Please pray for the family and friends of Ken S as they prepare for his funeral service next week. Pray for all those who are mourning that they will be aware of God’s loving presence surrounding them throughout their time of sadness and loss.
Please pray for all those known to you within our church family and in your own families and groups of friends, neighbours and work colleagues who are going through difficult times at present.
Pray for those suffering from ill health whether physical or mental asking that they will receive the treatment and care they need. Pray for those who are experiencing other problems for whatever reason , that they too will find the help and advice they need.
Pray for those who seek to support others in difficult situations, for their own wellbeing and health.
Please pray for our minister Gill and her family and ask for God’s blessing and protection to be on her as she carries out her ministry. Please pray for all our circuit ministers and local preachers and worship leaders, especially as they prepare and plan worship services throughout this season of Advent. Pray for the congregations who gather at each of the churches in the circuit asking that they will be blessed by the worship they participate in. Please pray for all the Nativity plays and services that will be taking place in our churches and in our schools , pray that they will be meaningful for all who take part and for all who attend.
Pray that our church fellowship may be welcoming to all who may attend special services and events throughout Advent and at Christmas and especially those who may not otherwise attend church. Pray that all will feel welcome and part of our fellowship.
Please pray for those in our local community who may find this time of year especially difficult. We pray for the homeless, the lonely, those who are unemployed and seeking work, those with relationship problems and those with concerns about the future. Pray for the many organisations which seek to reach out and offer help to those in need .
Please pray for the charity “Christmas Angels” which supplies gifts to children who would otherwise not receive any presents at Christmas. Our church is supporting this local charity this Christmas , please pray for a positive response to this appeal, and also pray for the children who will receive the gifts and for their families.
Please pray for our wider world and for all parts where people are suffering from warfare and violence. Pray for those who have lost family and friends , for the many injured , for all those who
live in dangerous situations and for those who have become refugees seeking safety elsewhere.
Pray that they will be treated with compassion and dignity as they try to rebuild their lives. Pray too for the leaders and governments of all countries that they will use their positions of
influence wisely and with integrity to bring justice and peace.
Please pray for Christians throughout the world, especially those in areas where they still suffer persecution because of their faith. Pray for their faith to remain strong throughout their difficulties
and for them to feel God’s love surrounding and sustaining them.