Heavenly Father, thank you for the guidance of your Holy Spirit in electing the Venerable Dr. Victor-David Mbyui Bipungu as the new Bishop for the Diocese of Montreal. We ask for your divine blessings for him and his family as they transition to this new responsibility. Help them move forward together in your strength and wisdom. Help the members of this diocese to support them in matters spiritual and practical as we build up your kingdom.
Gracious God, we give thanks for the smooth running of the electoral synod that took place on May 3rd. We pray for all the candidates who were called to let their name stand for this important office. May you ease the disappointment of those who prayed for a different outcome, and rally all your faithful servants behind Victor-David and the new way forward that will emerge for the diocese.
God of endless possibilities, we pray that you would impart Victor-David with your grace, wisdom and encouragement. Grant him your guidance so that he will be able to steer this diocese into flourishing times. We thank you Gracious God that there are many people in our midst with progressive views and ideas. We realize also that there are many opposing factors that we must face. Help Victor-David to be discerning and choose the right paths for us to follow, accepting only those ideas that are pleasing in your sight. We know that with you all things are possible. Help us, we pray, to all be of one mind and spirt as we work through the coming changes and do everything to the honour and glory of your name.
O Great Shepherd, please hold in your heart the parishioners of l’Église Anglicane de la Nativité St James (Rosemère) and St Simon and St Bartholomew’s Anglican Church (Laval-Chomedey). While they rejoice in Victor-David’s success, they have lost a trusted and compassionate pastor. May the Holy Spirit be present during this period of discernment and send a new incumbent to these parishes who will lead with hope, enthusiasm, and compassion.
Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer. AMEN
Valerie and Stacey
