A suggested pattern for prayer during the week.Pray for the pupils and staff of the local primary school, the girls and leaders of GB,
the members of Children’s Church and Dorothy, Barbara and Gladys who lead them.
Pray that as these young people grow in years, they may grow in faith. Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6
Pray for those who are housebound, either through illness or advancing years, and those who care for them.
Pray for the local community, for all who
are struggling to cope with life for whatever reason.
Give thanks for the families who regularly attend Messy Church and pray for the Team led by Alison Shaw.
Pray for wisdom for members of the Select
Vestry as they make important decisions about the fabric and finances of the parish. Give thanks for all involved in many and varied activities; the Church Wardens, those who volunteer
in the Thrift Shop, the flower arrangers, the counting team, the tea-makers.
Teach me my God and King in all things Thee to see and what I do in anything, to do it as for Thee. Church Hymnal 601
Pray for the world. Use the news headlines to focus your prayer.
Pray for Sunday Services, for Revd Bobbie and Canon Ken, assisted by John as they lead worship.
Pray too for the Choir, that our worship may glorify God and bind us together as members of God’s family.
If you are not able to be in church, take time to turn to God, to read his word.
Pray for brothers and sisters in Christ who are being persecuted for their faith and
do not have the freedom to gather for worship.