Lord, direct our thoughts, and teach us to pray. Lift up our hearts to worship you in spirit and in truth, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

‘The poor shall eat and be satisfied; those who seek him shall praise the Lord. May your hearts live for ever!’ (Psalm 22:26)

Hymn: Immortal, invisible, God only wise...

Isaiah 65: 1 - 9; Galatians 3: 23 - 29

‘God is love, and those who live in love live in God and God lives in them.’ (1 John 4:16)

Let us pray: Most merciful God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, we confess that we have sinned in thought, word and deed. We have not loved you with our whole heart. We have not loved our neighbours as ourselves. In your mercy forgive what we have been, help us to amend what we are, and direct what we shall be; that we may do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with you, our God. 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: God of truth, help us to keep your law of love and to walk in ways of wisdom, that we may find true life in Jesus Christ your Son. Amen.

Luke 8: 26 - 39

Please see the message from the minister.

Let us pray:

We pray for St Peter’s Church and the Church throughout the world, for the strength and courage to share God’s love;

We pray for the world, for reconciliation where there is conflict, for justice and peace;

We pray for our communities, families and friends - for relationships to flourish;

We pray for all who are sick or suffering, for healing in mind, body and spirit;

We pray for people who have been bereaved, for comfort in their grief.

Let us pray for the coming of God’s kingdom in the prayer that Jesus taught us:

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done; on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Hymn: God is working his purpose out...

May the peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep our hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord; and may the blessing of God Almighty: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, be among us and remain with us always. Amen.

Let us go in peace to love and serve the Lord, in the name of Christ. Amen.