'Fuelled by Word & Spirit' Collect (Gathering Prayer):
God we praise you!  In Jesus Christ your Living Word,
 you have come to show us how you take care of all people; 
by your Holy Spirit you guide us 
and all those whose hope is refreshed in you.
Fuelled by Word and Spirit, 
fill our hearts with love for you and all your people, 
energize us for the ministry and mission to which you call us, 
and flow through us each day.
We ask this in Jesus’ name, 
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, 
God forever and ever. 
Amen. 


'Fuelled by Word & Spirit' Intercessory Prayer:
God who cares, we give thanks that your Spirit flows 
among your people as we pray.  Receive our prayers today.  
As you fuel us by your Word and Spirit, so also fill all those 
for whom we have prayed, that they may know your care 
for them and find fresh hope and the source of all blessing 
in you, through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.

"God is taking care of his people."                               Luke 7:16c, ERV