Bread of Life
source of our sustaining power
fountain of living water which quenches our thirty
provider of sustaining bread, which fills us
praise and thanksgiving we lay at your feet
such power
such grace
such mercy
we receive
alleluia that we believe in the One sent from heave
Christ Jesus
giver of life for the world
alleluia we are joined siblings to one another
through his loving sacrifice
alleluia God the Father draws us into God’s embrace through God the Son
alleluia we can sing your praise, in the day and in the night
joining with heaven and earth
to give thanksgiving for the life of the world
Alleluia
Praise God
Father, Son, Spirit
for the great love shown to us
and the whole world
that all who come to God
can receive eternal life
Eternal God
help us to stop looking back at what was
to live in the presence
and trust in your future and plan for your people
to offer the little we think we can give
in faith all things are possible through your blessing
bless those who seek to reach out to those on the margins of church, of society, of life
may their action reveal your true presence
bless those who continue to serve in your name, even when faced with opposition to the gospel
may they remain firm in their faith, ever trusting in your support and guidance
bless those who work to keep our communities safe
from all harm
may they know their work is not in vain
bless all the work which has allowed easing of Covid restrictions once again
may their work not be unravelled
bless the ill and dying
may they know peace
bless all who mourn
may they be filled with love
bless all who labour for peace
may they know they are your children
bless all who hunger and thirst for righteousness
may they be filled
filled with the bread of life
Christ Jesus
who is the life of the world
and through whom we offer these prayers
in faith and trust
Amen