Worcester Diocese Podcast

A sermon podcast for Trinity 8 on Sunday 21 July from Adam Hadley, Priest in Charge of Kingswinford and Wall Heath.

Collect

Almighty Lord and everlasting God, we beseech you to direct, sanctify and govern both our hearts and bodies in the ways of your laws and the works of your commandments; that through your most mighty protection, both here and ever, we may be preserved in body and soul; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen

Parish Prayers

Please pray _ • for peace and reconciliation, with respect and dignity • for Richard & Kathy as they start a new chapter in their lives, thanking them for all that they have done to further our parish life • for the work of YMCA ‘Willow Trees Community Centre’ • for the Diocese of Newcastle, of Møre og Romsdal (Norway), and The Church of Ireland,and their priests and people • for those who are unwell - Fiona, Helen and George • for those who have died - Bernice, Gerald, Malcolm & Steve • for their families and friends who morn them • for those living in Holy Cross Green, Clent; and Milestone Drive, Hagley. Amen Readings for Sunday 21 July * Jeremiah 23. 1-6 * Psalm 23 * Ephesians 2. 11-21 * Mark 6. 30-56 *

Diocesan Prayers

Mon 22 St Thomas, Stourbridge We expect to be leaving our church for reordering and recruiting new team members to work with young adults and families. Pray all goes to plan, that new members of staff and disciples are quickly incorporated into the church family and for St Thomas to be established as the spiritual centre of the town. Clergy: Andrew Sillis, Sarah Roberts-Malpass Tue 23 Lye & The Stambermill Please pray for Stefan, our churchwarden, the PCC and church as we seek to serve God faithfully in our vacancy and look for a new incumbent. Associate Priest: Chris Kent; Reader: Graham Dyer Wed 24 Economy & Daily Life Of all economic sectors, agriculture has proportionally higher rates of injury and death at work than any other. Pray for all working in agriculture this summer, especially those working with machinery and livestock. Thu 25 Wordsley We continue to work and pray for increased community engagement across all ages and growing a deeper relationship with one another and God within our church family and community. For our ALM Sue. Clergy: Lyn Rowson; Readers: Chris Geary, Mike Timmins, Terry Blewitt Fri 26 Retired Clergy of Greater Dudley Deanery We pray for our retired clergy and their families in the Greater Dudley Deanery, thankful for all that they have given and continue to give. We pray for their continued journey of faith, mindful of new challenges they may be facing in retirement. Sat 27 Growing as Kingdom People Pray for our churches as they continue to offer worship online as well as in church. Pray that all our worship is welcoming and accessible to a wide variety of people and helps to develop a deeper discipleship. Amen Hagley & Clent Please pray for the mission and ministry of the church in our benefice; for our worship, outreach to the local community, and pastoral care: also our links with our local schools, with the local community through Clent Connect and Hagley Hub, and our work with young families. For our ALMs and churchwardens. Clergy: Vacant; Kim Topham; Reader: Alison Lewis

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