For our prayers
The 'covenant' or mutual promise which all the local
churches have signed commits us to work together and to pray for each
other. It's also part of our Christian task to pray for the community
of which we're part. So we publish here some suggestions for your
own private prayers. It may be suitable to include them also in public
worship, but this is a decision for each church.
Week beginning 7th May
Pray for our local primary schools – pupils, teaching and support
staff, and members of governing bodies. Remembering that Christ himself
was known as Teacher, and that he spoke of little children, you may
like to remember by name particularly children and adults in these schools
who are part of your own family or church.
Week beginning 14th May
Pray for health workers in our community – doctors, surgery staff,
nurses, dentists, health visitors, midwives. Remembering that Christ
was frequently called to heal the sick, you may like to remember by
name particularly those who care for you or your family, such as your
own doctor.
Week beginning 21st May
Pray for St Osmund's Roman Catholic Church, Castlenau – for the
parish priest Fr Tony Logan, for all who assist at Mass or who lead
the music, for the activities of the church, and for members of the
congregation. You may like to remember by name anyone you know personally
who is part of the St Osmund's community.
Week beginning 28th May
Pray for those who serve the local wards as newly-elected councillors,
and for our MP, Susan Kramer. Pray for all who serve our Borough through
their political parties. You may like to remember by name those in your
Christian community who serve in this way.
Week beginning 4th June
Pray for our local secondary schools, both state and fee-paying, their
teaching staffs, students and all whose work enables the process of
education to continue – support staff and governing bodies. You
may like to remember by name pupils or adults known to you in your family
or congregation who are involved in these schools.
Week beginning 11th June
Pray for those who in the past have been part of this community, but
have now moved away. You may like to remember by name those you know
from your street or your church who have left Barnes, especially if
they have particular need.
Week beginning 18th June
Pray for Barnes Methodist Church, for its minister, the Revd Veronica
Faulks, who is shortly to retire, for its Stewards in their task of
leadership, its musicians and all who help to lead worship. You may
like to remember by name anyone you know personally who is part of the
Methodist congregation.
Week beginning 25th June
Pray for the Barnes Community Association as the annual Fair approaches.
Pray for all the clubs and groups which help to enliven and enrich the
life of our community. You may like to remember by name those within
your own church who are involved in BCA.
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