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

Loving God and Loving our Neighbour 

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COLLECT PRAYERS for MOTHERING SUNDAY (4th Sunday of Lent) God of love, passionate and strong, tender and careful: watch over us and hold us all the days of our life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

God of compassion, whose Son Jesus Christ, the child of Mary, shared the life of a home in Nazareth and on the cross drew the whole human family to himself: strengthen us in our daily living, that in joy and in sorrow we may know the power of your presence to bind together and to heal, through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

A prayer for Lent Lord bless to us this season of Lent. Bless the things we give up, that we may more gratefully appreciate the things we have. Bless the things we take up, that we might learn what it means to live well in your world. Bless the things we give away that we may understand the true meaning of compassion and share in your story as disciples and followers. 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. 

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.  

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