Please come and pray for the life of our parishes and seek God’s guidance for the period of Lent. 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.
Families Meal, 22nd February, 5.00-7.00pm in the Canterbury This Sunday we will be holding a meal for families and their children.
Piano Recital, “Peaceful Dreaming”, at St Mary’s Our first St Mary's Concert of the year is on Sunday February 22nd at 4pm. We are very pleased to welcome back the very talented virtuoso pianist Rachel Neiger who was kind enough to step in at a fortnight's notice last July and enjoyed it so much she is returning for another recital.
Our prayers in church It is always a joy to have our intercessions prepared by different church members. They are then different and heartfelt and God is able to use all of us more fully. Might you be willing to prepare our intercessions every few months? If so please talk to Ben or Wendy. We are holding an intercessions training evening on Monday 23rd February at 7.30pm. Please let Ben know if you can or might come. Thank you.
Join in Morning Prayer together. Please do. We offer ourselves in worship, listen to the Bible and pray for our world and church members in turn. Monday: 8.30am Goring, Tuesday and Thursday: 8.30am Streatley. Friday: 9am Goring.
Prayers for the week Thank you to Sally for this week’s prayers based on David Adam’s “Glimpses of Glory”.
Almighty God, give us strength to stand against all that is evil: keep us firm in the times of trial and temptation; make us resolute in obeying your will and in seeking your kingdom; give us the power to stay true to you and proclaim your salvation; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen
Loving God, throughout all ages you have rescued and restored your people; we come to you for refreshment and renewal. Lord, protect us from all the terrors of the night and the dangers of the day. We pray for all who are seeking to know their vocation, all who are trying to sort out their priorities. We pray for all who are called to minister to others, for spiritual counsellors and advisers. Lord in you we trust. You are our refuge and our strength.
In the light of all the recent scandals, we pray for all in positions of authority, that they do not misuse their powers; for leaders of peoples and for all who make decisions about our future. We remember all who are suffering from hunger or poverty, all who are experiencing a time of dryness or aridity in their lives. We pray also for all who are living below par, all who have lost their way. Lord, in you we trust. You are our refuge and strength.
We give thanks for all who have provided for us and protected us, for those who inspired us or directed us. We pray that we may be sensitive to your call and ready to do your will. We ask you to bless and protect our loved ones and friends. Lord, in you we trust. You are our refuge and strength.
We pray for all who are caught up in crime or addiction, for all who are wasting their lives or giving their allegiance to the wrong things. We pray for all who regret what they have done and are full of remorse; may they find new hope and courage in you, O Lord. We remember all who are ill and longing to live full lives,
for all who are restricted in any way. Lord, in you we trust. You are our refuge and strength.
We give thanks for all who have escaped the temptations of the world, the flesh and the devil and are now at peace in your eternal kingdom. We pray for all who have once been part of this church and community, for the saints and all who have enriched our world. May they, with our dear ones departed, rejoice in doing your will in your kingdom. Lord, in you we trust.
You are our refuge and strength.
Merciful Father, accept these prayers for the sake of your son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.