Prayers

Please pray for • the Windrush generation and their families and acknowledge the contributions and sacrifices they made • for the strength to take a stand against racist and discriminatory behaviours and attitudes • all the people of Ukraine at this time of fear, danger and conflict • The homes and families of Church Avenue, Clent; Woodfield Lane, Belbroughton; Third Road, Wildmoor; Worcester Road, Broome; Brookside Way, Blakedown & Churchill.

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For those who are ill

Merciful God, We entrust to your tender care those who are ill or in pain knowing that, whenever danger threatens, your everlasting arms are there to hold them safe. Comfort and heal them, and restore them to health and strength; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For hospital staff & medical researchers

Gracious God, give skill, sympathy and resilience to all who are caring for the sick, and your wisdom to those searching for a cure. Strengthen them with your Spirit that, through their work, many will be restored to health; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

From someone ill or isolated

O God, help me to trust you, help me to know that you are with me, help me to believe that nothing can separate me from your love as revealed in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For our community

We are not people of fear: we are people of courage. We are not people who guard our own safety: we are people who protect our neighbours’ safety. We are not people of greed: we are people of generosity. We are your people God, giving and loving, Wherever we are, whatever it costs, For as long as it takes, wherever you call us. Amen. Barbara Glasson, President of the Methodist Conference

Prayers