Beane Valley Benefice: Aston, Bramfield, Stapleford, Waterford and Watton at Stone

Loving God and Loving our Neighbour 

YOU are welcome in ANY church. Please take all precautions you can to stay safe 

Collect Prayer for 3rd Sunday of Easter Risen Christ, you filled the disciples with boldness and fresh hope: strengthen us to proclaim your risen life and fill us with your peace to the glory of God the Father. Amen.

11th MAY 4th Sunday of Easter Start of CHRISTIAN AID WEEK (12th to 17th May)

DONATE to Christian Aid Appeals at www.christianaid.org.uk/appeals

THANK YOU to the ministry team, churchwardens, treasurers, secretaries and PCC’s of our churches and to everyone who helps maintain the churchyards and buildings. 

We pray for our  government and our nation Bless all who are called to government and opposition Guide and guard them in their public service Fill them with integrity, wisdom and understanding That they may lead us in the ways of justice and peace, And bring relief to those who suffer that all people may flourish. Amen.

PRAY for PEACE in ISRAEL and GAZA, UKRAINE and all areas of conflict Lord God, though peace seems humanly impossible, we continue to pray for an end to violence and bloodshed. We pray your comfort for the fearful and broken – hearted. Change the hearts of those set on revenge and destruction. Give wisdom to world leaders as they respond to aggression. Bless all who work for understanding, reconciliation and justice which alone bring lasting peace. Amen. ‘Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.’ (Romans 12:12)  

WEDNESDAYS 10am BRAMFIELD Morning Prayer at St Andrew’s followed by coffee and chat - all are welcome.  

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