Prayer for India

A prayer written as India experiences a second wave of COVID19.

 

We pray, Lord, for India …

Have mercy on all its people.

Give its leaders wisdom, compassion, and a willingness to be guided in paths of righteousness and justice.

May all who seek to prevent and alleviate suffering know your blessing.

May all who are anxious or grieving know your comfort and protection.

Help your church throughout the land to be a witness to your love.

We ask these things in the name of our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen.

 

Download this prayer as a powerpoint: Prayer for India

Prayer – For Fairer Sharing

Available in text (below) and as PowerPoint (download here – 16:9 format).

 

A Prayer for Fairer Sharing
Based on Proverbs 13:23

Lord God,

In the fields of the poor

Even when abundant fruits ripen,

Injustice sweeps them away,

And families hunger.

Help us to share

The fruits of your bounty

So that all your family may benefit

From your gracious gifts. Amen

Prayer for Child Soldiers

A prayer to end the recruitment and use of children in conflict – and for the healing of those who have been forced into conflict, and those whom they have harmed.

Download a PowerPoint version of the prayer: Prayer for Child Soldiers.

Dear Lord,
We pray for children whose childhood has been interrupted,
For young eyes which have seen far too much,
Young hands trained to hold weapons,
Young feet forced to march,
Young minds seared by commands
No child should encounter.

O Prince of Peace,
Who gathered the children to Yourself
And blessed them,
We pray for children used in conflicts to be set free,
For your healing to restore their bodies and minds
And the bodies and minds of those they have harmed,
For their reconciliation within families and communities
And an end to cycles of grief and trauma.

And we pray, O Lord, who created all things
And whose love is everywhere,
Bring a just and peaceful resolution of the conflicts
That rend our world
And that put children and adults in harm’s way.
Your Kingdom come, O Lord, your will be done.

Hymn – All Creatures of Our God and King

Matches the words of ‘All Creatures’ with photographs from Laudato Si’ powerpoint. Very useful for online services.

Download the powerpoint here: All Creatures of Our God and King final

Hymn – For the Beauty of Earth

Matches the words of the hymn with photographs of earth’s beauty. Helpful for online services.

Download the powerpoint here: For the beauty of the earth final

Time of Prayer for Refugees Globally

This powerpoint was created for one of our online refugee prayer times. You can use the material for your own reflection or with your house group, church, or Churches Together group.

Download the Time of Prayer for Refugees Globally

Prayers for Humanitarians

How can we pray for the people who bring vital health care, food, and other forms of assistance where it is most needed?

We’ prepared a powerpoint with images and prayers to help pray:

  • in thanksgiving for their work
  • for strength as they deal with difficult situations
  • for safety, especially in conflict zones.

Download the powerpoint slides here: Prayers for Humanitarians

God so loved the world … (Pentecost)

In this powerpoint, which Elizabeth prepared for Pentecost, pictures from around the world are paired with John 3:16 in the languages of the countries portrayed. A reminder that we are a worldwide church, because God so loved the world that He gave His only son …

Download Pentecost 2020

Prayer – Light for Katowice

As the COP 24 talks begin in Katowice, Poland, Elizabeth has updated a powerpoint to help us pray for all who are taking part … and for climate action.

Download the powerpoint here:  Advent Light for Katowice

Meditation – Time for Creation

An acrostic of prayer and praise combining quotes and pictures. Prepared by Elizabeth Perry – great for use during Season of Creation.

Download it here: Time for Creation powerpoint