Reading this week's prayers is Revd Canon Andy Perry. Andy is the new Dean of Leadership and Church Growth for the Diocese of Salisbury and has served at St Mary’s Longfleet, Poole, for 30 years, during which time the church has grown into a vibrant, missional community known for its commitment to prayer, discipleship and outreach.
Monday 1 December: Andrew the Apostle
Bemerton, Salisbury Deanery
Living Lord,
We pray for your blessing on the communities of Bemerton and for the ministry of the clergy, Kevin Martin and Karen Hutchinson. We pray for all who worship in this community.
We pray for the staff, pupils and families of Sarum St Peter’s Primary Academy and Bemerton St John Primary School.
Amen
Tuesday 2 December: Fisherton Anger, Salisbury Deanery
Loving Lord,
We raise to you in prayer the people and community of Fisherton Anger. We pray for all leaders, that they may be refreshed and blessed in their ministry, especially Revd Craig Ryalls.
We pray for the pupils, families and staff of Sarum St Paul’s Primary School.
Amen
Wednesday 3 December: Harnham St George and All Saints, Salisbury Deanery
Heavenly Father,
We raise to you those who work, live and worship in Harnham St George and All Saints. We thank you for all those who lead, including the clergy, Becky Roberts and Sophie Ferguson.
We also pray for your blessing on the children, families and staff of Harnham Junior School.
In our prayers for our link diocese, we raise to you the Rt Revd Joseph Yoal Yol, Bishop of Akobo in South Sudan.
Amen
Thursday 4 December: Salisbury Cathedral
Almighty God,
We pray for your blessing on Salisbury Cathedral and raise to you its staff and volunteers, especially in this busy Advent season. May your peace be felt by all who enter this place and your presence known.
We pray for Dean Nick Papadopulos and his ministry to the cathedral.
Amen
Friday 5 December: Salisbury St Francis and St Lawrence Stratford-sub-Castle, Salisbury Deanery
Lord God, Prince of Peace,
We raise to you the communities of Salisbury St Francis and St Lawrence and Stratford-sub-Castle, for all who live and work there. We pray for the clergy, Jean de Garis, Joe Stone, Suzie Allen and Mary Terry. May you continue to guide them all in the path of discipleship.
We pray for the pupils, families and staff of Stratford-sub-Castle Primary School.
Amen
Saturday 6 December: Salisbury St Martin, Salisbury Deanery
We pray today for your abundant blessing on all who live in the communities of Salisbury St Martin, asking that your hand may rest on those who lead and minister there, especially in this time of vacancy.
We raise to you Sarum St Martin's Primary School and Bishop Wordsworth's School.
Amen
Sunday 7 December: Second Sunday of Advent
Salisbury St Thomas and St Edmund, Salisbury Deanery
Today, the second Sunday of Advent, we pray:
Loving God,
We pray for the communities of St Thomas and St Edmund in Salisbury, asking for your blessing upon them, particularly in this time of vacancy.
In our prayers for the Anglican communion, we give thanks for the church in Bangladesh.
Amen