Reading this week's prayers is James Woodward. James is Principal of Sarum College - A ministry he has been privileged to hold since 2015. Do have a look at the work of Sarum on their website, or to find out a little more about James at www.jameswoodward.online
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Monday 4 August: St Helier, Jersey Deanery
Almighty God,
We pray today for Your blessing on the communities of St Helier and for the leadership of the Dean of Jersey, Mike Keirle. May Your peace be felt by all in this beautiful place.
Amen
Tuesday 5 August: St Andrew, Jersey Deanery
Lord God, Prince of Peace,
We raise to you the communities of St Andrew and all who live and work there. Thank you for the Revd Mark Barrett and the people of this benefice. May you continue to guide all of them as they walk the path of discipleship.
Amen
Wednesday 6 August: Transfiguration of Our Lord
St Mark, Jersey Deanery
We pray today for Your abundant blessing on all who live in the community and those who lead and minister there, including Licensed Lay Minister Peter Clayton.
In our link diocese, we pray for The Rt Revd Michael Deng K Bol, Diocesan Bishop in Abyei in South Sudan.
Amen
Thursday 7 August: All Saints: St Simon, Jersey Deanery
Loving God,
We pray today for the communities of All Saints: St Simon, Jersey, asking for your blessing upon them, and we thank you for the ministry of the Revd David Grantham.
Amen
Friday 8 August: St Paul, Jersey Deanery
Eternal God,
We pray for the communities of St Paul, for all who work, play and pray there. We pray for the Revd Paul Brooks and all lay ministers and leaders.
Thank you for their faithful work in this season.
Amen
Saturday 9 August: St Clement, Jersey Deanery
God of all blessings,
We hold before you the benefice of St Clement, especially during this time of vacancy.
May the community know you are with them today, and always, to guide and comfort them.
Amen
Sunday 10 August: Eighth Sunday after Trinity
St Martin de Grouville, Jersey Deanery
Today, Eighth Sunday after Trinity,
We pray:
Loving God,
We pray for Your abundant blessing on the community of St Martin de Grouville, that You will guide and bless all who minister there, including the Revd Helen Gunton.
In our prayers for the Anglican Communion, we pray for the Église Anglicane du Rwanda.
Amen