Monday 30th September

MON 30th St Michael and All Angels

Everlasting God, you have ordained and constituted the ministries of angels and mortals in a wonderful order: grant that as your holy angels always serve you in heaven, so, at your command, they may help and defend us on earth; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

TUES 1st Remigius, bishop, 533 From Revd Julian Sampson, of St Michaels, Handsworth: In the midst of the busyness of Handsworth. In the midst of the celebrations and festivals in places of faith all around us. In the midst of the sorrow and loneliness of those in trouble or need, we pray that our church on the hill may be a witness to the faith of Christians and a light to those in need. WED 2nd Revd Simon Marshall, of St Michaels, Solihull, says: We give thanks for the opportunity we had to welcome Bishop Andrew on Sunday 29 September. Please pray for good communications as we begin to promote our Chapel across the local community as a venue for baptisms and thanksgiving services, as well as a place for people to meet. THURS 3rd George Bell, bishop, ecumenist, peacemaker,1958 Pray for all who work towards peace in our world, and for ecumenical partnerships and communities across the city. FRI 4th Francis of Assisi, friar, deacon, 1226 From Revd Peter Babington of St Francis Bournville: This is St Francis prayer to be said on entering a church: We adore you, most holy Lord Jesus Christ, here, and in all your churches throughout all the world; and we bless you, because by your holy cross, you have redeemed the world. We invite you to use this prayer next time you enter your church, and also ask that you would please pray for our parish. SAT 5th Please pray for the Bishops Youth Council, currently away on a residential, as they explore interfaith relations, Islam, and evangelism in todays multicultural, multifaith Britain. They would all like Gods guidance and strength on these issues.