Alleluia. Christ is Risen! He is risen indeed. Alleluia!

Almighty God, your Son has opened for us a new and living way into your presence.

Give us new hearts and constant wills to worship you in spirit and in truth;

through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

‘Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise him in the heights! Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his host!’ (Psalm 148:1-2)

Hymn: Come down, O Love Divine...

Revelation 21: 1 - 6; Acts 11: 1 - 18

Let us pray: Father, we have sinned against heaven and against you. We are not worthy to be called your children. We turn to you again. Have mercy on us, bring us back to yourself as those who once were dead but now have life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

May the God of love bring us back to himself, forgive us our sins, and assure us of his eternal love in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayer for the day: Risen Christ, your wounds declare your love for the world and the wonder of your risen life: give us compassion and courage to risk ourselves for those we serve, to the glory of God the Father. Amen.

John 13: 31 - 35

Please see the Message from the Minister.

Hymn: Love Divine, all loves excelling...

Let us kneel before God in prayer, asking for his cleansing love to be known to all people. 

We pray for St Peter’s Church, that your love will be seen in all we do, to your glory;

We pray for our world, that all of its creatures will thrive, and for peace to reign;

We pray for our friends, families and community, that we may share in the love of Christ; 

 We pray for people who are sick or suffering, that they will know healing and strength; 

 We remember the departed, and pray for all who mourn.

Let us join in the words of the Lord’s prayer, whoever and wherever we are:

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 forever. Amen.

May Christ, who out of defeat brings new hope and a new future, fill us with his new life; and may the blessing of God Almighty who is Father, Son and Holy Spirit rest upon us and and be with us always. Amen.

We are raised to new life with Christ. Let us go in His peace. Alleluia!