Prayers

The Collect for 6th Sunday of Easter

God our redeemer, you have delivered us from the power of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of your Son: grant that, as by his death he has recalled us to life, so by his continual presence in us he may raise us to eternal joy; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen
 

Prayers for this week:

Diocese of Singapore

• Pray for Archbishop Titus Chung and the leadership team for the Lord to fill them with wisdom and courage to make decisions that honour the Lord, discernment and unity of heart, mind and spirit as they lead the Church in these challenging times.
• Pray that the work in the Deaneries will grow and bear much fruit. May the Lord bless and strengthen all who labour under His Mighty Hand to advance His Kingdom.

World

• Pray that the Lord, the author and giver of peace will divinely intervene and hear our prayers to end the war that has devastated communities. Pray that the Lord will guide the leaders of these war-torn nations away from hatred and fear and touch the hearts of those in power granting them wisdom and courage to seek peaceful solutions.
• Pray for God’s protection, strength and courage for all military personnel and those enlisted to fight in the war and pray for their safety and eventual return home.
• Pray for farmers throughout Asia who are burdened by the rising cost of fuel, fertilizer and machinery. Pray that the Lord who rules the seasons will protect their crop and livestock and deliver them from the weight of debt and the ravages of inflation.

Singapore

• Pray for our President, Prime Minister and all in authority as they navigate this volatile global landscape. Pray for a spirit of discernment and wisdom for our leaders to make courageous decisions that protect the vulnerable from rising costs. Pray for families affected by the rising cost where some are only able to manage one meal a day.
• May we cultivate a community of caring and generosity, sharing what we have with those who have less. May we continue to trust the Lord to meet all our needs.
• Pray for students as they enter the season of weighted assessments in schools. Pray for clarity of mind, retentive memory, pray against anxiety and the discipline to manage their revision time wisely. Pray for the Lord to replace restlessness with His peace that surpasses all understanding.

St Hilda’s Church

• Pray for our clergies, pastoral staff, church and ministry leaders that God will strengthen and refresh them, guide and lead them with His wisdom. Pray for rest and spiritual nourishment to grow in unity and love and to live a life worthy of the calling placed upon each one of them.
• Pray for all mothers, grandmothers and spiritual mothers for the Lord to pour His richest blessings upon them as they nurture lives, reflect unconditional love and serve in selfless ways. May they be clothed with strength and dignity and look to the future with joy.
• Pray that as cell group members share powerful testimonies of life change, support and friendship within cell groups, many will be encouraged and stirred within their hearts with a desire for that same belonging. May the sermon series about the biblical truth of true Christian fellowship, Koinonia, take root in our spirits.
• Pray for those suffering in body, mind and spirit, the lonely and the bereaved. May the Lord’s healing grace, love, peace, presence and comfort be their source of strength. May they daily place their hope in the one who is able.