Please use this daily prayer guide to help you pray for the ministry of this parish each day. Please pray for the following:

February 2012

Wednesday 1

Pray for the work of the Mothers Union worldwide. Give thanks for their influence in the lives of African women. Pray for all preparing for Confirmation.

Thursday 2

Candlemas, celebrating the welcome of the baby Jesus by the aged Simon and Anna in the Temple. Give thanks for all elderly Christians who have kept the faith alive in times of persecution, as in Russia.

Friday 3

Pray for the people of Haiti, many thousands of whom are still without homes. Pray for the stepping up of aid.

Saturday 4

Pray for Christians in Nigeria experiencing increasingly violent persecution by extremist Muslim groups.

Sunday 5

Give thanks for all who support St Mary’s and St Luke’s by their stewardship giving. Pray that this year’s renewal may continue this tradition and that people who have not previously joined the scheme may decide to do so.

Monday 6

The 60^th Anniversary of the Queen’s Accession. Give thanks for her 60 years of devoted service and for her forthright profession of faith in her Christmas broadcast.

Tuesday 7

Pray for the General Synod of the Church of England meeting from the 6^th – 10^th. Pray for their continued deliberations on the question of Women Bishops, that they may reach solutions acceptable to those who oppose this.

Wednesday 8

Pray for the thousands of Christians who have fled from their native lands, where the faith has been established since New Testament times, because of persecution, especially in Iran and Iraq.

Thursday 9

Pray for the Christians of India who are suffering increased persecution from Hindu extremists, especially in Orissa.

Friday 10

Pray for all vulnerable children and teenagers, especially those in or leaving care that they may find security. Give thanks for the work of the Children’s Society.

Saturday 11

Pray for the ‘Messy Church’ event and for older teenagers and young adults, especially those worried by problems about jobs and further education.

Sunday 12

On this All Age Service day, pray for all our youth groups. Give thanks for the worldwide Scout and Guide movements which are inspirational for millions of young people.

Monday 13

As the half term break begins, pray for all involved in education in this time of controversy and change, especially for vulnerable children and young people.

Tuesday 14

Pray for the PCC meeting tonight and for our plans for Lent and Easter.

Wednesday 15

Pray for all in hospital or having surgery at this time, especially our vicar, Rosie. Give thanks for all involved in the work of healing.

Thursday 16

Pray for all in our parish who are housebound. Give thanks and pray for the work of our Visiting Team.

Friday 17

Pray for the people of Syria, a country so closely associated with St Paul and the life of the early church, that the very mixed population may find a way to live together in peace.

Saturday 18

Pray for the churches of the Hounslow Deanery, especially for the new initiative providing care for homeless people.

Sunday 19

Pray for those being confirmed today, that it may be a joyful occasion for them and an inspiration for their future lives as committed Christians.

Monday 20

Pray for those who run the playgroup, resuming today after half term and for the children and parents who meet each other there.

Tuesday 21

Pray for Riversiders meeting today and give thanks for our Wandering Feast tradition which enhances fellowship with our neighbours at St Francis’ and St Vincent’s.

Wednesday 22

Ash Wednesday

Pray for tonight’s service and that the time of Lent will be a fruitful preparation for Good Friday and Easter.

Thursday 23

Pray for children growing up in this uncertain and troubled world.

Friday 24

Pray for Emma and Anthony being married today and for all preparing for marriage this year. Give thanks for family life.

Saturday 25

Pray for St Luke’s coffee mornings and give thanks for the witness St Luke’s represent in a very busy and multi-cultural part of Hounslow.

Sunday 26

Pray for all who serve in the armed forces, especially those working in Afghanistan and their families. Pray particularly for bereaved families and those injured.

Monday 27

Give thanks for the life and work of George Herbert (Poet and Priest 1633) who wrote may of our favourite hymns including ’Come down, O Love Divine’ Give thanks for the contribution to worship of poetry and music.

Tuesday 28

Pray for the standing committee meeting tonight. Give thanks for all who take on the responsibility of running the church’s day to day administration. Pray also for Tuesday Club.

Wednesday 29

In this Leap Year pray for all involved in preparation for the Olympics. Pray that the church may be a visible presence, especially in a pastoral role. Give thanks for the distributors of St Mary’s Mail and for it’s influence in the Parish.

Thanks to Rev Marion Warman for compiling our prayers for February. Please speak to Rosie or the Parish Office if you would be interested in putting the prayers together one month.