Prayers for Evensong - 3rd September 2006

Almighty and everlasting God, the only worker of great marvels, send down upon our bishops and other pastors and all congregations committed to their care the spirit of your saving grace.
On this day especially O Lord, we pray for Fr Stuart, giving thanks for his ministry with us here in Solihull, and praying for his future ministry in Handsworth and elsewhere.
We pray that the same ministers and congregations may truly please you, pour upon them the continual dew of your blessing.Grant this, O Lord, for the honour of our advocate and mediator, Jesus Christ. Amen.
[Based on Book of Common Prayer “A Prayer for Clergy and People” at the end of Evening Prayer.]


Almighty God,
We know that the fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom,
and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. (Prov 9:10)
Bless, we pray, all students and teachers at this time.
Be close to them as the schools reopen this week.
Grant that their experience of learning may draw them ever closer to Christ
in whom is hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. (Col 2:3)
We make our prayer through that same Jesus Christ our saviour
and in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.


Lord Jesus, you assured us that the peacemakers are blessed,
that they will be called children of God.
We pray for all those working for peace today,
especially those in the Middle East.
We remember before you O, Lord
the British servicemen who have died in Afghanistan today.
May they be worthy of the great blessings that you have won for them,
and may the Almighty Father receive them as his children.
We pray also for their families and friends; that all who mourn may be comforted.
We pray to the same Almighty Father, in your name and in the power of the Spirit. Amen.
[Based on Matt 5:1-12]


Lord Jesus, you have told us that we are blessed
when we are meek and merciful and pure of heart.
Grant us a true believe in the values of heaven
and help us to grow always into these values
as we work for your kingdom on earth,
In this way, may we be made ready to receive your mercy,
your inheritance, the sight of God
And all those great gifts which you so desire to give us.
In the power of the Spirit we pray in your name to the Father. Amen.
[Based on Matt 5:1-12]