All Saints Church Childwall

The weekly prayers, listed in full below, are also available as a pdf download. Please click on the link. 2012 Jan 29

PRAISE GOD:

• That He is worthy of glory and praise (Psalm 29 v 2)
• That He is enthroned as King for ever (Psalm 29 v 10)
• That He blesses His people with strength and peace (Psalm 29 v 11)

PLEASE PRAY FOR:

• Our prayerful and careful reflection on how we personally will respond to the ‘Open for All’ initiative, with its exclusive focus at this stage on the re-development of the Church Hall into the new All Saints’ Centre
• Bishop James and Bishop Richard, thanking God for their ministry, leadership and witness across the diocese and   region, and praying for God’s strength and sustenance for Bishop James in his national role
• Deanery Synod as it meets on Thursday, praying for Kip Crookes as he chairs this meeting and holding before God the representatives from All Saints who will attend on our behalf
• Those couples getting married at All Saints this year who will be attending the Marriage Preparation Day on  Saturday, thanking God for the opportunity we have to serve them and witness to them of the boundless love God has for them
• Preparations for the special service for baptismal families next Sunday, thanking God for the good encounters and relationships that we have with those who come to us for baptism, and praying that these may be developed into  relationships of commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord
• The people and government of Syria is this ongoing period of heightened tension with the Arab league and the wider geo-political community, and for new ways of finding a peaceful resolution to be sought
• Today is WORLD LEPROSY DAY. We pray for Gods peace and blessing on people affected by leprosy in Mozambique.  Please guide and inspire Leprosy Mission staff in their continuing work to help change negative attitudes towards people affected by leprosy.

• The ministry and mission of those Christians who work or serve in the Houses of Parliament, praying for the many ways in which they can bring to bear the values of faith onto the issues that face our society and its governance
• Those who are sick, anxious or undergoing medical  procedures at this time.
• Those who are bereaved, or who remember the  anniversary of a bereavement at this time.

Collect for the Third Sunday of Epiphany

God of all mercy,
your Son proclaimed good news to the poor,
release to the captives,
and freedom to the oppressed:
anoint us with your Holy Spirit
and set all your people free
to praise you in Christ our Lord. Amen

The weekly prayers, listed in full below, are also available as a PDF download. Please click on the link. 2012 Jan 22

PRAISE GOD:

• That He is the Lord and He reigns on high
• That He is the Author of Creation
• That He is the Servant King

PLEASE PRAY FOR:

• Our prayerful and careful reflection on how we personally will respond to the ‘Open for All’ initiative, with its exclusive focus at this stage on the re-development of the Church Hall into the new All Saints’ Centre
• Constance Witham as she is dedicated at 11am and Scarlet Gabriella Jevons who will be baptised at 12.30pm, that they will grow into a living relationship with Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour
• The Standing Committee of the PCC meeting on Monday, thanking God for the faithful ministry of our church          wardens, Peter and Keith, and our PCC Secretary, Anne, and praying for wisdom in their meeting with Gary
• Bookworms meeting on Monday, thanking God for the opportunity it provides for fun, conversation and engagement, and praying for good relationships to continue to be birthed and developed
• The Governors of Childwall CE Primary School meeting on Thursday, and for Gary in his responsibilities as Chair, thanking God for the spiritual life and vibrancy of that school community
• Final preparations for the visit of Bishop James next week, thanking God for his willingness to be the Patron of our  Development Appeal, and for the support and  encouragement this brings
• The people and government of Iran is this on-going period of heightened tension with its neighbours and the wider geo-political community, and for new ways of finding common ground to be sought
• The ministry and mission of those who bring the Gospel to sailors and port-workers, especially in the light of the Costa Concordia tragedy and its graphic highlighting of the dangers of being at sea
• Those who are sick, anxious or undergoing medical procedures at this time.
• Those who are bereaved, or who remember the anniversary of a bereavement at this time.

Collect for the second Sunday of Epiphany

Eternal Lord,
our beginning and our end:
bring us with the whole creation
to your glory, hidden through past ages
and made known
in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

The weekly prayers listed below are also available as a pdf download. Please click on the link: 2012 Jan 8

Please pray… 8^th January 2012

PRAISE GOD:

• That He sent a star to lead the Magi to Christ
• That He calls both Jew and Gentile to worship the infant Jesus
• That He invites high born and low born equally to adore the Saviour

PLEASE PRAY FOR:

• Our prayerful and careful reflection on how we personally will respond to the ‘Open for All’ initiative, with its exclusive focus at this stage on the re-development of the Church Hall into the new All Saints’ Centre
• Becca as she preaches and presides at Christ Church, Netherley this morning, praying also for the life and witness of that small but faithful Christian community
• All those in our Uniformed Organisations, especially remembering all those associated with the Boys Brigade, past and present, who will mourn Andrew Sefton’s passing
• The deanery clergy (chapter) meeting on Wednesday continuing to pray for positive working relationships between local churches  to grow and develop
• The Men’s Breakfast on Saturday, thanking God for this opportunity for men to come together for fellowship, teaching and prayer
• Re:View beginning on Wednesday 18^th January, that many would want to understand more about what it means to put faith into practice and live as a Christian in the world
• The people and government of Syria as they continue the journey towards greater democracy and accountability in their national life and institutions
• The ministry and mission of university and college chaplaincies and Christian Union’s as new term’s begin, praying especially for the mission and ministry of the Christian groups at Liverpool Hope University
• Those who are sick, anxious or undergoing medical procedures at this time.
• Those who are bereaved, or who remember the anniversary of a bereavement at this time.

Collect for Epiphany

Creator of the heavens,
who led the Magi by a star
to worship the Christ-child:
guide and sustain us,
that we may find our journey’s end
in Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen

The weekly prayers, listed in full below, are also available as a pdf document. Please click on the link. Christmas 2011

Praise God:

·  That He comes to us as the Babe of Bethlehem

·  That He comes to us as Crucified Saviour and Risen Lord

·  That He is Emmanuel, God with us

Please pray for:

· Our prayerful and careful reflection on how we personally will respond to the ‘Open for All’ initiative, with its exclusive focus at this stage on the  re-development of the Church Hall into the new All Saints’ Centre

· The children being baptised on December 18^th at 11am, Charlie Gunn, Louis Gunn, Harry Delahunt, Deborah Delahunt, Kate Atkinson, Sam Atkinson.  that they and their families will grow in their love of Christ and their knowledge of His saving love for them

· Our worship services over Christmas, and the services in our sister churches locally, that they may witness to the Incarnate Lord with joy, clarity and effect

· All those working in the emergency services over Christmas, for protection and safety

· Those who will be spending a first Christmas without someone they love, that God will be their comfort and strength

· All those who are ill in body or mind at this time, that they will know the presence of God in their troubles

· Each of us to resolve to walk faithfully with God in the New Year in committed and practical discipleship

· Rest for those who labour in the Gospel, especially the  leaders and helpers in all our ministries and groups

· Those who are homeless and refugees at this time, or caught up in places of conflict, that they will find shelter, rest and peace

The weekly prayers listed in full below are also available as a pdf download. Please click on this link: Dec 11

PRAISE GOD:

• That He promises eternal life to all who turn in repentance to Jesus Christ as Saviour
• That through Jesus Christ He saves believers from judgement and hell
• That through Jesus Christ He flings wide the doors of heaven to welcome believers home

PLEASE PRAY FOR:

• Our prayerful and careful reflection on how we personally will respond to the ‘Open for All’ initiative, with its exclusive focus at this stage on the re-development of the Church Hall into the new All Saints’ Centre
• The Activ8 Toy Service today, thanking God for the leaders of our Uniformed Organisations and for their commitment to working with our young people, and praying for those young people and families who will receive the toys donated today
• The Mission Area of the PCC meeting on Monday, thanking God for our active support as a church of   individuals and organisations involved in mission, both at home and abroad
• The various Nativity Services taking place in Church this coming week, thanking God that the true Christmas story will be celebrated and encountered in each : Childwall CE Primary School KS2 service on Tuesday; Pram Club service on Thursday; Playgroup service on Friday;  and Rockclub Nativity on Sunday
• The many activities and organisations connected with our church that will be taking a break over these next few weeks, praying for rest, refreshment and    renewal for our leaders and groups
• The people and government of Syria as they continue the journey towards greater democracy and accountability in their national life and institutions
• The ministry and mission of Vicky Martineau, thanking God for all that she is doing in Ecuador,  and praying for her and her family as they spend the Christmas season apart
• Those who are sick, anxious or undergoing medical procedures at this time.
• Those who are bereaved, or who remember the anniversary of a bereavement at this time

Collect for third Sunday of Advent

Father in heaven,
who sent your Son to redeem the world
and will send him again to be our judge:
give us grace so to imitate him
in the humility and purity of his first coming
that, when he comes again,
we may be ready to greet him
with joyful love and firm faith;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen