Collect

Blessed Lord, you have caused all holy scriptures to be written for our learning: grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that, encouraged and supported by your holy Word, we may embrace and always hold fast the joyful hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.

Week E

Section	Content
From the Passage	Almighty God, Heavenly Father, we stand before you today acknowledging the weight of your authoritative word, and the tragic consequences of choosing to ignore it. We confess that we often disregard the warnings you provide, whether through scripture, conscience, or circumstance, leading to costly failure. We confess that like Israel in Babylon, our ears are often spiritually deaf, tuned instead to the hollow promises of our own idols—the comforts, securities, and approvals that cannot speak and cannot save. For the times we have preferred self-sufficiency over your wisdom, forgive us. We thank you for the sending of your Servant, Jesus Christ. - Thank you that He was perfectly called, equipped with words that are a sharpened sword and a polished arrow, capable of penetrating the darkness in our hearts and the chaos of the world. - Thank you that when His labor felt futile, when He was despised and abhorred by His own nation and the rulers of the world, He did not stop. His reward was not found in public opinion, but solely in you. Lord, we ask that you empower us, your people, to follow His example. - Deliver us from the captivity of human opinion. When we are called to speak your truth, grant us the courage to persist, even when we feel ignored, rejected, or that our ministry is in vain. May our ultimate reward always be found in your faithful hand and your delight in us. - Grant us an attentive ear. Help us to turn away from the idols that deafen us. We surrender our own plans and ask that we might see the world, not according to our limited human viewpoint, but according to your glorious plan of salvation. - Use us in the fulfillment of your mission. You declared that restoring Israel was too small a thing, for the ultimate purpose was to make your Servant a light for the Gentiles, that salvation might reach the ends of the earth. As those who have received that light, use us to continue the work started by Christ and continued by His Apostles. We celebrate the truth of the Vindication: that the rejection and the cross did not silence Him. We declare that the Kings and Princes of this earth will one day bow down before Jesus, the faithful and chosen Servant. Give us faith to live today in light of that promised victory. Help us to be resolute, knowing that your power is unmatched, your promises are true, and your approval is all that we need. We pray this in the powerful and vindicated name of the Lord Jesus Christ, your Servant. Amen.
Mission and Vision	For Growing Out: Please reflect on your own prayer
Global and Nation	Local: Please reflect on your own prayer
Mission Partners	High School Scripture and Chaplaincy and PNG General information: General info: Semi works as a high school scripture teacher in the George’s River area. He attends three schools as part of his work as he teaches lessons and runs lunchtime groups. The prayer points come from his August Newsletter. Praise - Praise God for the consistent and enthusiastic attendance in Scripture classes, seminars, and lunch-time programs, with over 100 students participating in just two weeks. - Praise God for the significant growth in the Georges River College Hurstville classes, with the Year 7-8 class increasing from 4 to 21 students and the Year 9-10 class growing to 13 students. - Praise God for the high participation of over 20 students in the Oatley Senior Campus lunch-time program, a significant increase from last year. - Praise God for providing a deeply rewarding mission trip for Semi to the Kimberley region, allowing him to encourage and pray with young people. - Praise God for inspiring a student at Georges River College to express a desire to do mission work one day. Prayer - Pray for the students at all three high schools, that they would continue to grow in their faith and understanding of the Bible, and that the seeds of the gospel would take root in their hearts. - Pray for continued opportunities for growth in all the programs, and that more students would be encouraged to join. - Pray for the church leaders and supporters, that they would be encouraged by the reports and continue their vital support through prayer, finances, and encouragement. - Pray for the Hurstville Scripture Board and Semi, for wisdom and guidance as they continue their mission to reach students with the gospel. - Pray for the student who was inspired to do mission work, that God would continue to guide and prepare them for a life of service.
Church Ministries	Support ministries: communication, vestry, cleaning, flower, bulletin, meals, AV, etc.
Groups in Church	Volunteers Heavenly Father, we come before you with our hearts filled with gratitude. We thank You for the blessings of volunteers who are very faithful to serve to your people here at St. George’s . They have continuously shown Your love through their dedication and service. Please empower them to accomplish more than they ever dreamed of, and let their labor leave a long-lasting impact on our communities and people’s lives for your glory. Grant them inner peace and serenity as they work with dedication towards excellence. We ask for Your grace and mercy upon the volunteers at church, so that they may always be inspired to serve with a heart of love. In Jesus’ name, we pray, Amen.

• Prayer points can be found here