DIOCESE OF LAGOS WEST (ANGLICAN COMMUNION)

SYNOD TIME TABLE

2ND SESSION OF THE 9TH SYNOD - TIME TABLE

SYNOD PRAYER

Heavenly Father, we thank You for the opportunity given us to witness another session of our Diocesan Synod. All thanks to God for our Diocese and for how far He has helped us to be what we are today. For twenty-five years of our existence, we are not unmindful of the goodness and faithfulness of God and all the numerous blessings received as a Diocese and as individuals. To you oh Lord, we are grateful.

We gath er in Your presence, inspire by the words of Your Son, who calls us to be beacons of light in this world. Holy Spirit, You are the Source of unity and peace, binds us together in love as we strive to be beacons of light. Heal every division among us and create a spirit of collaboration and mutual respect. May our efforts be directed towards building Your Kingdom in harmony and peace. Grant us the courage to follow Your call, even when the path is challenging. Let our hope remain steadfast in Your promises. Empower us to be agents, shining Your in places of darkness and despair.

We pray for your servant, our bishop, the Rt Revd. Dr. James Olusola Odedeji, and his family, that You will endow him with greater grace to be Your light and lead Your flock; grant unto him all that he needs to fulfill Your divine purpose for his life and ministry, and the strength to forge ahead in places of numerous challenges.

Strengthen the Clergy and all lay members of this Diocese for Your service, to be the light that will shine in the darkness of this nation. Help our nation to live up to the expectation of the citizens and make Nigeria a country worth living. Let the light of Christ shine brightly in our hearts and communities, guiding us towards a future filled with hole and promises. Help us, oh Lord, to reach, to reach out to those in need, serving them with humility and love. Let our actions reflect Your light, bringing comfort and joy to others. Make us instruments of your grace and peace in the world.

As we discern and discuss the path forward for our Diocese at this Synod, fill our hearts with Your wisdom and clarity and help our Diocese to forge ahead in peace. These, and many more we ask in the name of Your Son, our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen.