Father God, we praise you for your love for all people and for sending Jesus to be the Saviour of the world.
Help us to share this love with others.
We pray for the people of our city and beyond.
By your Spirit prepare their hearts to respond to your Word and put their trust in you.
As we connect with them, may they connect with you, and find the joy of sins forgiven and life eternal through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Alternatives

Number 1

Father God, we thank you for making us in your image and for sending Jesus to be the Saviour of the world. We rejoice in your love for all people and pray that we would share your delight in their salvation. Give us opportunity to connect with those around us who do not know your love. Enable us to share the word of God with grace and humility, that they might know the joy of sins forgiven and eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Number 2

Heavenly Father, with thankful hearts we praise you for your love for all people and your gift of life eternal. Help us to share this love with others. By your Spirit prepare the hearts of those with whom we share your word and in your mercy enable them to put their trust in you. As we connect with them, may they connect with you, and find the peace that passes understanding. We ask this through Jesus, your Son and our Lord. Amen.

Shorter, simpler variants

Number 3

Father of all mercies, giver of all good things, pour out your Spirit upon those who do not know your love. We pray for Sydney. Enable us to connect with them that they may connect with Christ, the restorer of broken relationships and the giver of peace. Amen.

Number 4

Father of all compassion, as you have welcomed us, may we welcome others. By your Spirit fill us with compassion for the lost─those without God and without hope. May we connect with them so they may put their trust in Jesus and find eternal life. Amen.

For Children (where children are present)

Number 5

Dear God, help all children to know your love. Help us to share your love with others. May they connect with you and join your family, where there is joy and peace in believing Jesus is our Friend and Saviour. Amen.