Reading this week's prayers is Charlotte Beare. Charlotte is an active member of the Parish of the Winterbournes in West Dorset and has been part of the Messy Church team at St Mary’s, Winterbourne Abbas, for almost 2 years.
Read this month's prayers here.
Monday 27 April: Vale, Guernsey Deanery
Living Lord,
We raise to you in prayer the benefice of Vale in the Guernsey Deanery. We thank you for the ministry of the Revd Bev Herve.
We pray for all who work, play and pray there, that they may know your peace and love with them, today and always.
Amen
Tuesday 28 April: The Princess Elizabeth Hospital, Guernsey Deanery
Heavenly Father,
We thank you for all who visit, work and stay in The Princess Elizabeth Hospital. We pray that you bless those going through hard times and let them know your blessing is upon them.
We pray for the hospital chaplain, Linda Le Vasseur.
Amen
Wednesday 29 April: Elizabeth College, Guernsey Deanery
Heavenly Father,
We thank you for all who work and study at Elizabeth College, including the school chaplain, Peter Graysmith.
In our prayers for our link diocese, we pray for the Rt Revd Moses Zungo, Bishop of Maridi in South Sudan.
Amen
Thursday 30 April: St John and Guernsey Prison, Guernsey Deanery
Loving God,
We raise to you all who worship and work in St John, and in Guernsey Prison. We thank you and pray for the work of the Revd Solveig Sonet in her dual role.
Amen
Friday 1 May: Philip and James, Apostles
Purbeck Deanery
Living Lord,
We pray for your blessing on the community of Purbeck and for the ministry of the Rural Dean, Richard Bartlett, and Lay Chair, Carol Richards.
Amen
Saturday 2 May: Swanage and Studland, Purbeck Deanery
Loving Lord,
We raise to you in prayer the people and communities of Swanage and Studland. We pray for all in these places that they may be refreshed and blessed in their ministry, including the clergy, Ian Bird, Natalie Davies, Jo Levasier and David Richards.
We raise to you, Swanage St Mark's Primary School.
Amen
Sunday 3 May: Fifth Sunday of Easter
Wareham, Purbeck Deanery
Heavenly Father,
We thank you for all who worship and serve in the benefice of Wareham. We pray for your blessing over all those who lead, lay and ordained, including the clergy, Neil Kelly, Deborah Swann, Hilary Bond and Shelma Vaughan, that you would equip them for the work you have called them to do.
We raise to you Wareham St Mary, Sandford St Martin's and Stoborough primary schools.
We pray for the Church of North India (United).
Amen