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Prayers for Remembrance Sunday

Prayers by Mrs Sue Allen

Heavenly Father, we draw close to you now to offer our prayers of intercession for all in any kind of need. On this Remembrance Sunday we offer our thanks for the ultimate sacrifice given by all who have died in wars past and in current conflicts. Comfort ,O Lord, we pray all who are mourning the loss of those who have laid down their lives in war. Be with them in their sorrow, support them in their loss, give them the faith to look beyond the troubles of this present time and to know that neither death nor life can separate us from your love which is in Jesus Christ our Lord. Lord hold our troops in your loving hands. As they protect us, we ask that you will protect them. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need.
Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We know, Lord, that they gave their tomorrow that we may have today. Help us to cherish and enjoy today and each day that you give us. Help us to value all that is good and true in our world, to hold onto all that is positive, to save our planet from pollution and overuse of resources that we may hand on a better world to future generations. We give thanks for the love given and received among our families and friends, remembering especially those who have encouraged us along our Christian path. Grant that we too may encourage others by our faith, our deeds and our example to follow Christ. We thank you for all at Putnoe and St. Marks who give us leadership and guidance, for Jane, Charlie and Sam, for our leadership team and our Junior Church leaders. Grant them all vision, energy and courage to teach and to lead all those who seek the Kingdom of God
Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Lord, we pray for peace in the world. This week has brought more anguish and sadness, more violence and pain. We pray for the souls of those killed in the shootings in America, in the war in Afghanistan, for their grieving families, for hostages and victims of attacks by pirates. Lord, the list of tragedies seems to get longer and our prayers more urgent and desperate. Teach us all to be channels of your peace and instruments of your will for the world. Fill all world leaders with your Holy Spirit that they may know and understand your way and your message.
Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We offer our prayers now for all who are sick and for those who care for them. For all in hospitals, hospices and care homes. For those laid low by conditions of the mind, - depression, anxiety or dementia. We recall the miracles performed by Christ and pray that miracles may still happen amongst us today. We pray for the speedy recovery of Jennie Cooper asking that she be soon returned to us in good health. Give strength wisdom and gentleness to all who care for the sick that they may radiate your goodness to all they serve. We remember the homeless and those whose lives are difficult, and pray for the Kings Arms project as they seek to work out the Gospel in our local community.
Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We remember before you now all those who have died and those whose anniversaries fall at this time. Help us to share each others sorrow and give strength to those who grieve. Jesus Christ is the light of the world, a light no darkness can quench. We remember before God those who have died and light a candle to symbolise the light of Christ which eternally shines and brings hope. We remember…………………… You turn our darkness into light and in your light may we see light.
Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

As we draw our prayers to a close we humbly pray for ourselves. As we go into the week ahead we pray that you will always walk with us, and your closeness will give us strength and courage in all we do. Merciful Father………………………….