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: Silver Street, Fox Hill & Rope Walk
• The parish of Beverston
• Pray and give thanks for our church wardens and assistant churchwardens in all that they do in our churches. May they feel valued and supported.
• We pray for St Mary’s School and particularly Mr Buckland and Mrs Royle and the pupils of Maple Class.
• The Departed and those who mourn their loss, including Sandra Withnall, Val Pearce & Sandra Morgan. We give thanks for their lives and pray for God’s comfort for their family and friends.
• Local issues: pray for the new head at St Mary’s primary school, that she will settle in quickly and know the Holy Spirit’s guidance as she takes up her new responsibilities.
• National issues: Give thanks for all Christians serving in public office, especially MPs. May they have wisdom and courage in speaking out to maintain Christian standards in public life.
• World issues: Pray for the protection of desalination plants in countries in the Middle East threatened by the ongoing conflict. These plants are essential for providing adequate drinking water.
I trust in the steadfast love of God for ever and ever. I will thank you for ever. Ps.52 Vs 8-9
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