Saint Barnabas Church

Gracious God, fountain of all wisdom, 
we pray for all Christian people;
for Bishops Christopher, Justin, and Rosemarie, for all Christian leaders,
and for those who teach and guard the faith … 
May the word of Christ dwell richly in our hearts,
and knit us together in the bond of your love.
Hear us, good Lord.
Hear us, good Lord.

We pray for the leaders of the nations,
and for those in authority under them … 
Give them the gift of your wisdom,
and a right discernment in all things.
Hear us, good Lord.
Hear us, good Lord.

We pray for the London Borough of Sutton;
for those who live and work here,
and for those who visit this place … 
Speak your word of peace in our midst,
and help us to serve one another as Christ has served us.
Hear us, good Lord.
Hear us, good Lord.

We pray for those who do not believe,
and yet who long to know you, the very Word of life … 
Open their ears to hear your voice,
and open their hearts to the knowledge of your love in Christ.
Hear us, good Lord.
Hear us, good Lord.

We pray for those bowed down with grief, fear or sickness,
especially … 
May your living Word bring comfort and healing to all those in need.
Hear us, good Lord.
Hear us, good Lord.

We give thanks for all those who have died in the faith of Christ
and we rejoice with all your saints,
trusting in the promise of your word fulfilled.

Lord of life, hear our prayer,
and make us one in heart and mind
to serve you with joy for ever. 
Amen.

New Patterns of Worship F44,
Copyright © The Archbishops’ Council 2002
cf. Psalm 119

For the peace that comes from God alone,
for the unity of all peoples,
and for our salvation,
let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.

For the Church of Christ,
for Rosemarie, Christopher and Justin our Bishops, [for … ]
and for the whole people of God,
let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.

For the nations of the world, [for … ,]
for Elizabeth our Queen and for all in authority,
let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.

For this town of Sutton,
for our neighbours and our friends,
let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.

For the good earth which God has given us,
and for the wisdom and will to conserve it,
let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.

For the aged and infirm,
for the widowed and orphans,
for the sick and suffering,
and for all in any need,
let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.

For the poor and the oppressed,
for the unemployed and the destitute,
for prisoners and captives,
and for all who remember and care for them,
let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.

For the dying, for those who mourn,
for the faithful whom we entrust to the Lord in hope,
as we look forward to the day
when we share the fullness of the resurrection,
let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.

Rejoicing in the communion of [… and of all] the saints,
let us commend ourselves, and one another,
and all our life, to God.

Silence is kept.

For yours is the majesty,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit;
yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory,
now and for ever.
Amen.

New Patterns of Worship F39,
Copyright © The Archbishops’ Council 2002

Coronavirus Prayers Set A

Let us pray to God,
who alone makes us dwell in safety:

For all who are affected by coronavirus,
through illness or isolation or anxiety,
that they may find relief and recovery:
Lord, hear us,
Lord, graciously hear us.

For those who are guiding our nation at this time,
and shaping national policies,
that they may make wise decisions:
Lord, hear us,
Lord, graciously hear us.

For doctors, nurses and medical researchers,
that through their skill and insights
many will be restored to health:
Lord, hear us,
Lord, graciously hear us.

For the vulnerable and the fearful,
for the gravely ill and the dying,
that they may know your comfort and peace:
Lord, hear us,
Lord, graciously hear us.

We commend ourselves, and all for whom we pray,
to the mercy and protection of God.
Merciful Father,
accept these prayers
for the sake of your Son,
our Saviour Jesus Christ.
Amen.

© The Archbishops’ Council 2020

Coronavirus Prayers Set B

Let us pray to the Lord,
who is our refuge and stronghold.

For the health and well-being of our nation,
that all who are fearful and anxious
may be at peace and free from worry:
Lord, hear us,
Lord, graciously hear us.

For the isolated and housebound,
that we may be alert to their needs,
and care for them in their vulnerability:
Lord, hear us,
Lord, graciously hear us.

For our homes and families,
our schools and young people,
and all in any kind of need or distress:
Lord, hear us,
Lord, graciously hear us.

For a blessing on our local community,
that our neighbourhoods may be places of trust and friendship,
where all are known and cared for:
Lord, hear us,
Lord, graciously hear us.

We commend ourselves, and all for whom we pray,
to the mercy and protection of God.
Merciful Father,
accept these prayers
for the sake of your Son,
our Saviour Jesus Christ.
Amen.

© The Archbishops’ Council 2020