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The Churches of Holy Cross Binstead and St Peter’s Havenstreet in the Ryde Plurality A Prayer for the Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity Thank You for the example of Jesus, who willingly walked the path of sacrifice for our salvation. When the road ahead feels heavy or uncertain, give us courage to follow You without hesitation. May our lives reflect the love, humility, and obedience of Christ, until the day we see You face to face. Amen Readings for the Thirteenth Sunday after

Collect for the Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity Almighty God, who called your Church to bear witness that you were in Christ reconciling the world to yourself; help us to proclaim the good news of your love, that all who hear it may be drawn to you; through him who was lifted up on the cross, and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen A reading from the prophet Jeremiah, chapter 15, verses 15 to 21 O LORD, you know; remember me and v

The Churches of Holy Cross Binstead and St Peter’s Havenstreet in the Ryde Plurality A Prayer for the Twelfth Sunday after Trinity Gracious and Almighty God, We come before You this day with hearts open to Your truth and lives ready to be shaped by Your Word. As we hear again the question of our Lord Jesus — “Who do you say I am?” — grant us the grace to answer with faith, courage, and love. Amen Readings for the Twelfth Sunday after Trinity Isaiah 51 1 - 6; Romans 12 1 – 8;

Collect for the Twelfth Sunday after Trinity Almighty and everlasting God, you are always more ready to hear than we to pray and to give more than either we desire or deserve; pour down upon us the abundance of your mercy, forgiving us those things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good things which we are not worthy to ask but through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spi

The Churches of Holy Cross Binstead and St Peter’s Havenstreet in the Ryde Plurality A Prayer for the Eleventh Sunday after Trinity Heavenly Father, You see beyond our words and actions, into the depths of our hearts. Like the woman who would not give up, teach us to come to You with bold and humble faith, trusting that Your mercy is greater than our needs. Not because we are deserving, but because we know You are faithful. Amen. Readings for the Eleventh Sunday after Trinity

The Churches of Holy Cross Binstead and St Peter’s Havenstreet in the Ryde Plurality A Prayer for the Tenth Sunday after Trinity Lord Jesus, When the winds rise and the waves roar, help us to keep our eyes fixed on You. In moments when fear pulls us under, reach out Your hand and lift us up. Teach us to trust Your voice above the noise, to step forward in faith even when the path feels uncertain, and to remember that no storm is stronger than Your love. Amen. Readings for the

Collect for the Tenth Sunday after Trinity Let your merciful ears, O Lord, be open to the prayers of your humble servants; and that they may obtain their petitions make them to ask such things as shall please you; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen A reading from the first book of Kings, chapter 19, verses 9 to 18 At Horeb, the mountain of God, Elijah came to a cave, and sp

The Churches of Holy Cross Binstead and St Peter’s Havenstreet in the Ryde Plurality A Prayer for the Ninth Sunday after Trinity Lord Jesus, You saw the hunger of the crowd and welcomed them with compassion. With just five loaves and two fish, You showed us that in Your hands, even the smallest offering becomes more than enough. Teach us to bring what little we have - our time, our gifts, our hearts - trusting that You can multiply them for the good of many. Open our eyes to

Collect for the Ninth Sunday after Trinity Almighty God, who sent your Holy Spirit to be the life and light of your Church: open our hearts to the riches of your grace, that we may bring forth the fruit of the Spirit in love and joy and peace; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen A reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah, chapter 55, verses 1 to 5 Hear, everyone who thirs

The Churches of Holy Cross Binstead and St Peter’s Havenstreet in the Ryde Plurality A Prayer for the Eighth Sunday after Trinity Heavenly Father, You teach us that Your Kingdom is like a tiny mustard seed, growing into a shelter for all who seek refuge. Plant in our hearts that seed of faith, and let it grow beyond our fears and limitations. Like yeast hidden in the dough, let Your Spirit work quietly within us, transforming our thoughts, our words, and our actions until our

Collect for the Eighth Sunday after Trinity Almighty Lord and everlasting God, we beseech you to direct, sanctify and govern both our hearts and bodies in the ways of your laws and the works of your commandments; that through your most mighty protection, both here and ever, we may be preserved in body and soul; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen A reading from the first

The Churches of Holy Cross Binstead and St Peter’s Havenstreet in the Ryde Plurality A Prayer for the Seventh Sunday after Trinity Lord we acknowledge that You are the Master Gardener, sowing goodness and righteousness in our lives. Help us to nurture the seeds of faith and love, allowing them to take root and flourish. Teach us how to tend to our spiritual gardens, cultivating what is good and holy, that Your harvest may be abundant and pure. Yet we remember that, while we s

Collect for the Seventh Sunday after Trinity Lord of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things; graft in our hearts the love of your name , increase in us true religion, nourish us with all goodness, and of your great mercy keep us in the same; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen A Reading from the book of the Wisdom of Solomon, chapter 12, verses 13 and 1

The Churches of Holy Cross Binstead and St Peter’s Havenstreet in the Ryde Plurality A Prayer for the Sixth Sunday after Trinity Whatever we are today, whatever the mix of path, rock, thorns or soil, help us to aspire to become the good soil in which an abundant harvest may flourish. Help us to challenge ourselves to become courageous advocates for truth and justice, to stand up for those on the margins of society. Help us to face our own challenges, whatever they may be, wit

Collect for the Sixth Sunday after Trinity Merciful God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as pass our understanding; pour into our hearts such love toward you that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen A reading from the prophet Isaiah, cha

The Churches of Holy Cross Binstead and St Peter’s Havenstreet in the Ryde Plurality A Prayer for the Fifth Sunday after Trinity Heavenly Father, thank You for Your Word which guides us through life and directs us in the way we should go. Help us harness our hearts and lives to Jesus each day, for His yoke is easy, His burden is light, and in Him there is rest for our souls. Thank You that we have not been left to bear our problems and the pains of life alone. Use us, we pray

Collect for the Fifth Sunday after Trinity Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of the Church is governed and sanctified; hear our prayer which we offer for all your faithful people, that in their vocation and ministry they may serve you in holiness and truth to the glory of your name; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen A reading from the book of

The Churches of Holy Cross Binstead and St Peter’s Havenstreet in the Ryde Plurality A Prayer for the Fourth Sunday after Trinity Father, I thank You for the gift of life and for every small act of kindness that can change a person’s day, a person’s outlook, or even their life. It is easy to overlook the significance of giving a drink, of the gesture of sharing, especially when it comes to the little ones, the vulnerable among us. Teach us, Lord, to see beyond the physical ac

Readings for the Feast of St Peter the Apostle Collect for St Peter’s Day Almighty God, who inspired your apostle Saint Peter to confess Jesus as Christ and Son of the living God; build up your church upon this rock, that in unity and peace it may proclaim one truth and follow one Lord, your Son our Saviour Christ, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen Collect for the Fourth Sunday after Trinity O God, the protector

The Churches of Holy Cross Binstead and St Peter’s Havenstreet in the Ryde Plurality A Prayer for the Third Sunday after Trinity Heavenly Father, thank You for the Great Commission. We ask for the strength and wisdom to fulfil Your call to spread the Gospel. Help us to be servants of Christ, to love and serve others, and to stand firm in our faith. May our lives reflect Your love and grace, and may we be a light to those in need. Amen Readings for the Third Sunday after Trini