PRAYER

Prayer is at the core of who we are. In a world where there's a growing call for intercession as creation cries out, we want to be part of this movement as a church and as individuals. We aim for our lives, our homes, and our church to be places where seeking God in prayer comes first.

Remember in your Prayers this week

  • God’s peace and justice in all war-torn places of the world, but especially in Ukraine and Gaza where the suffering of the innocents seems to be getting much worse.

  • The bereaved

  • The sick, in mind, body or spirit, praying especially for Will Monte and his family

  • The staff at the Surgery

  • Children and staff at our parish schools (especially those taking GCSEs and A Levels) as they return for the final half term of the school year

Monthly Prayer Focus: June

SUDAN

Since April 2023, violent conflict in Sudan has displaced nearly 9 million people within the country and a further 3 million have fled across the borders into neighbouring Chad, Central African Republic, Egypt, Ethiopia, Libya and South Sudan.

Thousands of families have sought safety in refugee camps. The journey to these camps is often fraught with danger. Many arrive with little more than the clothes they are wearing and carrying severe trauma from horrific violence they have experienced or witnessed.

Some key facts:

  • Largest Religion - Muslim (97%)

  • % Evangelical - 2.5%

  • Population - 51,662,148

Peace

~ Malcom Guite ~

Not as the world gives, not the victor’s peace,

Not to be fought for, hard-won, or achieved,

Just grace and mercy, gratefully received:

An undeserved and unforeseen release,

As the cold chains of memory and wrath

Fall from our hearts before we are aware,

Their rusty locks all picked by patient prayer,

Till closed doors open, and we see a path

Descending from a source we cannot see;

A path that must be taken, hand in hand,

Only by those, forgiving and forgiven,

Who see their saviour in their enemy.

So reach for me. We’ll cross our broken land,

And make each other bridges back to Heaven.

Their rusty locks all picked by patient prayer

A Prayer for Peace

Lord Jesus Christ,
You are the true King of peace.
In You alone is found freedom. 

Please free our world from conflict.
Bring unity to troubles nations.
Let Your glorious peace reign in every heart. 

Dispel all darkness and evil.
Protect the dignity of every human life.
Replace hatred with Your love. 

Give wisdom to world leaders.
Free them from selfish ambition.
Eliminate all violence and war. 

Jesus, Son of the Living God, have mercy on us.
Jesus, hear our prayers.
Jesus, we trust in You

To keep in your Prayers

  • Pray for all those who have lost loved ones, homes and livelihoods and been forced to flee to find safety. Pray for God’s provision and protection for them.

  • Lift up every person who has experienced or witnessed horrific violence. Pray that God will bring comfort and healing from the trauma.

  • Ask God for peace in Sudan. Pray for an end to the conflict and that people will be able to return home and rebuild their lives

Quiet Space for Prayer

Once a month we gather for prayer and reflection. This is a peaceful time set aside for personal reflection, prayer, and stillness in God’s presence.

Whether you wish to bring your own prayers, sit in silence, or simply take a moment to pause, all are welcome to join.

2nd Wednesday of the Month

9.30am | Hannen Room