comfort may draw near to them.  We pray for wisdom, discernment and compassion for those in power, that you will guide their decisions according to your Will and Purpose for the World.  We pray for those at risk and in fear, that you will hold and protect them.

Lord, in your mercy – hear our prayer.

God of Eternity, we thank you for all the saints – those recognised by the Church and those known only to a few, and to you. We praise you for their example.  Lord as we go out from Church today, we give thanks for the love you have shown to the World through all your faithful people.

Merciful Father, we bring these prayers before you in the knowledge of your mercy and love.

Amen

The Lord’s Prayer

Our Father in Heaven, hallowed be your name,

your kingdom come,

your will be done, on Earth as it is in Heaven.

Give us today our daily bread.

Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us.

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil,

For the Kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours,

now and forever.  Amen.