July Prayer Diary

Tuesday 1st July - we pray for the new Bishop of St. Edmundsbury and Ipswich, Rt Revd Dr Joanne Grenfel as we welcome her to the diocese.

Wednesday 2nd July - we pray for Lebanon, Israel, Iran, Gaza, Palestine, Syria, Ukraine and Russia, and all areas of the world where there is conflict, for people now displaced, injured, or mourning loved ones. We pray for those involved in Peace talks.

Thursday 3rd July - we pray, on the feast day of St. Thomas, for India and the Christians who worship there and good relations with other faiths.

Friday 4th July - we pray for those taking part in the Wimbledon Championships that it will be a good sporting event.

Saturday 5th July - we pray for the NHS as it celebrates 77 years and for those who are anxious about health care and access to doctors and dentists.

Sunday 6th July - we pray for our clergy team, Churchwardens and volunteers who work for the good of the parish.

Monday 7th July - we pray for school pastoral teams and area school nurses caring for the wellbeing and healthcare of young people and their families and for end of term productions and sports events.

Tuesday 8th July - we pray for those unable to afford vet bills.

Wednesday 9th July - we pray for the Chaplains to the Emergency Services, hospitals and hospices.

Thursday 10th July - we pray for those struggling with the cost of living and fearful for the future, especially with the School Summer holidays approaching, for Debt Agencies helping people manage their money. 

Friday 11th July - we pray for those who will be leaving their present school/college and moving on in the Autumn. 

Saturday 12th July - we pray for a better understanding of the natural world and how we can live in harmony with flora and fauna.

Sunday 13th July - we pray that families and young people who come to our church will always feel welcome.

Monday 14th July - we pray for those exploring and new to the Christian faith

Tuesday 15th July - we pray for weather forecasters, especially those who give warnings of severe weather, so people can take precautions.

Wednesday 16th July- we pray for those suffering from mental illness.

Thursday 17th July - we pray for  mathematicians and their work in computer science.

Friday 18th July - we pray, on Nelson Mandela Memorial Day, for his vision that each individual has the power to transform the world and the ability to make an impact.

Saturday 19th July - we pray for all foster carers and Adoptive parents.

Sunday 20th July - we pray for scientists developing new treatments and medicines and that they may be available to all who need them.

Monday 21st July - we pray for pharmacists as they take on new responsibilities in giving day to day healthcare and advice.

Tuesday 22nd July - we pray, as we celebrate the Feast Day of Mary Magdalene, the patron saint of hairdressers and barbers, and their vital roles in listening and talking to their clients.

Wednesday 23rd July - we pray for those who run our Lifeboat stations and who work or are training to be Lifeguards at holiday time, and instructors involved in teaching swimming and water safety.

Thursday 24th July - we pray for our aunts, uncles, cousins and wider members of our family, that we will make the effort to stay connected with them.

Friday 25th July - we pray for farmers and growers facing the challenges of climate changes.

Saturday 26th July - we pray for those running Refuge houses and telephone help lines.

Sunday 27th July - we pray for those who write inspiring Christian hymns and music.

Monday 28th July - we pray for those running holiday activities for young people.

Tuesday 29th July - we pray for those with impaired mobility and struggling to cope at home.

Wednesday 30th July - we pray, as we remember the life of William Wilberforce, for those who through their faith and convictions influence the course of history.

Thursday 31st July - we pray that our church may be a place of welcome, where people feel safe and loved.