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Holy Trinity with St Saviour and Christ Church with St John
Pray for both churches as they continue to
worship together at ABD and especially for
Christ Church as they move away from
Central Methodist when the sharing
agreement ends at the end of September.
Pray for the ongoing processes as the
possible closure of the Holy Trinity church
building continues to be consulted upon.
Pray for the August picnic for Living Room
families and the Jumble Sale – that these
two outreach events would lead to new
relationships being developed and deepen
existing relationships within our community.
Pray for the vision of holding an act of
worship in Holy Trinity school, particularly for
the Spirit's guidance and wisdom in
discerning what this may look like.
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St Mary & All Saints Goodshaw
Pray for our asylum-seeking friend, Ali, as he has had his asylum application rejected. He
fears the death penalty, if he is sent back to
Iraq. Pray that we find him the legal
assistance he needs for his appeal, and that
God’s will be done, whatever the ultimate
outcome.
Pray for the events we organise for children
and young families (Little Angels and Messy
Church). Pray that these may attract more
people to come into the church and find
Jesus among us.
Pray for our church finances in the face of the significant repairs we need to make to the
fabric of the building. Pray also that the
faculty process may be swift and successful.
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St Nicholas, Newchurch
Giving thanks for new people coming to our
church.
That our work with children, families and
young adults may flourish.
That we may continue to grow spiritually and
numerically.
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St Bartholomew, Whitworth
Giving thanks for the continuation of
increasing numbers in our congregation.
Pray for the 8 new bell ringers currently
under going training over the next few
weeks.
Giving thanks for the increasing attendance
at our monthly quiz and pray that this
successful outreach will continue.
Pray for the success of our St
Bartholomew’s Heritage Day being
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St Anne, Edgeside
Giving thanks for answered prayer, especially in seeing new families coming into St Anne’s.
Praying for the church as we prepare for Rev’d Rod’s retirement in September.
Praying that as we plan for the future we would be able to focus on what the lord wants for us all.
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St Mary, Rawtenstall
Pray to increase the use of our church
building.
Pray to extend our links with our local
schools.
Pray to find ways of bringing more families
into church.
Pray for our Open Church/Open Gardens
weekend held jointly with Civic Pride on July
26th and 27th.
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St John, Facit
Pray for the renewal of our links with
school in the coming months.
Pray for all on PCC as they continue in
service for another year.
Pray that our upcoming Joint all-age
worship is a positive affirmation of our
faith and attracts new worshippers.
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St Paul Constable-Lee
Giving thanks for our established groups - beakfast, Woody Church & Toddler group - for seeds sown and new people coming
Pray that our inaugural Messy Church will go well and jayne and helpers are encouraged to repeat the event.
Pray for safety and refreshment for those going on holiday, school staff and children & those relaxing at home over the summer
Pray for our team clergy
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