Prayers

We pray for:​

• the homeless

• all who are ill in hospital, waiting for test results or surgery

• all bereaved families mourning the death of loved ones

• the people of Ukraine.  May there be an end to this conflict and we ask that the Ukrainian people be able to live peacefully in their own country again.

• at this time of Harvest we give thanks for the bounty of our earth and pray
  for fairness in sharing its rich resources. We pray for the Foodbank and
  Pantry as they receive our harvest gifts for distribution to help people in our
  town struggling with the consequences of poverty and ill-health

• the situation in Israel/Palestine/Lebanon/Iran. We pray that efforts by world leaders to bring about a ceasefire can be achieved and a peaceful resolution found

• growth in our fellowship and a renewed life in our church

• our Government as they prepare to deliver a budget – may it offer a fairer society for all.

• We give thanks for Wheelock Primary School’s visit this week

• During Black History month we pray for Racial justice and harmony between different races and cultures

  Amen​

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A prayer for Israel-Palestine:

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God of peace and compassion,
We pray for all impacted by the escalation in conflict in Israel-Palestine
For all who are mourning
For all who are fearful, today, and for what may lie ahead
For all traumatised and re-traumatised by what they have experienced.
Enable us to stand in solidarity with people of peace.
May your Spirit bring peace and healing to your troubled world. 

Amen

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God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

He makes wars cease to the end of the earth;
He breaks the bow, and shatters the spear;

He burns the shields with fire.
“Be still, and know that I am God! I am exalted among the nations, I am exalted in the earth.”
The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge.

Psalm 46, v1 & v9-11

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