Before you pray, give thanks that ‘You, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon you. Give ear, O Lord, to my prayer. (Ps.86 V.5)
- Tetbury Praying the Town: Longfurlong Lane
- The parish of Shipton Moyne.
- Give thanks for those who decorate the Christmas tree and the church so beautifully.
- We pray for St Mary’s School and particularly Mrs Boswell and Mrs Thornbury and the pupils of Cherry class
- The Departed and those who mourn their loss, particularly Frank Heaven, Christian Loveridge and Greta Dallimore. We give thanks for their lives and pray for God’s comfort for their family and friends
- Local issues: Pray that the Community Carols on Friday 19th December starting at 6.30pm at the Goods Shed will be a reminder to all those who take part or come to listen that the essence of Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ – God sharing our lives.
- National issues: Pray for organisations and charities preparing Christmas meals and overnight accommodation for those who are homeless at this time.
- World issues: pray for those in our armed forces and give thanks for their service, especially at this time when they may not be able to spend Christmas with their families.
Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Matt.6:10
Are you, or someone you know, in need of prayer? You are welcome to hang your prayer request on the prayer tree in the prayer corner at the front of St Marys church