Prayers

The Collect for 4th Sunday before Advent / All Saints’ Day

Heavenly Father, whose blessed Son was revealed that he might destroy the works of the devil and make us the sons of God and heirs of eternal life: grant that we, having this hope, may purify ourselves even as he is pure; that when he shall appear in power and great glory we may be made like him in his eternal and glorious kingdom; where he is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
 

Prayers for this week:

Diocese of Singapore

• Pray for Archbishop Titus as he leads the Diocese of Singapore, the Province of South-East Asia, and the secretariat of the Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches. May God’s wisdom rest upon him.
• Pray for this week’s Synod meetings. Thank the Lord for unity among clergy and laity all these years. Pray that we will continue in unity, especially in questions of doctrine.
• Pray for all ordination candidates. (see separate bulletin notice)

World

• Give thanks for the truce in the Israel – Hamas conflict. Pray that this will continue to hold and lead to lasting peace. Pray that all hatred in the region will end.
• Pray for peace and stability in the world, even in trade relationships that affect the global and local economy.

Singapore

• We thank God for peace and stability in our nation. Pray for our President, Prime Minister, and leader of our nation to do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly for the good of all people.
• Pray for our security agencies, even at the borders and in the cyber space, to be alert and swift in responding to various threats. Pray for the protection of our youth, even online.

St Hilda’s Church

• Pray for Vicar Martin, Revd Calvin and Revd Tay, all staff and leaders of our parish. May we move in the wisdom and power of the Lord’s Spirit in all we do and plan. May God’s name be glorified, always.
• May we all move together as one in faithfulness and obedience as the LORD leads us.
• May the Lord receive all praise and glory as we celebrate the 91st Anniversary of St Hilda’s Church on 16th November. Great is his faithfulness!
• Pray for the KFC camp. May children bring their non-believing friends that they may be drawn into the love of our Lord Jesus Christ.
• Pray for the LORD’s blessings on Love COPE’s Christmas Lunch on 29 November.
• Continue to pray for those who are unwell, homebound or grieving. May they experience the loving kindness and comfort of the Lord, bringing a breakthrough in their situations.