A prayer for the people of Christchurch

A Prayer for the People of Christchurch
Lent 2012

Reader: O God,
Your Son Jesus Christ
is our sure and certain hope.
In him we place our trust.

Assembly: In him we place our trust.

Reader: In this time of Lent
We pray for the people of Christchurch:
For those whose lives were lost;
may they know his peace.

Assembly: In him we place our trust.

Reader: For those whose spirits are shaken;
may they know his hope.

Assembly: In him we place our trust.

Reader:For those whose dreams are shattered;
may they know his healing love.

Assembly: In him we place our trust.

Reader: O God,
Your Son Jesus Christ
is our sure and certain hope.
In him we place our trust.

Assembly: In him we place our trust.

Reader: For those who lead;
may they know his wisdom.

Assembly: In him we place our trust.

Reader: For those who help;
may they know his gratitude.

Assembly: In him we place our trust.

Reader: For those who start anew;
may they know his strength.

Assembly: In him we place our trust.

Reader: O God,
Your Son Jesus Christ
is our sure and certain hope.
In him we place our trust.

Assembly: In him we place our trust.

Prayer for the People of Christchurch composed by Fr Trevor Murray

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