SPCK - Ian Black
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Prayers for the Sick and Elderly
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…
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Prayers - Homelessness and Poverty
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
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Prayers - Government and Politics
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 …
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Prayers for Freedom and Oppression
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…
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Prayers for the Emergency Services
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 …
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Prayers for the Armed Forces
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…
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Prayers for Teachers and Students
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…
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Prayers - Relationship Problems
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…
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Work Related Prayers
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…
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Prayers for Ministry and Vocation
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…
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Prayers for Industry
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…
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Prayers for Marriage and Commitment
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…
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Prayers for Bereavement
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…
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Prayers for Agriculture and Fishing
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
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Prayers - Abuse and Child Protection
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
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Graces (before food)
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…
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Prayer for Meeting or Small Group