Please pray for all those known to you who are unwell at this time, either physically or mentally. Pray for each person to receive the care and treatment they need in their situation. Please pray too for everyone who cares for others during times of illness, often over long periods of time that they may be strengthened and supported by others. Pray for our church here at LMC, for our minister Gill and her family, that they may all continue to receive God’s blessing on their ministry. Please pray for all the churches in our circuit, for the ministers, local preachers and worship leaders . Pray that each person who helps to bring God’s word to us through our services will be inspired and guided by God in all that they do. Pray for the many other people who serve in various roles at our churches; the stewards, circuit stewards, musicians, technical operators, readers, welcomers, coffee bar volunteers in all that they do to make our churches welcoming places. Please also pray for all those who serve on committees and groups in our church, for the Finance and Property committee, for our Treasurer, for the Safeguarding Team, the Leadership team and all those who lead our many groups.
Please pray for all those who will be going on holiday over the summer, praying for safe travelling for them and that each person will return refreshed and renewed. Please also remember those who will not be able to have a rest from their work over this period and for those who may feel lonely throughout this time if they have less contact with friends or family.
Please pray for our local community with all its varied needs. Pray for those who rely on the Food Bank
scheme, those who struggle financially , those who feel lonely or isolated, those who are homeless , those struggling with addictions and those with family or relationship concerns. Pray for God’s protection on each individual in their need and also pray for all those who reach out to help others in any way.
In our wider world please continue to pray for peace. Pray for all areas affected by war and conflict and
those who suffer the most and are most vulnerable. Pray for the leaders of our countries and for them to use wisdom and integrity in their positions of authority.
Please pray for areas affected by natural disasters and those caused by climate change. Pray for the parts of the world affected by wildfires due to extreme high temperatures .Please pray for all those involved in research work into ways to deal with these problems. Please pray for all organisations who work in rescue and recovery work often in dangerous conditions. Pray for all charity organisations serving both overseas communities and those at home.Pray for their staff and for the valuable work they undertake.
Please also pray giving thanks to God for all the many acts of kindness that take place every day, often
unnoticed and not acknowledged. Thank God for each person who offers help to others in any way however small and pray that we may each reach out to others in need.