Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” (John 6:35)
Please come and pray for the life of our parishes. This will take place in the Canterbury Room at St Thomas’. Coffee and croissants from 8:15am, followed by prayer for the life of our churches. Finished by 9.30am Please do join us.
Review of Friends of St Mary’s concert “Sound the trumpet! Raise, raise the voice!” The annual Friends of St Mary’s concert took place on Sunday 21st July and Stella has very kindly written a review which can be read by clicking here.
This week we are asked to pray
Prayers for the week Thank you to Brenda for this week’s prayers. Gracious God, we pray for Ben and all the ministry team who serve in this Benefice and ask that you will guide and bless us all with their work. Lord you prayed that we should love one another and share your love with those around us. Gracious God we pray for all those affected by the attack in Southport earlier this week. We pray especially for the parents of the three young children who were killed. Father God, we know you are able to bring them comfort in their grief. The vigil seems to have been particularly powerful, bringing together a community supporting those who have been lost. We also pray for those still in hospital, some in a critical condition, that they may be restored to health. We pray for the leaders of the nations, and for those in authority under them. At this time of change we ask that you give our politicians wisdom, putting aside personal ideals and ambitions to seek the common good. We pray for the troubled areas in the world – Ukraine, the Middle East and Iran. We ask that you raise up leaders to bring reconciliation and relief to the people of these lands. We pray for our villages; for those who live and work here, and for those who visit. Father God, we thank you that we live in a beautiful place and that you supply all our needs and more. We pray for all those in our community who are in any sort of want – those who are lonely, those in debt, those without food or a home. Show us how to be alongside them in their suffering and bring relief. We pray for all those going away on holiday. Bless them and keep them safe as they travel. We pray for those who do not believe, and yet who long to know you, the very Word of life. We pray for those bowed down with grief, fear or sickness, particularly those known to us. We pray for those who are caring for them. Give them strength, patience and compassion. May your living Word bring comfort and healing to all those in need. We give thanks for all those who have died in the faith of Christ including Joan Fountain, and we rejoice with all your saints, trusting in the promise of your word fulfilled. Lord of life, Hear our prayer and make us one in heart and mind to serve you with joy for ever. Amen.