November Prayer Diary

Friday 1st November - we give thanks on All Saints Day for those who have influenced us on our Christian journey.

Saturday 2nd November - we pray that all may enjoy fireworks safely.

Sunday 3rd November - we pray for those who mourn that they may take comfort and reassurance in the resurrection.

Monday 4th November - we pray for Lebanon, Israel,  Gaza, the Middle East, Ukraine and Russia and all areas of the world where there is conflict, for people now displaced, injured, or mourning loved ones.

Tuesday 5th November - we pray for the people of the United States of America as they elect officials at national, state and local levels.

Wednesday 6th November - we pray for those who suffer from Parkinson’s disease and their carers.

Thursday 7th November - we pray for the safe travel of the shoeboxes and for the children receiving them.

Friday 8th November - we pray for Speech Therapists helping adults and children with speech problems.

Saturday 9th November - we pray for the Chaplains to the Emergency services, hospitals and hospices.

Sunday 10th November - we pray for the Remembrance Services taking place today in church and Christchurch and Bourne Park.

Monday 11th November - we pray for all those who have died in wars across the world and commit ourselves to justice and peace.

Tuesday 12th November - we pray for those suffering with mental health issues and that money will be available for staffing and suitable treatments.

Wednesday 13th November - we pray for women that even in areas of the world where their voice is suppressed, they might influence their brothers, husbands and sons in the ways of peace.

Thursday 14th November - we pray for those who suffer from epilepsy.

Friday 15th November - we pray for food inspectors in shops and restaurants that our food may be safe to eat.

Saturday 16th November - we pray on the International Day for Tolerance we recognise key institutions, organisations and individuals who have been influential in the promotion of the principles of tolerance.

Sunday 17th November - we pray for our clergy team, PCC members and all who are preparing for the busy season of Advent and Christmas.

Monday 18th November - we pray for school head teachers as they grapple with the problem of smart phones in schools.

Tuesday 19th November - we pray for school pastoral teams supporting vulnerable children and their families.

Wednesday 20th November - we pray on St. Edmund’s Day for all who work and worship at the Cathedral and Bishop Martin.

Thursday 21st November - we pray for peacekeepers both in this country and throughout the world.

Friday 22nd November - we pray that we might reach out to family and friends who we don’t see often, to make that call, write that email or letter.

Saturday 23rd November - we pray for those who run Refuge houses and telephone help lines.

Sunday 24th November - we pray for the young people and families that come to our church that they may always feel welcome.

Monday 25th November - we pray for those working on space exploration that it will lead to better understanding of the solar system.

Tuesday 26th November - we pray for phone and social media providers to keep us safe from exploitation, and that everyone will have good access to the internet.

Wednesday 27th November - we pray for those who struggle with the cost of living and paying heating bills and fearful for the future, for Debt agencies helping people manage their finances.

Thursday 28th November - we pray for the diocese of Kagera and the challenges they face.

Friday 29th November - we pray for those who are tempted to overspend during Black Friday and put themselves in debt, we pray for all those who promote up-cycling to reduce consumerism.

Saturday 30th November - we pray for the churches and people of Scotland as they celebrate St. Andrew’s Day.