Ian Black

Two prayers - "Volunteering" and "Overseas Aid and Work". Lord God, you call everyone to follow you and to give freely of their time and gifts. Bless all who respond to your generous love through voluntary service in the church and wider community... Taken from Prayers for All Oc…

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Prayers for All Occasions Book - Prayers for the Sick and Elderly

by SPCK - Ian Black

Five prayers for the Sick and Elderly: Going into nursing care In hospital or a hospice Accepting our own mortality Terminal illness Anxiously watching and waiting Lord of all our days, you hold our life from birth to death and bless us in each stage. Be with us in this new jo…

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Prayers for All Occasions Book - Prayers - Homelessness and Poverty

by SPCK - Ian Black

Two prayers "Homeless" and "Poverty". Lord of the highways and byways, whose compassion flows with grace and mercy and whose Son Jesus Christ gave dignity to all whom he met, raise up the broken... Taken from Prayers for All Occasions by Ian Black

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Prayers for All Occasions Book - Prayers for the Home

by SPCK - Ian Black

Two prayers for blessing a home Bless, O Lord, this home that it may be a place of rest to refresh, of hospitality to delight in good company, a space to be... Taken from Prayers for All Occasions by Ian Black

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Prayers for All Occasions Book - Prayers - Government and Politics

by SPCK - Ian Black

Three prayers covering government and politics: Before an election Integrity in politics Government God of justice and compassion, leaders and outcasts came to your Son and were received with the same love: for those easily brushed aside he made space; of those with much, much …

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Prayers for All Occasions Book - Prayers for Freedom and Oppression

by SPCK - Ian Black

Three prayers covering freedom, oppression and refugees: Freedom and democracy Suffering through injustice and oppression Refugees Lord of justice and peace, we thank you for the freedoms we enjoy to choose our leaders and shape the course of our common life. Give us wisdom to us…

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Prayers for All Occasions Book - Prayers for the Emergency Services

by SPCK - Ian Black

Four prayers for the Emergency Services - Police, Ambulance, Fire & Rescue and RNLI Surround with your protection, O Lord, all members of the police as they protect our communities. Defend them that they may always act justly; when force is necessary... Lord Jesus Christ, friend …

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Prayers for All Occasions Book - Prayers for the Armed Forces

by SPCK - Ian Black

Two prayers - "Armed Forces" and "Facing the battle/deployment". Michael, Archangel, your sword blazes with terror scattering the forces of evil and bringing them to tremble beneath you. Inspire the armed forces with this passion for what is right... Taken from Prayers for All Oc…

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Prayers for All Occasions Book - Prayers for Teachers and Students

by SPCK - Ian Black

Seven prayers for school children, students and teachers: Education Sunday New School Year End of School Year Examinations Assessing and Marking Starting at university and college Students Lord Jesus Christ, we stand at the beginning of a new school year, fresh and full of pr…

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Prayers for All Occasions Book - Prayers - Relationship Problems

by SPCK - Ian Black

Prayers for Relationship Problems Two prayers - "Betrayal" and "Divorce and Separation" Lord Jesus Christ, you endured betrayal from one close to you who had shared your food and enjoyed your company and confidence. Heal the hurts of abused trust that injure us... Taken from Pra…

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Prayers for All Occasions Book - Work Related Prayers

by SPCK - Ian Black

Three work-related prayers - "New Job", "Redundancy" and "Retirement". Guide me, Lord, as a new venture unfolds before me. Give me wisdom in the challenges I have not faced before; give me humility to learn from those whose experience shared is a blessing... Taken from Prayers fo…

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Prayers for All Occasions Book - Prayers for Ministry and Vocation

by SPCK - Ian Black

Three Prayers covering Mission, Ministry and Vocation: Church's mission and ministry Men and Women in Ministry Vocation Prepare me, O Lord, for the place you have set for me. Use me as you will, for in your desire is my hope and in your purpose is my true goal... Taken from Praye…

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Prayers for All Occasions Book - Prayers for Industry

by SPCK - Ian Black

Two prayers - "Industry and manufacturing" and "Industrial disputes". Lord Jesus Christ, you learnt a trade with Joseph in the carpenter’s workshop and knew the value of making with your hands; bless us in our industry, our sharing in creation... Taken from Prayers for All Occasi…

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Prayers for All Occasions Book - Prayers for Marriage and Commitment

by SPCK - Ian Black

Prayers for Marriage and Commitment Two prayers - "Relationships (commitment and civil partnerships)" and "Wedding/marriage" God of love, you share your life with us in your Son and bring us to delight in love. Bless (N and N) as they commit themselves to one another today... Tak…

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Prayers for All Occasions Book - Prayers for Bereavement

by SPCK - Ian Black

Five prayers covering death and grief: Brother death Embracing the darkness of death Parents' loss of a child Funeral prayer Tragedy Lord Jesus, in your death you plunged the depths of loss and despairand embraced the darkness. As we die with you, so may we be brought to the tabl…

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Prayers for All Occasions Book - Prayers for Agriculture and Fishing

by SPCK - Ian Black

Two prayers - "Agriculture" and Sail the Seas" God our creator, redeemer and sustainer, you set us in a world abundant with produce and give us skill to till the soil and harvest crops to support our life... Taken from Prayers for All Occasions by Ian Black

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Prayers for All Occasions Book - Prayers - Abuse and Child Protection

by SPCK - Ian Black

Prayers for Abuse and Child Protection Two prayers entitled "Child protection" and "Coping with Abuse" Enfold in your loving arms those injured, whose trust has been destroyed. Calm the fury of those incensed and outraged... Taken from Prayers for All Occasions by Ian Black

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Prayers for All Occasions Book - Graces (before food)

by SPCK - Ian Black

Four prayers (graces) for Before a banquet, Before a Christmas dinner, Before a dinner and Before a meal Bountiful God, from your abundance we are able to participate in your goodness. Open our hearts to all in need. As we enjoy this banquet... Taken from Prayers for All Occasio…

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