Collect for Nine Day Week
Almighty and Eternal God
you came to us in Jesus to share our human life.
In his return to you send your Holy Spirit,
inspiring us to live as he lived and do as he did.
Help us to wait expectantly, openly and faithfully
that the fruit of your Spirit may be renewed in us,
in your church, in this diocese and in your world,
to the glory of your name. Amen
Between Ascension and Pentecost churches, deaneries, groups and individuals will be praying for renewal in our shared discipleship as part of the year of discipleship. Resources have been made available to help including
‘Daily Fruit’ - simple liturgy for daily use by individuals and groups with readings, reflection and prayer.
‘Pocket Prayers’ - simple and colourful reflective prayers based on the Fruit of the Spirit (Gal 5. 22-23) for members of the congregation to pray wherever they are over the nine days.
‘Creative Prayer Ideas’ – prayer activities for schools, children and young people.
Prayer and discipleship – video and postcard for June
Jackie Reynolds of Greatstone tells her moving story of the transformational effect of prayer on her discipleship.
