From the Archdeacon’s desk.
Hello,
The season of Lent, more than others in some ways, is a season for prayer. Over the next seven days there are two special occasions for prayer in which you may be interested. The first Friday of March has long been a time when people gather for the World Day of Prayer. This year we won’t be able to gather in person but the International Organizing Committee for the event has provided a virtual version of the prayer service. I have postedit on our Parish web page (www.thelivelyanglican.ca/events) so you can watch it anytime but in order to show solidarity you may wish to wait until the usual time of your local gathering.
The second event is designed to acknowledge the anniversary of the declaration that the Covid-19 outbreak had become a pandemic and restrictions on our behaviour were begun. The Anglican Bishops of the Province of Ontario have published a letter suggesting that on the anniversary (March 11) people from our congregations spend a few minutes in prayer about the pandemic. I have attached a copy of that letter to this email in case you can’t find it. The wonderful connection we have with God through prayer is both a lifeline to us and a source of encouragement and strength to the entire Body of Christ. As we take advantage of these two events may God’s Holy Spirit fill our hearts and our lips with praise, thanksgiving, intercessions, and supplications that are appropriate to our personal circumstances.
Glen +
A prayer For the Mission of the Church
Draw your Church together, O Lord, into one great company of disciples, together following our Lord Jesus Christ into every walk of life, together serving him in his mission to the world, and together witnessing to his love on every continent and island. We ask this in his name and for his sake. Amen. (BAS p. 676)