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Prayers
As we begin a time of prayer, it is an opportunity for us to have a personal conversation with God. These prayers are for everyone, but I would like to pause after each one so that we can add our own thoughts
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Heavenly father we pray for all the leaders of your church throughout the world. Give them courage and wisdom and sustain them in their work. Help us to feel united with all those in places of worship across the continents. Protect and strengthen those who are persecuted for their beliefs. We give thanks for our own diocese, our parish and for the teachings of the visiting clergy at this special time for our community.
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Lord in your mercy
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Hear our prayer
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We pray for leaders across the world that they open their hearts and minds to your word and that, guided by your grace, they keep trying to find peaceful and equitable solutions to the many problems that are being faced. We pray for all those suffering while waiting for leaders to find answers.
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Today we particularly think of those areas of conflict which are not in the headlines. Lord, we pray for the people of Burkina Faso. We pray for our Beacon Parish friend, Senior Pastor Salomon Sawadogo who leads 200 churches in the country as the situation worsens. Give him strength to support his community and continue to teach them of god’s love which never waivers.
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Lord in your mercy
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Hear our prayer
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We pray for the new partnership between Pastor Sawadogo’s church in Wahguhdoogoo, the capital of Burkina Faso, with 140 children attending each Sunday and our St Margaret’s Primary in Ditchling. We hope that both communities can learn from each other and feel the love and friendship across the miles that comes from your guidance and grace.
We pray for Amy and the staff and children at St Margarets as they start their summer break. Please keep them safe and happy so they come back refreshed and eager for the next year. We pray for those in year 6 who have said their goodbyes and are getting ready for senior schools.
We are grateful for the dedication of the Beacon Parish school team – Liz, Tessa, Keith with Heather and Ellie, who lead Collective Worship and we pray for your continuing wisdom as you guide them in their preparations for September, particularly Liz as she joins Heather as a governor of the school. We also pray for Luke and Lydia in their work with Little Beacons.
Lord in your mercy
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Hear our prayer
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We pray for the farmers including those in our own community who juggle with the worries of too much heat, sudden flash floods, when to cut crops and pick vines and how to provide sufficient food and water for their animals. We thank you for our wonderful surroundings, our beautiful Downs, all the wonderous places to be visited and the beauty of your whole world.
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Lord in your mercy
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Hear our prayer
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We pray for all those who suffer, whether in mind, body or spirit, that they may feel your healing power. We pray for those in need, the hungry and the lonely that they may find solace in your love. We ask you, Lord, to continue to bring comfort to all those who have lost loved ones, and commend them to your care. In our busy lives we are thankful for quiet moments of prayer during the week to think of specific people or places. We pause a moment to bring to mind anyone in particular.
We offer these prayers in the name of Jesus, our lord and saviour
Amen
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The Beacon Parish Prayer
​Lord, as we leave this place of prayer,
may we each reflect the light of your love,
shining out as beacons;
in our families,
our communities
and all the world,
that we may guide others to you,
in Jesus’ name.
Amen
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