There
are a number of things that we need to be mindful of in prayer during the
summer and autumn. Please include these
in your own prayers during that time.
§ For each
of us as we consider our role as stewards of the gifts God has given us. In
particular that the parishes might have the financial resources to meet our
increased parish share commitments in a difficult economic climate.
§ For the
forthcoming Church Funding Programme at
Pinchbeck – that there will be a generous response from regular givers and
others.
§ That
gifted people will respond to God’s call and consider training as Lay Ministers
on the new course being offered in the deanery in the autumn.
Other important points to remember in your prayers:
For our curate, Rev Dr Lynda Pugh
as she grows into her priestly ministry
For Nicki Bland
(Lay Reader) as she commences ordination training
Pray for those training as Parish Lay Ministers through
the Parish Foundation course
Pray for visitors to our churches and to other premises such as church halls:
for new people to the area, for tourists and migrant workers, those coming to
research family history, for local people using the churches and other
premises: pray that they may find there a gracious welcome and a knowledge of
God's presence
Offer to God the work of our
house groups, praying for leaders, hosts and group members
Give thanks for recent working together with the Gosberton
Group of Parishes since we have formed together in what is known as the Glen
Cluster
Give thanks for the ministry of Clergy, Readers, and Local Ministers licensed
and authorised to minister in the benefice
Pray for the work of the mission agencies supported by the parishes: The Leprosy
Mission and Christian Aid