Prayers

The Collect for 3rd Sunday of Epiphany

Almighty God, whose Son revealed in signs and miracles the wonder of your saving love: renew your people with your heavenly grace, and in all our weakness sustain us by your mighty power; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
 

Prayers for this week:

Diocese of Singapore

• Pray for Archbishop Titus and the Leadership team of the Diocese of Singapore, for the Lord’s continued protection, and the Lord’s wisdom, and strength to rest upon them as they work in unity to lead the churches here in Singapore and the mission works in the Deaneries. We give thanks for a fruitful meeting at The Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches last week and we continue to pray for those who remain faithful, to be steadfast in things that are of eternal value and may they mirror the glory of the Incarnate Word, full of grace and truth.
• Pray for all clergy and lay ministry leaders as they shepherd His Church here in Singapore and render pastoral care.

World

• Pray for those living in war-torn areas especially Christians, to be seeds of peace, reconciliation and hope.
• Pray that nations in conflict move towards nuclear disarmament and that world leaders choose diplomacy over violence.
• Pray for protection and healing of those forced to flee their homes due to persecution or war and for help and relief to reach them.

Singapore

• Pray for our nation’s leaders to govern with humility, wisdom and integrity, prioritizing the well-being of the vulnerable over power.
• Pray for wisdom and guidance for government officials to discern the times and seasons in a troubled world and make decisions that bless the nation especially those struggling with the rising cost of living and those who are unemployed.
• Pray for Singapore’s youth to be rooted in truth, love and righteousness, growing in character and purpose.
• Pray for Singapore to be the Antioch of Asia reaching out to help and serve other nations.

St Hilda’s Church

• Pray for our clergy, pastoral and church administrative staff and all lay and ministry leaders here at St Hilda’s, for the Lord to bless and anoint the works of their hands. Pray that under the leadership of Rev Martin we will all move in wisdom and power of the Holy Spirit in all we do and may God’s Name be glorified.
• We pray for wisdom and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon all who preach/teach God’s Word each week at our church services, Youth and Children’s ministries both in English and Chinese that they may deliver the message with clarity, boldness and power.
• Pray for a churchwide initiative to instil the fear of the Lord as an essential foundation for 2026.
• Pray for all who suffer in body, mind and spirit, the lonely and the bereaved, that they may experience God’s love and comfort and rest in God’s promised peace and presence daily. May the truth of God’s Word be their strength and their confidence.