Reading this week's prayers is Lorna Johnson. "Hi, I'm Lorna. I work full-time in the new Growing Younger team, part of my role is working at the crossroads of church, school, home and community, helping young people and their families play their part in Caring for Creation and Climate Action. I am also an Associate Priest in the Parish of Bridport and love working for the local church. One of my favourite tasks in working with a wonderful team to grow our Wild & Messy Church."
Read this month's prayers here.
Monday 16 March: Moreton, Woodsford and Crossways with Tincleton
Loving Lord Jesus,
We raise to you today the communities of Moreton, Woodsford and Crossways with Tincleton. We pray for the blessing of your Holy Spirit on those who live, work and pray there, especially in this time of vacancy.
We pray for Frome Valley First School.
Amen
Tuesday 17 March: Piddle Valley, Hilton and Ansty, Cheselbourne and Melcombe Horsey
Lord God,
We pray today for those living in the communities of Piddle Valley, Hilton and Ansty, Cheselbourne and Melcombe Horsey, raising to you particularly the ministry of the Revd Stephen Waine.
We pray for all those who attend Piddle Valley First School.
Amen
Wednesday 18 March: Puddletown, Tolpuddle and Milborne with Dewlish
Loving Lord,
We ask today for your blessing on the communities of Puddletown, Tolpuddle and Milborne with Dewlish. We pray for the Revd Sarah Hillman and all who minister there.
We pray for the pupils, families and staff at Puddletown St Mary's Middle School and Puddletown First School.
We pray for The Rt Revd Paul Majak Anyang, Bishop of Duk in South Sudan.
Amen
Thursday 19 March: Watercombe
As today we reflect on St Joseph of Nazareth, we pray:
Lord God,
We pray for your blessing on the community of Watercombe, for all who worship in this place, including the Revd David Johnson and all lay leaders.
We pray that you bless this place with your peace.
Amen
Friday 20 March: Dorchester and the Winterbournes
Our Father,
We raise to you the communities of Dorchester and the Winterbournes. We pray for the clergy, Keith Magee, Jimmy Holden, Teresa Stewart-Sykes and Cora Yarrien. We ask that you bless all those who live and work there.
We raise to you Winterbourne Valley First School, Dorchester Manor Park First School and Dorchester St Osmund's Middle School.
Amen
Saturday 21 March: Dorchester and Weldmar Hospicecare Trust
Eternal God,
We pray for all those who use hospitals in the Dorchester area and Weldmar Hospicecare Trust. We pray for your peace to be upon them and their families at this difficult time. We ask for your blessing on the Lead Chaplain, Jean Saddington.
Amen
Sunday 22 March: Passion Sunday, Our Bishops
On the fifth Sunday of Lent, Passion Sunday, we pray for our Bishops, Stephen, Karen and Andrew.
We raise their ministries to you and pray you continue to guide them in all they do.
In our prayers for the Anglican Communion, we pray for the Anglican Church of Korea.
Amen