I hope that this email is useful, and that you are able to spend a few minutes at noon each day, as we pray together as a church family. Please do keep sending your prayer suggestions to me, so that we can make sure we are praying around the needs, burdens and encouragements of our whole church family.
A prayer for Ukraine
God of peace and justice, we pray for the people of Ukraine today. We pray for peace and the laying down of weapons. We pray for all those who fear for tomorrow, that your Spirit of comfort would draw near to them. We pray for those with power over war or peace, for wisdom, discernment and compassion to guide their decisions. Above all, we pray for all your precious children, at risk and in fear, that you would hold and protect them. We pray in the name of Jesus, the Prince of Peace. Amen
Praying for the Parish
Please pray this week for all in these roads:
- Tolmers Avenue
- Tolmers Gardens
The Collect for 25 - 30 April
Almighty Father, you have given your only Son to die for our sins and to rise again for our justification: grant us so to put away the leaven of malice and wickedness that we may always serve you in pureness of living and truth; through the merits of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen
Monday
You could pray about something from the service on Sunday, for example: something you are grateful for, a change you would like to make in your life, or someone you particularly want to pray for.
Please pray for the Monday Morning Service, that our school community would grow in their knowledge and love of Jesus Christ.
Please also pray today for Colombia.
Tuesday
You could pray for global situations which are on your mind. You could pray for wisdom for leaders; for peace where there is war; for resources to get quickly to where they are needed, and for generous hearts for those who are in need.
Please also pray today for Comoros.
Wednesday
You could praise and thank God for any blessings that you are grateful for at the moment; for home, family, health, financial security, church family, weather, or anything else which is a particular blessing at the moment.
Please pray for the Coffee Shop, that it would be a place for all to meet and find support, encouragement and refreshment.
Please pray for our Annual Meetings this evening: for the election of churchwardens and PCC members; that we would look back and see God at work in our church family; and that we would have a clear vision for the future.
Please also pray today for Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Thursday
You could pray for our community in Northaw and Cuffley, praying for the people you meet regularly, both in and out of the church family. You could pray that God will warm hearts to him, and grow his kingdom in our parish.
Please pray for those who mourn, especially the family and friends of Joy Alcott, whose funeral is this afternoon.
Please also pray today for Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Friday
You could pray especially for those we know with on-going needs, who need stamina, respite or special care at the moment.
Please also pray today for Republic of Congo (ROC).
Saturday
You could pray for yourself, for your growth in the knowledge and love of God. You could pray with the apostle Paul:
We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God (Colossians 1:9-10)
Please also pray today for Cook Islands.