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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

Collect for the Third Sunday after Trinity Almighty God, you have broken the tyranny of sin and have sent the Spirit of your Son into our hearts whereby we call you Father; give us grace to dedicate our freedom to your service that we and all creation may be brought to the glorious liberty of the children of God; 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 Churches of Holy Cross Binstead and St Peter’s Havenstreet in the Ryde Plurality A Prayer for the Second Sunday after Trinity Father, we thank You for sending Your Son as our divine healer and teacher. We are reminded that Jesus did not limit His mission to a specific location or group of people; rather, He went out to every city and village, reaching those who were hurting, marginalized, and in desperate need of Your love. In His footsteps, we desire to walk, spreading Y

Collect for the Second Sunday after Trinity Lord, you have taught us that all our doings without love are nothing worth; send your Holy Spirit and pour into our hearts that most excellent gift of love, the true bond of peace and of all virtues, without which whoever lives is counted dead before you. Grant this for your only Son Jesus Christ’s sake, 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 Exo

The Churches of Holy Cross Binstead and St Peter’s Havenstreet in the Ryde Plurality A Prayer for the First Sunday after Trinity Lord, I pray that just as Matthew arose and followed You, we too would have the courage to heed Your call in our lives. Give us the strength to leave behind the customs and practices that hinder our walk with You, just as Matthew left his tax booth to embrace a new life. Help us to recognize the invitation You extend to each one of us, inviting us i

Collect for the First Sunday after Trinity O God, the strength of all those who put their trust in you, mercifully accept our prayers and, because through the weakness of our mortal nature we can do no good thing without you, grant to us the help of your grace, that in the keeping of your commandments we may please you both in will and deed, 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. Am

The Churches of Holy Cross Binstead and St Peter’s Havenstreet in the Ryde Plurality A Prayer for Trinity Sunday Father, you sent your Word to bring us truth and your Spirit to make us holy. Through them we come to know the mystery of your life. Help us to worship you, one God in three Persons, by proclaiming and living our faith in you. We ask you this, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, one God, true and living. Amen. Prayer for the sick We pray for those who are sick and who as

Collect for Trinity Sunday Almighty and everlasting God, you have given us your servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity and in the power of the divine majesty to worship the Unity; keep us steadfast in this faith, that we may evermore be defended from all adversities; 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 fro

The Churches of Holy Cross Binstead and St Peter’s Havenstreet in the Ryde Plurality A Prayer for the Feast of Pentecost Gracious God, Bestow upon us the gifts of Your Spirit. Help us to use them for Your glory and the good of others. Amen. Readings for the Feast of Pentecost Acts 2 1 – 21; 1 Corinthians 12 3b – 12; John 20 19 – 23 Prayer for the sick We pray for those who are sick and who ask for our prayers: Patrick, Joan C, Emma, Neil, Brenda, John, Tim, Catherine, Elizabe

Collect for the Feast of Pentecost God, who as at this time taught the hearts of your faithful people by sending to them the light of your Holy Spirit; grant us by the same Spirit to have a right judgement in all things and evermore to rejoice in his holy comfort; through the merits of Jesus Christ our Saviour, 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 Acts of the Apostles, chapter 2, verses 1 to 21 W

The Churches of Holy Cross Binstead and St Peter’s Havenstreet in the Ryde Plurality A Prayer for the Seventh Sunday of Easter Thank You, Father, that You knew us before the foundation of the world and chose us to be Your children. Thank You that we have been bought with a price, the precious blood of Jesus Christ. Thank You that even when we do not understand or when our faith starts to fail, that You remain faithful and have promised to finish the good work that You started

Collect for the Sunday after Ascension O God the king of glory, you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven; we beseech you, leave us not comfortless, but send your Holy Spirit to strengthen us and exalt us to the place where our Saviour Christ is gone before, 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 Acts of the Apostles, chapter 1, verses 6 to 14 So when

The Churches of Holy Cross Binstead and St Peter’s Havenstreet in the Ryde Plurality A Prayer for the Sixth Sunday of Easter Loving Father, You have called us to love You not only in words, but in the way we live. Help us to walk in obedience, trusting that Your commands are life and freedom. Fill our hearts with the peace of Christ,and let our lives reflect His love to the world. Amen. Prayer for the sick We pray for those who are sick and who ask for our prayers: Patrick, J

Collect for the Sixth Sunday of Easter God our redeemer, you have delivered us from the power of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of your Son; grant, that as by death he has recalled us to life, so by his continual presence in us he may raise us to eternal joy; 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 Acts of the Apostles, chapter 17, verses 22 to 31 Th

The Churches of Holy Cross Binstead and St Peter’s Havenstreet in the Ryde Plurality A Prayer for the Fifth Sunday of Easter Heavenly Father, We come before You with hearts that sometimes feel heavy, uncertain, or afraid. Yet today, we choose to rest in the words of Your Son: “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in Me.” Help us to trust You completely — not only with our eternal future, but with every step of our daily journey. When the path ahead

Collect for the Fifth Sunday of Easter Almighty God, who through your only begotten Son Jesus Christ have overcome death and opened to us the gate of everlasting life; grant that, as by your grace going before us you put into our minds good desires, so by your continual help we may bring them to good effect; through Jesus Christ our risen 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 Acts of the Apo