Prayer Diary for August

"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer." Romans 12 v 12

St Mary’s

Pray for those who will visit to lead us in worship over the summer period.
Give thanks and pray for all who give their time to clean the church and maintain the churchyard.

Our Community

This month we are praying for the residents of Bilborough Lane, Connemara Crescent and Steeplechase Way and for an increasing sense of community in Fontwell Meadows.
Pray for headteachers and teaching staff for a restful break over the summer months and time to prepare for the new term.
Give thanks and pray for the activities of the Village Friends.

Our Nation

Pray for accountability and responsibility in the way AI is used in areas such as defence, healthcare and education.
Pray for families spending time together over the summer break and parents juggling work, childcare and finances.
Pray for young people receiving exam results and making decisions about the next step.

The World

Pray for families who lost loved ones in the recent earthquake in the Philippines and for communities rebuilding.
Pray for all those who have fled their homes due to persecution or conflict, for those who now live in refugee settlements. May they find caring support to be able to settle into permanent homes and find healing from trauma.

Church

Pray for discernment and guidance for those responsible for selecting the next Bishop of Chichester. Pray for Bishop Ruth and Bishop Will during this interim period.
Pray for chaplains in hospital and hospice settings as they draw alongside those who are sick and their families.