Prayers

The Collect for 3rd Sunday before Advent

Almighty God, whose chosen servant Abraham faithfully obeyed your call and rejoiced in your promise that, in him, all the families of the earth should be blessed: give us a faith like his, that, in us, your promises may be fulfilled; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
 

Prayers for this week:

Diocese of Singapore

• Pray for Archbishop Titus and all who serve faithfully in the Diocese of Singapore that the Lord will fill them with His wisdom, discernment grace and strength as he leads the Diocese here in Singapore and the deaneries.
• Pray for all those who will be ordained this Sunday. We praise God for calling them into ministry. May they look at many years of fruitful and faithful ministry.
• Pray for the Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches that they remain connected and support one another as they stand firm together in truth and love.

World

• For the war in Israel and Gaza, pray that the current peace agreement will hold and be fully implemented by all parties, leading to a permanent end to the violence and bloodshed. Pray for comfort and healing for the families who have lost loved ones and all those traumatized by the conflict.
• For Russia and Ukraine, pray that this long-drawn war will cease and light will overcome the darkness.
• For other war-torn nations, pray for God’s love and peace to overcome hatred and brokenness in these regions, even Myanmar.

Singapore

• Pray that God will continue to bless our nation with peace, stability, prosperity and His presence that our nation will be transformed by His love. Pray for God’s protection from all forms of harm and danger, both physical and digital.
• Pray for the leaders of this nation to walk with wisdom, humility and integrity.
• Pray for the weak job market that those searching for work will not be discouraged and will find peace and strength to persevere through these challenges.

St Hilda’s Church

• Pray for our clergy, pastoral and administrative staff for the Lord to bless and anoint the works of their hands. For the wisdom, joy and strength of the Lord to fill them daily.
• Give thanks to the Lord for His faithfulness and blessings upon St Hilda’s Church as we celebrate 91 years of His goodness and we give thanks for the faithfulness of those who have come before us.
• As we enter the last quarter of the year, we pray for the many ministries preparing for Advent and Christmas. May our hearts be filled with joy as we present the gospel message.
• Pray for those who are unwell in their body, mind and spirit, the lonely and the bereaved. May they be comforted and restored as they rest in the Lord’s presence and lean upon His healing grace.