Prayer

What is prayer? A conversation with God – as both our Lord and a friend….

A Prayer for Now

Loving God and Father, we pray for world peace and for all those affected by the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, Israel and its neighbours, and civil war in Sudan.

Give wisdom to leaders of the nations that they may all be a force for good on the earth.

Sustain the anxious and fearful and renew them with courage from on high. Comfort all worried families whose loved ones are in danger. Surround them with your love, protect them from all harm.

Be alongside, heal and protect the sick, the wounded and the refugees, in the name of our Lord Jesus, the Prince of Peace. Amen

PRAYING TOGETHER (Corporate Prayer)

We pray for our villages and the wider world every day either on-line or in our churches as follows:

Montacute: 9am Every Monday in Church or in The Kings Arms during winter.

Odcombe: 9am Every Tuesday in Church

Norton: 9:30am Every Wednesday in Church

West & Middle Chinnock: 6pm Every Thursday Online; email david@northdownfarm.co.uk for a link

Prayers of intercessions are led by a member of the congregation during most Sunday morning services. Anyone who would like to be involved should speak to a minister. To request prayer for a person or situation please speak to the churchwarden before the service.

Compline or Night prayer is offered during Lent in our churches, and currently every Wednesday on Zoom, contact Revd Nick for the link.

Prayer Forum on WhatsApp: if you would like to join this important prayer forum please contact Ruth Briggs on WhatsApp or text on 07950 696682

Prayer walking: usually in August we gather to walk and pray for our villages in Montacute, Odcombe and Stoke – please see pew sheets for details.

Individual prayer Our church buildings are usually open daily – and available for private prayer. Please see individual church pages for opening times

Prayer ministry is available on request after morning services –please ask one of the ministers

Need help praying? contact one of our ministers from the Who’s Who page link.

Quiet days are offered in Lent and advice on retreats is available – please ask at Parish Office.

Want to know more about Prayer? Go to www.justpray.uk
or follow theprayercourse on line

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We are part of The Church of England
within the Diocese of Bath and Wells

‘I have come that they may have life in all its fullness’  (John 10 )