Prayers of intercession

On the leaders of the nations
as they make decisions about international relationships
especially on the leaders of China, Iran, Yemen and Myanmar:

Let your light shine,
and bring hope to your children.

On the leaders of the Church
as they make decisions about church opening
and mission activities for Passiontide and Easter:

Let your light shine,
and bring hope to your children.

On teachers, teaching assistants,
administrative staff and students
as they settle back into schools:

Let your light shine,
and bring hope to your children.

On those making decisions concerning the vaccination programme
and the implementation of the roadmap to recovery:

Let your light shine,.
and bring hope to your children.

On those who feel isolated,
those who mourn loved ones,
and those who are ill…

Let your light shine,
and bring hope to your children.

Loving Lord, we look up to you
and trust that your light will guide us
in the path of peace, justice and love.
In the name of Jesus.
Amen.