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: Oxleaze Road, Oxleaze Close and Chestnut Close
• The Parish of Shipton Moyne
• Give thanks for our treasurers and pray for God’s guidance in the decisions they make.
• We pray for St Mary’s School and particularly Miss Janes and Mrs Amor and the pupils of Beech Class
• The Departed and those who mourn their loss. We give thanks for their lives and pray for God’s comfort for their family and friends
• Local issues: Pray for all those involved in helping at the Church Fete next Saturday, 4th July, and that it will be well attended and be a day of fun, fellowship and financial benefit to St Marys’ church.
• National issues: Pray our government, with newly elected MP Andy Burnham, and that a possible change of leadership will be in the best interests of the country.
• World issues: Pray for ongoing discussions in the EU about adequate funding of defence forces, in view of increasing world threats and tensions
Pray in the Spirit on all occasions, with all kinds of prayers and requests. Eph.6.18
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