August 2016 Mindful of the example of William Lord, graciously hear us. Wilberforce who saw prayer as effective Mend broken relationships political action and called for Christians to and restore to wholeness whatever has been ‘pray, pray and pray’. damaged by heated debate. Cycle of Prayer Hear us, Lord of life. Pray for the Prime Minster, members of the Lord, graciously hear us. Cabinet, and both House of Parliament in Sustain and support the anxious and fearful all of their deliberations and consultations and lift up all who are dejected. Monday 1 Saturday 6 that Your will be done, so that we may live Hear us, Lord of life. Lord, graciously hear us. In a United Benefice the parish of of All Saints peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and With you, Lord, is the well of life Transfiguration of Our Lord Ashover, Clergy: Ralph Lawrence, the holiness. and in your light do we see light. Readers, PCC and congregation. Hear us, Lord of life and peace: Pray that the Holy Spirit will transform and A prayer for reconciliation after the EU and make us whole. renew our Churches as we continue to build Referendum With you, Lord, is the well of life Tuesday 2 God’s kingdom on earth. and in your light do we see light. In the United Benefice of Ashover, the parish Eternal God, Light of the nations, Hear us, Lord of life: of Holy Trinity Brackenfield, Clergy: Ralph For all whose image of your creation is in Christ you make all things new: Heal us and make us whole. Lawrence, the Readers, PCC & congregation. marred by pain and suffering guide our nation in the coming days through For those who wake each morning to shellfire the inspiration of your Spirit, Lord our God, accept the prayers of your Wednesday 3 and destruction Your kingdom come Your will be done that understanding may put an end to discord people and in your mercy look with In the United Benefice of Ashover, the parish and all bitterness. compassion upon our nation, for the sake of For children dispossessed of childhood and of Holy Trinity Brackenfield, Clergy: Ralph transformed into soldiers Give us grace to rebuild bonds of trust Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Lawrence, the Readers, PCC & congregation. that together we may work for the dignity and For orphans wandering lonely roads to flourishing of all; through Jesus Christ our uncertain futures Thursday 4 Lord. Prayer for Elections Your kingdom come Your will be done In the United Benefice of Ashover, the parish For each persecuted family carrying your of St Mark Handley Clergy: Ralph Lawrence, A Litany of Reconciliation ‘Lord of lords, King of kings, Cross the Readers, PCC and congregation we thank you for giving us the privilege of . Your kingdom come Your will be done Holy God, in whom we live and move and electing our leaders. have our being, we make our prayer to you, Give us wisdom and discernment, that Friday 5 Sunday 7 saying, Hear us, Lord of life. through the casting of our votes Rio will welcome 206 countries to four venues With an unstable political environment, Lord, graciously hear us. your Kingdom may come closer, and your will to compete for 4,924 medals across 42 lagging economy and worries over the Zika Guide our nation in the days and months be done here on earth as it is in heaven.’ sports... all in just 17 days of action. virus we pray for the people of Rio. ahead to walk the paths of peace and reconciliation. A prayer for the 2016 Olympic Games Monday 8 Hear us, Lord of life. Eternal God, Giver of joy and source of all The parish of St Martin, Alfreton Clergy: Lord, graciously hear us. strength, Frank Mercurio, Julian Penfold, Imogen Give to our leaders wisdom and sensitivity we pray for those who prepare for the Black, the Readers, PCC and congregation. to work for unity and the common good. Olympic and Paralympic games. For the competitors training for the Games and their Hear us, Lord of life. loved ones and for the many thousands who Tuesday 9 will support them, the parish of St John Baptist, Ault Hucknall, For the Churches and others who are Clergy: Judy Henderson-Smith, the Readers, The Cycle of Prayer is compiled by Revd Anette Love, to contact her please email: organising special events and who will PCC and congregation. [email protected] welcome many people from many nations. In a world where many are rejected and Wednesday 10 The Cycle of Prayer is available on the publications page of the diocesan website, abused, we pray for a spirit of gracious www.derby.anglican.org and on our facebook page www.facebook.com/dioceseofderby magnimity, humility and respect and for the the parish of St Leaonard Scarcliffe Clergy: health and safety of all. May we at the last Judy Henderson-Smith, the Readers, PCC If you would like to receive a copy of the cycle of prayer via email or post please contact the be led towards the love of Christ who is more and congregation. communications office: [email protected] than gold. Amen Thursday 11 Sunday 14 Friday 19 Thursday 25 the parish of St Luke Palterton Clergy: Judy For those who lead in the church of North In the East Scarsdale Team Ministry the Henderson-Smith, the Readers, PCC and For the refugee crisis India with whom our Diocese has a special parish of Holy Trinity Shirebrook, Clergy: congregation. Heavenly Father, you are the source of all link. John Draycott, Karen Bradlley. June Palmer, goodness, generosity and love. We thank the Readers, PCC and congregation. you for opening the hearts of many to those Bishop of Bombay - Prakash D Patole Friday 12 who are fleeing for their lives. Help us now to Bishop of Chandigarh - the Most Revd Younas Friday 26 As part of his role as Vice Chair of the open our arms in welcome, and reach out our Massey Anglican Alliance, Bishop Alastair recently hands in support. That the desperate may find Bishop of Chotanagpur - B B Baskey In the East Scarsdale Team Ministry the visited Peru. The Anglican Alliance brings new hope, and lives torn apart be restored. Bishop of Chattisgarh - Purna Sagar Nag parish of Holy Cross Upper Langwith with together the Provinces of the Anglican Church Living God, deliver us from a world without Langwith Bassett, Clergy: John Draycott, from across the world to work together for justice and a future without mercy; in your Karen Bradlley. June Palmer, the Readers, development, relief in emergencies and mercy, establish justice, and in your justice, Saturday 20 PCC and congregation. advocacy for the poor. Please pray for its remember the mercy revealed to us in Jesus For those who are benefitting from the funds work and for the projects for children with Christ our Lord. raised by the 2015 Bisop of Derby’s Harvest Saturday 27 disabilities and a women’s sewing cooperative appeal the ‘Girls Building Bridges’ project in he visited Angola. In the East Scarsdale Team Ministry Monday 15 the parish of St Luke Whaley Thorns Clergy: Blessed Virgin Mary John Draycott, Karen Bradlley. June Palmer,

Saturday 13 Sunday 21 the Readers, PCC and congregation. Pray that as Mary trusted God and accepted For street Pastors out on the streets of our the role entrusted to her, we may trust God’s As the Rio de Janeiro Summer Olympics Sunday 28 towns this night leading for our lives and our churches comes to an end that the goodwill generated and friendships formed will translate into Those attending and those speaking at the Lord, bless the noisy people, co-operation between nations and justice in Greenbelt festival The rowdy people, Tuesday 16 our world. Intimidating people, In a United Benefice, the parish of St Monday 29 The drunk Werburgh, Blackwell Clergy: Gill Manley, And scantily clad people Sally Mason, Derrick Hesketh, the Readers, Monday 22 Making their way home this evening. PCC and congregation. In a United Benefice, the parish of St Mary, For safety on our roads as people travel this Crich Clergy: Philip Brooks, David Higgon, Bank holiday and especially for the stretch of Bless the burglar, Jim Gray, the Readers, PCC and the M1 that goes through our county The loan shark, Wednesday 17 congregation. Prostitute and drug dealer, Low life In a United Beneifce the parish of St John Tuesday 30 And dangerous people, Baptist, Tibshelf Clergy: Gill Manley, Sally Tuesday 23 Hiding in the shadows this evening. Mason, Derrick Hesketh, the Readers, PCC the parish of All Saints Heath and St Albans Inhabit their spaces, and congregation. In a United Benefice, the parish of All Saints, Holmewood Clergy: Phyllis Bainbridge, the Enlighten their darkness, South Wingfield Clergy: Philip Brooks, David Readers, PCC and congregation. Higgon, Jim Gray, the Readers, PCC and These prodigals of yours. Thursday 18 congregation. Wednesday 31 the parish of St Mary & St Lawrence, Bolsover Clergy: Rachel Gouldthorpe , the Readers, Wednesday 24 Pray for for all who work in retreat Houses, PCC and congregation. In the East Scarsdale Team Ministry the may they be places of rest and growth for parish of St Michael Pleasley, Clergy: John those who visit them. Draycott, Karen Bradlley. June Palmer, the Readers, PCC and congregation.