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Daily Prayer for the parish

Sunday:

· The church buildings in our parishes

· Those who care for them

· John Millard, PCC chairman

· Rosemary Boswell , Churchwarden & Magazine Editor

Monday:

· The Barracks at Ampton

· Birds Croft, Great Livermere

· Culford Road, Ingham

· Jean Cook, Organist & PCC member

· Andrew Norburn, PCC member

Tuesday:

· Little Livermere

· Church Road and The Birches, Great Livermere

· Glebe Close, Ingham

· Caroline Redman , Church Treasurer

· Rev Tony Redman

Wednesday:

· The Ingham industrial estate

· Orchard Close, Great Livermere

· Beauford Road, Ingham

· Joan Pettitt, PCC member

· Margaret Hartley, Reader & Church Warden

Thursday:

· Ampton Hall

· Mere View, Great Livermere

· The Street, Ingham

· Rev Liz Jump, Team Vicar

Friday:

· The Street, Great Livermere

· School Gardens , Great Livermere

· Priory Close, Ingham

· Jim Hartley , Deanery Synod Rep & PCC member

· Ann Smith , Church Warden

Saturday:

· Ampton Village

· Troston Road, Great Livermere

· Ampton Road & Maltings Lane, Ingham

· Lesley Norburn, Reader & PCC Secretary

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Suggestions for prayer

1.	Pray for the Deanery Synod tonight in Ingham
2.	Parish prayers and the Alpha group’s second meeting in Ixworth
3.	Pray for those facing/recovering from surgery esp. Rev Doug Neupert
4.	St Francis of Assisi – pray for those who work with animals
5.	Pray for the Small Service Harvest Thanksgiving and Church lunch
6.	William Tyndale – Give thanks that we have the Bible in our own language
7.	Pray for those confined to their homes for health reasons
8.	Pray for the talk on the Coptic Church at Honington and the Ingham House Group
9.	Parish prayers tonight- and the Alpha course
10.	Today is World Mental Health day – pray for any with mental health problems
11.	Pray for the Reader’s day at the Cathedral
12.	Pray for all who come to the service at Ingham this morning
13.	This is International Debt week – pray for all those in financial difficulties
14.	Pray for the Gt. Livermere House group
15.	Pray for the Ministry team as they carry out their responsibilities across the team
16.	Pray for the Churches Together general meeting and the Alpha group
17.	International Day for the Eradication of Poverty – pray for Tearfund’s work with the poorest of the poor across the world
18.	St. Luke – pray for doctors, nurses and carers
19.	Pray for those attending the Team Wedding Preparation course and for BCY 18 Celebration and Annual Report meeting
20.	Pray for those out of work and those feeling the effects of the rising prices
21.	Pray for the Gt. Livermere Village Hall Committee
22.	Pray for the Ingham House Group meeting tonight and for those planning social activities in Ingham
23.	Continue to pray for the appointment of a new Team Rector
24.	United Nations Day – pray for peace and justice in our world
25.	Pray for the Diocesan Team Consultation – Representatives of our Team will be contributing.
26.	Pray for the special Memorial service at Ingham – that those who come may find it helpful and supportive
27.	Pray for children and teachers during half term-that they may be refreshed
28.	Pray for the Ingham Coffee Morning & Gt. Livermere House Group
29.	Pray for the elderly and housebound in our villages
30.	Pray for families under pressure because of work, money or relationship problems
31.	Pray for our organists and those who clean and decorate our churches

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Why are we asking people to pray?

- We want to encourage everybody to pray, and to pray specifically for the concerns of the parish, so that God's love may work even more deeply in the hearts and minds of all of us living in these communities
- God invites us to pray constantly, expecting Him to act.
- It changes things. When we pray, everything that is in us, the fear, the worry, the concern, the doubt and the lack of faith rises to the surface where God can change it through his love.

How should we pray?

- Any way you like! Most people find it easier to pray quietly, on their own, somewhere where they will not be disturbed. But it could be in the bath or out for a walk or in the garden. It could be over a cup of tea with some friends. It is entirely up to you.
- Prayer should be a joy not a duty, focussed time spent with the One who loves us. Don't set yourself too big a target - five minutes on as many days as you can manage is fine.
- As you pray for a road or a person, try to imagine them in your mind. Think about what might be going on in their lives or in that part of the community. Just hold them before God. If you know anybody that lives in the road you are praying about, ask God to bless them. If you know of any specific concerns that people have weave them into your prayers.
- If you have any concerns or you would like to know more about ways of praying, speak to one of the readers or Caroline Redman. ( phone numbers in parish magazine )

"find a quiet secluded spot and shut the door just be there as simply and as honestly as you can. The focus will shift from you to God, and you will begin to sense his grace"

Matthew Ch 6 v 6, adapted from "The Message" translation. Back to top

Ingham with Ampton and Gt & Lt Livermere - Prayer for the Parish

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