Prayers

Gina shared this prayer with us which she wrote during the week.

Today we wanted to share with you this prayer from the Archdiocese of Grouard Mclennan, which is in north-western Alberta, Canada.

Daphne shared this prayer with us at the weekend, which she wrote in thanks for music.

Last night Daphne Russell shared this prayer and photos (from her permitted daily exercise) with us.

A member shared this prayer with us today. We look forward to hearing and receiving contributions from everyone.

May we who are merely inconvenienced

Remember those whose lives are at stake.

May we who have no risk factors

Remember those most vulnerable.

May we who have the luxury of working from home

Remember those who must choose between preserving their health or making their rent.

May we who have the flexibility to care for our children when their schools close

Remember those who have no options.

May we who have to cancel our trips

Remember those that have no safe place to go.

May we who are losing our margin money in the tumult of the economic market

Remember those who have no margin at all.

May we who settle in for a quarantine at home

Remember those who have no home.

As fear grips our country,

Let us choose love.

During this time when we cannot physically wrap our arms around each other,

Let us yet find ways to be the loving embrace of God to our neighbours. Amen.

This prayer was shared with us this morning from a member. St Columba was a missionary from Ireland who brought Christianity to Scotland and founded the Abbey on Iona.

Today we received an email from Stephen and Hellen in Magina Church. We're pleased that we still have a way to communicate with everyone throughout this period of physical isolation.

All friends at Torphichen & Avonbridge,

Calvary's' Greetings,

We are all together in prayers throughout this time of STORM!  We are following all the happenings in the whole world ...May God keep all of us safe and pleading him for His abundant mercies to us as per His precious will.

The song ' Lord Christ our Rock in Him we hide; a shelter in time of storm" - is now for all Christian faithful ones and always clicking in our mind and soul and wondered what made this author/singer to compose this song...

Our Lord's prayer " ...delivers us from evil...." May our powerful God deliver us from this evil and safe us as His remnants.   God shows/gives mercy to those He want to give/show mercy.

We think of you and pray for you during this difficult storm!

# Stay safe

With Prayers,

Stephen & Hellen

Lord of the world,

At the start of Holy Week, we thank you for the signs of new life:

For new flowers beside paths, in gardens, and even indoors;

For sunshine and birdsong;

But most of all for the new life that Jesus brought,

And for the promise that our fears and sorrows are followed by the joy of Easter morning.

Amen.

 

 

Today we are sharing a prayer from Ralph, our locum minister.

We pray for all those affected by this virus, and for Families of those who have died. We think too of those who are very ill at this time.
We pray for those in isolation and experiencing loneliness. For the increasing restrictions being imposed.
We pray for Doctors and Nurses. Carers and Cleaners. Emergency staff and many others.
May they all find strength and courage.
We pray for all under stress and strain. Remembering Jesus' words - "Love one another, as I have loved you."
We pray for Teachers and their concerns for their Pupils. Now that Schools are closed and Exams cancelled.
Aware that for some School is their only safe haven.
We pray for our Church fellowships and the fracturing of our fellowship times, and any uncertainty about the future.
For all Faith Groups and Community Organisations. May we find that God is still the Foundation of our lives.
We pray for our Leaders. May a spirit of Wisdom and Understanding infuse their thoughts, words and actions. May they make good decisions and increase funding for scientific research.
Help us to be caring and helpful to each other.

Amen.

A Prayer in 3 parts from the Adventurers