Reading this week's prayers is Jenny Nelson. Jenny is the Rector of Holy Trinity, Westwood and Wingfield in Bradford on Avon, and Assistant Rural Dean of the Bradford Deanery. She is married to Howard and has two adult children. Jenny is passionate about welcoming and nurturing people from all walks of life. She has a deep love of Jesus Christ and all people, as well as a passion for the arts, particularly music. She enjoys seeing how creativity and community can bring people of all ages together, including children and families.
Monday 10 August: Atworth with Shaw and Whitley, Bradford Deanery
Loving God,
We pray for your abundant blessing on the community of Atworth with Shaw and Whitley, that you will guide and bless all who worship and live there, especially in this time of vacancy.
We raise to you Shaw Primary School, and Churchfields The Village School.
Amen
Tuesday 11 August: Broughton Gifford, Great Chalfield and Holt St Katharine, Bradford Deanery
Living Lord,
We pray for the communities of Broughton Gifford, Great Chalfield and Holt St Katharine that your Holy Spirit will move in this place, with the clergy, Andrew Evans and Ruth Mecredy.
We pray for the staff, students, parents and caregivers of Holt and Broughton Gifford St Mary's Primary Schools.
Amen
Wednesday 12 August: Melksham, Bradford Deanery
O Lord,
We ask for your blessing upon the community of Melksham, and the clergy, Charlie Thomson, Francis Moloney and Charley Maidment, and also for the work that takes place there.
In our prayers for schools, we pray for Melksham The Manor and Forest and Sandridge Primary Schools.
In our prayers for our link diocese, we pray for the Right Revd Peter Gatbel Kunen Lual, Bishop of Maiwut in South Sudan
Amen
Thursday 13 August: North Bradley, Southwick, Heywood and Steeple Ashton, Bradford Deanery
Loving God,
We raise to you all who worship and live in North Bradley, Southwick, Heywood and Steeple Ashton. We pray for Oliver Learmont.
We pray for Southwick and North Bradley Primary Schools.
Amen
Friday 14 August: Studley St John, Bradford Deanery
God,
We pray for those who live, work and worship in Studley St John. We raise to you all who minister and worship there, especially in this time of vacancy.
Amen
Saturday 15 August: The Blessed Virgin Mary
Canalside Benefice, Bradford Deanery
God,
We pray for those who live, work and worship in the Canalside benefice. We raise to you all who minister and worship there, including clergy, Chris Hunter and Joy Albone.
We pray for all those who attend: Staverton, Semington St George's and Hilperton Primary Schools.
Amen
Sunday 16 August: Eleventh Sunday after Trinity
Trowbridge St James and Keevil, Bradford Deanery
Loving Lord Jesus,
We raise to you today all those who live, work and play in Trowbridge St James and Keevil. We pray for the blessing of your Holy Spirit on this place, including The Revd Jake Eggertsen.
In our prayers for the Anglican Communion, we pray for the Church in Wales.
Amen