The July Prayer Diary, written by Hilary, is now available:

PRAYER DIARY JULY 2026

WED 1 Let us give thanks for the team who run St. Mary’s Toddlers Group, for their dedicated work over the past school year and for   their hard work and commitment, especially  when  the team is at times depleted.

THURS 2  Heavenly Father, we commit to you this year’s Llangollen International Eisteddfod and pray for its success. Please bless all who take par and  the organisers and volunteers who make the event possible.

FRID 3  ST. THOMAS  As we remember St. Thomas, let us give thanks for his ministry , and pray that we too might be willing to learn more about our faith and so grow in understanding and love of God.

SAT 4  O Lord, we ask for your blessing on the ‘Let’s Sing Bee Happy’ concert at St. Mary’s this afternoon.  Thank you for the choir and their joy and pleasure which they share with their audience.

SUN 5  Loving Lord, we pray for the Pet Service at St. David’s this afternoon, that it might be a success and a happy, life-affirming occasion.

MON 6  O God, the source of all good desires, all right judgements, and all just works: give to your servants that peace which the world cannot give; that our hearts may be set to obey your commandments, and that, freed from the fear of our enemies, we may pass our time in rest and quietness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

TUES 7  Thank you, O God, for the Mini Markets Team and their hard work and commitment throughout the year. Please bless the members in all they do.

WED 8 As the local schools move towards the end of a busy term, let us pray for the staff and pupils and for the success of any events they put on.

THURS 9  O Lord God, we pray for the churches of the Offa Mission Area- their leaders and congregations, that they might know your blessing and guidance. We especially pray for the new Mission Area Leader and your blessing on her and her new role.

FRID 10 Lord, we pray for your blessing on all who live in South View, Chirk.

SAT 11  Lord, we pray for the success of tomorrow’s Chirk 10 K Charity Run, and pray for the safety of all participating in the event. Thank you for everyone involved in it organisation.

SUN 12  SEA SUNDAY  Almighty God, we commit to you all whose work means a life at sea, and those who risk their own safety to bring help and rescue to  sailors in danger. We also pray for the families of sailors who might not see their loved ones for many months.

MON 13  Straight is the gate and narrow is the way that leadeth unto life, and few there be who find it. Matthew 7:14

Thou wilt show me the path of life; in thy presence is fullness of joy; at thy hand there are pleasures for evermore. Ps, 16:11

TUES 14 Let us give thanks for churchwardens of St. Mary’s and St. David’s : for their hard work and dedication. May they experience joy in their service and know the support of God in their ministry.

WED 15 O God, we pray for everyone involved in tourism in our area, for the vision, energy and commitment they might need.

THURS 16  Loving Lord, we bring before you all who are housebound in our area: those who feel keenly their loss of independence and freedom, who are lonely and long for more support. May they know your presence with them. We also pray for the people who help and visit them.

FRID 17 Let us give thanks for everyone in our churches who provide and arrange the flowers, and so bring extra beauty to our buildings and worship.

SAT 18  O Lord God our Creator, we pray for all the farmers and their workers, all who work to provide our food, in our area. We ask that they will receive the encouragement and support they need in their difficult calling.

SUN 19  Thank you, Lord, for our church organists whose skill and dedication transform our worship. Please bless them in their work.

MON 20 When I needed a neighbour,/were you there, /were you there?/when I needed a neighbour, were you there?   And the creed and the colour/and the name won’t matter,/were you there?

TUES 21  Thank you, O God, for those who organise sporting activities in our area: we ask you to bless them and their work , and grant all involved true enjoyment and fulfilment.

WED 22  MARY MAGDALENE  Today the church remembers Mary and her love and loyalty towards Jesus , and his appreciation of her care. May we too show him our dedication and so inspire others.

THURS 23  Heavenly Father, we commit to you the residents and staff at Chirk Court, and ask that you will bless all who come to today’s service led by our two churches.

FRID 24  Loving Lord, we bring before you all who we know who are unwell; those waiting for treatment or appointments; and those recovering from procedures. May they know your healing and wholeness.  Please bless and guide the staff at our local hospitals and surgeries who minister to their needs.

SAT 25  ST. JAMES   Thank you, Lord, for the life and witness of this apostle; help us in our everyday lives , in what we say and do, to be convincing witnesses to the Good News.

SUN 26  Heavenly Father, we give thanks for those in our churches who act as sidespeople : may they receive your blessing in their special service.

MON 27  O God, we ask for your blessing on all who live along Methodist Hill in Fron.

TUES 28  Let us pray for the success of our local shops and businesses, and for their owners, managers and staff.

WED 29 O Lord our God, we lift before you our vicar and all the other ministers who help with mission and worship in our churches. May they know the power of the Holy Spirit in all they do.

THURS 30 Thank you, O Lord, for the loyal congregation at the Thursday Eucharists at St. Mary’s; we ask you to bless richly in their worship and faith, those who attend  the services.

FRID 31  At a time when we rejoice at the abundance of Nature around us in our gardens and the countryside, let us remember before God the blind and poorly sighted who cannot enjoy the sights as we can. May they know God’s abundant blessing. And let us also pray for all organisations and departments which seek to help the blind.