Prayer is at the heart of everything we do
Prayer is offered liturgically in our churches at times of worship, but prayer is also something we do as individuals in church, at home, at work, and at play.
Focus church this month
West Hill
We give thanks for:
Lots of lay ministry
Faithful retired ministers
Messy Church; Tea, Toys and Toast; Café Church
Easter Experience with the primary school
Faithful older members of the church
We pray for:
The families of church members who have died in recent years
The leaders of worship, especially those planning and leading Third Sunday Services as we explore different styles of worship and music
The building project as we seek to make the church building with the narthex more eco-friendly and more people-friendly
Prayer focus: Children and Young People
Pray for all babies – those born prematurely
and those born with a disability.
Pray for all new parents and the struggles and joys of parenthood.
Protect all new-borns from harm.
Pray for all children who are refugees
lacking the security of somewhere to call home.
We pray for the 35 million children globally who are refugees
and we pray especially for the children of Ukraine and Gaza.
Pray for all child workers.
Nearly 1 in 10 children are subjected to child labour worldwide,
with some forced into hazardous work through trafficking.
Pray that they may be able to have the dignity of a childhood.
Pray for all pre-teens and teenagers
that they may have a strong feeling of self worth and confidence.
We pray for all those who are bullied on social media
and who suffer from mental health issues.
Pray for all children who are sexually abused or who live in violent homes.
Pray for those who live in fear, shame, pain and trauma.
May they find safe places and people to support and help them.
