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: Northfield Road & Cattle Lane
- The Parish of Long Newnton
- Pray and give thanks for the lesson readers and intercessors – may the Holy Spirit guide their prayers
- Local issues: Give thanks for the life and Christian witness of Richard Glanville, whose funeral is on Thursday 5th February
- We pray for St Mary’s School and particularly Mrs Wheeler and Mr Ball and Miss Rush and the pupils of Ash class
- The Departed and those who mourn their loss including Carolyn Weatherup and Richard Glanville. We give thanks for their lives and pray for God’s comfort for their family and friends.
- Year’s Mind – Victor Smart (1.2) and Yvonne Wood (3.2) – “Year’s Mind” is to mark the first anniversary of a death – often a difficult time for family and friends.
- National issues: Uphold in prayer the newly appointed Archbishop of Canterbury, Bishop Sarah Mullally, especially praying that the worldwide Anglican communion will not be divided by the fact that she is a woman.
- World issues: Pray against direct conflict between the USA and Iran as a result of the current unrest in Iran
For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness endures through all generations. Ps.100 V5
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