You are asked to please remember the following in your prayers ;
Prayer Calendar for MAY
3rd May (Extract from the Pope’s recent prayer for peace)
Grant us your peace, and send forth your Spirit,
the breath that gives life and reconciles,
that turns adversaries and enemies into brothers and sisters.
May the madness of war cease, and the Earth be cared for and cultivated by those who still
know how to bring forth, protect and love life.
Hear us, Lord of life!
10th May - We pray for Saturday’s Christian Aid Celebration, that there will be a great sense of community as we work together on the various stalls and activities, that passers-by will be drawn in, and learn more about Christian Aid and our church, and that there will be a good fundraising result for the charity.
17th May - We pray for our new caretaker as he settles into this role, that he may feel welcome amongst us and well supported as part of the church family.
24th May - Today is Pentecost when we focus on the coming of the Holy Spirit. May he renew our hearts and minds and fill us with a new zeal to serve and follow God both in this church and in the wider world.
31st May - We thank God for the beautiful flowers we see in church each week. We are grateful for those who provide them, arrange them, distribute them and we especially pray for those in our fellowship who are recipients of flowers each week, at a time of need, or sadness or loneliness or a time of celebration.
Prayer Calendar for June
7th June
June is a beautiful month of transition when the vibrancy of spring and the warmth of summer connects, reminding us that God is continually unfolding new seasons in our lives too. Let us give thanks to God for all His many blessings and may He fill us with His love, joy and peace in our hearts.
14th June
Let us remember all those who are struggling and each day for them is filled with anxiety about the future, whether it be through illness, or other concerns. God of compassion, may they feel your presence with them and the eternal hope that is found in Jesus Christ our Saviour and Lord. Amen.
21st June
We pray for the different organisations at Christ Church and particularly for Thursday Forum’s visit to Landguard Fort. May this be a memorable time for all those who attend.
As we celebrate Father’s Day, we give thanks for all those who nurture and guide the young people in their care and are good role models. Bless them we pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.
28th June
Thank you God for everyone at Christ Church with all their different gifts and talents. Today we will once again join together for our church meeting. May we listen to God’s voice guiding us in all our decision making.