Written by Hilary Prescott

SUN 1  ALL SAINTS  For all the saints/who from their labours rest,/who thee by faith /before the world confessed, thy name, O Jesus,/be for ever blest./Alleluia, Alleluia!    We pray too , O God, that you will send your blessing on today’s Special service which focuses on those loved ones who have died and offers comfort to those who mourn them.

MON 2  ALL SOULS  We give thanks, Heavenly Father, for the people we have known and loved and who are no longer with us here: we commit them to your loving care. We pray too for all who have died but died alone, forgotten and unloved.

TUES 3 Let us give thanks to God for the people who enable us to get out and about: our families, friends, train drivers, taxi drivers, bus drivers and those people who work for voluntary transport services, and ask Him to bless them and keep them and their passengers safe.

WED 4  Let us pray for God’s blessing on all who live in Shepherd’s Lane, Chirk.

THURS 5 Let us pray for the safety of all at Bonfire and Fireworks celebrations, and give thanks for the members of the Fire Service,  ambulance workers and staff at A and E departments.

FRID 6  Heavenly Father, we commit to you the churches of the Offa Mission Area: their ministers, helpers and congregations. Guide and bless them as they seek to cater for the needs of their churches and the wider community.

SAT 7 Lord, we pray for the staff and clientele of Chirk Leisure Centre and for its continuing success in catering for the leisure and health needs of local people.

SUN 8 REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY  On this special day, Lord , we pray for the various services being held in this area as they remember the people who have lost their lives or been badly affected in conflict and who have loyally served their country. May all attending find inspiration and comfort in the services.

MON 9 Lord, we pray for the members of the Royal British Legion and give thanks for the organisation.

TUES 10  Loving Lord God, we pray today for all who suffer from mental health problems, especially those who find themselves unable to function as they wish and those who cannot get the help they need.  Bless too all organisations, departments and individuals doing their best to give the necessary help.

WED 11  ARMISTICE DAY  As we remember again all who have fallen in the service of their country and give thanks to the Prince of Peace for them, let us also do so for the people who have over the ages worked for reconciliation and peace among nations, within countries and within families. May God empower all who are doing so now.

THURS 12  Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God. Matthew 5.9

FRID 13  Creator God, we give thanks for all who belong to our Churchyard groups and who work so hard to keep their areas tidy and attractive, mindful of the needs of the environment and the community.

SAT 14  O Lord, please bless all who live on Canal Side in Fron.

SUN 15  Let us commit to God for his blessing and guidance our church members who read the lessons in our services.

MON 16 We give thanks ,O God, for our local hospitals and hospices, and ask you to bless all the staff who work so hard to deliver your healing work.

TUES 17 Let us commit to our Lord those people who carry out pastoral work in our communities, both as part of the church mission and as individuals concerned for family, friends and neighbours. May He bless and guide them and give them the words and wisdom they need to offer comfort and strength.

WED  18  Lord, we pray for the Holy Spirit’s guidance at tonight’s St. Mary’s Committee Meeting so that in our discussions and decisions , your will might be done and our church flourish.

THURS 19  Heavenly Father, we bring before you the staff and residents at Chirk Court, and pray that this afternoon’s Service , led by St. Mary’s and St. David’s might bring peace, joy and comfort  for all who attend.

FRID 20 Let us pray for the couple being married at St.  Mary’s today, for a joyous wedding and a loving lifetime together.

SAT 21 Be thou a bright flame before me; Be thou a guiding star above me; Be thou a smooth path below me; Be thou a kindly shepherd behind me, today- tonight- and for ever.  St Columba, Irish monk and missionary to Scotland 521-597

SUN 22 CHRIST THE KING  Eternal Father, whose Son Jesus Christ ascended to the throne of heaven that he might rule over all things as Lord and King: keep the Church in the unity of the Spirit and in the bond of peace, and bring the whole created order to worship at his feet; who is alive and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God , now and forever. Amen  (Collect)

MON 23  Lord, we give thanks for the Chirk Pantoholics and the pleasure they bring to the community. We ask that you will bless their rehearsals and achievements.

TUES 24  Thank you, O God, for the people in our churches who use their time and energy in keeping our buildings clean and tidy, and fit for worship and all the events that are held there.

WED 25  Heavenly Lord, may your blessing rest on all attending today’s Churches Together gathering as they pray through Advent Bible passages and discover anew the riches of your Word.

THURS 26  May your rich blessing, O God our Father, rest upon all who attend this morning’s Holy Eucharist and bring them closer to you.

FRID 27  Loving Lord God, knowing your love and care for each one of us, we commit to you those people we know who are unwell, especially sufferers from chronic pain and all who are restrained by their problems from living the life they long for. We also pray for patients cared for by our local hospitals and surgeries.

SAT 28  We give thanks , O Lord for all who have worked so hard to ensure the success of today’s St. Mary’s Christmas Fair, and all who have provided raffle andtombola prizes and the contents of other stalls. May your blessing rest on the event and bring joy and success.

SUN 29  ADVENT  Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness and to put on the armour of light, now in the time of this mortal life, in which your Son Jesus Christ came to us in great humility; that on the last day , when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge the living and the dead, we may rise to life immortal; through him who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen  Collect

MON 30  ST. ANDREW  O Lord, we give thanks for the faith and witness of the apostle, Andrew, and his work in spreading the good news of Christ. We pray that you will help us in our Christian witness so that we too may bear fruit.