Last Updated: 17th May 2026
Here we suggest focus areas for prayer, but please continue to pray for the work of our churches and missionary partners around the world (details on our website).
Church family news:
- Sally is now in Herts & Essex Rehabilitation Unit. She would welcome visitors, and the distance and his own health challenges make it difficult for Peter to get there every day. If you would like to visit, please liaise with Peter 01920 830614. Please continue to pray for Sally and Peter.
- Some of our church family members are waiting for tests or procedures. They don’t always choose to be listed here, but please pray for them; God knows who they are.
- Please pray for all who are unwell or in pain of any kind.
- Pray for all who grieve.
Pray for our community
In our cycle of prayers, this weekend we ask you to include in your prayers:
- those concerned about possible consequences of the current political turmoil
- our farmers, hoping for more helpful weather for their crops
- the couples planning to be married in our churches in the next few weeks and months
Pray for our outreach, our service and our churches
This week we ask you to include in your prayers:
- our plans for growth during the vacancy
- those who are being drawn to our churches, seeking something and finding it in Jesus
- all of us, that we will hear the calling of the Holy Spirit and have courage to respond
Pray for our mission partners
In our cycle of prayers for our mission partners, this week we ask you to pray for the work of Andrew and Samara Ellis. Andrew and Samara lead the River of Life church in Harare. More information about our partners can be found on our website.
Please pray for their work, but they have also requested prayer for their family:
- their married daughter and her husband as they run a business and look after their small baby, and also lead the youth and a home group at the church in Harare where Andrew is a leader
- their elder son who has a temporary job at a game park but is applying for universities (including in the UK) and seeking funding
- their younger son who is praying he will get a visa to go to the US to take up a college place he has been offered
If you are aware of anyone who would like our prayers, or who would like the church family to share in some news, good or bad, please let Caroline know ([email protected]).