August Prayer Diary

 Friday 1st August - we pray for child contact centres providing safe parental contact to broken families.

Saturday 2nd August - 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.

Sunday 3rd August - we pray for our clergy team, Churchwardens and volunteers who work for the good of the parish.

Monday 4th August - we pray for those involved in the burial excavations in Tuan Ireland that families may find peace.

Tuesday 5th August - we pray for the NHS and those anxious to get doctor and dental appointments.

Wednesday 6th August - we pray for the Chaplains to the Emergency Services, hospitals and hospices.

Thursday 7th August - we pray for those struggling with the cost of living and fearful for the future, especially during the School Summer holidays, for Debt Agencies helping people manage their money. 

Friday 8th August - we pray for the work of Mothers’ Union throughout the world.

Saturday 9th August - we pray for our local libraries that funding may be found to continue with their work as community centres.

Sunday 10th August - we pray that families and young people who come to our church will always feel welcome.

Monday 11th August - we pray for those who work in the holiday and leisure industries.

Tuesday 12th August - we pray for women and girls who live in repressive societies where their opportunities for education and employment are restricted.

Wednesday 13th August - we pray, as we celebrate the life of Octavia Hill, that sites of natural beauty and heritage buildings will be maintained.

Thursday 14th August - we pray for students receiving their A Level results today and for tutors and parents/carers supporting them in decisions for their future.

Friday 15th August - we pray on the Feast Day of the Blessed Virgin Mary for all mothers around the world, especially those who struggle to feed and clothe their children.

Saturday 16th August - we pray for those who have been the victims of knife crime and all those involved in working to reduce knife violence.

Sunday 17th August - we pray for Christian composers and musicians, for music to enhance our worship.

Monday 18th August - we pray for those who are new to the Christian faith and those who are exploring.

Tuesday 19th August - we pray for those receiving GCSE results today for tutors and parents/carers supporting young people in making decisions for the future.

Wednesday 20th August - 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 21st August - we pray for phone and social media providers to keep us safe from exploitations.

Friday 22nd August- we pray for farmers and growers facing the challenges of climate changes.

Saturday 23rd August - we pray for those running Refuge houses and telephone help lines.

Sunday 24th August - we pray for those attending the Green Belt festival that they might be inspired through faith and friendship to make a difference in the world.

Monday 25th August - we pray on August Bank Holiday for a time of relaxation and enjoyment.

Tuesday 26th August- we pray for those who maintain our local parks and open spaces.

Wednesday 27th August - we pray for peace in Sudan.

Thursday 28th August – we pray for Beekeepers and that we plant bee friendly plants in our gardens.

Friday 29th August - we pray for all those who live with severe allergies.

Saturday 30th August - we pray for the Salvation Army and their work around the world.

Sunday 31st August - we pray on the day we commemorate St. Aiden for the people of Northeast England.