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
Alfington
We give thanks for:
- Our connection to the church of Melanesia and the pilgrims who visit our church on Pattesons’ Way
- For the beauty and diversity of the wildlife in our churchyard
- For the peace and serenity of our setting
We pray for:
- Our small church community and for a deepening of the bonds of friendship and fellowship that already unite us.
- Our churchwardens – for Val and Bridget – and give thanks for theirs and the PCCs’ commitment to the maintenance and care of the church as well as the flourishing of the people.
- The funding of the church and the building works that need to be done.
- For our merger with Ottery Church
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.
Pray for the 35 million children globally who are refugees
Praying for the children of Gaza, Iran and Ukraine at this time.
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
and all agencies that seek to help children play and learn.
Pray for all pre-teens and teenagers that they may have a strong feeling of self worth and confidence. 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.
