PRAYER

For a church to grow and flourish prayer must be at the centre of all we do. It is important that we pray together in Sunday worship and at our prayer meetings, it is vital we pray for one another, and we must also pray for ourselves.

Our next prayer meeting takes place on Monday 3rd October at 8.00 pm in the Rectory.

A prayer for those who mourn

Lord Jesus Christ
May the tears shed in your earthly life
Be balm for all who weep,
And may the prayers of your pilgrimage
Give strength to all who suffer;
For your mercy's sake
Amen

Dear Lord, see me through these hard times. In these troubling times, I am filled with unspeakable fears. I reach out my hand to you now, And ask you to walk besides me. I cannot carry all my burdens, But I know you can, and will. Please walk beside me. Please guide me. Please strengthen me through the trials and storms and help me trust you in even the darkest hour. Stay with me Lord, and show me Your way. In your love and Holy Spirit I abide. Amen.

O Lord, you love justice and you establish peace on earth. We bring before you the disunity of today’s world;nthe absurd violence, and the many wars, which are breaking the courage of the peoples of the world; human greed and injustice, which breed hatred and strife. Send your Spirit and renew the face of the earth; teach us to be compassionate towards the whole human family; strengthen the will of all those who fight for justice and for peace,and give us that peace which the world cannot give. Amen.

Pray for our children, young people and teachers who are starting back to school. remember especially all who have moved to a new school, college or university.

As we approach a new season in our church life please pray for all our organisations that will begin a new term in the coming weeks.

Within our group of parishes we would ask you to pray for those who are ill at this time and especially those undergoing treatment for cancer and other illnesses.

Pray also for those who have been bereaved in recent weeks.

Pray for our Parish Centre that it will be well used by our community.

Pray for our elderly parishioners, particularly those who are housebound or in nursing homes.

Pray for our Rector Eugene and all who serve in our parishes.