Prayer focus for the week beginning 9th November 2025
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: Havenhill Road, Dearnley Close & Roseblade Walk
- The parish of Shipton Moyne.
- Pray and give thanks for our sidesmen and welcomers in their important role, especially to newcomers
- Local issues: Pray for the visit of the St Martin’s Voices, as they hold a rehearsal at St Marys’ on Friday 14th November in preparation for a concert there at 7.00pm in the evening, and hold a Choral Workshop the following morning, Saturday 15th at 10.30am in the church. Thank God for the joy and inspiration which music can give.
- 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, particularly Walter Taylor. We give thanks for their lives and pray for God’s comfort for their family and friends.
- National issues: On Remembrance Sunday, 9th November, give thanks for all who have given or risked their lives for our protection and freedom as a nation, especially during the two World Wars. Remember those who are still on active service and give thanks for them.
- World issues: pray for the rights and protection of Jewish people, many of whom live under the constant threat of violent attack
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. Colossians 4:2
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