The Diocesan Intercession Paper.
Let us pray for; — The Churdh throughout the world. The Church m New Zealand. The Bishops and Clergy. The Board of Missions. The Church m this Diocese. The Bishop and Clergy. The Lay Readers m the Diocese. The Synod of the Diocese. The Women Workers^ The Chapter of the Dieeese. The Standing Committee and all Boards of Trustees. The Board of Nomination. The Schools Established m this Diocese. Te Ante College. Hukarere School. Waerenga-a-hika School. Si Winifred's School. The Mission Houses. Whakarewarewa (Miss Seth Smith and helpers). Euatoki (Miss Hare). Tokomarsi (Miss Davis). Manutuke (Miss Newman}; T« Hauko (Miag Aplin); . > ?orangaia» (Mi|i Bulstroi«)i
The Dioecsan Institution*. St. Mary's Horn«, Nftpiw (Nurse Carter and htlpert). St. Hilda's Home, Ofeae . (ICisa Waller and helpers). OrganisatioiM EffUtbUihed m the Diocese. The Church of England's Men's Society. The Girls' Friendly Soaiety. The Mothers' Union. The N.Z. Anglican Bible Class Union. The Official* of the Diocese. The Archdeacons. The Organising- Secretary. The Diocesan Secretary. SPECIAL PAROCHIAL INTERCESSIONS FOR AUGUST. Napier (St. Andrew's). Te Earaka. Waipawa (Maori). Tanpo (Maori). SPECIAL INTERCESSIONS. N.B.— During the Session of Parliament the Prayer for the Governor and Parliament should be used daily. That the lessons of the Church Congress may bear lasting fruit m the quickening of the interest of Church people. That the enthusiasm engendered by the pisdipnftr^ Exhibiti^ in*y ?§-
--suit m greater Missionary effort. That the work among the Maoris at'Rotorua, especially the work at the Mission House at Whakarewarewa, may prosper and that the women workert may receive wisdom, grace and strength for their duties. That the reopening of the Mission House at Whakatane m October next may be welcomed by the Maori people there arid that it may be to them ft blessing. That the Rev. Eric Rice may be restored to health, and that he and Mrs Rice may be protected on their voyage to the Islands, That the Holy Spirit may guide those responsible for preparing plans for the new St. Mary's Home.'. That the ways arid means for the rebuilding of the Home may be provided. That God will, bless the coming Session of Synod. . . That the Holy Spirit will guide the members of the Parish Boundaries Commission m their difficult work. That . guidance may be given 1 to the Pension Board, especially m the matter of providing pensions for women Workers. 'For the annual meeting of 'the 1 PpArd pf Misjjpn& _ .U.'^k*
For the meeting of the Standing Committee of General Synod. FOR THE BOARD OF MISSIONS, Almighty God, the Fountain of all good, grant Thy help to the Committees and Officers of the New Zealand Board of Missions, that they may rightfully discern the needs of the hour and boldly enter into the. opportunities of the new day. Give to them a clearer insight into the meaning and demands of . .the missionary task, ' patience arid steadfastness' m the discharge of the work committed to them, and courage to attempt great things for Thee, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. FOE 1 THE DESTITUTE. 0 Lord Jesus Christ? Who when on earth had not where to lay Thine Head have mercy upon those who are m poverty and distress. Be Thou their Comforter; .minister to their bodily necessities ;. supply their wants , while they dwell on earth; and bring them to that eternal kingdom, where there are no tears neither sorrow or crying; Who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, one God, world without end. Amen.
FOR MOURNERS. (Especially those bereaved m. the late railway accident). Let the cry of orphan and destitute children enter, into Thine ears 0 Lord of Sabaoth; be Thou the father of the fatherless, and comfort them with a mother's tenderness; rescue them from the perils of this wicked world and bring them to the refuge of Thy heavenly, home; for Jesus Clrrist's sake. Amen. : ' - - FOR HOSPITALS,. DOCTORS AND "NURSES./ / 0 Lord, .the Healer of all our diseases, Who knowest how the sick have need of a Physician; bless all whom Thou hast called to be sharers m Thine Own work of healing with health alike .of body and soul; that they may learn their, art m dependence upon Th.cc, and exercise it always under Thy sanction and to .Thy glory; Who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Grhbst, one God, world without end. Amen. The following prayer is authorised by the Bishop for use at all services,' especially at Celebrations of the Holy Communion : —
0 Almighty Father, Who didst haal both the bodies and .the souls of men, who didst send' Thine only begottai Son, our Lord Jesus Christ t* heal etejry disease and aickrissc and to redeem ns from daath; prosper, we 1»---soach Thee with Thy heavenly Magging the Healing Mission to fee held m this country and help and guide us Thy servants m our work of preparation for Thou art the fountain of healing, 0 God, and unto Thee do we give the glory with Thine only begotten Son, .who with Thee and tine Holy Ghost liveth and " reignoth, ever one God, world without end. Amen, PAROCHIAL INTERCESSIONS . F.OH SEPTEMBER. Napier (St. Augustine's). TePuke. Mohaka (Maori). Tauranga*. (Maori) , Requests for Intercessions to be included m the Diocesan Intercession paper should be sent to Arehdeaeon •Simkiu, P.O. Box 227, Napier, '. not later tjian th« 18th day. of each
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Waiapu Church Gazette, Volume XIV, Issue 1, 1 August 1923, Page 293
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