Prayer focus for the week beginning 19th December 2021:
• Tetbury Praying the Town: St Marys Road
• May many families be blessed as they experience the Journey to Bethlehem in St Marys churchyard on 23rd and 24th December.
• The Parish of Shipton Moyne
• The Departed and those who mourn their loss especially Sheila Cherreson. We give thanks for their lives, and pray for God’s comfort for their family and friends, especially as Christmas may be a difficult time with loved ones missing from the celebrations
• Praying for Christopher and Ariana who are getting married in St John the Baptist, Shipton Moyne on Saturday
• Praying for St Mary’s School: Year 6 Rowan Class with Mr Godfrey and Mrs Eke
• For inspiration and joy for all clergy during this busy Christmas period
• National issues: For carol services being held throughout the country: may many be drawn to attend and be encouraged by the Christmas message.
Hear my prayer, O Lord; give ear to my supplications! In thy faithfulness answer me, in thy righteousness! Psalm 143 V.1
Are you, or someone you know, in need of prayer? Do write a prayer and hang it on the prayer tree in St Marys’ Tetbury.