Wombwell Parish
St Mary's Wombwell & St George's Jump
In the Wath - Upon - Dearne Deanery in the Diocese of Sheffield
Prayer Diary - June/July 2010
The following people especially need our prayers:-
Tracey Ward
Margaret Dyer
Margery McKenney
O God, the source of life and health, we pray for those who are ill. We pray that during their illness they may learn more of your love and care. Please give all medical staff the skill to help them and we pray that your love, care and healing power may flow through their eyes, their lips, and their hands, bringing health, new life, comfort and peace, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
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SUNDAY
On this day set apart for worship, thank God for who He is - for His creation - for His gift of salvation - for His wonderful provision.
Give thanks for the church family at St Mary’s and St George’s.
Pray for our services today - for those taking part - for those preaching - for those playing the music.
Pray for those who can no longer attend church.
Pray that we would all grow and mature in our faith.
Pray for our Sunday School - for those children who attend - pray that more children will attend on a regular basis.
MONDAY
Pray for Nigel our Rector - that he would have a vision as he seeks to lead the church in mission and ministry - that he would be able to set time aside for prayer and bible study - that he would be faithful in his teaching and preaching - that he would have the energy he needs.
Pray for our Readers, Joan and Anne, as they seek to support Nigel - pray for them as they lead and preach at services - as they assist in the taking of funerals.
Pray for our Church Wardens and all our PCC members - pray for them as they work together in service and witness.
Pray for our finances -that we would all give generously in response to God’s wonderful grace and mercy - that we would be able to pay for essential repairs and maintenance - and pay our Parish Share.
Pray for growth in numbers.
Pray for workers - volunteers or paid staff.
Pray for A.S.K. which meets each Monday - for Sonia and Chris as they seek to teach relevant material from a bible perspective - that those who attend would grow in their faith and understanding - that others would start attending.
TUESDAY
Pray for the Ellis C of E Primary School at Hemingfield - for Pam Randall, the Head, all the children, staff and Governors - especially as they address issues following the recent Ofsted inspection.
Pray for the Chaplaincy Team who work in Wombwell High each Tuesday lunchtime - for the Assemblies each half term.
Pray for the Wombwell School’s Project - that funding applications would be successful so that a new Schools Worker can be appointed to replace Daniel Mitchell.
Pray for the new ‘High 5ive Kids Club’ - give thanks for the children who have bee attending - for the leaders who work well together - pray that links would be made between High 5ive and Sunday School.
Pray for ‘The Adventure Cruise’ Holiday Club on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd of September - that many children would respond to the publicity - that there would be enough leaders and helpers - that it would be a fun time but also a time of teaching the children the good news of Jesus.
WEDNESDAY
Pray for the Church of England - for the General Synod - that they would make wise decisions that enable the growth, both spiritual and in numbers, of our churches.
Pray for the Diocese of Sheffield - pray for Bishop Steven’s leadership in ‘growing the diocese’.
Pray for the Wath Deanery - for Nigel who is Area Dean - for all the clergy - for Jean Horner the Deanery Lay Chair - for those on Deanery Synod - for Barnburgh and Ardsley as they go through Interregnums.
Pray for our world - for all those areas where there is conflict and instability - for Iraq, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, The Sudan The Congo - and all other areas in the news
Pray for all Christian workers overseas who are serving their Lord and Saviour and ministering in His name, often in very difficult circumstances.
THURSDAY
Pray for the mid-week communion service - that those who attend would be blessed by the worship and would enjoy fellowship together.
Pray for the Mothers Union led by Anne Eastwood - that as the groups meet they would enjoy being together and learning together - that God would raise up a new leader to lead this work in our church.
Pray for the Men’s group - for Philip as he plans the programme - for those who attend - that more men would want to be part of the group.
FRIDAY
Pray for our outreach and evangelism - particularly praying for the plans to set up a congregation in Hemingfield - pray for ways in which to encourage those who do not attend church to come and meet with us.
Pray for the Social Committee - that they would plan future events which encourage us to get to know one another more, help towards our finances but which also encourage others to come into the church.
Pray for those who come to church for weddings and baptisms - that the preparation classes would be meaningful to them - that they would enjoy attending church - that they would continue to attend regularly.
Pray for Matthew and Claire who are getting married on the 14th August at St George’s.
SATURDAY
Pray for all those you know who are in any need - for those you know who are unwell - pray that they would find comfort in their faith - pray for the skill of the medical staff who may be treating them
Pray for Alice Ivell, Tracey Ward - for Margaret Dyer as she moves to a new home.
Pray for Rowan Crafer who was born 3 months prematurely - for his mum and dad Martin and Sue ad his sister Kate - for the medical team caring for him - that he would continue to make good progress
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