Prayers

The Collect for Sunday after Ascension

Eternal God, the King of Glory, you have exalted your only Son with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven. Leave us not comfortless but send your Holy Spirit to strengthen us and exalt us to the place where Christ is gone before, and where with you and the Holy Spirit he is worshipped and glorified, now and forever. Amen.
 

Prayers for this week:

Diocese of Singapore

• We pray for Archbishop Titus and his team. May God grant them unity, clarity, protection and spiritual discernment as they continue to lead the Diocese of Singapore and the Deaneries. We pray for their plans to be aligned with His will and purposes.
• We pray for the Lord’s anointing upon the clergy and lay ministry leaders as they shepherd His church and render pastoral care.

World

• We pray for the Lord’s mercy and sovereignty amidst continued Middle East conflict and global tensions. We pray for wisdom and restraint upon world leaders, that they may cooperate to seek pathways of peace and de-escalation of conflicts.
• We pray for those affected by economic instability – supply uncertainties and job insecurity. May they find timely help in their struggles and may God’s people in their lives be able to share resources and blessings, bringing hope in challenging times.

Singapore

• We give thanks for the steady leadership in our country and the newly released Economic Strategy Review recommendations. We pray that God grant our Prime Minister and his team wisdom for securing Singapore’s long-term growth, at the same time balancing care for the vulnerable in society.
• We pray for students as they continue their tests and assessments in school during this period. May they prepare well and know that God is with them always. May parents lean on God’s wisdom as they help their children navigate through studies and other aspects of life, trusting in our ever-present faithful God.

St Hilda’s Church

• We give thanks for the loving and faithful service of our clergy, cell and ministry leaders. We pray that God’s grace and strength be with them as they go about their daily duties.
• We pray for St Hilda’s Church to be a place of belonging. We pray for spiritual growth, and that each member may be a beacon of faith, hope and love in the communities and positions of influence they are in.
• We pray for spiritual covering and protection for those enrolled in Next Steps, who have taken the important step in their faith journey to be baptised.
• We pray for the upcoming youth camp and church camp. We uphold the committees as they plan the logistics and other details of the camp, as well as the participants.
• We pray for all who suffer in body, mind and spirit, the lonely and the bereaved. May they encounter God’s comfort and presence in difficult times.