Seek Good, hate evil, bring or encourage justice - Emmanuel Ofori

​Psalm 118
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
    his love endures forever.
Let Israel say:
    “His love endures forever.”
Let the house of Aaron say:
    “His love endures forever.”
Let those who fear the Lord say:
    “His love endures forever.”
Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

StF 88 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty the king of creation. Sung by Chet Valley Churches

​Spirit Divine, attend our prayers. St Andrews (Anglican) Cathedral Choir, Warri,  Nigeria

​Prayers: Adoration Confession ThanksgivingAll-inclusive and ever-loving God,
we praise and adore you.
With you there is no south or north,
no east or west – no borders.
You care for each one of us.
You are a healing God, who heals us
wherever and whenever we need your touch –
whether in body, mind or spirit.
We look upon you now,
our hearts ablaze with love for you.

Compassionate Father,
it is you who grants us freedom from the burden of sin, and as a shepherd, brings us safely back to you.
and as a shepherd, brings us safely back to you.
Lord, we ask you to forgive us for all the times
we are too quick to form opinions,
too quick to judge others;
the times we don’t give people the benefit of the doubt;
or fail to consider what they might be going through. Forgive us Lord, and transform us to please you.

Gracious God, we thank you for giving us this opportunity to be in your presence with our praise and adoration, and confession.
We really thank you for the hope of healing and transformation.
We thank you for hearing us, through Christ's name we pray.
Amen.

​Bible Reading 1: Amos 5:6-15
Bible Reading 2: Mark 10:17-31

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​StF 638 Through all the changing scenes of life

Prayers
In this time of prayer, almighty God, we bring our anxieties, worries and troubles to you in prayer.

We pray for the people and situations close to home. May our eyes be open to the needs of our family and friends and the community around us. May we use the gifts you give us to meet their needs.
Lord in your mercy
Hear my prayer

We pray for your world. We bring before you our concerns about situations in places in our news such as Afghanistan, and in other places which may not currently be in the news headlines but are no less important. We pray for the families who have been forced to leave their homes to seek security and peace. We pray for those in positions of influence. May they make the right decisions as they work for justice and peace.
Lord in your mercy
Hear my prayer

We remember in our prayers those who are in poor physical or mental health and give thanks to those who look after them. We remember those suffering in other ways, especially those who mourn the deaths of family members and friends. And we pray for ourselves. We pray that we may hear your voice in the midst of our busy lives.
Lord in your mercy
Hear my prayer

​The Lords Prayer: 
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 forever. Amen.

​​STF 548 – Blessed Assurance Jesus is mine - Spring Harvest 2015

Blessing
May you hear God’s voice, know his plans for you and feel the support his loving arms give. May you walk with God today, tomorrow and the days ahead.
Amen.
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Prayer Materials by Cathie Steele from the Methodist Church Worship at Home service sheet 10 Oct 2021