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

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.

‘O sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvellous things.’ (Psalm 98:1)

Hymn: Come down, O Love Divine, seek thou this soul of mine...

Acts 10:44-48

‘If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he who is faithful and just will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.’ (1 John 1:8-9). Let us confess our sins in penitence and faith:

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: Risen Christ, by the lakeside you renewed your call to your disciples:

help your Church to obey your command and draw the nations to the fire of your love,

to the glory of God the Father. Amen.

John 15:9-17

Please see the Message from the Minister.

Let us pray:

We pray for St Peter’s Church and the Church throughout the world, asking for the strength and courage to serve wherever we may be;

We pray for the world’s leaders, asking for wisdom and compassion;

We pray for our communities, families and friends, asking for relationships to thrive;

We pray for all who are sick or suffering, asking for God’s healing presence to be known;

We pray for people who have been bereaved, asking for comfort and peace.

Let us pray 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: A new commandment I give unto you...

May the love of the Lord Jesus draw us to himself, the power of the Lord Jesus strengthen us in his service, the joy of the Lord Jesus fill our hearts; and may the blessing of God Almighty who is Father, Son and Holy Spirit rest upon us and and be with us always. Amen.

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