Leading us in our Cycle of Prayer this week is Lesley Franklin. Lesley is a Churchwarden in The Knowlton Circle Benefice, at St Nicholas' Church, Edmondsham.
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Listen to this week's prayers here
16 December: Melksham, Bradford Deanery
Loving Lord Jesus,
In our prayers today, we hold before you the benefice of Melksham, Bradford and its Clergy, Charlie Thomson and Francis Moloney. Would you fill all within that community with your Holy Spirit and guide them with your love.
We raise to you the staff, students and families of Melksham Manor CE VC Primary School and Forest & Sandridge CE VA Primary School.
We pray that they know You are with them today and always.
Amen
17 December: North Bradley Southwick Heywood and Steeple Ashton, Bradford Deanery
Lord God, Prince of Peace,
Today we raise to you the community of North Bradley Southwick Heywood and Steeple Ashton for all who work and live there. We pray for Oliver Learmont and the retired clergy and lay leaders who minister in this place.
We pray too for the pupils, staff and families of
Southwick CE VC Primary School
North Bradley CE VC Primary School
Amen
18 December: Studley St John, Bradford Deanery
Almighty God,
We pray for your blessing on the communities of Studley St John, Bradford Deanery for all who live, work, pray and play there. We pray for the worship leaders, school leaders, churchwardens, treasurers, PCC members and clergy of this benefice, and across the diocese.
In our link diocese, we pray for The Rt Revd Peter Joh Abraham Mayom, Bishop of Malek in South Sudan.
Amen
19 December: Canalside Benefice, Bradford Deanery
Dear God,
We pray today for Your abundant blessing on the benefice of Canalside and all who lead and worship there. We pray for clergy, Chris Hunter and Joy Albone.
We pray they know Your presence and guidance with them this week.
We raise to you the staff, pupils and families of Staverton CE VC Primary School, Semington St George's CE VC Primary School, Hilperton CE VC Primary School.
Would you shine Your light on them today. In the name of Jesus.
Amen
20 December: Trowbridge St James and Keevil, Bradford Deanery
Living Lord,
We raise to you in prayer the people and parishes of the Trowbridge St James and Keevil. We pray for clergy, Jake Eggertsen and for lay leaders and volunteers, that they may be refreshed and blessed in their ministry. We ask for your blessing on each community.
We pray for the pupils, families and staff at Keevil CE VA Primary School.
Amen
21 December: Trowbridge St Thomas and West Ashton, Bradford Deanery
Eternal God,
We pray for all those living, working and worshipping in Trowbridge St Thomas and West Ashton.
We pray for all who help to put on services in churches, schools, and the wider communities, that their service may bless many.
We raise to you the staff, pupils and families of West Ashton CE VA Primary School, Bellefield CE VC Primary and Nursery School.
Amen
22 December: The Fourth Sunday of Advent.
North Bradford on Avon and Villages.
Everlasting Lord,
We pray to you today for the people who live and work and pray in the benefice of North Bradford on Avon and Villages. May you bless those who lead and serve, including clergy Katie Jackson and Tessa Mann.
We raise to you the staff, pupils and families of Bradford on Avon Christ Church CE VC Primary School and Winsley CE VC Primary School.
And in the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for The Church of the Province of Uganda.
Amen