Christ Church Prayer

Keep praying for General Synod.

Keep praying for General Synod.

Pray for God to be glorified at our Gatherings, praying for those who preach & lead today – Emelye, the Youth Team and young people are taking the 10. Pray also for a rich blessing and warm welcome for all, especially for the visitors who come today – may they want to come back!

BOSH: pray for Jules as she leads her band of helpers 7 days a week at Bosh, and stands as an advocate for those in need, giving advice and support

Meeting Point: on Friday nights are looking at the Gospel of Mark & hoping to put on a production acting it out at end of the summer term. Pray that the youth are excited about this proposition & that they join in readily. Give thanks for their commitment to prayer & to others

Pray for wisdom and sensitivity for our Parish safeguarding officers, that church would be a safe place for all. Pray that those who need support would be able to get it.

InHope: give thanks for all their wonderful volunteers and pray for their continued good health and wellbeing. @inHopeBristol

Pray for the Seven Cakes Café and all who come, especially those who are not part of the church family. Pray Kamran, Krystyna and their team are a great witness as they serve

The Wild Goose is running very short of food supplies. Pray God’s blessing on those who give so generously, and that food donations keep up with the ever-growing demand

Pray for Chloe Yeung, preaching at both The 8 (first time) & The 10, asking for God’s inspiration & strength. Remember Harry Bennett (ordinand) leading at The 10 too. Pray our Church children find their place within the regular worship, & each of us is encouraged for week ahead.

BOSH Breakfast: give thanks for the team that meets on the last Saturday of each month to prepare and take food down to the BOSH hub for those in need. Pray that God gives the team empathy and sensitivity, that by their actions, words and friendship, they show & share God’s love.

Refugee Hub: takes place most Fridays from 9 -11am with Ukrainian refugees. Please pray for our Ukrainian friends, guests and hosts, and for our small team of faithful volunteers who support this ministry.

Pray for our clergy at the Chapter lunch today, especially remembering Charles Sutton our Area Dean and Jo Morris, Assistant Area Dean. Pray for the standing committee of Churches Together in Clifton, Cotham and Redland, who are meeting this evening on Zoom to discuss its future

Pray for the midweek gathering: for spiritual growth amongst the members and for God to add new people to our congregation. Give thanks for those who faithfully run the Zoom every week. Pray for strengthened faith for all, including those unable to attend church in person now.

20s and 30s ‘All Together’: pray for our church family young adults, meeting tonight, and for Abi Alltimes and the wider leadership team.

Pray for the Middle East: for restraint from all sides and for this conflict to de-escalate. Pray for the Lord to raise up peacemakers who can speak with wisdom, authority and clarity in this atmosphere of antagonism and aggression.

Pray for Paul preaching at The 8 & 10. Pray for the APCM, part of The 10 gathering, & for God’s hand on any voting and discussions. Pray for the wardens & others standing for re/election. Give thanks for the past year and ask God to bless the work of our PCC and all our leaders.

We thank you, Lord that you call people to support and share love with those who have hit hard times & are living on the streets, or in night shelters. We pray that You give wisdom & enlightenment to people in authority to to relieve the situations that find people without a home

LW&A: please pray that the process going on for the appointment of an Associate Vicar will be a speedy one. In the interim, pray that the Lord would give strength to the staff team in general and Rev Andy in particular.

B&A Kids’ Church have moved into their new home at 279. Pray for them to settle in and grow in faith and numbers! @BAChurchBristol