Beane Valley Benefice: Aston, Bramfield, Stapleford, Waterford and Watton at Stone
Loving God and Loving our Neighbour
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Collect (Special Prayer) for 4th Sunday in ADVENT Eternal God, as Mary waited for the birth of your Son, so we wait for his coming in glory; bring us through the birth pangs of this present age to see, with her, our great salvation in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Collect (Special Prayer) for Christmas Eternal God, in the stillness of this night, you sent your almighty Word to pierce the world’s darkness with the light of salvation: give to the earth the peace that we long for and fill our hearts with the joy of heaven through our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen.
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. Christmas break – no services Wed 18th, 25th Dec, 1st, 8th Jan. 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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