Keep bird flu in our prayers

Clergy in the diocese have been reminded of ways to support individuals and communities that may be affected by avian flu, following the recent outbreak in Suffolk.

Rural Officer, Glyn Evans, issued ministers with emergency contact organisations for those worried about the disease.   And he asked that churches include the problem in their prayers:

‘Heavenly Father, you are the creator of the world, through you all things have their being, in you we live and move.

In the world we sometimes face dangers which threaten our health and our prosperity.  Give us we pray, the benefit of your Holy Spirit that our response to the present danger of Avian Flu may be sufficient, wise, timely and effective. 

We pray for those whose livelihood is threatened by the danger of Avian Flu, and for those who are anxious or afraid at this time. In the name of your Son, our redeemer, Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.’