1. Jesus’ Words “Seek first the Kingdom of God...” Matthew 6.33
“Seek and you will find...” Matthew 7.7

2. The Sinless One

3. Bible Reading
Matthew 7:7-12

4. Good, Good Father
Ask
Seek
Knock

6. Give skill, patience and strength to doctors,
God of all goodness, Receive into your loving arms all those who have died. Hold in your loving care all those who are injured
and those who grieve.
Give skill, patience and strength to doctors,
nurses and all carers. Give insight and wisdom to those investigating; and give strength and courage to us all
to work together to rebuild our common good
and find your good future for us all, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

7. OPEN PRAYER
for the victims’ families & friends, doctors & nurses and all involved in helping people in the aftermath of the bombing.

8. South Ribble
“Best place
in the UK
to live”
What’s Good?
Thank God.

9. For the people of South Ribble
To reflect on:
What are we ASKing for?
Where are we SEEKing the Kingdom to come?
What doors are we KNOCKing on to see open?

10. A BLESSING We bless all the people of South Ribble.
We bless our schools, children and staff,
our businesses and shops,
St James, St Pauls and St Gerards churches
our local councillors and MPs,
Doctors, paramedics, nurses, police & social services.
Bless our community with prosperity as the fruit of right living, honest dealing, and trusting relationships.
May You, Almighty God, be honoured in South Ribble.
May Jesus Christ be glorified. Amen
A BLESSING

11. “THY KINGDOM COME” PRAYER
Almighty God, Your ascended Son has sent us into
the world to preach the good news of
Your Kingdom. Inspire us with your Spirit and fill our
hearts with the fire of your love, that all who hear your Word may be drawn to you, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen
“THY KINGDOM COME” PRAYER