World
China
Pray for peaceful international relationships with China, especially between their near neighbours and other world powers. Pray for good communication lines and wisdom in diplomacy.
USA
With much stress continuing around the debt ceiling, and with the ramifications of these decisions capable of impacting much of the world, pray for great wisdom and discernment for the leaders to make good decisions.
Nations in conflict
We continue to pray for peace across the world in Ukraine, in Kosovo, in Sudan, the DR Congo and any other places in turmoil. Pray for the Holy Spirit to do a mighty work of humbling and restraining those who would seek to make war.
National and local
Pray that as a nation we will be good stewards of the land and natural resources.
Pray for our emergency services working at the frontline of crises and in stressful circumstances.
As the different positions around the Voice Referendum begin to go public, pray for people to engage respectfully and that this process would in fact bring greater reconciliation in our nation.
Pray for all levels of government to lead with integrity and wisdom, and to use the many resources we have for the good of all people. This week we focus on the federal level and pray for the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and our local member Lisa Chesters as well as all members of federal parliament.
Church and mission
Parish
Pray for our families, neighbours, colleagues and friends and for opportunities to share Jesus’ love.
Give thanks and pray for the those who volunteer in children’s and youth ministry leaders. Give thanks for the ministries which have continued virtually through this time and pray for strong relationships within the church for all our young people.
Pray for the different groups in our church, this week the Wednesday service and seniors.
Diocese
Pray for Bishop Matt and his wife Rachael.
Mission
Pray for deepening relationships and opportunities to welcome new members into the Bloke’s Barn.
Pray for OPM Eddie Barkla and ministry in the cycling community.
Persecuted Church
YEMEN: Pray that new believers will remain bold in sharing their faith. Pray for God’s hand upon Yemen, for healing and an end to the civil war.
Personal
Sick and in need
Audrey Brett, Judy Archer, Wes Smith, Elsie Langley, Kate Vinicombe, Matthew Lee, Melissa Nemoto, Anne Sanderson, Brian & Gwenda Allen, Robyn Bullen, Glenda Waddington and any others known to us.
Deceased
Glad Biles, Margaret Morris