Prayers

The Collect for 8th Sunday after Trinity Sunday

Almighty God, you see that we have no power of ourselves to help ourselves. Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
 

Prayers for this week:

Diocese of Singapore

• Pray for Archbishop Titus Chung and his team as they provide Godly leadership over the Diocese and Deaneries, especially in the growing influence of Artificial Intelligence and it’s impact over Christian theology.
• For the Diocese of Singapore, pray for a smooth transition over the next five years between those who will be retiring, and those who are entering full-time service as a result of their commitment during Vocare.
• For the Deaneries in our Diocese, pray for wisdom and insight for the leadership as they manage the unique situations each Deanery faces.
• Pray for the inaugural Diocesan Learning Festival so that many within our Anglican community would set aside time to learn, reflect and renew their faith, and grow spiritually.

World

• Pray for the Lord’s intervention amongst countries at war such as the Ukraine, the Middle East, parts of Africa and Asia, especially for peace negotiators to make headway for dialogue amongst the combatants. Ask for the Lord’s protection on displaced families, children and the elderly.
• Pray for the Lord’s protection on believers around the world who are persecuted because of their faith. Pray that persecutors would encounter Christ through miraculous means.

Singapore

• Pray for preparations for the nation’s 61st birthday celebrations. May everything run smoothly.
• Pray for wisdom and clarity of thought amongst the nation’s leaders as they continue to uphold fundamental values and beliefs in a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous world.
• Pray for our churches to respond sensitively and wisely to the results of the General Household survey indicating that more Singaporean residents have no religion as well as a decline in Protestant Christianity.
• Pray for the Lord’s protection against radicalisation permeating the vulnerable hearts and minds of our youth.

St Hilda’s Church

• Pray especially for Vicar Martin as he recharges during his sabbatical. Grant him clarity regarding where You want to bring St Hilda’s in the next few years and solidify our vision of being the beacon of faith, hope and love in the community.
• Pray for the clergy – Revd Calvin Wee and Revd King Chiew Kwang – as they provide leadership in pastoral matters while Vicar is away. Grant them wisdom and insight on difficult situations. We remember the pastoral and administrative staff for their daily support of the church. We especially thank the Lord for Catherine Teo and her years of faithful service in St Hilda’s and ask the Lord to continue watching over her as she begins this new chapter of retirement.
• We pray for our youths – May the Lord protect them from all negative worldly influence. May they be steadfast in their faith in God and be continually rooted in the Word and yield to the Holy Spirit’s leading.
• Pray for the upcoming Zoom prayer time on 8 August 2026, may God quicken the hearts of the St Hilda’s family to gather to pray for the nation.
• Pray for members who are elderly, unwell, grief-stricken, and homebound that they would experience God’s nearness and presence and know He holds them in the palm of His hand. Pray for their caregivers to have continued strength to care for them.