30th March

‘ SURELY I AM WITH YOU ALWAYS, TO THE VERY END OF THE AGE.’

Matthew 28:20

Our Father,

Thank you so much that we can still be church and meet to worship you today. Thank you that as the church doors close worship can be accessible on any screen at any time. We pray that many would come to know you via technology during this pandemic.

Use your word to bring  comfort to exhausted NHS staff and carers and to those overwhelmed with the responsibilities they carry. You never promised  an easy life but we can always rely on the same promise you made to frightened Moses, ‘I will be with you.’ Thank you that you walk this valley with us – not two metres apart  but within us, your Holy Spirit guiding us step by step.

We pray for:

• Boris Johnson, Matt Hancock, the Health Secretary and Chris Whitty, the Chief Medical Officer – healing from C-19 and a quick return to their important roles.

• All who are lonely – a circle of new friends and neighbours who care.

Amen.