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: Grove Gardens, Upton Gardens & Highfield Road
- The parish of St Marys’
- Remember in prayer and give thanks for our choir members, including the choir at Beverston and our reinvigorated congregational choir at St Marys’
- Pray for St Mary’s School, particularly Mrs Richards and Mrs Alley and the pupils of Chestnut class
- The Departed and those who mourn their loss, particularly Kenneth Painter. We give thanks for their lives and pray for God’s comfort for their family and friends
- Year’s Mind – Walter Taylor (23.10), Margaret Evans (24.10) & Michael Gould (24.10) – “Year’s Mind” is to mark the first anniversary of a death – often a difficult time for family and friends.
- Local issues: Pray for the next Cafe Church at St Marys’ on the 25th October, that people will feel welcome and will be able to share their thoughts about our worship, fellowship, witness and any personal issues they would like prayer for.
- National issues: Pray for the many young people currently out of work, that they may find suitable employment and support in their new roles
- World issues: Pray about the recent rise in oil and petrol prices, which affect so many, especially farmers. Pray for a positive and just solution to the ongoing blockades.
Because of the Lord’s great love, we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning. Lamentation 3: 22-23
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