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Prayer Calendar

Wednesday, 20 Aug 25

Churchill’s famous speech “Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few” was delivered on this day in 1940 (as a tribute to the sacrifices of the RAF in the Battle of Britain). As Christians Jesus tells us of the few who are going to carry out the harvest (of those ultimately called to Him). Lord Jesus we pray for strength and resolve for all of us to be an active part of the harvesting process as you commanded us. Open minded and receptive spirits we ask for to at least hear your message amid the clamour and cacophony that surrounds us daily in all its various forms.

Thursday, 21 Aug 25

Father God we thank you for the opportunity of so many to enjoy holidays with family and friends during the summer. Lord we pray especially for children and their parents, grandparents and wider family community and pray they. constructively ,embrace the time together, experience new and meaningful opportunities while being refreshed in body and soul. Nor should we neglect to thank you Lord for the paid and unpaid who need this time to recharge their bodily batteries before resuming roles teaching and caring for the up and coming generations.

Friday, 22 Aug 25

Our society faces tensions and challenges in a way not present for some time. We pray for calm and common sense to prevail, Lord, and positive attitudes applied to resolving issues across society with much-needed equanimity. The global political climate is deeply disquieted at this time with wars in numerous places; therefore, we pray for peace, if that be your will ,or your hand of blessing upon those caught up in hostilities .

Saturday, 23 Aug 25

In AD79, about this time, Vesuvius (near modern Naples)began to show signs of a pending eruption, which followed shortly after, smothering nearby Pompeii. Lord, we pray our thanks for your creation and all its power, as evidenced by volcanoes and earthquakes, as well as the mountain ranges and valleys they form. Just pondering such utterly awesome things makes us respect your handiwork in giving us the world as you chose to form it. Thank you Father and may we all seek to cherish and care for the world as mere temporary custodians guided by you in how this vital responsibility is achieved.

Sunday, 24 Aug 25

Dear Lord: You are the God of hope. Fill us with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit we may abound in hope. Bind us together in unity and perfect love, enabling us in the week ahead to forgive each other and demonstrate your love to others through everything we do and say.