This Week's Prayers

Our vision is:

  • more followers of Jesus
  • deeper followers of Jesus
  • closer followers of Jesus
CofE

Week commencing 29 August 2010

Services/meetings

  • Pray for all the children and families as they enjoy the last week of the school summer holidays. Pray that they have experienced precious time together having fun and relaxing away from the pressures and busyness of everyday life.
  • Pray for all those preparing for a new start at school or college, whether it's moving up a year, having a new teacher or starting at a new school.
  • Pray for those young people who have recently received exam results. Give thanks for those who are pleased; pray for comfort in disappointments and guidance in future paths.
  • Pray for the HTC Cricket Match taking place on Sunday 5 September. Pray for fellowship and fun and may our words and actions be a shining example of God's love to the wider community of Claygate.

Pastoral/Church Family

  • Please lift to God all those who are suffering from health problems and especially David Balding, Alicia Cansick (cataract surgery), Anne Hawkins, Gordon Hennessy, Margaret Horlock, Laura James, Linda Morgan, Rosemary Newing, Joy Rees, Ian Vale, Louise Winter and those going through any kind of difficulty.
  • Pray for all who mourn, and especially for Maureen Webb following the death of her mother last week (funeral will take place on Friday 3 September).

Mission

  • Please pray for the Jonas Centre and give thanks to God for the centre manager Simon Eastwood. Please pray for continuing safety and protection of the guests visiting the centre. Give thanks for the new agencies referring families to the centre for subsidised holidays, and for the many existing contacts in this area of ministry.

World

  • Continue to pray for all those affected by the devastating floods in Pakistan as the waters continue to rise. Pray for the shortage of doctors as disease becomes a major threat. Pray for the leadership of Pakistan as they battle with overwhelming circumstances and pray for the international aid agencies as they raise funds and implement their strategies.
  • Pray for an end to the unrest in Somalia as 32 people were killed in a suicide attack on a hotel this week. This country has seen almost constant conflict since the collapse of its central government in 1991.