Chorlton Central Church

Prayers of the people
contributed by members of the congregation at a recent service at Chorlton Central Church

Thank you, God ……

for good and supportive friends
for skilled carers
for precious time with my daughter
for my family
for more time to spend with family and friends
for being with family we rarely see and for the love of those with us always
for safe travels
for a lovely day out in Wales
for a new job
for friends
for prayers and support whilst my brother was in hospital
for the supportive Christian presence at Manchester Pride

An everyday prayer

Eternal God
Mother and Father of us all
we place ourselves in your care today.

Lift up our souls
when we are worn down by anxieties and responsibilities.
Give us the strength to feel a new sense of purpose,
a fresh beginning,
and a greater awareness of your presence.

Help us to see the world and all its people
through your eyes.
Stir up within us feelings of compassion
so that we can deal lovingly and graciously
with the people whose paths we cross today.

As we go about our daily lives in a busy and demanding world
let us remember Jesus
who gave everything for the sake of other people
yet who also understood his own need of solitude and prayer.

Help us to follow his example
and to seek the peace that comes from quiet reflection.

Help us to be strong enough to give
and gentle enough to receive.

Nurture us, sustain us, inspire us.

Hold each one of us in strong and tender arms.
Help us to know that you are with us
and that you will lead us onward.
AMEN.

Sarah Brewerton

A message of prayerful hope to people who feel alienated from the Church

The loving, liberating God holds a rainbow arch of acceptance and hope over you.
You belong with all God's people.
God loves you as you are
and God promises to be with you always

Author unknown

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