st martins killara

Prayer for the week
Almighty God,
who anointed Jesus at his baptism with the Holy Spirit and revealed
him as your beloved Son; inspire us, your children,
who are born again of water and the Spirit,
to surrender our lives to your service,
that we may rejoice to be called your children;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

For those in authority
For a healthy political culture in Australia
For informed wisdom re ethanol, media ownership and ethics, the local manufacturing industry and practical reconciliation.
For MPs Paul Fletcher, Barry O'Farrell and Jonathon O'Dea, and Ku-ring-gai Mayor Jennifer Anderson.

For the nations
For effective steps to restore economic confidence in the Eurozone.
For greater justice for the people of Syria, Palestine, Iran, Nigeria, Burma and Zimbabwe,
For effective democracy in PNG, Fiji.

For the church
For "ears to hear" the Gospel, according to Mark.
For St. Martin's, Martin and Matthew in the present period of transition.
For preparations for March 1.
For the 8:00am congregation, David Alexander and the choir.
For a renewed culture of care for each other.
For those bringing children for Baptism in coming weeks.
For neighbouring parishes of West Lindfield and Roseville.

For those in need
Pray for those who are bereaved, sick, recovering from surgery, and new and expectant mothers, as listed in the weekly bulletin.