Reading this week's prayers is Sophie Ferguson, who is Assistant Curate at Salisbury Cathedral and in the benefice of Harnham. "I am really enjoying my first year as a Deacon and preparing for Priesting in June. My husband and I both grew up here in Salisbury. We have two small children and enjoy watching their curiosity and zest for life. I feel so grateful to be immersed in many wonderful communities across the City."
Monday 26 January: Studley St John, Bradford Deanery
Loving God,
We pray for your blessing on the community of Studley St John, for those who live and work in this place. We pray for the ministry of the lay leaders and congregation members in this place.
Amen
Tuesday 27 January: Canalside Benefice, Bradford Deanery
Living Lord,
We raise to you in prayer the Canalside Benefice. We thank you for the ministry of the clergy, Chris Hunter and Joy Albone
We pray for all who work, play and pray there, that they may know your peace and love with them, today and always.
We thank you for
Staverton, Semington St George’s and Hilperton primary schools.
Amen
Wednesday 28 January: Trowbridge St James and Keevil, Bradford Deanery
Heavenly Father,
We thank you for all who live in Trowbridge St James and Keevil. We pray for the Revd Jake Eggertsen, that you continue to bless his ministry.
We pray for Keevil Primary School.
In our prayers for the our link diocese, we raise to you The Rt Revd Zechariah Mayok Biar, Bishop of Wanglei in South Sudan.
Amen
Thursday 29 January: Trowbridge St Thomas and West Ashton, Bradford Deanery
Loving God,
We pray today for the communities of Trowbridge St Thomas and West Ashton. We ask for your blessing on their faithful ministry to the local community. We raise to you the Revd Simon Pope.
We pray for West Ashton Primary School and Bellefield Primary and Nursery School.
Amen
Friday 30 January: North Bradford on Avon and Villages, Bradford Deanery
Almighty God,
We raise to you all who live and worship in North Bradford on Avon and Villages, and we ask for your blessing on the ministry of the clergy, Katie Jackson and Tessa Mann.
In our prayers for schools, we raise to you Bradford on Avon Christ Church and Winsley Primary Schools.
Amen
Saturday 31 January: Bradford on Avon Holy Trinity, Westwood and Wingfield, Bradford Deanery
Loving God,
We pray today for the communities of Bradford on Avon Holy Trinity, Westwood and Wingfield, asking for your blessing upon them.
We pray for your peace to be on the Revd Jenny Nelson.
We thank you for all those who attend Bradford on Avon St Laurence School.
Amen
Sunday 1 February: Fourth Sunday of Epiphany
Calne Deanery
Living Lord,
We pray for your blessing on the communities of Calne and for the ministry of Rural Dean, Matthew Earwicker, and Lay Chair, Mary Simpkins. We pray for all who worship in this place.
We pray for all churches and communities across England.
Amen