Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner closed this year's Prayer Breakfast with a call to keep providing hope to those suffering from homelessness in Brisbane. Ruth Limkin was the master of ceremonies. Find more 96five podcasts at 96five.com/listen/podcasts

The keynote address this year was provided by Jasmine Lind, Manager of Housing & Homelessness for Wesley Mission QLD. She was also joined by Stella Boddington, who is a recipient of some of the services Wesley Mission provides. Ruth Limkin was the master of ceremonies. Find more 96five podcasts at 96five.com/listen/podcasts

Those gathered at this year's Prayer Breakfast were led in prayer by a number of church and community leaders.  Ruth Limkin was the Master of Ceremonies. Those who offered prayers were: Reverend Peter Sweetman, Founding Pastor Bridgeman Baptist Community Church who prayed for our civic and church leaders. Elaine Rae, Wesley Mission Queensland Board Member who prayed for the needs of the world. Deacon Clint McGoldrick, Australian Army Chaplain who prayed for reconciliation with First Nations People. Ms Margit Hubbers, Lutheran Church Australia (QLD District) who prayed for the business community. Mr Brett McLeod, New Hope Care who prayed for the arts and media sectors. Find more 96five podcasts at 96five.com/listen/podcasts

Now in its 17th year, the Lord Mayor's Prayer Breakfast brings churches and the wider Christian community in Brisbane together for a unique interdenominational gathering, to connect and pray for the betterment of our city. The theme of this year's Prayer Breakfast was Housing and Homelessness, issues that have worsened with the cost of living crisis. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner addressed those gathered in Brisbane City Hall to thank those working in this space, and to encourage the Christian community to continue providing hope to those less fortunate.  Ruth Limkin was the master of ceremonies. Find more 96five podcasts at 96five.com/listen/podcasts