Worcester Diocese Podcast

Collect

O Lord, raise up, we pray, your power and come among us, and with great might succour us; that whereas, through our sins and wickedness we are grievously hindered in running the race that is set before us, your bountiful grace and mercy may speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, to whom with you and the Holy Spirit, be honour and glory, now and for ever. Prayers Please pray for_ • peace and reconciliation in all areas of conflict • those injured or killed in the battle for peace • those anticipating Christmas • all those who are unwell, inc. Anthony • those who have died - their families and friends - Tim, Derek, and Jan • all who visit us, either in person at church or through this web • those living at Stakenbridge Lane, Clent & Meadowcroft, Hagley Readings for Sunday 05 December Readings from ‘Year A’ Old Testament Psalm New Testament Gospel Isaiah 11.1-10 Psalm 72 Romans 15.4-13 Matthew 3.1-12

Diocesan Prayers

Mon 8 Christ Church, Malvern Please pray for our mission to the community, particularly those who are more elderly. We pray for the group of ministers and the local ministry team working together for Christ Church and its mission to be viable and relevant to the people of Malvern. Clergy: Gary Crellin, Sue Beverly, Kim Taplin. Reader: Eileen Tomlin Tue 9 Eldersfield, Hollybush and Birtsmorton We pray for everyone supporting the ministry in the Berrow and Longdon Benefices during their vacancy. We pray that your will be done Lord, and, through the Holy Spirit, the right person will hear your call to lead these parishes as we seek to follow your way. Clergy: vacant, Anthea Elston Wed 10 Diocese of Morogoro We pray for all those who minister within the Diocese of Morogoro and give special thanks for the partnership between our two Dioceses. In particular, we remember the many challenges facing the clergy and people in Morogoro, particularly in the light of recent unrest in Tanzania, and pray they will be filled with hope and joy as they prepare for 2026. Thur 11 Great Malvern Priory Pray for our Children, Youth and Families’ Group, reaching children and families at the Priory, especially for leader Hilary Ruck, and for the ‘Join the Christmas Story’ initiative. Clergy: Roger Latham, Philippa Lowe. Readers: Chris Boulton, Sue Copsey, Claire Darnborough, Richard Weatherill, David Webster Fri 12 Holy Trinity, Malvern Please pray for our Places of Welcome coffee morning, our Babies and Toddler group, our Anna Chaplains and our service for young families, Creative Church. Also, our reordering project to create a more flexible space in church. Clergy: Becky Elliott, Eric Knowles, Peter Nokes Sat 13 Growing as Kingdom People Prayers for our baptism families: Lord may this Christmastime be a special time of love for parents and their famiiles. Help them to feel united in your love. Amen Heavenly Father, plant your truth deep within us. Let our faith mature through prayer, worship, and service. Make us bold witnesses, spreading your kingdom wherever you lead. Amen HUGH NELSON BECOMES 114TH BISHOP OF WORCESTER Downing Street has announced that His Majesty the King has approved the appointment of Hugh Nelson as the next Bishop of Worcester. Bishop Hugh said: “It is an enormous privilege to be appointed as the next Bishop of Worcester. I am so looking forward to joining you in Worcestershire and Dudley on your journey as Kingdom People; getting to know the different communities across the Diocese and finding out what God is up to in its villages, towns and cities. “The Diocese of Worcester is full of so much that is good and holy, with plans to double the number of young disciples, to create 100 new worshipping communities, to renew churches right across the area and to underpin all this by resourcing clergy and lay leaders. And all of that building on the faithful, generous service of people in churches of every size, tradition and place from Dudley to Bredon, and from Malvern to Redditch.”