We remember each day
Bishop Robert Innes
Bishop David Hamid
Sheran Harper Mothers’ Union Worldwide President
09 August Mary Sumner day. We give thanks for the work of Mary Sumner, and for all members around the world, who continue her work in so many ways. Thank you Lord.
and during the month of August we continue to pray for all those affected by the CODIV -19 virus.
We pray especially for those around the world who are in a resurgence of the virus and facing renewed restrictions. We give thanks for all the branch leaders and members ,who are working to keep members together in what ever way they can.
Keep us, good Lord,
under the shadow of your mercy
in this time of uncertainty and distress.
Sustain and support the anxious and fearful,
and lift up all who are brought low;
that we may rejoice in your comfort
knowing that nothing can separate us from your love
in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Amen.
Lord Jesus Christ,
you taught us to love our neighbour,
and to care for those in need
as if we were caring for you.
In this time of anxiety, give us strength
to comfort the fearful, to tend the sick,
and to assure the isolated
of our love, and your love,
for your name’s sake.
Amen.
Word of compassion,
be close to those who are ill, afraid or in isolation.
In their loneliness, be their consolation;
in their anxiety, be their hope;
in their darkness, be their light;
through him who suffered alone on the cross,
but reigns with you in glory,
Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
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 and 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 one who is 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
revealed in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
For the Christian community
We are not people of fear:
we are people of courage.
We are not people who protect 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.
WORLDWIDE PRAYER LINKS
The people we are permanently linked in prayer with throughout the year.
- EZO, South Sudan
- THIKA, Kenya
- JOS, Nigeria
- AKOKO, Nigeria
- UNIÃO DE MULHERES EPISCOPALS ANGLICANAS DO BRAZIL (UMEAB), Brazil
- St Andrews Church Moscow & Anglican Church St Petersburg
