Heavenly Father, we give you thanks and praise for your son, Jesus Christ, our King and Saviour.  As we stand at the end of this liturgical year, we look back with thanksgiving for the love you have shown us and we look forward to your promises for the future.

Jesus, our King,  have mercy upon us.

Jesus, King of our turning world,  

We pray for your Church, for our leaders, especially our new Archbishop, Sarah,   Bishop Stephen and Rev Gaenor. We ask that you will give them wisdom and insight.    We pray for all Christian people who are persecuted for their faith.  We pray for the the people of this church of St Gregory, that we may be lights of love in this parish.

Jesus, our King,  have mercy upon us.

Jesus, King of our turning world,

We hold before you all who are in need today. May those who are homeless, find shelter, Those who are hungry, be offered nourishment, Those who are fearful, find comfort and rest in your loving presence.

Jesus, our King, have mercy upon us.

Jesus, King of our turning world,

We pray for the leaders of the nations, May they look to you as their model, And may they rule with justice and mercy.  We pray for our King, Charles and his family,  And we pray for all those who wield power in this fragile world.

Jesus, our King, have mercy upon us.

Jesus, King of our turning world,

We pray for our children and grandchildren and for the children of this village.  May we do all we can to help them to learn of your love for each one of them.  We pray especially for St Greg’s school, for Jill, the headteacher,  the staff and children, as they face a SIAMs inspection this week.  

Jesus, our King, have mercy upon us.

Jesus, King of our turning world,

We pray for all who are sick or in any kind of distress.  We pause for a moment to bring before you any we carry in our hearts.

And we pray for those who have recently died – May they rest in peace and rise in glory. And we ask for your comfort and blessing on all who mourn, especially Gill Espley and her family.

Jesus, our King, have mercy upon us.