May Prayer Diary

 Friday 1st May – we pray for our young people taking important exams in the next few weeks, for anxious students, parents/carers and teachers.

Saturday 2nd May - we pray for our fragile world, those areas where there is conflict, for loved ones lost and injured. We pray for those involved in Peace talks.

Sunday 3rd May - we pray for our clergy teams and Church Wardens.

Monday 4th May - we pray for those who earn their living from the sea, the work of the Seamen’s mission. 

Tuesday 5th May - we pray for school nurses and the vital work they do for children’s health and wellbeing.

Wednesday 6th May - we pray for chaplains to the Emergency services, hospitals, and hospices, for all who work in the NHS and plans for the future. 

Thursday 7th May - we pray for the local elections being held today, that those who are elected will serve their community well and support the local area.

Friday 8th May - we pray for a better understanding of the natural world and how we can live in harmony with flora and fauna.

Saturday 9th May - we pray for the Spring Fair that it might be a fun day for the church and local community.

Sunday 10th May - we pray for Christian Aid week, that funds will be available to support projects to lift people out of poverty.

Monday 11th May - we pray for those who have hospital appointments or are waiting for test results.

Tuesday 12th May - we pray for farmers and growers that there will be a good harvest this year.

Wednesday 13th - we pray that we might always be willing to answer God’s call.

Thursday 14th May - we pray for Ascension Day services today.

Friday 15th May - we pray for those working in social services to keep children and vulnerable adults safe from abuse and neglect.

Saturday 16th May - we pray that clean drinking water and good sanitation will be available to all.

Sunday 17th May - we pray for our engagement with families and young people in the church.

Monday 18th May - we pray for those who will not have enough to eat today.

Tuesday 19th May - we pray for those working in AI development, that their research will be of benefit and not cause harm.

Wednesday 20th May - we pray for those who run our Lifeboat stations and who work as Lifeguards as the warmer weather approaches.

Thursday 21st May - we pray for musicians and our own Whoa Musicizm group.

Friday 22nd May - we pray and give thanks for our friends, families, neighbours, pets and close companions, and that we may be good listeners.

Saturday 23rd May - we pray for those running Refuge houses and telephone helplines.

Sunday 24th May - we pray on Pentecost Sunday that we may be filled with the Holy Spirit with fresh revival and boldness to tell the message.

Monday 25th May - we pray for those who live with an addiction that they may seek help.

Tuesday 26th May - we pray for journalists and camera operators who report from trouble spots of the world.

Wednesday 27th May - we pray for the Suffolk Show today and tomorrow.

Thursday 28th May - we pray for those who work in the tourism and leisure industries that it may be a good summer.

Friday 29th May - we pray for those who campaign for sustainable farming particularly in palm oil production.

Saturday 30th May - we pray for those who feel rejected by relationship breakdown or redundancy.