Adult baptism/confirmation preparation course. Have you stood up and been counted as a member of God’s family? Have you got an adult understanding of who Jesus is? What feeds you? We have a 15 year old and a ripe adult and would welcome others to join a group. Timing will depend on what people can do but will probably be in the evenings in September. Do speak to a member of the ministry team about this if you are interested.
Songs of Praise service - please help us choose hymns! Live in harmony, join together in songs of praise the Bible urges us. So we can look forward to doing as we are told, for once!
Our Benefice Songs of Praise on Sunday 31st August at 10.30am is in St Andrew’s. The organist and choirs from Streatley and Goring will be there to help raise the roof.
This week we are asked to pray:
Prayers for the week based on Roots on the web Lord, help us to see beyond the earthly things To where you are at work in our world. Lord, we come to you knowing that you are much greater than anything we can ask or imagine. We know that you are a God of compassion and mercy. We come seeking your heart as we open our hearts to you. Lord, help us to see beyond the earthly things To where you are at work in our world. We pray for the Middle East. We cry out to you for all the people in Gaza who are starving. We pray that humanitarian agencies will have the freedom to distribute aid where it is most needed. We remember, too, the hostages and those awaiting their return. We pray that you will speak into the hearts and minds of world leaders, enabling them to bring this conflict and suffering to an end. We pray that peace will reign in the land where you walked. We remember other parts of the world that do not have peace including Ukraine, Sudan, Yemen and Syria. We ask that you help those in power to see that peace and love are always the better way. Lord, help us to see beyond the earthly things To where you are at work in our world. We pray for our nation. We pray for places where there have been industrial disputes or strikes. We ask that negotiators be people of wisdom, looking to the common good. We pray for our Members of Parliament and local councils. We pray for our schools and colleges and for rest for teachers and pupils. Thank you for the gift of education. We pray for those places in the world where it is denied, particularly to girls. Help them find ways of learning. We pray for our mission partners, Steve and Lindsey in Honduras and for all the young people they mentor that they may be inspired to learn. May your kingdom come. Lord, help us to see beyond the earthly things To where you are at work in our world. Lord, we pray for those we know who are sick, troubled, or sad. Hold them in your loving arms and bring them healing and peace. Thank you that you are a God who sought to live amongst us and share our pains and joys. Help us to bring the good news of your kingdom into this community. Help us to see you reflected in the eyes of everyone we meet. May that lead us to a deeper understanding of our shared humanity. Merciful Father, accept these prayers for the sake of your son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.