1 July
Lord, strengthen Midsomer Norton’s rural dean Revd Chris North and the deanery synod members; we pray for the mission and pastoral committee and its vision. Lead us as a nation toward your light of truth.
2 July
Heavenly Father, pour your loving Spirit on Richard and Chloe being married today in the Peasedown St John group. So too for all preparing for marriage across the diocese this summer. We offer special thanks for those who have responded to your call and are being ordained priest today.
3 July
Lord, bless the village celebration today for HM the Queen’s birthday at St Mary’s Timsbury. Thank you for her shining faith; let the village be drawn closer to you. We celebrate all you have given, Almighty Father, and this Disability Sunday give praise for the abilities of the disabled and ask for fresh eyes of faith to perceive your good plan for all. Thank you for those being ordained deacon today: for Adam Burnham, David Fox-Branch, Katharine Hawksley, Alexandra Holmes, Jane Mitchell, Joel Mennie, Deborah Perreau, Clarissa Shaw Notice, Jo Slade, Liza Wortlehock and Dan Young.
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4 July
Servant God, thank you for Midsomer Norton’s CMS mission partners Audrey and Colin Gibson. Bless them richly, working with the marginalised in Lebanon and helping Lebanese Christians join that country’s immense generosity to Syrian refugees.
16 July
We pray for the life and ministry of Paulton with Farrington Gurney and High Littleton churches. God of networks and complexity, affirm our interdependence and our total trust in you. As the national Follow 2016 event celebrates 150 years of Reader ministry today, we thank you for all those recently called to be Readers as they reflect on their training and commitment to God’s calling for licensing in October. We pray too for those contemplating Reader training next year and for Revd David Weir, Revd Canon David Harrex and Revd Graham Witts as Archdeaconry Wardens of Readers.
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Please bless Camerton and Dunkerton churches and make known your holy name throughout the nation.
18 July
We ask your love continue in the congregation of Midsomer Norton Church, God, and that your abundance flows throughout the deanery and diocese.
19 July
In their vacancies, we ask you, God of kind surprises, to bless the wardens and those taking on extra responsibilities at Radstock with Writhlington and Kilmersdon with Babington churches, and in Westfield Church. Open wider our own hearts to service.
20 July
We pray for Liam Adam and Jamie Sims as they lead the daily breakfast club for 25 primary school children at Peasedown St John. Thank you, God, for the ministry you have blessed here. Let the children come to you in all our communities in whatever way they know.
5 July
As leaders in Peasedown prepare for the coming season of Movement Worship Nights and all the young people who come along, we reflect on our own worship of your goodness, God. The
6 July
Lord of all, guide and inspire the Diocesan Synod tonight. Give our leaders passion and give us strength to follow them. Help us all play a role in shaping our future.
21 July
We pray for the success of the new Luncheon Club in Timsbury for those who need opportunities to meet others in the village. Open our eyes to loneliness and fill us with courage to love the stranger.
7 July
We pray for the staff, children and families of Trinity School in Radstock as the new governors meet tonight to plan the way forward after challenging times. Shepherd us, Saviour, to walk together in paths of peace and comfort.
22 July
St Mary Magdalene
8 July
Jesus Christ, revealing divine mystery, let outreach from St Vigor’s and St John’s show ever more of God’s love for their communities. We offer our hopes to you, Lord, for General Synod today. Let your unconditional welcome be the tone and content of discussion.
23 July
We thank you, Creator, for the musical talents you give to people. Today we pray for organist Rory Moules giving a recital in St Peter’s Church, Camerton. May all who attend be transported in
9 July
We pray for the Scarecrow Trail in Timsbury which brings the village community together around St Mary’s Church. You who are strong to save, thank your for the Street Pastors and Marshals who bless Midsomer Norton, especially at today’s MFEST music festival.
24 July
Please bless musicians taking part in the Minehead and Exmoor Music Festival, especially the Festival service of worship today.
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We ask for God’s blessing as residents and tourists gather to be entertained by the Midsomer Norton and Radstock Brass Band on the bandstand in Wells. You who calmed the storm, we are so grateful this Sea Sunday to the Minehead lifeboat crew and their work to keep others safe.
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25 July St James the Apostle
Amaze us, God of wonders. Bless Luxborough as they pioneer new ways of sharing the Gospel and being Church in a rural place.
Please pray for Jess and the newly appointed second youth worker in Exmoor Youth Project. Lord of action, join their energy with yours.
26 July
As we journey with you through our own lives, loving Father, we pray today for Revd Bill Lemmey on his pilgrimage to Holy Island and for those maintaining the life and ministry of Porlock during his sabbatical.
Let there be foresight and ambition in the church in Dulverton, Lord, as it shapes its mission and ministry for the future to support the community it serves. Bless the important decisions they are taking regarding housing issues there.
27 July
As a diocese we pray for Chilcompton with Downside Church and Stratton on the Fosse. Lord, let us hear your word afresh and as
12 July
Lord, nothing is impossible for you. Strengthen our faith and renew our sight to see potential. Bless, the second birthday celebration at St Nicholas Church Centre in Radstock of SWALLOW, supporting those with learning disabilities.
28 July
13 July
We pray for the life and ministry of Coleford with Holcombe churches – bless and delight those who worship and visit, Lord. Holy Spirit, anoint the newly commissioned School Pastors at West Somerset College, and give students and staff the opportunities to be supported by them.
Thank you, gracious God, for Revd Simon Robinson's first year of ministry at Minehead, for all who minister with him and for the sense of wellbeing and new life that has been brought to the community there.
29 July
Today we offer healing prayers to all those in Paulton Hospital. Give those who suffer pain renewed hope for recovery and courage to endure their afflictions; let them know your compassion, Risen Lord.
We give thanks to you, Lord, for the ministry of Readers in Exmoor deanery and our retired clergy who extend and enhance provision of worship across the multi-parish cures of deanery. Thanks for those across the diocese sacrificing for your wonderful Kingdom.
30 July
Pour out joyful blessings on Jonathan Silver and Madeleine Pitt being married today in the Peasedown St John group and on all couples being married today. Thanks for the gifts of sexuality and companionship.
31 July
We give thanks to you, Lord, for the disciples and volunteers supporting the West Somerset Food Cupboard and especially manager Chrissie Payne. We know those who live in food poverty are held close to your heart and we ask and work that no one need go hungry in west Somerset.
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15 July
Heavenly Father we pray for children at St Mary’s CE Primary School in Timsbury and in all primary schools who are leaving to go to secondary school. Keep them enfolded in your love so they can embrace a new beginning with confidence knowing you will follow where they go. Let your wisdom be a guide to the future for our plans, Lord, and for Old Cleeve Benefice as they redraw boundaries for more effective ministry and mission. Give us, who are all your followers and preachers, wisdom to build upon opportunities.
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