Sentence for the Week

The earth shall be full of the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea.
Habakkuk 2:14

Collect for Reflection

God of transformation, you heal our troubled spirit; turn our hearts to follow your way of humility that we may find the blessing of new life;
Through Jesus Christ our Lord who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God now and for ever.
AMEN.

 Readings:
Jerimiah 17:5-10                            The sin and punishment of Judah
1 Corinthians 15:12-20              The resurrection of the dead
Luke 6:17-26                                     Blessings and woes

Praying this week for....

• all the people you know, those you love and care for, pray for God's healing and blessings in all their lives;
  
• co-operation and a sharing of resources within the Invercargill Anglican parishes, that we may help each other and bring the message of Christ into the wider community;
  
• those affected by the changes that are happening in our town centre, the business closures, the loss of jobs, the indifference by those in authority, that they will be able to pick up the pieces and be able to move on;
  
• those with sickness and illness, that they may have the lords blessings and healing in their lives, may they never lose hope;
  
• we give thanks for all around us, our friends and families, the summer weather, the flowers and growth in our gardens, our pets, and the love and friendship in our places of worship.
  

"But Jesus said 'People in other towns must hear the good news about God's kingdom. That's why I was sent'." Luke 4:43