Beane Valley Benefice: Aston, Bramfield, Stapleford, Waterford and Watton at Stone

Loving God and Loving our Neighbour 

YOU are welcome in ANY church. Please take all precautions you can to stay safe 

Collect Prayer for 2nd Sunday of Epiphany Eternal Lord, our beginning and our end: bring us with the whole creation to your glory, hidden through past ages and made known in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

THANK YOU to the ministry team, churchwardens, treasurers, secretaries and PCC’s of our churches and to everyone who helps maintain the churchyards and buildings. THANK YOU to everyone who brought joy in decorating all the churches and our villages for Christmas.

We pray for our  government and our nation Bless all who are called to government and opposition Guide and guard them in their public service Fill them with integrity, wisdom and understanding That they may lead us in the ways of justice and peace, And bring relief to those who suffer that all people may flourish. Amen.

PRAY for PEACE in ISRAEL and GAZA, UKRAINE and all areas of conflict Lord God, though peace seems humanly impossible, we continue to pray for an end to violence and bloodshed. We pray your comfort for the fearful and broken – hearted. Change the hearts of those set on revenge and destruction. Give wisdom to world leaders as they respond to aggression. Bless all who work for understanding, reconciliation and justice which alone bring lasting peace. Amen. ‘Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.’ (Romans 12:12)  

WEDNESDAYS 10am BRAMFIELD Morning Prayer at St Andrew’s followed by coffee and chat - all are welcome.  Morning prayer resumes 15th January 2025.

MISSING YOU TREE ribbons are available in each church under the Missing You Tree. There is a pen for you to write your loved ones’ names and any messages to remember those we love who are with God.  From All Souls 3rd NOV 2024 to Candlemas 2nd FEB 2025.

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