St Mary the Parish Church of Buckden

Monthly Prayers

October Prayers:

In the life of the local church, please pray for:

For those who have been baptised so far this year, and for their families and godparents, and especially for Hazel-Anne Voellinger, and Alfie Dudley, to be baptised on 25 October.
The new Foundations Groups which will be starting up this month, and especially for those preparing for confirmation at the service on 28 November (All Saints).
The extension project: for all those involved in the construction work and with fundraising, giving thanks for all that has already been achieved.
The work of Friends in Deed (AGM on 21st October), giving thanks for the work of Jennifer Cox as co-ordinator.
For our Authorised Lay Ministers: Richard Noble, Jennifer Cox, Howard Cox, and Margaret Street, and Licensed Lay Ministers: Ann Brittain and Roger Cresswell.

In the wider world, please pray for:

Joseph Wanderer and Frederick Kodia, whom we have been financially supporting through their training for ordination, and for all who bring the gospel to areas of the world that are yet to hear it (Bible Sunday: 25 October).
Members of the armed forces posted overseas, especially those who are working in volatile and dangerous situations.

In the local community, please pray for:

Buckden CE primary school: headteacher Andy Clarke, and all the staff, pupils, governors and volunteers, especially in their work on the theme of ‘Saints’ in preparation for the ‘For all the Saints’ festival.
For Mark and Lorraine, marrying in St Mary’s this month, and for all those who have been married this summer, whether in St Mary’s or elsewhere.

September Prayers:

In the life of the local church, please pray for:

For those who have been baptised so far this year, and for their families and godparents.
The new groups for nurture and growth in faith within the benefice which will be starting up this month and next, and especially for the next Foundations Group, and for those preparing for confirmation.
The extension project: for all those involved in the construction work and with fundraising, giving thanks for all that has already been achieved.
The work of Friends in Deed, asking God’s guidance about the expansion of the group’s work, under the guidance of ‘Care Network’ (see Friends in Deed newsletter).

In the wider world, please pray for:

Joseph Wanderer and Frederick Kodia, whom we have been financially supporting through their training for ordination.
Members of the armed forces posted overseas, especially those who are working in volatile and dangerous situations.
The leaders of the world that they will be able to work together for peace, and towards the resolution of the global economic crisis.
All those who live in hunger and poverty, that the celebration of our own prosperity at our Harvest Festival may inspire us to be part of what changes the world

In the local community, please pray for:

Buckden CE primary school: headteacher Andy Clarke, and all the staff, pupils, governors and volunteers, that the new school year will be a fruitful and happy one for all in the school community.
For the various village organisations and clubs starting up again after the summer break, giving thanks for all that makes this village what it is
All those preparing for marriage, whether they are marrying in St Mary’s or elsewhere, and especially for James and Katrina, and for Emily and Matthew, who are marrying this month, and for Emily and Matthew’s son Tyler, who will be baptised.

July and August Prayers:

In the life of the local church, please pray for:

For those to be baptised Sam Mayes, Eva Harvey and Rose Hayward, and for their families and godparents.
The plans to establish new groups for nurture and growth in faith within the benefice.
The extension project: for all those involved in the construction work and with fundraising.
The work of Friends in Deed, giving thanks for the commitment of those who give their time as visitors and on the committee.

In the wider world, please pray for:

Joseph Wanderer and Frederick Kodia, whom we have been financially supporting through their training for ordination.
Revd Paul Swarup, and his church near Delhi, giving thanks for all that God is doing through his work in that place.
Members of the armed forces posted overseas, especially those who are working in volatile and dangerous situations.
The leaders of the world that they will be able to work together for peace, and towards the resolution of the global economic crisis.
All those who work at sea (Sea Sunday is 12th July)

In the local community, please pray for:

Buckden CE primary school: headteacher Andy Clarke, and all the staff, pupils, governors and volunteers.
All those preparing for marriage this year, whether they are marrying in St Mary’s or elsewhere.
The events of Feast Week, and for the life of this community, giving thanks for all that is good about life here.
All those who will be travelling during the holiday period – for their safety and refreshment.

June Prayers:

In the life of the local church, please pray for:

For those to be baptised this month.
Our curate-to-be, Tim Hayward, as he prepares for his ordination as deacon, and for Tim, Beth and Rose, as they move to Buckden, giving thanks that suitable housing has been found.
The extension project: for all those involved in the construction work and with fundraising.
For our own churchwardens, and for churchwardens throughout the diocese as they gather to receive their charge from the Archdeacon at the Visitation service on 15th June.

In the wider world, please pray for:

Joseph Wanderer and Frederick Kodia, whom we have been financially supporting through their training for ordination.
Revd Paul Swarup, and his church near Delhi, giving thanks for all that God is doing through his work in that place.
The local and European elections, and for all who are standing as our representatives, especially in the light of the recent expenses scandal in the House of Commons.

In the local community, please pray for:

Buckden CE primary school: headteacher Andy Clarke, and all the staff, pupils, governors and volunteers, particularly as the school awaits notification of a forthcoming Ofsted inspection.
All those preparing for marriage this year, whether they are marrying in St Mary’s or elsewhere.
All whose jobs are at risk or who face financial hardship due to the economic crisis.
Those who have been bereaved recently.

May Prayers:

In the life of the local church, please pray for:

For those to be baptised in the coming weeks.
Our curate-to-be, Tim Hayward, as he comes to the end of his pre-ordination training, and for Tim, Beth and Rose, as they prepare to move to Buckden in June, and especially that suitable housing will be found in time.
The extension project: for all those involved in the construction work and with fundraising.
Thanksgiving that St Mary’s has been granted Fairtrade status.
For the ‘Church’s Birthday Party’ picnic and worship event on 31st May, as a witness within the churches and to wider community to the activity of God amongst us.

In the wider world, please pray for:

Joseph Wanderer and Frederick Kodia, whom we have been financially supporting through their training for ordination.
The economic situation worldwide, and those with a responsibility to find solutions to the current crisis.
The humanitarian work of Christian Aid in some of the world’s poorest countries and most dire situations of human need.

In the local community, please pray for:

Buckden CE primary school: headteacher Andy Clarke, and all the staff, pupils, governors and volunteers, particularly as the school awaits notification of a forthcoming Ofsted inspection.
All those preparing for marriage this year, whether they are marrying in St Mary’s or elsewhere.
Local shops and businesses
All whose jobs are at risk or who face financial hardship due to the economic crisis

April Prayers:

In the life of the local church, please pray for:

For Alan Farr, being confirmed in Ely Cathedral on Easter Eve, and for all those exploring confirmation in the Benefice.
Our curate-to-be, Tim Hayward, as he comes to the end of his pre-ordination training, and for Tim, Beth and Rose, as they prepare to move to Buckden in June.
The extension project: for all those involved in the construction work and with fundraising, and giving thanks for recent progress.
The process of St Mary’s becoming a Fairtrade church.
Buckden’s ecumenical youth club ‘The Light Den’.

In the wider world, please pray for:

Joseph Wanderer and Frederick Kodia, whom we have been financially supporting through their training for ordination.
Revd Paul Swarup, and his church near Delhi, giving thanks for all that God is doing through his work in that place.
The situation in Zimbabwe, and the work of USPG there (which we have been supporting through the Lent retiring collections).
The people of Northern Ireland, as they face the prospect of renewed acts of violence.

In the local community, please pray for:

Buckden CE primary school: staff, pupils, governors and volunteers, particularly as the school awaits notification of a forthcoming Ofsted inspection.
All those preparing for marriage this year, whether they are marrying in St Mary’s or elsewhere.
The Village Hall and playing field, the Village Club, and all who manage them and make use of the facilities.
All whose jobs are at risk or who face financial hardship due to the economic crisis.

We come together in church to worship God, to hear His word and to share the Good news of Jesus, receiving forgiveness and renewal through His death and resurrection.

We are sent out from church to live as Christian disciples, showing love to others and living out our faith in all we think, say and do.

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