© Clent PCC 2018
Bible Readings
First Reading: Jonah 3. 1-5. & 10 Psalm: 62 2nd Reading: Hebrews 9. 24-28 The Gospel Reading: Mark 1. 14-20 Hear the dulcet tones of David Suchet (‘Hercule Poirot’) read the text to you.Collect & Prayer
Almighty Father, whose will is to restore all things in your beloved Son, the King of all: govern the hearts and minds of those in authority, and bring the families of the nations, divided and torn apart by the ravages of sin, to be subject to his just and gentle rule; who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. God, our refuge and strength, bring near the day when wars shall cease and poverty and pain shall end, that earth may know the peace of heaven through Jesus Christ our Lord.Intercessions
As a corporal act of mercy, please offer the following topics for prayer this week: • Diocese of Cuba, of Norwich, of Lulea (Sweden) - and all their Archbishops, Bishops and clergy. • Justin our Archbishop, John our Bishop, Graham the Bishop of Dudley, for Nikki our Archdeacon, Andrew our Rural Dean, Richard our Vicar, Sue our Curate-in-Charge/Priest, for the Clergy, Readers and Layminsters of the Stourbridge Deanery, our ALM Team and visiting Clergy, the Church Wardens of our group of Churches; our Musical Directors, Organists and Choirs, and our Administrators Christine & Chrissy. • The homes and families of St Kenelm’s Pass, Clent. • Those who gave their lives in the wars. • For the work of foodbanks and their many volunteers. We pray for those suffering in body, mind or spirit; may they know your presence alongside them in their time of need, including: Felicity Willows, Peter Woollaston We pray, for those mourning the death of loved ones especially for the family and friends of Brian Plant, Anne Wood, John Robert (Bob) Davies, Audrey Smallwood, Beryl Moore, Rachel Stanley, Kate Stevens, Michael Wood, Dr John Mucklow, Nancy Churchman, Elsie Anstey, David Mills.
PRAYER
© Clent PCC
Bible Readings
First Reading: Jonah 3. 1-5. & 10 Psalm: 62 2nd Reading: Hebrews 9. 24-28 The Gospel Reading: Mark 1. 14-20 Hear the dulcet tones of David Suchet (‘Hercule Poirot’) read the text to you.Collect & Prayer
Almighty Father, whose will is to restore all things in your beloved Son, the King of all: govern the hearts and minds of those in authority, and bring the families of the nations, divided and torn apart by the ravages of sin, to be subject to his just and gentle rule; who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. God, our refuge and strength, bring near the day when wars shall cease and poverty and pain shall end, that earth may know the peace of heaven through Jesus Christ our Lord.Intercessions
As a corporal act of mercy, please offer the following topics for prayer this week: • Diocese of Cuba, of Norwich, of Lulea (Sweden) - and all their Archbishops, Bishops and clergy. • Justin our Archbishop, John our Bishop, Graham the Bishop of Dudley, for Nikki our Archdeacon, Andrew our Rural Dean, Richard our Vicar, Sue our Curate-in- Charge/Priest, for the Clergy, Readers and Layminsters of the Stourbridge Deanery, our ALM Team and visiting Clergy, the Church Wardens of our group of Churches; our Musical Directors, Organists and Choirs, and our Administrators Christine & Chrissy. • The homes and families of St Kenelm’s Pass, Clent. • Those who gave their lives in the wars. • For the work of foodbanks and their many volunteers. We pray for those suffering in body, mind or spirit; may they know your presence alongside them in their time of need, including: Felicity Willows, Peter Woollaston We pray, for those mourning the death of loved ones especially for the family and friends of Brian Plant, Anne Wood, John Robert (Bob) Davies, Audrey Smallwood, Beryl Moore, Rachel Stanley, Kate Stevens, Michael Wood, Dr John Mucklow, Nancy Churchman, Elsie Anstey, David Mills.
PRAYER
