John Birch

Second Sunday of Easter Year B Opening prayer In the name of the Father, who loved this universe into being, we join together in worship…

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The Act of Prayer Year B - Fourth Sunday of Lent - Year B

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Fourth Sunday of Lent Year B Opening prayer Bless those of us meeting for worship and those who would be here if circumstance did not keep us apart…

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The Act of Prayer Year B - Third Sunday of Lent - Year B

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Third Sunday of Lent Year B Opening prayer Heavenly Father, in your name we gather, young, old, rich, poor, local or travelling far…

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The Act of Prayer Year B - Easter Day - Year B

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Easter Day Year B Opening prayer To a sceptical world that would trust in human wisdom alone, we are here today to testify in our worship…

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The Act of Prayer Year B - Good Friday - Year B

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Good Friday Year B Opening prayer A few moments of quiet at the start of our worship enable us to think about the day that we are commemorating…

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The Act of Prayer Year B - Palm Sunday - Year B

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Palm Sunday Year B Opening prayer We join with the voices of those who stood and cheered as Jesus entered Jerusalem, laying not palm branches but our lives down at his feet…

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The Act of Prayer Year B - Fifth Sunday of Lent - Year B

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Fifth Sunday in Lent Year B Opening prayer In this time of worship we bring to you the offering of our praise, the opening of our hearts…

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Your word is truth

by John Birch

Prayers of Adoration, Confession and Thanksgiving ADORATION Your Word is truth for victims of injustice, light for all who cannot see, love where there is hatred, freedom for the oppressed. Continues... CONFESSION God of Grace forgive our ingratitude for the blessings we have r…

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Yours is the voice I long to hear

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Yours is the voice I long to hear

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You heal through human hands

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You heal through human hands

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God bless the persecuted

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Prayers for those in this world who are struggling for justice, who are sick or persecuted, as well as those affected by natural disasters. asking a blessing on those who help, those who give and those who are actively involved in service to people in need.

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Bring change

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Prayers for healing and wholeness in our lives, particularly when we're weighed down with burdens. Forgiveness plays a part, as wholeness affects our relationship with God, from whom comes our healing.

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You heal!

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Prayers for healing and wholeness in our lives, and a reminder that healing is more than just a cure for the particular illness that affects us now.

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Bless these aching bones

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Prayers for healing when life is a struggle, and our hearts are heavy. A reminder that God is with us in the valleys as well as the mountain peaks

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Be our strength

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As we start our day, prayers of assurance that God is our strength, our peace, our assurance and hope that whatever happens we will have the strength to overcome.

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God of the journey

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In our journey through life, who do we turn to when we are struggling? Some prayers that remind us that it is from God that we obtain the strength to carry on.

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Come to me all who are weary

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Prayers of assurance in times of sickness, spiritual weariness or a searching for wholeness.

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Advent Liturgy - The Prophets

by John Birch

Advent liturgy of prayers on the theme of The Prophets. ... Your prophets, called to make known your Word Proclaiming justice, convicting sin, Displaying fruits of your love and grace. Comfort, comfort my people, says our God, And the glory of the Lord will be revealed ..........…

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