Worcester Diocese Podcast

A sermon podcast for Candlemas on Sunday 2 February from Carey Saleh, Vicar of Stourport and Wilden.

Collect

Almighty and ever-living God, clothed in majesty, whose beloved Son was this day presented in the Temple, in substance of our flesh: grant that we may be presented to you with pure and clean hearts, by your Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen Prayers Please pray for_ • peace and reconciliation in all areas of conflict • the Episcopal/Anglican Province of Alexandria - Bishop Samy Fawzy • the recently-arrived Revd. Tom and his family, wife Robyn,and children Anah and Jacob • those leading the work with other faiths in the Diocese • those who are unwell, inc. George, Mel, Jemma, Sharni, Darren and Albert • their family and friends of those living in Beeches Mews and Clent Drive • all who visit us, either in person at church or on this web Readings for Sunday 02 February Readings from ‘Year C’ *Malachi 3.1-5 * Psalm 24.7-10 * Hebrews 2.14-18 * Luke 2.22-40 *

Diocesan Prayers

Mon 3 Bromsgrove Team Ministry Please pray for those who support the Team ministry in Bromsgrove: David Coulson (PCC Secretary), Sarah Marshall (PCC Treasurer) and our part time administrators Lauren and Irene. Please pray that God will call and release the right people to fill the vacancies that we have in the parish. Tue 4 Bromsgrove Team Ministry Pray for the churchwardens and officers who are looking after those churches currently in vacancy - Dodford Church, Catshill Church, All Saints’ Church in Bromsgrove, St Godwald’s Church in Finstall and the Wychebrook Group of three churches. Wed 5 Diocese of Peru Pray for the congregations of the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd in Lima, and for those ministering there, amidst the continuing challenges they face. Thur 6 HMP Hewell Pray for HMP Hewell. Pray for the Governor, Deputy Governor, Senior Management Team and all staff, for their safety and well-being. Pray for the men who live and work here, for their anxiety, depression, and fear and that through the compassion and care of those around them, that they may feel valued and cared for. For the Chaplaincy team. Fri 7 Safeguarding Team Lord we pray for the Diocese Safeguarding team: Hilary Higton, Delia Stokes, Claire Arden, Liz Toone, Simon Hill. Bless them in all the work they do to support people across the Diocese. Sat 8 Growing as Kingdom People As we seek to transform our communities, pray that our eyes might be opened to issues that are particularly affecting our locality such as poverty, dementia or a lack of facilities for young people. Amen