Prayer Diary for July

"Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." Isaiah 40 v 31

St Mary’s

Pray for the those attending New Wine and other camps over the summer months. May they be encouraged in their faith and refreshed through their time away.
Pray for couples preparing for their wedding day over the summer and ask for God’s blessing on their married life together.

Our Community

This month we are praying for the residents of Yapton Lane and Lake Lane and for local businesses based there.
Pray for continued support for the Village Shopkeepers, and for the outreach Post Office on Friday mornings.
Pray for those who are carers for members of their family, for strength, patience and outside support for all that they do.

Our Nation

Pray for school leavers that opportunities would open up for them in further education, training or employment. Pray for parents supporting young people through this time.
Pray for calm in neighbourhoods which have experienced unrest on racial grounds and for all working to foster good relations between communities.

The World

As the USA celebrates its 250th anniversary of independence pray for wisdom for its leadership, for Senate and Congress, also for direction in its relations with other countries.
Pray for a lasting ceasefire between Israel and its neighbours; pray for humanitarian aid to reach those in Gaza who still lack basic food, water and medical supplies

Church

12 July 2026, Sea Sunday: pray for seafarers and their families and give thanks for their lives and work. Pray for organisations who offer compassion, care and support to those living and working at sea.
Pray for those who will be ordained during this season and the parishes who will welcome them as deacons and priests.