Collect

Almighty God, give us grace that we may cast away the works of darkness and put on the armour of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came among us in great humility; that on the last day, when he comes again in his glorious majesty to judge the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen.

Week E

Section	Content
From the Passage	Almighty and faithful God, You are the Creator of all, the One who directs the course of history, and the only One worthy of our trust. The human race has suppressed the truth by our wickedness. We have neither glorified You as God nor given thanks to You. Our thinking has become futile, and our foolish hearts darkened. We think we are wise, but in truth we are fools, exchanging Your glory for idols. You have summoned the world to answer for its folly. You have sent Your Servant, Jesus, to bring justice, light, and freedom. Thank You for declaring Him Lord by raising Him from the dead. You are justified in giving us over to the foolish desires of our hearts, and yet You are merciful and compassionate. Thank You, our Lord, for being gentle yet strong, faithful to the end, and empowered by Your Spirit to make all things right. Through Him, the blind see, the captives are freed, and hope is restored. Thank You that He is Your Word and our covenant, the light of the nations. We look once again to Him. May we honour Him as Your beloved and delight. May we proclaim His glory, that the world will come to honour Him. 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	Mathys and PNG General information: General info: There are >800 languages spoken in Papua New Guinea, but only 13 have complete bibles. Calvin and Ruth work alongside Papua New Guineans in roles that support the ongoing ministry of bible translation. Calvin is an aircraft maintenance engineer, in order to provide transport and logistics support for bible translators. Ruth provides training for the bible translators, so that locals can take the lead in this work. Prayer Points for the Mathys Family from their August Newsletter. - For the transition of SIL Aviation to JAARS: - Give thanks for the new engineers and pilots arriving to help the struggling aviation department. - Pray for senior leaders of JAARS and SIL-PNG as they finalize the formal agreement. - Pray for Calvin in his role as Maintenance Controller. - For Ruth’s translation work: - Give thanks for Ruth’s attendance at the Scripture typesetting course and for the skills she learned. - Pray for her as she works on the spelling consistency of the Somba-Siawari Old Testament translation. - Pray for the Teop language group as Ruth prepares a trial booklet of New Testament epistles for them. - For the children’s schooling and financial situation: - Pray for Andreas and Petra as they balance classroom and online schooling. Pray for Andreas’s full schedule and for Petra’s limited in-person classes due to teacher shortages. - Pray for Jakob’s financial situation, specifically that Centrelink will resolve the issue with his living allowance so he can focus on his studies. - Pray for Jakob as he seeks part-time work to help with his finances.
Church Ministries	Support ministries: communication, vestry, cleaning, flower, bulletin, meals, AV, etc.
Groups in Church	Nepalese church
Special Items & Events	A Prayer for Hong Kong in the Wake of the Tai Po Fires Our heavenly Father, creator of all things and the Lord over every nation, we cry out to you in this moment of deep grief as devastating fires have swept through the high-rise towers of Tai Po. Our hearts ache for those who have lost loved ones, for those still searching for family and friends, and for all who have lost homes, possessions, and memories in the flames.Father, in your mercy, restrain the forces of nature from further destruction; in your mercy protect and preserve human life. Guard the firefighters, emergency personnel, and rescue workers who have stepped into danger to save others. Strengthen them as they face unbearable heat, falling debris, and scenes of great sorrow. Give wisdom and compassion to authorities as they support survivors, investigate the causes, and arrange shelter for the displaced. Bring comfort and healing to all who are traumatised, grieving, or in shock. Lord, we plead for your mercy on this grieving community. Bring relief to those still waiting for news. Draw near to the elderly, the vulnerable, and those who escaped with nothing. Surround them with your people offering care, presence, and hope. We pray for justice and truth amid the questions surrounding this tragedy. May wrongdoing be brought to light, and may future lives be protected through wise and courageous action. Father, you are the God who “heals the broken-hearted and binds up their wounds.”In your compassion, pour out your healing upon Hong Kong. Restore what has been lost. Renew this community with your strength. And in the midst of devastation, may people find refuge in the everlasting hope of your Son, who died and rose again for our deliverance. We bring these requests before your throne, trusting in your mercy and power,in the name of Jesus, Amen.

• Prayer points can be found here