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.
As well as our regular prayers this week, I have included the three bishops and archdeacons in our diocese for our prayers.
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 Road
- Vicarage Close
The Collect for 2 - 7 May
Almighty Father, who in your great mercy gladdened the disciples with the sight of the risen Lord: give us such knowledge of his presence with us, that we may be strengthened and sustained by his risen life and serve you continually in righteousness and truth; through Jesus Christ your Son 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 Alan, Bishop of St Albans: that he would know the true peace that come from Christ, and that by his words and deeds he would faithfully proclaim the resurrection of Jesus.
Please also pray today for Cote d’Ivoire.
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 pray for Michael, Bishop of Hertford: that he would know the true peace that come from Christ, and that by his words and deeds he would faithfully proclaim the resurrection of Jesus. Please for his whole family as they prepare to move for his new role as Bishop of Bath and Wells.
Please also pray today for Cote d’Ivoire.
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 Richard, Bishop of Bedford: that he would know the true peace that come from Christ, and that by his words and deeds he would faithfully proclaim the resurrection of Jesus,
Please also pray today for Croatia.
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 Janet, Archdeacon of Hertford: that she would know the true peace that come from Christ, and that by her words and deeds she would faithfully proclaim the resurrection of Jesus.
Please also pray today for Cuba.
Friday
You could pray especially for those we know with on-going needs, who need stamina, respite or special care at the moment.
Please pray for Dave, Archdeacon of Bedford: that he would know the true peace that come from Christ, and that by his words and deeds he would faithfully proclaim the resurrection of Jesus.
Please also pray today for Cyprus.
Saturday
You could pray for yourself, for your growth in the knowledge and love of God. You could pray with the apostle Paul:
That you may be strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of light. (Colossians 1:11-12)
Please pray for Jane, Archdeacon of St Albans: that she would know the true peace that come from Christ, and that by her words and deeds she would faithfully proclaim the resurrection of Jesus.
Please also pray today for Czechia.