Prayer of Intercession

19 March 2023

Prepared by Victoria Caplan

Forth Sunday in Lent

In the power of the Spirit and in union with Christ, let us pray to the Father.  As we pray, after I say “God in your mercy”, please respond, “Hear our prayer.”

 

Almighty Creator God

You gave us a beautiful world to rejoice in. But, through foolishness, greed and, unjust systems, we abuse it and each other. Across the world we see pollution, drought and wildfires, storms and floods. 

 

Bless and help those suffer in the world’s havoc. Grant us the spirit of wisdom and understanding to use and care for your creation properly.

 

God, in your mercy 

hear our prayer 

 

God of the Prophets

Protect all who call out injustice and oppression and work for positive change. Give strength and comfort to those striving and suffering to repair the world. Awaken a sense of justice in people in power and call them to good action. 

God, in your mercy 

hear our prayer 

 

God of Peace

We pray for the many places where there is civil unrest, war, fear of war, and where there is domestic violence. We especially pray for the wounded and the tortured. 

 

Direct our families, community and every nation, in the ways of justice and of peace; that we may honor one another, and seek the common good.

 

God, in your mercy 

hear our prayer 

 

God of Wisdom

Shine the light of wisdom on us humans. Open our eyes to the physical world and the world of the spirit, intertwined and one. Help us to see clearly where to go, and what to do.

 

God, in your mercy 

hear our prayer 

 

Incarnate God, companion of all who suffer in mind, body, or spirit:

Look after people in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble: the sick, the lonely, the abused, the addicted, the grieving, the homeless, the imprisoned, the poor, the oppressed, refugees, and people who feel displaced in life. 

 

Strengthen them in their hours of need. Give them courage and hope in their troubles; relieve and protect them, and bring them the joy of your salvation

 

God, in your mercy 

hear our prayer 

 

Triune God, who we meet in community, 

 

Thank you for our Kowloon Union Church family, the Christian community in Hong Kong and throughout the world.  

 

We especially pray for: Alex Melwani, Sunita Suna and Helen Lee’s mothers, Mrs Samuel, Anjenette, Hend, Jeanette Lee, Ng Kam Lee, Raymond Lau, Chui, Ana and Ramon Bultron, Lucy Lim, Mercy, Joy Babasa, Lilly Yuen and Jackie Tse. 

 

Please also bless and strengthen those providing care for loved ones at home and in care facilities.

 

God, in your mercy 

hear our prayer 

 

For the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle

 

We lift up in prayer the churches and people of all faiths in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.

 

God, in your mercy 

hear our prayer 

 

Rejoicing in the fellowship of St Joseph (Mary’s husband and  Jesus’s earthly father) and all your saints, we commend ourselves and the whole creation to your unfailing love.   

 

Amen. 

Prayer of Intercession

12 March 2023

Prepared by Emmanuel Adelina

Third Sunday in Lent

According to the word of our Loving God;

" For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them” (Matthew 18:20).

Let us offer our prayers to God in one faith.

 

Loving God, we have come to adore you for your infinite mercies and your everlasting caring love for us. We thank you for your answered prayers, protection, and peace which gives us yet another opportunity to gather here before you.

 

Oh Lord, we gather again today with humility regarding our shortcomings to your creations and you, knowing that you are a forgiving God full of mercy that endures forever. We pray to you to help us to be better people.

 

Lord, in your mercy, HEAR OUR PRAYERS

 

Loving God, on this third Sunday of Lent, knowing that you are living water that our souls need now. We pray; that we meet you at our trial times in life, encounter your gentleness, and quench our thirst at this moment. Help us grow stronger in faith and love, bringing us closer to you as we change how we think and live throughout our existence on earth.

 

Lord, in your mercy, HEAR OUR PRAYERS

 

We thank you for the promising developments across the globe. Oh Lord, we pray that you continue to guide the world leaders in making the right decisions that continue to address the concerns of their citizens. Also, we pray for countries currently facing varying levels of crisis: the over-a-year-old war in Ukraine, protests in Israel due to the leaders' transformation of the judiciary as against the will of the people, humanitarians, and climate change-related crises across the world. Oh Lord, we pray you to allow peace to reign in these regions and other places worldwide.

 

Lord, in your mercy, HEAR OUR PRAYERS

 

Merciful God, we remember all those already incarcerated fairly and unfairly around the world. We pray they experience your love, presence, and your spirit, bring them the needed peace and hope to believe your promise that the captives shall be set free.

 

Lord, in your mercy, HEAR OUR PRAYERS

 

 Faithful God, giver of life and health: we remember all our brothers and sisters in Christ who are in various conditions of health challenges of life; we pray for your comfort and divine healing at this moment, that they may be strengthened in their weakness and have confidence in your loving care. Also, we remember our loved ones, which we remember in our hearts, passing through varying levels of life challenges. We pray you meet them at their various points of need.

 

In a moment of silence, we bring to you those for whom we pray.

 

Lord, in your mercy, HEAR OUR PRAYERS

 

Oh Lord, we remember our immediate community of KUC. We pray you make people continue to find hope, love, and home in this place, which will help them have the right perception of getting closer to you as their creator.

 

Lord, in your mercy, HEAR OUR PRAYERS

 

In the ecumenical prayer cycle, we remember Christians across the world facing direct or indirect persecution because of their faith in you, Lord. We pray you grant them the grace to continue overturning the limitations in their respective locations. We pray for better tolerance to be introduced by leaders of affected countries in bringing glory and honour to you, our Lord, making the affected Christians find strength in whatever situations they are and staying strong to the biblical truth.

 

Lord, in your mercy, HEAR OUR PRAYERS

Oh Lord, we pray all these in Your name and our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen.

 

Let us pray the Lord’s Prayer together. You may say it 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 but deliver us from evil. 

 

For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever. 

 

Amen

Prayer of Intercession

05 March 2023

Prepared by Robert Lam

Second Sunday in Lent

Lord

We pray for the world:

We continue to pray concerning the war in Ukraine. We pray for peace and a de-escalation of war activities. We pray that the Spirit would move the hearts of the Russian leadership to bring an end to this war. We pray for wisdom and unity among the leaders in the western world in bringing peace to Ukraine.

Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayers.

We pray for China:

We pray for the country coming out of Covid control, that people will find work, able to visit families and travel abroad. We pray that those who have taken the opportunity to emigrate will adapt well to their new environment.

We pray for the Church, particularly due to the increasing control by the Government on nearly all their activities. We pray for the church leaders and the congregation to hold fast to their faith at this difficult time. We pray for religious freedom in the country for people to follow their own culture and religious practices.

Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayers.

We pray for HK

We pray for the 16 Hong Kong democracy activists in the ongoing trial.  We pray for wisdom for the lawyers representing them. Pray for a fair trial. Pray for impartial judges upholding the rule of law. We also pray for the others who have been arrested and have pleaded guilty. We remember especially Benny Tai and Joshua Wong, We pray for their wellbeing, and for their families and friends.

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayers.

 

We pray for KUC family and for those who are not well. May you heal their physical disabilities and restore their health.

 

IN the ecumenical cycle of prayers, we remember the churches and people of all faith in Ireland United Kingdom, England, Northern Ireland  Scotland and Wales.

We give thanks that the Government has allowed many HK people to emigrate to these countries. We pray that those who have emigrated are able to settle well, to integrate into the life of the church and community.

We pray all these in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

Amen