Sea Sunday
Sentence
The sea is yours, O God, and you made it; the dry land also which your hands have fashioned.	
					Psalm 95:5
Collects
Eternal Lord God,
you alone have spread out the heavens
and rule the raging of the sea;
bless and keep all who go down to the sea in ships;
preserve them in all dangers
and bring them in safety to the haven where they would be,
with a thankful remembrance of your mercies,
to praise and glorify your holy name;
through Jesus Christ our Saviour.

Creator God,
you have made the sea beautiful and fearful;
be with all who sail on it for work or pleasure
and give them safe passage
with Christ the voyager,
who calmed the storm
and strengthened his disciples’ faith.

God of change and invention,
be with those whose life is spent at sea.
In storm, in calm, in harbour,
be with them. 
Be with them in danger, boredom or temptation;
for you are God,
you are our hope and strength.
Psalms	107:23-32	33:1-12
Readings
Job 38:1,4-11		The boundaries of the sea
Acts 27:27-32,39-44	Paul shipwrecked on Malta
Mark 4:35-41		Jesus, Lord of wind and wave
Post Communion Sentence
Your path, O God, was in the sea and your way was through the great waters.	Psalm 77:19