Prayers

PRAYERS


The Collect for 5th Sunday of Lent

Most merciful God, who by the death and resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ delivered and saved mankind: grant that by faith in him who suffered on the cross, we may triumph in the power of his victory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
 

Church
  • Pray for the Lord’s blessings upon Archbishop Titus Chung as he leads the Diocese of Singapore, the Diocese of West Malaysia, Sabah and Kuching. Pray for the empowering of the Holy Spirit upon Archbishop that he will lead with faith, conviction, and godly wisdom, as he seeks the Lord daily.
  • Pray that the work in the different deaneries will grow and bear much fruit. May the Lord bless and strengthen all who labour under His Mighty Hand to advance God’s Kingdom.
  • Pray for all parishes as they prepare for Holy Week that we will increase in our devotion to Jesus who suffered and gave His life for us.
World / Singapore
  • Pray for peace and hope in these challenging and turbulent times of conflict, political and economic instability.
  • Pray for war torn nations that the Lord will bring an end to the violence, hatred, and the injustice.
  • Pray for wisdom and compassion for all leaders to seek to work in unity and put away all selfish motives and to put the lives of the innocent as priority.
  • May the Lord guide the leaders and decision makers to work in unity to bring peace and reconciliation.
  • We pray for open doors to allow for the supply of food, clean water, medical supplies, and necessities as these war-torn nations experience aid scarcity.
  • For our nation, we pray for God’s continued Hand of protection over Singapore.
  • Pray for our President, Prime Minister, our Cabinet Ministers and all who are in authority. May the Lord guide and direct them with wisdom and strength to lead the nation with justice, compassion, and integrity.
  • Pray for continued racial and religious harmony especially in the midst of the Israel-Hamas war.
St Hilda’s Church
  • Pray for our clergy: Vicar Martin, Revd Calvin Wee, Revd Hong Ern and their families. May God’s anointing, wisdom, grace, and strength fill them daily as they shepherd the church, share God’s Word faithfully and render pastoral care. Grant them joy in serving and guide them as they lead the church especially this year as we celebrate 90 years of God’s faithfulness. May we the church grow in our love for the Lord and love for one another and may our lives magnify and glorify the Lord that others will see Christ in us and through us.
  • Pray for our pastoral and admin staff that the Lord will refresh them, fill them with joy and bless the works of their hands as they seek to be faithful to the work they have been called to.
  • We give thanks for many who have volunteered for the neighbourhood blessing. Pray that they will bring the love and light of Christ as they invite our neighbours to the Easter service.
  • Pray for Alpha as it is on its 4th week. Pray that the eyes and hearts of the participants will be awakened, and they will have an encounter with the True and Living God.
  • Pray for all who suffer in body, mind, and spirit, the lonely and the bereaved. Pray for the love, peace, presence, and comfort of the Lord to secure them through their situations. May they fix their eyes on the Lord and draw strength and hope from Jesus.
  • Pray for rest and refreshment for care givers.