Saturday Morning Prayer 9th December 2023

Saturday Morning

Saturday Morning Prayer 9^th December 2023 – Readings. Psalm 89. 39-53; Isaiah 42.18 - 43; 1 Thessalonians 4.13 - 5.11.

Led by Felicity Scott, Liturgical Assistant at St John the Baptist Anglican Church Bulimba, QLD, Australia. Accompanied with guest reader Olivia Scott.

The full prayer transcript is available by going to this episode on the Podcast website.

https://dailyprayeranglicanprayerbookforaustralia.podbean.com

Welcome to Morning prayer from the Anglican ‘A prayer book for Australia’.

We proclaim the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ:

GOD in his infinite mercy, forgives all sins, and through our baptism in the name of our Saviour, Jesus Christ, we are given a rebirth into new life, free from the burden of all sin. ALLELUIA

Blessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Blessed be God forever.

Let us Pray.

 

1

God has shone in our hearts,

to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. 

2 Corinthians 4.6

  

 

Glory to God; Father, Son and Holy Spirit: 

as in the beginning, so now, and for ever. Amen. 

  

 

2 The Opening Canticle, A Song of Creation

Bless the Lord all created things: 
who is worthy to be praised and exalted for ever. 
Bless the Lord all people of the earth: 
who is worthy to be praised and exalted for ever. 
O people of God bless the Lord: 
bless the Lord you priests of the Lord, 
Bless the Lord you servants of the Lord: 
who is worthy to be praised and exalted for ever. 
Bless the Lord all you of upright spirit: 
bless the Lord you that are holy and humble in heart. 
Bless the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit: 
who is worthy to be praised and exalted for ever. 

Song of the Three 35ff

  

 

3 The Opening Prayer

The night has passed and the day lies open before us; 

let us pray with one heart and mind. 

  

 

Silence may be kept.

As we rejoice in the gift of this new day, 
so may the light of your presence, O God, 
set our hearts on fire with love for you; 
now and for ever. 

Amen.

  

 

4 The Psalms as appointed. A pause is observed after each.

Psalm 89. 39-53;

 

5 At the end of the (last) pause there may follow

Creator God, whose praise and power are proclaimed by the whole creation: receive our morning prayers, we pray, and renew us in your service; through Jesus Christ our Lord. 

Amen.

  

 

6 One or two Readings from the Bible as appointed.

 

1st Reading is from the book of Isaiah 42.18 – 43.13

 

2nd Reading is from 1 Thessalonians 4.13 - 5.11.

The readings may be followed by a period of silence for reflection, a hymn or

May your word live in us 

and bear much fruit to your glory.

 

7 The Canticle, A Song of Redemption

Christ is the image of the invisible God: 
the first-born of all creation. 
For in him all things were created: 
in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible. 
All things were created through him and for him: 
he is before all things 
and in him all things hold together. 
He is the head of the body, the Church: 
he is the beginning, the first-born from the dead. 
For it pleased God that in him 
all fullness should dwell: 
and through him all things be reconciled to himself. 

Colossians 1.15–20

  

 

8 The Apostles’ Creed may be said.

I believe in God, the Father almighty, 
creator of heaven and earth. 
I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, 
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, 
born of the virgin Mary, 
suffered under Pontius Pilate, 
was crucified, died, and was buried; 
he descended to the dead. 
On the third day he rose from the dead; 
he ascended into heaven, 
and is seated at the right hand of the Father; 
from there he will come to judge 
the living and the dead. 
I believe in the Holy Spirit, 
the holy catholic Church, 
the communion of saints, 
the forgiveness of sins, 
the resurrection of the body, 

and the life everlasting. Amen. 

  

 

9 The Prayers

Lord have mercy. 

Christ have mercy. 

Lord have mercy. 

  

 

10 The Lord’s Prayer and the Collect of the Day

 

Accept our prayers through Jesus Christ our Lord, who taught us to pray;

 

Our Father in heaven, 
hallowed be your name, 
your kingdom come, 
your will be done, 
on earth as in heaven. 
Give us today our daily bread. 
Forgive us our sins 
as we forgive those who sin against us. 
Save us from the time of trial 
and deliver us from evil. 
For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours 

now and for ever. Amen. 

  

 

 

Prayer of the Week

Almighty God,

give us grace that we may cast away the works of darkness

and put on the armour of light,

now in the time of this mortal life

in which your Son 

Jesus Christ came among us in great humility,

that on the last day,

when he shall come again in his glorious majesty

to judge the living and the dead,

we may rise to the life immortal.

through him who lives and reigns with you

and the Holy Spirit,

one God, now and for ever. Amen.

 

11 Intercessions and Thanksgivings may be made according to local custom

 

 

Great shepherd of your people,

Bless those called to priesthood in your church.

Fire their hearts with passion for your word and care for your people,

That they may joyfully minister your sacraments.

Guide them in their study and prayer, that they may be discerning and loving pastors enabling all, to minister to the glory of your name and the benefit of your people and world.

God of grace; Hear our prayer.

 

 

O Lord our God, we ask for your mercy on the Ukrainian people. We ask for your intervention, to impart peace as an initiative in the minds of all those at war across the world. We ask through Jesus Christ our Lord.

God of grace; Hear our prayer.

 

God, we ask your blessing for those listed on the Anglican cycle of prayer:

• The Diocese of Bath and Wells – The Church of England
• The Diocese of Canberra-Goulburn: †Mark Short; Assistant Bishop – †Carol Wagner; Clergy and People
• The Parish of Palmwoods: Deborah Bird
• Epic Employment Service Incorporated – Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, North Brisbane, Fraser Coast, Capricornia
• St Aidan’s Anglican Girls’ School, Corinda: Principal – Toni Riordan; Chaplain – Gillian Moses; Chair of School Council – Stephen Green; School Council members; staff & students
• All Parishes seeking new incumbents.
• All Anglican schools seeking new chaplains.
• All Prison ministry chaplaincy teams

God of Grace; Hear our prayer

 

 

12 The Morning Collect

Lord and heavenly Father, 
you have brought us safely to this new day: 
keep us by your mighty power, protect us from sin, 
guard us from every kind of danger, 
and in all we do this day 
direct us in the fulfilling of your purpose, 
through Jesus Christ our Lord. 

Amen.

  

 

13

The Lord be with you.

And also with you. 

Let us praise the Lord. 

Thanks be to God. 

  

 

May the peace of God which passes all understanding keep our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. 

Amen.

Philippians 4.7