PRAYER DIARY
November & December 2024
Paul wrote:
Always be joyful. Pray constantly. Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5.17
Loving God, we give thanks you are a prayer hearing and answering God. We ask for wisdom and guidance as we look to the future. We pray for the person of your choice to be the new minister here.
As we recall all who gave their lives in war, ask God to be the comfort of all who grieve the loss of loved ones. Pray for the Remembrance service on 10th November and the Armistice service in the Wellmeadow on 11th of November .
Gracious Father, we bring to you all who suffer in conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine. Hasten the day when justice and diplomacy will bring peace.
Pray for all who have suffered the loss of homes, health or livelihoods. Give strength and courage to all who seek to rebuild their lives.
Pray for peace in our homes and families. May love overrule all disagreements.
Lord, we pray for all who are hurting, sad or lonely. As a church help us to reach out to people with compassionate help and friendship. Pray for the Pastoral Care Team, Craft Group, the Foodbank, Samaritans and Elder Voice. Through various organisations may people come to know they matter
and are loved by God.
As Advent begins on 1st December may God bless all the preparations for celebrating the birth of Jesus, our Saviour. Please pray for the:
End of Term School service on Friday 20th
Service of Carols & Readings Sunday 22nd at 11am
Christingle Service on Tuesday 24th at 6.30pm.
Watchnight Service on Tuesday 24th at 11.15pm.
Christmas Day Worship on 25th at 10.30pm.
As Christmas approaches fill our hearts with joy and gladness. May our joy be in giving rather than receiving, in loving than in being loved.
The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness on them light has shined.
Isaiah 9.2
Prayer @ Ten takes place each Sunday in the Meeting Room. All welcome