Prayer of Intercession

22 March 2026

Prepared by Robert Lam

Sunday in Ordinary Time

Merciful and gracious Lord;

We remember the people and churches in Iran, for those who died in the recent conflict, including students and children. At this time of suffering and war,  we mourn for the dead and pray for your sustaining power to heal and comfort all who have been affected.

We pray for a ceasefire and for all peacemakers to work strenuously for an end to the war, particularly in the US and Israel, countries that are rooted in your love, mercy and grace.

Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayers.

 

We pray for Hong Kong

We pray for those who are underemployed, for single mothers caring for their families. We pray especially for those working in small retail shops and in restaurants as they need to learn new trades.

We continue to pray for those who have been jailed due to the social unrest of 2019. We pray for their wellbeing and for lawyers and resources to assist them in their appeal process.

We pray for wisdom and guidance as we continue to seek avenues to pursue peace and justice in our community.

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayers.

 

We pray for our family at Kowloon Union Church

We commit into your loving hands, those who are unwell and facing health challenges in their life. Lord, we ask that they may know and feel your presence in their lives at this time. Comfort them , give them strength and heal their infirmities.

We give thanks to our Senior members who are with us. We thank them for their life of service,  a witness of your continued grace and love in their lives.

We remember especially Mrs. Samuel, who is celebrating her 90^th birthday. Lord, you have given her a full and meaningful life. We pray that you will continue to bless her in the days ahead.

We also remember at this time, our previous Ministers, Rev Kwok, David Gill, Winston Baker and Clayborne Allen. We thank you for their dedication and service to the church in the past. We pray for their health and well-being.

Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayers. 

 

In the ecumenical cycle of prayers, we remember the people and churches of all faith in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. We pray that the government, leaders and people would strive for justice, peace and well being of all.

Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayers.

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

 

Let us say the Lord's Prayer together. Please pray in the language most comfortable to you:

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

 

Prayer of Intercession

7 December 2025

Prepared by Ramon Bultron

Sunday in Ordinary Time

Dear Sisters and brothers, together as one, let us pray and praise God!

Eternal God, you are our rock, redeemer and maker of heaven and earth, you rule over all the nations. As we think of your unfailing, eternal, enduring love, we look forward to the day when we will worship you in eternity. Your throne will be surrounded by people from every tribe, tongue and nation, all testifying that you have remained faithful. We will all see that you have kept every single promise you made. We will all see your goodness and grace. We will all be transformed by your glory.

Our Loving God, we humbly come before you and ask that you increase and strengthen our faith. Help us your children to trust in you more deeply and to have unwavering faith in your promises. Strengthen our belief in your power and love, and guide us to live a life that reflects our faith in you.

O Redeemer God, as we gather in prayer on this World Communion Sunday, we ask that you send your Holy Spirit to fall afresh upon us. We pray for the holy spirit to awaken new hope in us and grant us the vision to see the coming of your kingdom. Help us to celebrate the glimpses of grace that you have given to each of us.

In celebrating the world communion Sunday, we pray dear God for the migrant workers, refugees, diaspora among your other children experiencing systematic and institutionalized discrimination including hatred and who been facing the daily challenges of recognition, acceptance, protection, safety and survival in this world full of conflicts. 

Our Loving God, we grieve as we once again witness the escalation of violence all over the world. We pray for wisdom and restraint among your children especially world leaders and decision makers, that they would turn from the path of violence and move towards peace. We pray for those caught in the middle of the violence. Please keep them safe in the coming hours and days. We also pray that the cycle of violence would be broken and that your reign of justice, love and peace would come.

Loving God, as we experience extreme weather conditions in many parts of the world, we pray for your continued guidance as we face the ever worsening climate change of our time and may we learn to be more resilient amidst the challenges. In particular we pray for the people of Philippines, China including Hong Kong and other countries in the South and South East Asia, among others for their safety as they experienced the damages brought by recent environmental disasters.

Dearest God, we pray that the congregation of Kowloon Union Church continue to strengthen

its faith in order to serve you well and your children especially those who are in need and deprived 

and that we all continue to be one and remain faithful to you.

Almighty God, we pray that our sisters and brothers who are physically ill or going through challenging times may be strengthened and recovered. Specifically, we pray for Kevin, Jeanette, Hend, Ng Kam Lee, Raymond, Joy, Rose, Doris, Mercy, Esther and Jen who are facing health challenges that require body strength restoration. Likewise, we continue to pray for our senior members and friends. May God heal and strengthen them. We also remember with deep sorrow and we pray for the soul of one of our dear sister, Dr. Muriel Montenegro who was called home to be with the creator after a time of illness. 

In the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle, we pray for the Churches and people of all faiths in Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela.

Lord God, we come before you today humbly, acknowledging our need for you. We thank and praise you for your never-ending patience despite our many flaws and fumbles. Lord, we ask that you guide us as we seek to live out your will in our lives. Shine your light into the areas of our lives where we need to make changes and give us a desire to be more like you. We know your Word is a light unto our path, so help us to seek you out each day; to read Your Word for guidance and direction. 

Lord, may your loving hand direct our steps as we go out into the world today. In Jesus' name, we ask these things, 

Amen. 

Prayer of Intercession

30 November 2025

Prepared by Robert Lam

Sunday in Ordinary Time

Lord:

We give you thanks for the start of Advent. A time of hope, reflection and preparation. Hope in the inheritance we have in Christ, as God’s children.  A reflection of your ever presence in our lives.  And a preparation for your glorious coming again, when all sorrows will cease.

We pray for Hong Kong. 

We mourn for the loss of so many lives in the fire. We pray for those who are still missing or bodies yet to be identified.

We pray for those who have lost their family members in the fire, especially their elderly parents, and infants at home. We pray for the domestic helpers who have died in the fire, remembering that they may be the sole breadwinner to their family.

We pray for the healing process, physical, spiritual and emotional. May God Emmanuel be with them. May your ever presence comfort them. May you give them strength and purpose as they rebuild their lives, dealing with their bereavement and the many practical issues like where to live and how to deal with the additional financial burden. 

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayers.

We pray for the world, particularly the countries around us: 

We pray for those suffering from the severe typhoons and floodings in many provinces in the Philippines, in central Vietnam and in Malaysia. And of the cyclone disaster in Sri Lanka. We remember the ongoing civil war and humanitarian crisis in Myanmar, of the many people who have been internally displaced and millions facing acute food insecurity. 

In our ecumenical cycle of prayers, we remember the people and churches of all faith in Brunei, Malaysia and Singapore. We thank you for the general prosperity of these countries. We pray for harmony between people of different faiths and for the church to speak out about greed and abuse of natural resources.

Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayers.

We pray for KUC.

We pray for our Church. Guide the church as we continue to grow in faith to serve and to honor you.  Help us to care for the asylum seekers in our midst. Help us to always remember the marginalized, the weak and the poor. We pray that you would give strength to the LGBT community as they seek acceptance within the Body of Christ and within the community. 

We pray for those in our midst facing health challenges. We remember Kevin, Jeanette, Hend, Kam Lee, Ray, Joy, Rose, Doris, Mercy Esther and Jen. Lord, we ask that you heal them and give them hope, peace and joy as they go through their daily lives. We remember our senior members, Rev Kwok, Mrs. Samuel, and the mothers of June Tang and Tong.

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

Amen.

Prayer of Intercession

28 Sept 2025

Prepared by Gabi Baumgartner

Sunday in Ordinary Time

Prayers of the People

Let us come together in prayer, lifting our voices for the world, our city, and those in our community.

Prayers for the World

Gracious God, we bring before you the suffering of our world. We pray for those enduring the horrors of war in Ukraine and the Middle East – we pray with those whose lives are shattered by violence and despair. We remember the people facing oppression and hunger, those trapped in ongoing conflicts in countries of South America and many African countries, and elsewhere. We also keep in mind the people of Myanmar and their continuous struggles.

We lift up those affected by natural disasters, particularly those recovering from monsoon floods across Asia. May your peace, healing, and provision be upon them, and may the wider community respond with compassion and solidarity.

Leader: Lord, in your mercy

People:  hear our prayer.

Prayers for the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle

Today, we pray for our brothers and sisters in Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, and Chile. We acknowledge the economic challenges faced by many in these countries, from rising inflation to issues of food security. We remember the indigenous communities fighting for their rights and the environmental challenges that threaten their lands.

May your wisdom guide the leaders of these nations to work toward justice and peace, and may the people find hope and resilience amid their struggles.

Leader: Lord, in your mercy

People:  hear our prayer.

Prayers for Hong Kong

Loving God, we pray for the people of Hong Kong. We remember those who suffered damage and loss caused by Typhoon Ragasa last week.

We pray for those starting anew at schools, universities and colleges, asking for your guidance for today’s youth in an ever-changing learning environment. Give students and teachers alike the drive to build knowledge, even alongside the rise of artificial intelligence. Grant them hope and purpose as they engage within our society.

We pray for individuals and families anxious about their futures, as well as for the elderly who may feel forgotten. May we strive to build bridges of compassion between generations and within families. May your spirit of peace reign in our hearts, fostering understanding and unity among all Hong Kong communities.

Leader: Lord, in your mercy

People: hear our prayer.

Prayers for Our Community

Loving God, we turn our hearts to our own community. We pray for those who feel isolated and long for someone to share their joys and sorrows with. May they find a listening ear and an open heart among us.

We pray for those who struggle with life, financial burdens, family disagreements, and grief. At this time, we include in our prayers the family of Tory Caplan, whose mother, Patricia Andrews, passed away two nights ago. May she rest in peace.

We lift up those among us suffering from illness, whether mental or physical. We include in today’s prayer those in our hearts who need our support…

We ask for your light to shine into the little cracks of seemingly closed hearts, so that we may be a source of support and encouragement to each other.

Leader: We offer these prayers in faith, trusting in your boundless love and mercy.

People: Lord, hear our prayer.

Let us close by saying the Lord’s Prayer together – in our own mother tongue:

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. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and for ever. Amen.

Unser Vater im Himmel, geheiligt werde dein Name, dein Reich komme, dein Wille geschehe, wie im Himmel so auf Erden.

Gib uns unser tägliches Brot, vergib uns unsere Sünden, wie auch wir vergeben unseren Sündigern.

Und führe uns nicht in Versuchung, sondern erlöse uns vor dem Bösen, denn dein ist das Reich und die Kraft und die Herrlichkeit in Ewigkeit. Amen