PRAYERS & INTERCESSIONS from WALMSLEY PARISH
Thank you to everyone who volunteers to lead our intercessions.
These beautiful Intercessions for Bible Sunday on 27th October 2024 were given by Gwen Charnock at the Admission to Communion Service led by the Bishop of Bolton at St. Andrew’s Church, BX.
Everlasting God we thank you that your written Word continues to inspire us,
showing us who you are, how you love us, how we should live and what we can be.
We thank you for all from our churches who contribute to worship by reading
out your word. Give them and us discernment as we hear and inwardly digest the
wisdom that we receive.
Thank you too for the way in which the Bible brings guidance, hope and health to
people everywhere and we pray for the work of The Bible Society and its
supporters that they too will be blessed through the varied work they do at
home and globally to introduce the Bible to people’s minds and hearts.
Lord, in your Mercy: Hear our Prayer
Gracious God, we thank you that Scripture shows us that you care for the
entire world and all its People. We pray for your church throughout the world
and for all Christian people; for the renewal of the Church in faith, love and
service.
Lord, in your Mercy: Hear our Prayer
Creator God, Lord of all, we pray for peace in the world bringing before you the
troubles and dangers of people and nations; the war-torn and the world-weary.
Shower your blessings on communities seeking to rebuild their lives in peace and
hope; guide and protect refugees fleeing from war and persecution in their
homelands and direct all rulers, governments and leaders of people to strive for
justice, peace and fair shares of the rich bounty of their lands.
Lord, in your Mercy: Hear our Prayer
Lord God, we lift those facing financial hardships and struggling to make ends
meet. We pray that You would provide for their needs according to Your riches
in glory. May you grant them the strength and courage to face their challenges
with faith and hope, knowing that you are with them and will never forsake
them. Please guide them to resources and support systems that can help them in
their need. May they find comfort in your promises of love, provision, and
protection. Help them to trust in you and to lean on your grace and mercy.
Lord, in your Mercy: Hear our Prayer
We pray today for the Anglican Communion: The Scottish Episcopal Church
and the wider Anglican Community throughout the world, especially for those
who suffer persecution and imprisonment for the Gospel’s sake. Lord, we pray
for the peace of the world as we witness the sufferings of Christian
communities, to the international communities give wisdom to know and courage
to do, what is right to resolve those conflicts and heal these nations and
protect Christians to worship in peace.
In our Diocese, we pray for Bishops David, Mark and Matthew; we pray for the life of this Church and Chaplaincy. We give you thanks for the gift of your word, the grace of the
sacraments and the fellowship of your people.
Across our Mission Community, we pray for the Parishes of Walmsley and Belmont
And, Heavenly Father, we ask for your blessings today to be upon Jude, Martha and
Abigail today as they are admitted to communion.
Dear God, we thank you for the gift of our families, friends and those that
share our lives within the parish. We are grateful for their love, support, and
guidance and how they enriched our lives. Please bless them abundantly, and may
they continue to be a source of joy and comfort to us.
Lord, in your Mercy: Hear our Prayer
Gracious God we pray for the sick, the lonely and the hurting in our community
and for those who care for them. Help them to draw strength from the love of
our Lord Jesus shown through the words of the bible. As we think of the power
of your Word to set captives free, we pray too for those who are chained by
situations beyond their control or by sickness of body, mind or spirit. In your
goodness and mercy grant them health of body, soundness of mind and peace of
heart.
We pray especially at this time for: Sylvia Hodgkiss, Kathryn Browning, Jill Domingo, Bob Snape, Connie Diggle, Chris Jameson, John Evans and Henry Portas.
Loving God, we pray for all who have died; especially those who encouraged us in
our faith by their Biblical understanding and teaching. As we pray for them, may
they in turn continue to pray for us that we may stay true to our faith and by
our example give similar encouragement to others. May your light shine on them
for ever and our lives be richer because of their memory.
From our Book of Remembrance, we pray for Cameron Duxbury, Jennifer Waddington,
John Wallwork, Stuart Scott, Florence Ethel Davies and Alan Sharples
Lord, in your Mercy: Hear our Prayer
Lord, may the healing of your compassion, mercy and love remain among us in our
worship this morning. In the days ahead may your transforming spirit bring
your joy and love into our everyday lives and may we gladly share that joy, love
and faith with those around us.
Lord, we all have our own individual worries and concerns that we want to share
with you today, so let us all take a little time to bring before Him now, all our
anxieties, all our fears, our hopes and desires…
Merciful Father, accept these prayers for the sake of your son, our saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen.
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Ken Holt gave the prayers in church at the mid-week Communion led by Rev Ian Hepburn on 23rd October 2024 at Christ Church Walmsley. Thank you.
Heavenly Father. We come to you in prayer today at the beginning of what is likely to be a most difficult period of time for your church here at Walmsley. A sum of money in excess of £100,000 is required to repair our church roof. We pray that you will give us the confidence and the foresight, to work together to raise these funds by many different ways, also seeking assistance from outside sources whilst looking further forward in time to cover further costs such as redecoration. Show us the way Father giving encouragement as we progress.
Lord in your mercy hear our prayer.
Heavenly Father. We pray that you give to the Church a new vision, new wisdom and fresh understanding. We pray that the eternal message of your Son, not distorted by the traditions of men, may be the good news of a new age. Put forward in such a way that young families can understand and be drawn forward by your love and experience that special feeling of togetherness at one with you.
Lord in your mercy. Hear our prayer.
Heavenly Father. We pray for our local community. Help us to develop our mission and outreach programmes so that we become closer to our community and they become closer to us sharing in your Holy Spirit bringing us your truth and love.
Lord in your mercy. Hear our prayer
Heavenly Father. Help all that are ill and in pain to place themselves in your hands in loving trust, so that your healing may flow into them to make them well.
We pray for those on our sick list:
Kathryn Browning; David Lord; Yvonne Ashmore; Chris Foster; Paul Atherton; Marlene Holt; Rev Chris Jamieson; John Evans; Sylvia Hodgkiss; David Spencer; Jasmine Kay; Mary Lowe; Anne Magee; Steve Gregory;
Father we praise you that your will is life and health and strength.
Lord in your mercy. Hear our prayer.
Heavenly Father. We praise you that you have made death itself the gateway to eternal life. We pray for those recently departed: Sheila Fairclough; Revd Fred Cook; Edith Moss.
And from the Book of Remembrance: Vera Hunt; Susan Berry; Allan Wilson; Evelyn Rachel Dorothy Smith;
Lord in your mercy. Hear our prayer
Heavenly Father. Break down the walls that separate us and unite us that we may work together to achieve your purposes on earth, for the glory of your name.
Merciful Father, accept these prayers for the sake of your Son, our Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Amen
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Thank you to Kath Grieve, who gave these very appropriate prayers on Wednesday 9 October following our Harvest at Christ Church Walmsley; and thank you to everyone who volunteers to lead our intercessions.
Let us pray to God, the Lord of the Harvest in all things material and spiritual. As You have blessed the church with abundant grace, keep her faithful in the offering of word and sacrament, knowing that all things come from You and return to You. Send out Your labourers to gather the harvest of the world, that all may know the riches of Your love.
LORD IN YOUR MERCY, HEAR OUR PRAYER
We pray for all who work that others may be fed; for those who bring in the harvest of the land and the sea. We pray for those employed in the processing and transport of food.
Grant a more just distribution of the goods of the world.
LORD IN YOUR MERCY, HEAR OUR PRAYER
Give to us, our families and friends, grateful hearts for all Your bounty and a concern for the needs of others. Teach us to live more simply so that others may simply live.
Bless those who work to bring meals to the poor and infirm in this community.
We pray for all who are hungry and under nourished throughout the world, especially for the children, whose health is damaged by lack of food. Bless those who work for the relief of famine.
LORD IN YOUR MERCY, HEAR OUR PRAYER
In our prayers this morning, we bring before you the many troubled areas of the world. We think particularly of the Middle East with its many faiths and factions. We pray for all leaders involved that they may seek to find common ground on which to negotiate.
We pray for our leaders as they face the problems in this country.
LORD IN YOUR MERCY, HEAR OUR PRAYER
We pray for the sick in body, mind or spirit.
We pray for all those who have lost heart through pain and suffering, that God’s redeeming power may shed its light on the very darkest situations.
LORD IN YOUR MERCY, HEAR OUR PRAYER
We pray for the sick in our Parish. And we pray for those who have recently died that they may know the joy of burdens laid down and now have everlasting life in the eternal love of God.
We remember also those whose anniversaries fall at this time.
LORD IN YOUR MERCY, HEAR OUR PRAYER
Finally, we pray for ourselves, that we may find the joy in giving and serving, rejoicing in the privilege of following Jesus.
MERCIFUL FATHER, ACCEPT THESE PRAYERS FOR THE SAKE OF YOUR SON,
OUR SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST, AMEN.
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Thank you to Andy Pearson, who gave these powerful prayers on Sunday 22 September at Christ Church Walmsley.
On this 17th Sunday after Trinity …
Let us pray for the Church and for the world and we thank you loving father for the birth and life of our Saviour. Almighty God our heavenly father, hear us as we pray…
Hear us dear Lord, as we pray for the Church around the world. We pray for our bishops and archdeacons and all our clergy in the parishes of Walmsley and Belmont and particularly at this time of interregnum, for the extra effort being put in by all who help make this place tick.
In the worldwide Church we pray for The Church of North India and its Moderator the Most Revd Bijaya Kumar Nayak, Bishop of the Agra Diocese.
LORD IN YOUR MERCY, HEAR OUR PRAYER
Dear Lord, you have given us a world of beauty, love and opportunity. But throughout the world numerous heart-breaking events make us lose sight of this.
We often focus on far flung global events, but loving Father, as outlined in the recent BBC Documentary, today we pray for those affected by people in positions of power, who abuse their power and abuse those around them. We are thankful for the strength you have given them to speak out and we pray they find comfort and resolution from this.
Bless and guide Charles our King, give wisdom to all in authority; direct this and every nation and people in the ways of justice and of peace; that we may honour one another and seek the common good.
LORD IN YOUR MERCY, HEAR OUR PRAYER
Dear Lord, hear us as we pray for all in our local community. We pray for those who protect us, our NHS and local health services, our blue light services and our Armed Forces personnel both at home and abroad.
We pray for those less fortunate than ourselves. For the agencies, both public and volunteer services providing them help and comfort. We pray for those volunteering to help some of the most in need in our communities, in particular Urban Outreach and Fort Alice. Loving Father, through your guidance, help all of us to see how WE can make THAT difference to the lives of people in need in our community.
And on the subject of community, I would like to thank all those who organised and arranged the Live Lounge event last night. It was a wonderful evening of local talent and fellowship.
LORD IN YOUR MERCY, HEAR OUR PRAYER
Give grace to us, our families and friends, and to all our neighbours; that we may serve Christ in one another, and love as He loves us.
LORD IN YOUR MERCY, HEAR OUR PRAYER
Hear us dear Lord, as we pray for the sick, the suffering, and those in need; and we give thanks for those who serve and relieve them.
And at this time, we especially pray for Sheila Fairclough and her family and friends.
LORD IN YOUR MERCY, HEAR OUR PRAYER
Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind or spirit; give them courage and hope in their troubles and bring them the joy of your salvation.
LORD IN YOUR MERCY, HEAR OUR PRAYER
Hear us we pray for the departed and for those who mourn.
We pray also by name for those from our Book of Remembrance, remembering especially this week Ken Binge …and for Ros who is with us today.
And on this 80th anniversary of the Battle of Arnhem, we pray for all those who died.
LORD IN YOUR MERCY, HEAR OUR PRAYER
Rejoicing in the fellowship of all your saints, we commend ourselves and all the human family to your unfailing love.
MERCIFUL FATHER, ACCEPT THESE PRAYERS FOR THE SAKE OF YOUR SON,
OUR SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST, AMEN.
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These beautiful prayers were given by Alison Bolton at the 9.30am service at Christ Church Walmsley on Sunday 15 September 2024
Dear God, we pray for the worldwide Christian Church, particularly today for the Church of Nigeria, and all church leaders. We pray especially for those churches who meet in difficult and dangerous circumstances. Give them courage and steadfast faith.
In our Mission Community we pray for the parishes of Bradshaw and Turton.
We also pray especially today for Reverend Hannah as she leaves the Turton Moorland team to become vicar of Bolton. Please show her that you go before her and help her to quickly settle into her new role.
We pray for the coming weeks and months in our church as we wait for our next vicar and in a moment of silence, please show each one of us the part that you want us to play in our church.
For the church, Lord, in your mercy: hear our prayer
Creator God, we pray for Your world and for world leaders. Give them wisdom to know what is right and the courage to make the best decisions. We pray particularly for peace in all places where there is violence, war and terrorism. And we pray for those people who face a daily struggle for food and shelter. In a moment of silence, we each bring before God any country that we are concerned about today.
For the world, Lord, in your mercy: hear our prayer
Father God, we pray for the local businesses in our community. Help us to be mindful to support them so that both they and our area can flourish.
We continue to pray for children and teachers at the start of this academic year. We pray for all parents as we endeavour to bring our children up to become kind and responsible adults. With the many distractions of the modern world, we pray that our family values will be grounded in you. We give thanks for all the opportunities that there are for our children away from home and school, such as cubs and scouts, brownies and guides, sports clubs, dance and theatre groups and Bolton Lads and Girls Club. We thank you for the adults that run these groups who provide such positive role models for our children. In a moment of silence, we each pray for any aspect of life in our local community that is on our mind today.
For our community, Lord, in your mercy: hear our prayer
Loving God, we bring to you all those who are suffering; the struggle of those trying to cope with difficult circumstances; the pain of the sick at home, in hospital or care homes; the lonely and the afraid. Bring them comfort and reassurance that you are always with them whatever their circumstances. In a moment of silence, we pray for anyone who needs God’s healing touch today.
Healing God, we ask you to draw close to all of those mentioned so that they may be aware of your presence, and we ask you to provide your healing, peace and comfort for them in the coming week.
For those in need, Lord, in your mercy: hear our prayer
We remember those who have died and pray for all those who are going through the darkness of loss and bereavement. We pray particularly for the family and friends of David Oliver and for those from our Book of Remembrance.
Heavenly Father, we thank you for your promise of eternal life and commend to your everlasting love and care those who have died.
For those who mourn, Lord, in your mercy: hear our prayer
Finally we pray for each other. For each person here, whatever we are doing in this coming week, help us all to know your presence with us and your light shining before us.
Merciful Father, accept these prayers for the sake of your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen
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On ‘BACK2SCHOOL SUNDAY’ on 1 September, Mrs. Karen Sudworth – Headteacher of Canon Slade School – gave these prayers as the new Academic Year is about to begin…
Leader: O Holy God, the time is come when school begins. As these children begin their studies, we ask for a blessing on their backpacks in which they carry the books and notebooks, markers and pens and pencils they will use to learn. Bless, O God, all who will teach our children in the coming days and weeks and months. Give them the wisdom to find inspiration for each child. Give them the energy and creativity and love that will make their work a blessing to our children.
O Lord of Life and Love,
People: Hear our prayer.
Leader: Bless, O God, each one gathered here that we will seek every opportunity to grow in our knowledge and love of you – in our church school classes, all our classes for youth and students and adult learners. Grant that we may see you more clearly, love you more dearly, follow you more nearly.
O Lord of Life and Love,
People: Hear our prayer.
Leader: And bless, O God, these our cherished children, those whom we have promised to love and nurture at their baptism. Keep them safe, keep them excited, keep them ever seeking to learn more and to develop their gifts. Grant that through their study, they may gain the tools to grow in love and faith and service, all their days.
O Lord of Life and Love,
People: Hear our prayer.
Leader: Bless, O God, all those in our local community, our churches across the team and those who work to maintain our local environment. We pray for those who work in our local services and those who support our local charities,
O Lord of Life and Love,
People: Hear our prayer.
Leader: Bless, O God, the people who we know who are sick or ill. Today we particularly bring before you all those known to us known to us.
O Lord of Life and Love,
People: Hear our prayer.
Leader: Bless, O God, those who mourn. We pray for the families of those who have died recently. We also bring before you those who have died in years gone by. Today we remember those from our Book of Remembrance list ….and any others known to us.
O Lord of Life and Love,
People: Hear our prayer.
Leader: Rejoicing in the communion of all your saints, we bring these prayers before you today. Merciful Father,
People: Accept these prayers, for the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen
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These powerful Intercessions were by Mark Head, given on 18 August 2024, the Twelfth Sunday after Trinity:
We shall be praying for the Church in Melanesia. The thousands of Islands of the Pacific, known as Oceania, are collected into 3 separate politico-geographical regions: Polynesia, the farthest-flung, including New Zealand, Hawaii & Easter Island; Micronesia, the northern-most group on a latitude with The Philippines; and Melanesia, the group north-east of Australia including New Guinea, Solomons, Yanuatu and Fiji, with many different languages, cultures and histories. There are NINE dioceses, led by their Archbishop, The Most Reverend Leonard Dawea.
So, Let us pray: We pray for the Church and for the world in these ever troubled times of political upheaval, social unrest and environmental distress, but we know that our God is one who keeps his promises; where 2 or 3 are gathered together in His name, He will ACT.
Strengthen all our local Bishops & Archdeacons; In our deanery we pray for the Turton Moorland Team Ministry, and particularly for our parishes of Bradshaw and Turton. We thank You for our Team Curate Hannah Lane and rejoice with her in her new appointment as Vicar of Bolton, but our deep concern is for the health of Rev’d Chris Jamieson and the ministry at Belmont, and our overall team ministry. We pray earnestly for the appointment of a strong and Gospel-led leadership team in the months to come, that will lead us all into spiritual wealth, health and prosperity, extending Your Kingdom in this place.
We thank You for our Local ministers from our own congregations, particularly for Angie Foster, who give of their time and energy in maintaining our spiritual well-being, and we remember John Evans before You, praying for his continued recovery and renewal. We pray also for our brothers and sisters in other denominations, that we may act together in true faith and unity in preaching the Truth and New Life in Christ in our neighbourhood.
Locally, we remember before You our local community; its businesses, charities and workers with children, youth, the infirm, the distressed, the elderly and those in need.
For all Your Church in the service of Christ; we pray that those who confess Your name may be united in Your truth, live together in Your love, and reveal Your glory to the world.
LORD IN YOUR MERCY, HEAR OUR PRAYER
Bless and guide Charles our King; give wisdom to all in authority; direct this and every nation in the ways of justice and of peace; that we may honour one another and seek the common good.
LORD IN YOUR MERCY, HEAR OUR PRAYER
The World: For the work of the Church in Melanesia we ask for Your strength, clarity and steadfastness. Our concern elsewhere is currently on the continuing conflicts in The Middle East, and the continued war in Ukraine, and for the innocent people who have had their lives turned upside down and wrecked by the greed, hatred and power-lust of others, and by those of misguided ideological and religious anger and evil intent. Closer to home we bring before You the continued riots and violence in the wake of the Southport massacre. These things frighten us, Father, but help us to remember that we are not of this world’s dominion, and we pray for those in such places that seek to spread Your Truth, that You will strengthen them and bless their work despite the hardship. Help us, through Your Spirit, to work as the very Living Body of Christ in this place, having digested and absorbed His teachings, His commands, His very life, as He commanded us so to do.
We bring before You the work of SAT-7 Christian Broadcasting Company and thank You for the changed lives they have affected in such adverse and evil times for them. We look to You only, our Redeemer, for the path of deliverance and Salvation.
LORD IN YOUR MERCY, HEAR OUR PRAYER
Give grace to us, our families and friends, and to all our neighbours; that we may serve Christ in one another, and love as He loves us
LORD IN YOUR MERCY, HEAR OUR PRAYER
Hear us dear Lord, as we pray for the sick, the suffering, and those in need.
We give thanks for those who serve and relieve them. Also pray for those without faith and guide them in their endeavours.
Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind or spirit; give them courage and hope in their troubles, and bring them the joy of Your salvation.
LORD IN YOUR MERCY, HEAR OUR PRAYER
Hear us as we give thanks for the departed and pray for those who mourn their passing, including those from our Book of Remembrance.
And privately we remember in silence our own loved ones not mentioned
Hear us as we remember those who have died in the faith of Christ; According to your promises, grant us with them a share in Your Eternal Kingdom.
LORD IN YOUR MERCY, HEAR OUR PRAYER
Rejoicing in the fellowship of all Your saints, we commend ourselves and all the human family to your unfailing love.
MERCIFUL FATHER, ACCEPT THESE PRAYERS FOR THE SAKE OF YOUR SON, OUR SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST, AMEN.
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These prayers for Pentecost were written by Dawn Hitchen and given by Derek Bailey at the mid-week Service of Holy Communion on Wednesday 22 May 2024:
Heavenly Father, as we celebrate the birthday of the Church – and the coming of the Holy Spirit with power to transform the lives of the first disciples – we ask that you come, O Spirit of God, and make within us your dwelling place and home. May our darkness be dispelled by your light, our troubles calmed by your peace; may all evil be redeemed by your love, all pain transformed through the suffering of Christ, all dying glorified in his risen life.
LORD, IN YOUR MERCY – HEAR OUR PRAYER
This week, we pray for the Church and for the WORLD. Strengthen our Bishops David, Mark and Matthew, and all Your Church in the service of Christ. We give thanks, Lord, for those who lead our worship across the Turton Moorland Team, and especially here in Walmsley Parish. Bless and guide Charles our King and give wisdom to all in authority; direct this and every nation in the ways of justice and of peace; that we may honour one another and seek the common good.
LORD, IN YOUR MERCY – HEAR OUR PRAYER .
We pray for Staff and Pupils of Walmsley and Canon Slade School, and for all pupils who attend other schools in our community, giving thanks for the teachers and staff who encourage and nurture our young people.
We continue to pray for staff and workers for FortAlice and Urban Outreach, and give thanks for all they do across our town. Our prayers are also for NHS Workers, and those who work in our local health services. We pray also for all those known to us who are serving in the armed forces both at home and abroad.
LORD, IN YOUR MERCY HEAR OUR PRAYER
Merciful and loving Lord, we pray that you will bring healing and hope to all who suffer; give them courage in their troubles, and bring them the joy of Your salvation. Grant to all who are affected by sickness: faith, hope, and the knowledge of your love, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Hear us, Lord, as we pray for the sick, the suffering, and those in need who are known to us. Read We give thanks for those who serve, comfort and relieve them.
LORD, IN YOUR MERCY HEAR OUR PRAYER
Hear us as we pray for the departed and for those who mourn, remembering especially those from our Book of Remembrance whose anniversaries fall this week:
w/c 19 May: Tom Barrett, Fred Hall; Fred Carter; David John Banton; Elsie & Albert Thomson; Fred Ribchester; Brian Martin; Les Milburn; Frank Stones; Aileen Margaret Ribchester; Joseph Holt; And privately we remember in silence our own loved ones not mentioned.
Hear us as we remember those who have died in the faith of Christ; According to your promises, grant us with them a share in Your Eternal Kingdom.
LORD, IN YOUR MERCY HEAR OUR PRAYER
[A prayer for Pentecost written in 2020 by Rev Chris Jamieson:] Gracious God, you came to our world through Jesus Christ, and, despite everything that conspires against you, your love continues to shine through Him. You conquered the forces of evil, you overcame the sting of death, and you brought joy out of sorrow, hope out of despair. Teach us, whatever we have to face, to hold to that truth, confident that you will always lead us out of darkness into your marvellous light. Hold on to us when life is hard, and assure us that you are present even in the bleakest moments, able to use every moment of each day in ways beyond our imagining.
Holy Spirit, new-life Giver, Rushing Wind and gentle inner flame, come; inspire, strengthen and fire us up to do your work here on earth. To the glory of your name. Amen.
Rejoicing in the fellowship of all Your saints, we commend ourselves and all the human family to your unfailing love.
Merciful Father: accept these prayers for the sake of your Son, our Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Amen
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A new commandment: Intercessions given by Kath Grieve on Wednesday 8 May 2024
Faithful God, Your Son Jesus Christ gave us a new commandment: To love each other. Lord, teach us how to love each other so that by loving, we will be your people.
Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer.
Lord of Life, we pray that the Church may be alive with your risen life; refreshed and revived by the breath of Your Spirit. we pray for the world: Your world, created by love, our world, spoiled by selfishness and sin. We pray for lands ravaged by polluted water, squandered resources, places where people are governed unjustly and oppressively, nations torn apart by war, their children hungry and despairing. Give us the strength to pray for those who, by violence and acts of war and terrorism, kill, injure and make homeless millions of people around the world. We long for – and pray for – peace. We bring before you now all who are striving to make peace agreements.
Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer.
Mighty God, we pray for your church around the world who gather day by day to praise You and to hear Your Holy Word. We pray for our brothers and sisters worshipping in small, rural churches …or great cathedrals. Give us the courage to speak of you with boldness and compassion.
Bless our Ministry Team as they preach, teach and serve You in the Turton Moorland Team and in our Mission Community.
Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer.
Almighty God, we pray for our land, for King Charles, for Catherine, Princess of Wales and all the Royal Family.
We bring before you this morning our newly elected local councillors and regional mayor. May they serve our community with openness and honesty for the benefit of all.
Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer.
Loving God, help us to be a part of the healing ministry of your church. Encourage us to pray for those we know who are suffering in body, mind or spirit. Deepen our love for our neighbours; those who are struggling, sorrowful, in pain, depressed, or recently bereaved. We pray for those drawing close to the end of their earthly lives. May they all be aware of your loving, healing presence with them, regardless of their situation.
We commemorate the lives of those from our Book of Remembrance whose anniversaries fall at this time.
Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer.
Holy God, send us out from here today mindful that we are witnesses and servants, that we should make you known everywhere we go and to everyone we meet, with acts of faith and hope and love.
Merciful Father: accept these prayers for the sake of your Son, our Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Amen
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Karen Sudworth gave these heartfelt intercessions on the fourth Sunday of Easter ~ April 21 2024
Holy God, your Son remained with his disciples for 40 days after his resurrection, teaching them to love all people as friends and neighbours. We too are his disciples and we offer our prayers on behalf of the church, the world in which we live and all those with whom we share it.
In our Mission Community let us pray for the parishes of Bradshaw & Turton their priests, ministers, and congregations.
We pray for our local businesses and those who work in our local area.
We also pray for youth charities such as Girlguiding UK, The Scout Association and Bolton Lads & Girls Club.
In the world-wide church, we pray for The Anglican Communion of the Church of Australia.
Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer.
Loving God, the letter of John reminds us that “If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person?” Help us to try to aspire to love with actions and truth and not merely with words or speech.
We pray for your world. We pray for peace, reconciliation, and healing in the places of war, hatred, and terrorism. We hold before you the peoples of the Middle East and the Ukraine. Be with those who need you in these days of suffering.
Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer.
Father God, we pray for all world leaders that, using Jesus Christ the Good Shepherd as the ultimate model of leadership, they would lead and care for their own flocks in such a way that peace might abound, righteousness flourish and injustice be eradicated.
Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer.
Father God, help us to reach out to strangers in our midst. As we remember the way the early Church lived in one heart and mind and shared everything, may we too be always mindful of the needs of others less fortunate and always welcome the newcomer joyfully into our midst.
Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer.
Loving God, we pray for those who do not know your peace and for those who are struggling with their lives. We ask for your healing on those who are sick, your strength for those who are tired and your love for those who live with despair and fear.
We particularly pray this morning for those known to us on our sick list.
Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer.
Gracious God, we pray for those who now walk in the valley of the shadow of death. We know from the Psalm that you are with them and have gone before them to prepare them a table overflowing with all good things. Guide those who are left behind and uphold them in their sorrow with the assurance of your goodness and love.
We pray from the Book of Remembrance for those whose anniversaries fall at this time.
In a moment of silence, we pray for those known to us personally who are now no longer with us.
Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer.
Everlasting God, we ask that you would bless us here in Walmsley Parish with vision for the future and reverence for the past. Guide us each day as we minister to one another and to the world. Help us each day to bear witness to your name and to do your bidding, always mindful of your amazing love for us.
Merciful Father: accept these prayers for the sake of your Son, our Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Amen
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Thank you to Kath Grieve, who gave these lovely prayers on Mothering Sunday at Christ Church Walmsley.
Let us pray to God, who loves all people as a mother loves her children. We give thanks for the example of Mary, Mother of Jesus. We pray that our spiritual mother – the Church – may follow her in humility, trust and love. Lord in your mercy – Hear our prayer
Soften with a mother’s gentleness all the hardness of human hearts. May the Holy Family of Nazareth bring blessings wherever people live together. Draw all races and nations to be one family in Your love. Lord in your mercy – Hear our prayer
We pray for peace for all mothers, especially those in our own and in local families. Give them the unfailing love that Mary gave to Jesus and uphold them in times of anxiety and distress. Lord in your mercy – Hear our prayer
Have mercy on mothers who suffer for themselves or for their children, through sickness, misfortune or human cruelty. Give them the strength of Your presence, which comforted Mary in her sorrow. We pray for those unable to carry their own child and hive thanks for those who foster or adopt children. Lord in your mercy – Hear our prayer
We remember in our prayers those who suffer in mind, body, or spirit. Grant them healing, comfort, and the knowledge of Your presence. Be with them, their families and the friends who care for them. We bring before You today those for whom prayers have been requested. Lord in your mercy – Hear our prayer
Because Your love is more constant than the love of any human mother, we pray with confidence for the repose of all who have died in the faith of Jesus Christ, Son of Mary and Son of God. We give thanks for the life of John Allison.
Loving God, we ask that all who are grieving the loss of a loved one, whether recent or in the past, will find comfort as You hold them in their sorrow. As we remember loved ones from our Book of Remembrance who have gone before us, grant that we may one day share with them in your heavenly Kingdom. Lord in your mercy – Hear our prayer
Let us conclude our prayers today by saying the Mothers’ Union Prayer:
Loving Lord, We thank you for your love so freely given to us all.
We pray for families around the world.
Bless the work of the Mothers’ Union as we seek to share your love
through the encouragement, strengthening and support of marriage and family life.
Empowered by your Spirit, may we be united in prayer and worship,
and in love and service reach out as your hands across the world.
In Jesus’ name. Amen
Merciful Father, accept these prayers for the sake of your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.
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Thinking of God’s World: Intercessions given by Ken Holt on Wednesday 7 March 2024
Heavenly Father we waken into our troubled world: Russia and Ukraine. Israel and Gaza. The problems within our own country and the problems which seem difficult to overcome. It is hard to think of the words and actions that may be required of us. Could you please just listen through our hearts.
Lord in your mercy hear our prayer.
Lord God, we thank you for calling us into the company of those who trust in you and seek to do your will. May your spirit guide and strengthen us in mission and service, for we are strangers no longer but pilgrims together on our way to your Kingdom.
Lord open our heart and mind to what the Church could be: a source of hope and unity. Give us hope that does not fade to build a World of peace and love.
Lord in your mercy. Hear our prayer.
Heavenly Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named. We entrust to your loving care the members of our families, both near and far. Supply their needs, guide their footsteps, keep them in safety and may your peace rest upon all our Homes and upon our dear ones.
Lord in your mercy. Her our prayer.
Lord God of every place and time we are often lost in nostalgia. We think that life in the past was simple, that communities were more friendly, and earning a living more straightforward. Help us to recover from that backward look and face the realities of our neighbourhood, the mixture of races and cultures the mobility and methods of young people and to see right there opportunity and hope. Enable us to create a community where mutual respect and support give evidence of your love.
Lord in your mercy. Hear our prayer.
Lord we pray for all who are weighed down with suffering. Show yourself to them as the God of love, who yourself bear all of our suffering. We remember those on our prayer list…
Turn our caring into their courage. Our faith into their will to get well.
Lord in your mercy. Hear our prayer.
We pray, gracious Lord, for those whose earthly life has drawn to its close; that you will grant to them the comfort of your presence.
We pray for: Canon Peter Reiss
And we pray and give thanks for those from our Book of Remembrance
Relieve all distress, remove every fear, and give peace now and at the last.
Merciful Father, accept these prayers for your son Jesus Christ. Amen
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Lovely intercessions given by Sandra Morris on Sunday, 25 February 2024
Lord we come to you today with faith and belief in your everlasting love
Hear us as we pray for the Church, for all people and the world
Hear us as we pray for: Christian leaders throughout the world and today we ask you to hear our prayers for those close to us, for the parishes in our Mission Community of Walmsley and Belmont.
In the world wide community we pray for The Anglican Church of Tanzania, for their Bishops and congregations. Lord we ask for your blessing for Elliot Jude Fairhurst, Harry Phillips and Isla Phillips who are to be christened here today. We ask you Lord to guide and journey with their parents, families and friends. To speak into their daily lives and live life fully with love, kindness and the knowledge of your unconditional love.
Lord, today in the Gospel we heard from Mark who recounts what we know would have been a very difficult and challenging message to hear and accept. To be told of the hardships, rejection and outcome that awaited Jesus is not a message the disciples wanted to hear, but you know that your Son had to prepare the way for what was going to happen. Lord, your message through your son cannot be ignored and Jesus was very clear and unambiguous. You wanted all to know what following you means, what we have to do, what we have to give up and what we will receive. This message is in no way any easier to hear today, than it was when your Son Jesus Christ told his disciples. The message remains relevant and is still one that is not easily received and fully understood.
Lord we ask you to speak to us, to help us understand and not be ashamed of who we are and what we believe in.
LORD, IN YOUR MERCY HEAR OUR PRAYER
Father God, we pray to you most weeks about wars, violence, intolerance, hatred and man’s inhumanity to man. We pray to you to speak into the hearts and minds of people who believe that violence is the only way to live; we pray to you that people who are caught up in such desperate situations, can see some light and a way forward. Lord, we pray to you that your wonderful world can be a peaceful world. Lord, help us to be tolerant, to accept people, to understand that differences are to be celebrated. You have made us all different, unique, individuals. Please help us all to know this, to understand this, to accept this; to be aware of how we form opinions and judgements. Lord, we need you to work with us to widen our hearts and accept people where they are.
Bless and guide Charles our King: Give wisdom to all In authority; direct this and every nation In the ways of Justice and of peace, that we may honour one another and seek the common good.
LORD, IN YOUR MERCY HEAR OUR PRAYER
Hear us as we pray for: the priests, ministers and congregations in our local churches of other denominations. We pray for charities who support others such as Lions, Rotary and Bolton Hospice who provide local palliative care. We continue to pray for all those known to us who serve in the Armed Forces at home and abroad, who work in the NHS and our local health services.
We pray for the sick and those who suffer, giving thanks for those who serve and relieve them and those without faith.
Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind or Spirit; give them courage and hope in their troubles, and bring them the Joy of Your salvation.
LORD, IN YOUR MERCY HEAR OUR PRAYER
Hear us as we pray for those who have died In the faith of Christ, remembering especially this week our Team Rector, Canon Peter Reiss, who died peacefully on Thursday 22 February after a long illness.
And we pray for those from the Book of Remembrance
According to your promises, grant us, with them, a share In Your eternal Kingdom
LORD, IN YOUR MERCY HEAR OUR PRAYER
Rejoicing In the fellowship of all Your saints, we commend ourselves and all the human family to Your unfailing love.
MERCIFUL FATHER, ACCEPT THESE PRAYERS FOR THE SAKE OF YOUR SON, OUR SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST, AMEN.
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Heartfelt intercessions given by Alison Bolton at Christ Church Walmsley morning service on Sunday 11 February:
We pray for the Church of God throughout the world, that it may be a beacon of light and hope. We ask for unity, wisdom, and the strength to carry out Christ’s mission. We ask for your blessing today on the leaders and congregations in the Episcopal Church of South Sudan and in our mission community for St Paul’s Astley Bridge and the Antioch Network. This morning we pray for Amelia Jayne and Ava May Reynolds who will be baptised here later today. We pray for their lives ahead as they start their relationship with you that through good times and challenges they would grow to know your love and strength in their lives.
Lord in your mercy – Hear our prayer
We give thanks for the gift of creation and the beauty of the natural world. In these winter months, we thank you for nature’s signs that spring is on the way and the hope that this brings. When it’s pouring with rain, help us to be observant and notice the first spring flowers and the lighter evenings and remember that the beauty of your creation is a reflection of your love for us.
Lord in your mercy – Hear our prayer
We pray for peace in the areas of the world where there is currently conflict. We pray for leaders of all nations that they would strive for harmony and peace above politics. This morning we pray especially for the King and ask for your healing hand to be upon him and, as he lives so much of his life in the spot light, we pray that he would be able to rest and know your presence with him. We give thanks for all those who work in medicine and healthcare and the scientists who strive for cures and better treatments.
Lord in your mercy – Hear our prayer
We pray for our local community and give thanks for the relative privilege of our lives. We thank you for our Parish Hall. We are grateful to have this facility and for such a wide range of activities that can take place because we have this space. We also bring before you the staff and volunteers at Urban Outreach and Fort Alice and the individuals and families who they support. We pray for the ongoing fundraising and resources that all these organisations need to keep providing their valuable services.
Lord in your mercy – Hear our prayer
We remember in our prayers those who suffer in mind, body, or spirit. Grant them healing, comfort, and the knowledge of your presence. We bring before you today those for whom prayers have been requested.
Lord in your mercy – Hear our prayer
We remember those who have recently died including Cecilia Hill, Harry Rimmer, Helen Shipperbottom, Ruth Jolley and all those who grieve for loved ones. We pray also for those from our Book of Remembrance.
Lord in your mercy – Hear our prayer
Finally, we thank you for each other. For our families and friends. Our work colleagues, fellow volunteers and carers. Helps us to be watchful this week for those who need a listening ear or an arm around them and to show love, understanding and patience to all those we come into contact with.
Merciful Father, accept these prayers for the sake of your son our saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.
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Beautiful Intercessions given by Kath Grieve at the mid-week Communion Service on Wednesday 17 January 2024
When the song of the angels is stilled,
When the star in the sky has gone,
When the wise men have returned home
And the shepherds are back with their flocks,
Then the work of Christmas begins:
To find the lost; to heal the broken in spirit; to feed the hungry;
To release the oppressed and rebuild the nations;
To bring peace among all peoples
And to radiate the light of Christ every day in all that we say and do.
Then the work of Christmas begins.
Lord in your mercy – Hear our prayer
Shepherd God, who protects the flock and searches tirelessly for those who wander from your fold, we pray that they will hear your voice calling them and will find their way into your loving presence. Lord in your mercy – Hear our prayer
Loving God, wrap your loving arms around those who are in pain, broken-hearted, depressed or grieving. We think especially of the family of Reverend Peter Reiss at this difficult time; fill their hearts with your comfort, peace and love.
Lord in your mercy – Hear our prayer
Faithful God, we pray for everyone who will not have enough food to eat today: those we strive to help in our own community and those far away. We pray for all the aid agencies around the world seeking to bring relief to many millions of people, that they will receive the funds they need to continue this work.
Lord in your mercy – Hear our prayer
Almighty God, who created all the people of the world in your own image, help us to see your face in every person we meet. We pray for all who are persecuted and for those who are oppressing them, that they will see your face in theirs and be transformed. Help us to use our freedom to work for justice throughout the world.
Lord in your mercy – Hear our prayer
Merciful God, we pray for those countries that are being torn apart by war.
We bring before you: Ukraine, Russia, Palestine, Israel and all the Middle East.
We continue to pray for peace in our world and for those involved in the process of reconciliation and bridge building between peoples, cultures or nations.
We pray that one day all may be free from war.
Lord in your mercy – Hear our prayer
When our lives feel chaotic and desolate because of illness or other problems, help us to hear your Holy Word, for by that Word, your Son Jesus healed the sick.
We remember all those for whom our prayers have been requested…
In a few moments of quiet, we remember them and any known personally who need prayer today. Help them to put their trust in their Heavenly Father and – in the case of illness – in the knowledge and skill of the medical staff who are treating them.
Lord in your mercy – Hear our prayer
Loving God, we pray for those saddened by the death of someone close and dear to them.
Lord in your mercy – Hear our prayer
Gracious God, help us to be more aware of your presence and may we learn to trust in you more in all that we do.
Merciful Father, accept these prayers for the sake of your son our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen
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These beautiful prayers were given by Karen Sudworth at the 9.30am Morning Worship celebrating CHRIST THE KING and STIR UP SUNDAY .
Intercessions for Christ the King, 26th November 2023
We pray to our Everlasting God, through our Saviour Jesus, who is both Christ the King and the Son of Man and who understands our needs and the needs of this world.
Holy God, we raise before you your church here in Egerton, of which your Son is King. We pray that you will draw us together and unite us in the love of Christ, that we may proclaim with one voice your justice and righteousness in a broken world.
In our Mission Community we pray for the parishes of Walmsley & Belmont and for Eloise Johnson & Stanley Sankey to be baptised today.
In the world-wide church, we pray for The Anglican Communion of the Church of Nigeria.
Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer.
Loving God, we pray for your world, of which your Son is King. We pray for peace, reconciliation, and healing in the places of war, hatred, and terrorism. We hold before you the peoples of Ukraine, Russia, Gaza, and Israel.
We pray that the nations of this world may be united and subject to the rule of Christ the King, through whom and for whom all things were created.
Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer.
Father God, we pray for our communities here in Bolton, of which your Son is King. We pray for the communities of our friends and families, our church and our places of work and study. Help us to know the people around us to be our brothers and sisters in Christ, and to serve them as He would serve them.
We also pray for the priests, ministers, and congregations in our local churches of other denominations, charities who support others such as the Lions, Rotary and Bolton Hospice.
Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer.
Loving God, we pray for all those who suffer. We pray that they will know the presence of your Son alongside them and the power of Christ the King within them, bringing peace and healing with help and encouragement for those caring for them at this time of need.
We particularly pray this morning for all those known to us:
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Kathryn Browning;
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Sheila Fairclough;
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David Lord;
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John Lewer;
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Yvonne Ashmore;
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Chris Foster;
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Reuben Baker;
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John Wallington;
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Jennie Webster;
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Bill Hardman;
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Paul Atherton;
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Marlene Holt;
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Heather Lloyd;
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Kath Rushton;
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Rev Peter Reiss.
Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer.
Merciful God, we raise before you all who have died and who are now with your Son the king. We pray for those who have recently died and for their resurrection into the kingdom of God, and for those whose anniversary falls at this time. In a moment of silence, we pray for those known to us personally who are now no longer with us.
Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer.
Faithful God, we give thanks to you for all that you do in our lives. As the church year comes to an end, we commend to you all those for whom we have prayed throughout the year and ask that you continue to use us and our prayers to make a difference in their lives.
Merciful Father: Accept these prayers for the sake of your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen