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Prayer for the Victorian Floods and Storms
Loving God of all creation
look on those whose lives have been stricken by the flooding of large areas of Victoria,
especially the Diocese of Gippsland,
and those who have been affected by the very strong winds.
Be with those who weep for loved ones lost
Comfort those whose homes are gone
Strengthen those whose livelihood has disappeared
We see your face
In the steadfastness of tireless rescue workers,
In the generous hands of friends, neighbours and strangers
In the guidance of our leaders
In the words and prayers of countless people
Give us the courage to rebuild our land renewed in hope
through Jesus Christ our risen Lord. AMEN
(Adapted from a prayer by Bronwyn Fryar)
Loving God of all creation
look on those whose lives have been stricken by the flooding of large areas of Victoria,
especially the Diocese of Gippsland,
and those who have been affected by the very strong winds.
Be with those who weep for loved ones lost
Comfort those whose homes are gone
Strengthen those whose livelihood has disappeared
We see your face
In the steadfastness of tireless rescue workers,
In the generous hands of friends, neighbours and strangers
In the guidance of our leaders
In the words and prayers of countless people
Give us the courage to rebuild our land renewed in hope
through Jesus Christ our risen Lord. AMEN
(Adapted from a prayer by Bronwyn Fryar)
Thought for the Week from AMUA
Sunday 20th June 2021 - Welcoming the refugee
There are 34 Refugee Welcome Zones in Australia. These are city or regional councils which have signed up with the Refugee Council of Australia. Adelaide City Council acknowledges the difficult journey men, women and children have… In South Australia there is another city council and a country one. The are community-based groups which church members can support. And we welcome those from troubled countries who are already Anglicans. It is the stranger who is problematic by the plain fact that we do not know them. It is faith and love which casts out the fear of strangeness. It is seeing the face of Jesus in the stranger which opens the path to a relationship. And we can overcome our doubts and fears even before an encounter. May we be led to understanding and generous love.
I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, And the king will answer them, ‘Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.’ Matthew 25: 35, 40
We pray for St Albans in the UK this week. The city has a refugee programme supporting refugees in Greece and Uganda. The Mothers’ Union Community and Justice programmes include Asylum Seekers and Refugees. They aim to Live God’s Love with Generosity, Joy, Imagination and Courage.
I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, And the king will answer them, ‘Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.’ Matthew 25: 35, 40
We pray for St Albans in the UK this week. The city has a refugee programme supporting refugees in Greece and Uganda. The Mothers’ Union Community and Justice programmes include Asylum Seekers and Refugees. They aim to Live God’s Love with Generosity, Joy, Imagination and Courage.
