Prayer of Intercession
Sunday 28 February 2021
Second Sunday in Lent 
Prepared by Carl Catedral


God, we come before you today remembering and lifting up our church, our city, and our world. We begin praying for the needs of church congregation. 

We pray specifically for those facing health challenges in the time. 

We lift up to you Doris’ sister Jeanette and her family. We pray for healing and strength to Jeanette’s body as she undergoes chemotherapy. We pray for comfort too for her family and ask that you provide for their every need. 

We lift up to you also Ate Jenny in her ongoing rehabilitation. We pray that you would continue to strengthen her body and bring her encouragement and hope in this difficult time. 

We pray for Victoria’s sister and brother-in-law for their health concerns and ongoing recovery. We pray also for Kevin’s father who was recently hospitalized. May your healing touch restore his body and may you be with the family as they navigate the uncertainties of this situation. 

We remember in our prayers Pastor Phyllis’ brother-in-law as he regains his strength. We thank you for your protection over Pastor Phyllis after her close encounter with COVID and ask for your continuing provision and blessings over her family as they continue to recover. 

God, we know that there are most likely many others in our church in need of prayer for health and comfort in this time. So we too lift them up in our prayers and ask that you would be their healer and comforter in this time of need. 

We thank you God that you care very much for this church and have provided us with wise and discerning leaders. We thank you in particular for the Church Council and all those who have served. In this time of transition with new leaders needed to fill positions, we pray that you would prepare the hearts of those to respond to your call to help guide our church with the love and grace you have shown to us.

For Hong Kong, we pray for a smooth process in the rollout of the vaccine in particular to those who are high-risk and in high need. We pray that the health and well-being of all people will be considered and cared for – not only in Hong Kong but for those around the world – particularly for those who have been marginalized and overlooked during this pandemic. We pray that you would open our eyes to see those in need and recognize them as those who are loved and treasured by you and thus worthy too of our concern and provision. 

We pray that the eyes and hearts of legislators would be open as well in responding to the economic needs of the people here in Hong Kong as the latest budget has drawn much criticism for failing to truly help the unemployed as well as low-income workers and deprived families. We pray that the finance minister will be receptive to suggestions for amendments, catering to the needs of the poor and those with special needs.

In our ecumenical prayer cycle, we remember today the churches and people of all faiths in Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands.

We are grateful for the ways many leaders there who have played an important part in European integration, and we are also thankful for the many people who have been involved in developing creative solutions to environmental, economic, and cultural challenges in this region and beyond. We thank you also for the ecumenical contributions that have come from Belgium, Luxemburg, and the Netherlands and ask that you would continue to increase the spirit of unity of the church in this part of the world. We pray for an overcoming of cultural, linguistic and political barriers and suspicions that remain divisive; and the healing of the haunting legacies of colonization and quests for economic gain that have had lasting impacts in these areas and around the world. In this light, we remember the migrants and all those who have been alienated or marginalized as a result of harmful policies and attitudes, and we ask that you would hear their cries and call the church and society to respond to their needs. 

In our prayers for the world, we lift up the Philippines. In the midst of rampant extrajudicial killings, governmental abuses of power – including the failure to respond to the needs of the people, we pray for your light. May your light expose darkness and bring hope to those in desperate need of your manifestation of justice, healing and restoration. May you continue to bless the work of Migrante International and all those working to respond to the needs of Filipinos both in the Philippines and around the world. 

We also cannot forget to pray for the situation in Myanmar in the aftermath of the military coup. As more citizens are called to protests and strikes, we pray for their protection and for their voices to be heard. We pray for peace, hope and reconciliation within Myanmar, for just and compassionate government leaders and for wisdom in the international community standing in solidarity with those seeking a more equitable society.

As we conclude our prayers for the people, let us together pray the prayer Jesus taught his disciples. You are all welcome to pray in your preferred language.

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 Intercession
Sunday 22 February  2021
First Sunday in Lent 
Prepared by Chan Beng Seng


Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, let us unite our hearts in our prayer of intercession. After each petition, I will say “Lord, in your mercy”, and everyone shall respond “Hear our prayer”

Dear God, we are pleased to see the number of confirmed COVID cases in HK dropping.  We pray for the resilience of the people in the community. The HK government has announced that massive vaccinations will be ready by next week.  We pray that those who are more at risk to the virus will be given priority and the side effects will be kept minimal. 

During this time of COVID pandemic, the unemployment rate in Hong Kong has increased. We pray for those who have been adversely affected by the economic downturn. We pray that the government will address the problem by setting up the Unemployment Fund as suggested by the Trade Unions and social services agencies working with grassroots communities.

We pray for wisdom for the HK government and health officials as they try to balance saving lives and livelihood during this time of COVID pandemic.

The imposition of the NSL by China’s National People’s Congress seriously weakens Hong Kong’s Legislative Council and Hong Kong’s autonomy.  In recent days, many people have been charged under this new NSL. This has radically changed Hong Kong’s identity and damaged the people's trust in the government.

We pray for the leaders of China and Hong Kong, that they respect the promises made to Hong Kong, the promise to protect basic liberties and rights.  

God in your Mercy.... Hear our prayers

Almighty God, we are very troubled about the volatile situation in Myanmar.

Freedom, peace and the rights of people have been taken away by the military. Results of their recent General Elections have been overturned by a military coup.

Lord hear the cries of the people in Myanmar. 

We pray Lord for the protection of the innocent people as they engage in peaceful civil disobedience to protest and demand for the restoration of peace, justice and democracy in their country.

We pray for justice for and the release of all elected representatives, religious leaders and those civilians who have been unfairly detained for peaceful civil disobedience by the military.

Lord God, we want peace, hope and democracy for all the people of Myanmar. Please work mightily amid the current chaos in this nation. We pray that the Myanmar military would return political power back to the people of Myanmar.

God in your Mercy.... Hear our prayers

Lord, in this time of COVID pandemic, we pray for special protection for all front line workers, senior citizens and people with existing health conditions. 

We remember the senior members of our congregation - 

Shirine, Peter Chan, Judy Yui - keep them warm and safe through this winter. 

We continue to uphold Jenny in our prayers for her rehabilitation. May God heal and increase her strength every day. 

We pray for sisters and brothers who are facing health challenges recently. May God heal and keep their body and faith strong when they are feeling weak. 

We remember and pray for Jeanette, the sister of Doris, who is presently undergoing Chemotherapy. We pray pray for her treatment, and that she may gain more strength day by day. We pray for her daughters, that they can adapt to the changing needs of the family. 

God in your Mercy.... Hear our prayers

Thank you, O God, for the committed leaders of KUC - the Council, Trustees, the Pastors and the members of the various committees. 

The Council will have its regular meeting this afternoon.  Bless them with a fruitful meeting with the guidance from the Holy Spirit. Grant them wisdom and clear vision to lead the congregation to become the church that is worthy of your calling. 

God in your Mercy.... Hear our prayers

Thank you God for the blessings to worship in this inspiring and beautiful church. We pray for the on-going renovation project for the restoration of the church. May this project contribute in furtherance of KUC’s ministry for and with the people of Hong Kong. We pray that the renovation proceed smoothly as scheduled and for the safety of all workers involved in the renovation of the church.

God in your Mercy.... Hear our prayers

In ecumenical prayer cycle let us lift up in prayer today the churches and people of all faiths in France, Germany and Monaco. We are thankful that minority communities are able to practice their faith in this predominantly Christian region. We give thanks to the faithful witness of the church and their ministry towards migrants and asylum seekers and pray that different faiths and cultures can coexist and live harmoniously together.

God in your Mercy.... Hear our prayers

Let us end our prayer together with the prayer that Jesus thought us: 
(You may pray together in your own native language...)

Our Maker in heaven, hallowed be your name; your kindom come; your will be done; on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day 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 yours is the kindom, the power and the glory, now and forever. Amen.

Prayer of Intercession
Sunday 7 February  2021
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
Prepared by Revd Phyllis Wong


Dear God, we come before you to offer our intercessory prayers. 
 
United in one spirit, we pray for people who are suffering from political unrest and oppression from their government. May you help the Burmese people and restore their freedom after the recent military coup with communications shut off. May you protect the many civilians who have taken to the streets to express their objection to the coup and ask the military to honor their will and civil rights. God,  we seek your grace to soften hearts of the military leaders who are now in charge and guide them to return the power to the people.

We pray for human rights activists and all dissidents who have been arrested or put in jail because they challenge the abuse of power from the authorities. We remember these people in Russia, Hong Kong and different parts of the world. God, may you grant them peace and justice in the midst of trial.  

We continue to pray for those who have been adversely affected by the coronavirus especially the poor, the elderly and ethnic minorities as they use to suffer more due to lack of resources and stigmatization. Healing God we pray for people who live in the lockdown areas and in isolation. We seek your grace to look after individuals and families in Latin America as they battle a second wave of the coronavirus while trying to implement a large-scale vaccination campaign. In countries where there are shortages in equipment or medical supply, we ask for the presence of your spirit to help healthcare leaders get the pandemic under control and for fairness so that the scarce resources can go to those who need them the most. We pray for your loving presence to seniors and the sick who have lived in isolation because visits have been prohibited in elderly homes and hospitals due to the threat of COVID. 

May You also comfort families who are not able to see their beloved, who  have lost their beloved family members and friends because of the coronavirus. No flight is allowed from the United Kingdom and South Africa to land in Hong Kong right now. God, we ask Your love dwell upon those who are not able to come home for family reunion during Chinese New Year, as well as thousands and thousands of refugees and foreign migrant workers who have been separated from their families. May Your eternal peace be present amid all the uncertainty and guidance at a time we cannot plan. 

Within our congregation in Kowloon Union Church, we seek your mercy for our senior members and may Your peace oh God be with them and take away their fear. Grant to teachers and parents patience and wisdom to nurture children in their learning and studies. We ask for Your healing touch upon sisters and brothers who are facing health challenges recently, especially Ching’s mother and Ate Jenny who is still under ongoing rehabilitation. May You keep their body and faith strong when they are feeling weak. 

Oh God we pray before You with a heavy heart for the passing of our beloved member and friend Calli Yau in UK. While we trust that Calli is now resting in your love and peace, may you comfort Paul and their families both in Hong Kong and United Kingdom in this time of loss and grief. We are thankful for the beautiful life of Calli, which she shared with us in church and also with her family and friends. 
God we give thanks for Heddy’s faithful service to the church as our Church Secretary in the past 14 years. May God bless her abundantly with good health, good spirit and strong mind to enjoy her life after her retirement. We are grateful to God for Heddy is willing to work for the church for another one year contract. 

For the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle this week, we lift up in prayer today the churches and people of all faiths in Andorra, Italy, Malta, Portugal, San Marino, Spain, Vatican City. May God unite all churches to be Your witness and serve as the light of Christ to bring hope in a world of darkness.

We pray in the name of Jesus Christ, our saviour and liberator. Amen!