Prayers for Israel/PalestineLord Jesus, the occupation of the West Bank can seem a pretty hopeless situation; we see stalemate caused by the absence of a peace process, dysfunctional Palestinian politics, the strength of the Israeli army, the physical presence of the separation barrier. But you too lived in this place when it was under occupation and you inspired hope and taught the ways of justice and peace. May true peace be found in this Holy Land, with Israelis and Palestinians understanding each other’s needs. Jesus, you are the first and the last: help us to trust in you. Amen.John Howard, mission partner, Israel/PalestineFor settled peoples in fear of expulsion, we pray. For opinionated peoples in fear of truth, we pray. For stubborn peoples in fear of change, we pray. For Jews and Druze, Shia and Sunni, Copt and Orthodox, Armenian and Kurd, and for all who live in the Holy Lands of sacred scriptures, we pray. Amen.Bruce Thompson, Lincolnshire Methodist District ChairLiving God, today we pray for all the people in Israel/Palestine, that they may discover the courage and humility to build peace together and that they will seek a just path of reconciliation. For our Muslim brothers and sisters in Israel/Palestine this day, we pray “Assalamu Alaikum”. For our Jewish brothers and sisters in Israel/Palestine this day, we pray “Shalom Aleichem”. For our Christian brothers and sisters in Israel/Palestine, this day, we pray “The Peace of Christ”. Amen. These prayers are taken from Day 15 of the 2017/2018 Methodist Prayer Handbook, Jesus the First and Last
November 2nd1900 All Souls Service St Thomas, LauncestonSunday November 5th0930 Virginstowe Morning Prayer1730 St Stephens, Launceston Evensong and farewell to Revd AlisonSaturday November 11th1400 Virginstowe, Celebration for the life of Cheryl PearceSunday November 12th, Remembrance Sunday0915 Werrington, said Eucharist1050 Boyton, Joint Act of Remembrance with the Methodist Church1050 St Giles, Holy Communion1050 North Tamerton, Act of remembrance and short service1050 Werrington, at the Yeolmbridge Hall, Joint Act of Remembrance with the Methodist Church1500 Virginstowe, Messy ChurchSunday November 19th0915 Werrington, Morning Prayer1000 North Tamerton, Morning Prayer1100 St Giles, Morning PrayerSunday November 26th Christ the King0930 Boyton, Holy Communion1100 Virginstowe Holy Communion1800 North Tamerton, Holy Communion
A prayer for Libya and MoroccoLordWe pray for rescue workers, medics and agencies helping survivors with emergency support.We pray that all those affected will be comforted and strengthened, and every need will be met.And Lord, we pray that You will guide and empower Christians as they seek to respond to these disasters and show the love of Jesus.We pray too for all who were and continue to be affected by the major earthquake in northern Turkey and Syria.Amen Based on a prayer from Open Doors UK
