© Clent PCC 2019
Bible Readings
1st Reading: : Daniel 7. 1-18 Psalm: 149 2nd Reading: Ephesians 1.11-23 The Gospel Reading: Luke 6. 20-31 Hear the dulcet tones of David Suchet (‘Hercule Poirot’) read the text to you.Collect & Prayer
Almighty God, you have knit together your elect in one communion and fellowship in the mystical body of your Son Christ our Lord: grant us grace so to follow your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living that we may come to those inexpressible joys that you have prepared for those who truly love you; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, God of holiness, your glory is proclaimed in every age: as we rejoice in the faith of your saints, inspire us to follow their example with boldness and joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord.Intercessions
As a corporal act of mercy, please offer the following topics for prayer this week for_ • the Diocese of the Church of Bermuda, of Winchester, and of Agder and Telemark (Norway); and all their Archbishops, Bishops and clergy. • Justin our Archbishop, John our Bishop, for Nikki our Archdeacon, Andrew our Rural Dean, Canon Sue, Revd Richard Newton, for the Clergy, Readers and Lay-minsters of the Stourbridge Deanery, our ALM Team and visiting Clergy, the Church Wardens of our group of Churches; our Musical Directors, Organists and Choirs, the Sidespersons, and our Administrators Christine & Chrissy. • The children, head, staff and governors of our schools. • The homes and families of Adams Hill, Clent. • Our Church cleaners. • Those who give and arrange our Church flowers. We pray for those suffering in body, mind or spirit; may they know your presence alongside them in their time of need, including: Ken Winfield, Drew Beaumont, Dorothy Tomkins, Susan Dennis, Robert Davies, Geoff Shilvock, Sheila Gordon, Trevor Grove, Nina Moyes, John and Hazel Smith, and Jan Woolley. We pray for those mourning the death of loved ones, especially for the family and friends of Ken Peck, Margaret Latham, Raymond James Connor, Peter Fallows, Noel Jordan, Brenda Skitt, Justine Timothy-Kimberley, Jennifer Billington, Dora Holyhead, Jean Edna Hadley, Peggy Hawks, and Jean Winifred Hughes. ___________________________________ Alleluia, alleluia! I am the light of the world, says the Lord. Anyone who follows me will have the light of life. Alleluia!
PRAYER
© Clent PCC
Bible Readings
1st Reading: : Daniel 7. 1-18 Psalm: 149 2nd Reading: Ephesians 1.11-23 The Gospel Reading: Luke 6. 20-31 Hear the dulcet tones of David Suchet (‘Hercule Poirot’) read the text to you.Collect & Prayer
Almighty God, you have knit together your elect in one communion and fellowship in the mystical body of your Son Christ our Lord: grant us grace so to follow your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living that we may come to those inexpressible joys that you have prepared for those who truly love you; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, God of holiness, your glory is proclaimed in every age: as we rejoice in the faith of your saints, inspire us to follow their example with boldness and joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord.Intercessions
As a corporal act of mercy, please offer the following topics for prayer this week for_ • the Diocese of the Church of Bermuda, of Winchester, and of Agder and Telemark (Norway); and all their Archbishops, Bishops and clergy. • Justin our Archbishop, John our Bishop, for Nikki our Archdeacon, Andrew our Rural Dean, Canon Sue, Revd Richard Newton, for the Clergy, Readers and Lay-minsters of the Stourbridge Deanery, our ALM Team and visiting Clergy, the Church Wardens of our group of Churches; our Musical Directors, Organists and Choirs, the Sidespersons, and our Administrators Christine & Chrissy. • The children, head, staff and governors of our schools. • The homes and families of Adams Hill, Clent. • Our Church cleaners. • Those who give and arrange our Church flowers. We pray for those suffering in body, mind or spirit; may they know your presence alongside them in their time of need, including: Ken Winfield, Drew Beaumont, Dorothy Tomkins, Susan Dennis, Robert Davies, Geoff Shilvock, Sheila Gordon, Trevor Grove, Nina Moyes, John and Hazel Smith, and Jan Woolley. We pray for those mourning the death of loved ones, especially for the family and friends of Ken Peck, Margaret Latham, Raymond James Connor, Peter Fallows, Noel Jordan, Brenda Skitt, Justine Timothy-Kimberley, Jennifer Billington, Dora Holyhead, Jean Edna Hadley, Peggy Hawks, and Jean Winifred Hughes. ___________________________________ Alleluia, alleluia! I am the light of the world, says the Lord. Anyone who follows me will have the light of life. Alleluia!
PRAYER
