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