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The life
of our Church is underpinned by a life of prayer. The office
is said daily and all are invited to participate in morning
and evening prayer. During the week a regular prayer group
meets to share in fellowship and journey in prayer together.
Each month we publish a parish prayer diary in which we bring
before God the prayers and petitions of this community, the
wider church and the world. Throughout the year we host the
Emmaus Course during which we explore, discuss and discover
more about the Christian way of life. We are currently working
towards creating a small more intimate chapel, for private
prayer and more intimate forms of worship.
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Tuesday
at Two
Our
Prayer Group meets on Tuesday afternoons at 2.00pm.
We have explored many different ways of praying, but each
week there is time to read from Scripture …a time for
reflection …an opportunity to share our experiences,
thoughts and concerns …a time to be still for a while
…for shared prayers of thanksgiving and intercession.
It is good to spend time with God together, that we may gain
strength and encouragement in sharing the Gospel with others.
We usually meet at 5 Goodwood Avenue. If you would like to
join us and need transport, please don't hesitate to ask.
Isabel Owen
Tel: 374 0497
Prayer
Diary March
Thought for the month: 'Prayer, if it is real, is an
acknowledgement of our openness to be changed' Thomas Merton
Mon
1st David, Patron Saint of Wales…may we be a true witness
to our faith
Tue 2nd Pray for those who are preparing for baptism or
confirmation
Wed 3rd Pray for all who are suffering in body, mind or
spirit at this time
Thu 4th For those who are searching for meaning and purpose
in their lives
Fri 5th For those whose lives are destroyed through addiction
to alcohol or drugs
Sat 6th Pray for those who live alone …young and old
Sun 7th Give thanks for hymn writers and composers whose
work enhances our
worship and prayer
Mon 8th Pray for members of the PCC meeting this evening
Tue 9th Pray for our Archbishops Rowan and John, and all
our Bishops
Wed 10th For all clergy and congregations in our Deanery
of Withington
Thu 11th Pray for the mission and outreach of our church
in this community
Fri 12th Ask God's blessing on our homes
Sat 13th Pray for the people who live nearby
Sun 14th Mothering Sunday ...give thanks for all who have
nurtured us from our
earliest years
Mon 15th Pray for all the children in our community
Tue 16th For all who care for children ..child-minders,
nursery assistants, teachers
Wed 17th St Patrick ..pray for missionaries who proclaim
the Gospel throughout the
world
Thu 18th Pray for our brothers and sisters living in areas
of conflict and oppression
Fri 19th For those who work to restore peace where there
is hatred and division
Sat 20th Praise God for the beauty and wonder of the changing
seasons
Sun 21st Pray for all who are unable to come to worship
today
Mon 22nd Give thanks for all who provide for our daily needs
Tue 23rd For those who care for our environment
Wed 24th Give thanks for places of leisure and recreation
Thu 25th Annunciation of our Lord …that we may be obedient
to God's calling in our
lives
Fri 26th Pray for all whose lives are full of disappointment,
disillusions and discontent
Sat 27th For those who mourn the loss of loved ones
Sun 28th Palm Sunday…give thanks for the amazing extent
of God's love
Mon 29th Pray for all who face persecution for their faith
Tue 30th For those who feel neglected or rejected by society
Wed 31st For asylum
seekers and refugees that they may find safety and a home
Confirmation
At some
point on our journey of faith we might feel it is time to
affirm for ourselves the promises made on our behalf at
Baptism, or perhaps we are ready to enter into a deeper
commitment to the Christian way of life. Confirmation is
a special service when we commit ourselves again to Christ
and we seek to strengthen our faith. Confirmation is a great
occasion when the wider church also recognises our journey
of faith and the confirmation service is presided over by
a Bishop, usually with many other candidates from all over
the diocese. Here at St. John's we journey together with
those wishing to deepen their faith and explore confirmation.
If you are interested in being confirmed, or re-affirming
your baptism please contact the clergy.
The
Confirmation Prayer:
Defend,
O Lord, these your servants with your heavenly grace, that
they may continue yours for ever, and daily increase in
your Holy Spirit more and more until they come to your everlasting
kingdom. Amen.
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