HYMN 154 ‘Great is your faithfulness’ OFFERING O God, may these, our offerings, expand your work in the world and add gifts to many people’s lives. Bless all that we have given today. Amen. PRAYERS OF GOD’S PEOPLE
Dear Lord God, We come before you this morning with our prayers for others. As we rejoice that we are once again able to meet in person, we give thanks for the Church Council who have worked so faithfully to hold this church community together, as well as all those whose dedication and sacrifice have reduced the threat in this country. Bless the thousands overseas who have to deal with the stress of not knowing when they can return home. Give strength and hope to Robin and Sammy, unable to leave Fiji, and to their loved ones here. We bring before you the millions around the world for whom each day is a struggle, made worse by the pandemic. We pray your blessing on those affected by conflicts to-day, particularly in Myanmar, in Tigray, the Middle East, and West Papua. Comfort and protect all refugees. May those who seek our help be welcomed with compassion and appreciation, not fear and hostility.