Reading this week's prayers are 7 Parish Safeguarding Officer's across our parishes: Clare Kent, Julie Bulpitt, Ruth Abernethy, Stella Wilkes, Anji Scofield, Eddie Sims and Dawn Evans. Read their individual bio's, every day on our socials.
Listen to this week's prayers here
Monday 11 November – Clare Kent
Compassionate God
Today we give thanks for the communities of Wylye and Till Valley and pray for all who work and live there. We raise to you the clergy and lay leaders in this place and ask for your blessing on their ministry, that they may continue to step out courageously in your service.
We pray too for the pupils, staff and families of Great Wishford CE VA Primary School.
As we lead up to Safeguarding Sunday, we pray especially for all parish safeguarding officers, that their vital ministry may be blessed by you.
Amen
Tuesday 12 November - Julie Bulpitt
Jesus, Our Saviour
In your name we pray for the communities of Avon River Team. For the people who live and work there, and those who minister to them. We thank and praise you for your blessing on them.
We raise to you the staff, pupils and families of
Netheravon All Saints CE Primary School (VA)
Larkhill St Michael's CE VC Primary School
Durrington CE VC Junior School
Durrington All Saints CE VC Infant School
Bulford St Leonard's CE VA Primary School
This week of Safeguarding Sunday, we pray for all victims and survivors and those who have experienced abuse or trauma, and for all those who support them.
Amen.
Wednesday 13 November - Ruth Abernethy
Everlasting Lord
We pray to you today for the people who live and work and pray in the benefice of Salisbury Plain. May you bless those who lead and serve. We remember particularly today all those who are grieving, that they may know your presence and your peace in their time of sorrow.
We give thanks for the staff, pupils and families of
Tilshead St Thomas Becket CE VA Primary School
Shrewton CofE Primary School
We pray for The Rt Revd Seme Nigo Abinda, Bishop of Panyana in South Sudan.
We pray for those who organise and take part in the ministry of Safeguarding training across our diocese.
Amen
Thursday 14 November - Stella Wilkes
Loving Lord Jesus,
In our prayers today, we hold before you all those who live in the benefice of Ludgershall and Tidworth. We pray that you would fill within that community with your Holy Spirit and guide them with your love.
We pray God for the Diocesan Safeguarding Team, that they would be blessed with your peace in their daily work.
Amen
Friday 15 November - Anji Scofield
Almighty God,
We give you thanks and praise for the clergy, lay leaders, PCC members and all who serve in churches across our diocese. We ask that you would fill them with Your wisdom, love and joy today and sustain them through challenge. We pray you will guide them in their vital ministry of safeguarding, today and always.
And as our days shorten and nights darken, we pray you would draw very near to all those who need comfort at this time. Amen
Saturday 16 November – Eddie Sims
Dear God,
We pray today for Your abundant blessing on the communities in the benefice of Wilton with Netherhampton and Fugglestone and all who lead and worship there.
We thank you for the schools of
Wilton CE Primary School
Sarum Academy and all who study and work there. We pray that you would you shine Your light on them today. In the name of Jesus.
As we prepare for Safeguarding Sunday, we thank you for the National Safeguarding Team and all the work they do to ensure that everyone is safe in our churches.
Amen
Sunday 17 November – Dawn Evans
Living Lord, today, the second Sunday before advent and this Safeguarding Sunday, we thank you for the ministry of all Parish and Church Safeguarding officers who work hard to keep our churches safe. We also pray for the diocesan safeguarding team, that they would continue to feel Your guidance in their work.
We pray for all victims and survivors and all those who support them.
In the name of Jesus, Amen