All Saints Church Oakham
Prayers and Readings 10th July to 12th Nov 2016
2016
2 Sunday 10th July Trinity 7 Monday 11th July
Gen 32:9-30
All leading worship today School Road
Ezekiel 14:12-end
Bible translators Willow Crescent
Tuesday 12th July
Ezekiel 18:1-20
Christians in Canada Woodland View
Wednesday 13th July
Ezekiel 18:21-32
Social workers Lodge Gardens
Thursday 14th July
Ezekiel 20:1-20
The lonely Peterborough Avenue
Friday 15th July
Ezekiel 20:21-38
Thanksgiving for our health St Albans Close
Saturday 16th July
Ezekiel 24:15-end
For church cleaners St Peters Close
Generous God, you give us gifts and make them grow: though our faith is small as mustard seed, make it grow to your glory and the flourishing of your kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Lesotho- For people relying on hand-outs in the winter
3 Sunday 17th July Trinity 8 Monday 18th July
1 Cor 4:8-13
For the preparing for ordination Vicarage Road
Ezekiel 28:1-9
For those living alone Banff Close
Tuesday 19th July
Ezekiel 33:1-2
For farmers Catmose Park Road
Wednesday 20th July
Ezekiel 33:21-end
Thanksgiving for the gift of hearing Claresholm Close
Thursday 21st July
Ezekiel 34:1-16
For our schools Edmunton Way
Friday 22nd July
Mary Magdalene Mark 15:40-16:7
For the Salvation Army Fairview
Saturday 23rd July
Ezekiel 36:16-36
For transport workers Jasper Close
Lord God, your Son left the riches of heaven and became poor for our sake: when we prosper save us from pride, when we are needy save us from despair that we may trust in you alone; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Lesotho- For sick people walking to the Hospital in cold weather
4 Sunday 24th July Trinity 9
Gen 42:1-25
Monday 25th July
James Mark1 :14-20
For those leaving school at this time
Tuesday 26th July
Ezekiel 37:15-end
Thanksgiving for the beauty of creation
For those preaching today Lethbridge Close
Stamford Road
Wednesday 27th July
Mark1:21-28
For Christians in Scandinavia Cricket Lawns
Thursday 28th July
Mark 1:29-end
For probation officers Bowling Green Close
Friday 29th July
Mark2:1-12
For Audiologists Mount Pleasant
Saturday 30th July
Mark 2:13-32
For those on holiday at this time The Dell
Gracious Father, revive your Church in our day, and make her holy, strong and faithful, for your glory's sake in Jesus Christ our Lord. Lesotho- For St James Hospital, staff and patients
Sunday 31st July Trinity 10 Monday 1st August
Gen 50:4-end
5 For churches with small congregations The Vale
Mark 2:23-3:6
For the work of the Bible Society Uppingham Road
Tuesday 2nd August
Mark 3:7-19a
For Christians suffering persecution Avon Close
Wednesday 3rd August
Mark 3:9b-end
For the worlds hungry Brooke Road
Thursday 4th August
Mark 4:1-20
For our local doctors Chater Road
Friday 5th August
Mark 4:21-34
For the dying Dee Close
Saturday 6th August
Transfiguration 2Cor 3
For church synods Derwent Drive
Lord of heaven and earth, as Jesus taught his disciples to be persistent in prayer, give us patience and courage never to lose hope, but always to bring our prayers before you; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Lesotho- For the St James Hospital ambulance taking people on icy roads to the lowland hospital, 80 miles away
6 Sunday 7 August Trinity 11 th
Monday 8th August
2Cor 1:1-22
For our Archbishops Justin and John Don Close
Mark 5:1-20
For recent ordinands Dove Close
Tuesday 9th August
Mark 5:21-34
For the work of the United Nations Forth Close
Wednesday 10th August
Mark 5:35-end
Thanksgiving for good health Glen Drive
Thursday 11th August
Mark 6:1-13
For Christians in Chile Irwell Close
Friday 12th August
Mark 6:14-29
For church treasurers Nene Crescent
Saturday 13th August
Mark 6:30-44
For tomorrow's readers Ribble Walk
God of glory, the end of our searching, help us to lay aside all that prevents us from seeking your kingdom, and to give all that we have to gain the pearl beyond all price, through our Saviour Jesus Christ. Lesotho- For subsistence farmers keeping some chickens for income after the failure of their crops due to drought
7 Sunday 14th August Trinity 12
2Cor 8:1-9
Monday 15th August
Mary Acts 1:6-14
For the recently baptised Severn Close
For all preparing for marriage Shannon Way
Tuesday 16th August
Mark 7:1-13
For all who are on holiday Spey Drive
Wednesday 17th August
Mark 7:14-23
For the work of undertakers Tay Close
Thursday 18th August
Mark 7:24-30
For Christians in Portugal Tees Close
Friday 19th August
Mark 7:31-end
For the lonely Trent Road
Saturday 20th August
Mark 8:1-10
For all preparing to read in church tomorrow Tyne Road
God of constant mercy, who sent your Son to save us: remind us of your goodness, increase your grace within us, that our thankfulness may grow, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Lesotho- For parish clergy as they visit very poor congregations
8 Sunday 21st August Trinity 13 Monday 22nd August
2Cor 9
For Readers leading worship Buckingham Road
Mark 8:11-21
For Farmers Balmoral Road
Tuesday 23rd August
Mark 8:22- 26
Members of parliament Holyrood Close
Wednesday 24th August
Acts 5:12-16
Christians in Uganda Sandringham Close
Thursday 25th August
Mark 9:2-13
For all getting married
Friday 26th August
Mark 9:14-29
Thanksgiving for clean water
Windsor Drive
Harrington Way
Saturday 27th August
Mark 9:30-37
Thanksgiving for summertime Noel Avenue
God of glory, the end of our searching, help us to lay aside all that prevents us from seeking your kingdom, and to give all that we have to gain the pearl beyond all price, through our Saviour Jesus Christ.
Lesotho- For parishes in interregnum
9 Sunday 28th August Trinity 14 Monday 29th August
Is33 :13-22
For ministry teams Braunston Road
Mark 9:38-end
For our libraries Alexander Crescent
Tuesday 30th August
Mark 10:1-16
For all who work in local government Browning Road
Wednesday 31st August
Mark 10:17-31
For those soon to be starting school Churchill Road
Thursday 1st September
Mark 10:32-34
For foster parents Digby Drive
Friday 2nd September
Mark 10:35-45
Thanksgiving for having enough to eat Finch Avenue
Saturday 3 September rd
Mark 10:46-end
For the freedom we all enjoy Hanbury Close
Merciful God, your Son came to save us and bore our sins on the cross: may we trust in your mercy and know your love, rejoicing in the righteousness that is ours through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Lesotho- Give thanks for the completion of the 3 year training for lay ministers, leaders of congregations
10 Sunday 4 September Trinity 15 th
Monday 5th September
Is 43:14- 44:5
For those preaching today Hudson Close
Mark 11:1-11
For newcomers to our church Kennedy Close
Tuesday 6th September
Mark 11:12-26
For Christians in Sri Lanka Lonsdale Way
Wednesday 7th September
Mark 11:27-end
For the sick Mountbatten Road
Thursday 8th September
Mark 12:1-12
Thanksgiving for the kindness of neighbours Warn Crescent
Friday 9th September
Mark 12:13-17
For school governors Glebe Way
Saturday 10 September th
Mark 12:18-27
For our homes Alpine Close
Lord God, defend your Church from all false teaching and give to your people knowledge of your truth, that we may enjoy eternal life in Jesus Christ our Lord. Lesotho- For lay ministers in their work of leading the congregation
Sunday 11 September Trinity 16 th
Monday 12th September
Is 60
11 For those who lead worship today Cheviot Close
Mark 12:28-34
For those working in the Media Chiltern Close
Tuesday 13th September
Mark 12:35-end
For civil servants Cotswold Walk
Wednesday 14th September
Holy Cross Day Is 63:1-16
For those working on our railways Grampian Way
Thursday 15th September
Mark 13:14-23
Thanksgiving for the press Malvern Walk
Friday 16th September
Mark 13:24-31
For District Nurses Mendip Road
Saturday 17 September th
Mark 13:32-end
For Christians in Argentina Pentland Court
Lord of creation,whose glory is around and within us: open our eyes to your wonders, that we may serve you with reverence and know your peace at our lives' end, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Lesotho- For the Chaplaincy at the state university, in the challenges they meet
12 Sunday 18 September Trinity 17 th
Monday 19th September
John 7:14-36
For our Bishops Snowden Avenue
Mark 14:1-11
For Christians in the Caribbean Ferrers Close
Tuesday 20th September
Mark 14:12-25
For all recently confirmed Hectors Way
Wednesday 21st September
Matthew Matt 19:16-end
For who suffer various forms of addictions Hill Road
Thursday 22nd September
Mark 14:43-52
For HM Forces Hilltop Drive
Friday 23rd September
Mark 14:53-65
For all who work at sea Parkfield Road
Saturday 24 September th
Mark 14:66-end
For all rough sleepers Princess Avenue
Gracious God, you call us to fullness of life: deliver us from unbelief and banish our anxieties with the liberating love of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Lesotho- For all students writing final year exams
13 Sunday 25 September Trinity 18 th
Monday 26th September
Psalm 134
For today's preachers Redland Road
Mark 15;1-15
For all road users Westfield Avenue
Tuesday 27th September
Mark 15:16-32
For the homeless Alwyne Close
Wednesday 28th September
Mark 15:33-41
For Christians in Greece Barleythorpe Road
Thursday 29th September Friday 30th September
Michael & All Angels Rev 5
For Christian Aid , Tear Fund and CafĂŠs
Mark 16:1-8
For agricultural workers
Barlow Road
Bull Lane
Saturday 1st October
Mark 6:9-end
For overseas students Catmos Street
God, our Judge and Saviour, teach us to be open to your truth and to trust in your love, that we may live each day with confidence in the salvation which is given through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Lesotho- For the mohair weaving centre run by C.H.N. Sisters, housing and employing disabled women
14 Sunday 2 October Trinity 19 nd
Monday 3rd October
John 9
For those leading worship today Choir Close
John 13:1-11
For Christians in South Africa Church Passage
Tuesday 4th October
John 13:12-20
For carers of the elderly Church Street
Wednesday 5th October
John 13:21-30
All working in scientific research College Close
Thursday 6th October
John 13:31-end
Thanksgiving for our sight Dawson Court
Friday 7th October
John 14:1-14
For mothers and young families Deans Street
Saturday 8th October
John 14:15-end
For all preparing to preach tomorrow Edwards Way
Faithful Lord, whose steadfast love never ceases and whose mercies never come to an end: grant us the grace to trust you and to receive the gifts of your love, new every morning, in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Lesotho- For good spring rains for ploughing and sowing
15 Sunday 9 October Trinity 20 th
Monday 10th October
Psalm144
For our archdeacons Ellingworth Close
John 15:1-11
For the ministry of the cathedral Finkey Street
Tuesday 11th October
John 15:12-17
For our ministry team Furley Court
Wednesday 12th October
John 15:18-end
For all starting further education High Street
Thursday 13th October
John 16:1-15
For all working in medical research Huntsmans Drive
Friday 14th October
John16:16-22
For our families and friends Jubilee Court
Saturday 15th October
John 16 :23-end
Thanksgiving for the ability to hear Kilburn End
God, our light and our salvation: illuminate our lives, that we may see your goodness in the land of the living, and looking on your beauty may be changed into the likeness of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Lesotho- For Bp Adam and all the Diocesan staff
16 Sunday 16th October Trinity 21 Monday 17th October
John 16:1-11
For our Bishops Kilburn Road
John 17:1-5
For midwives Lands End Way
Tuesday 18th October
Luke Col 4:7-end
For all who work in the NHS Market Place
Wednesday 19th October
John 17:20-end
For Christians in Japan Market Street
Thursday 20th October
John 18:1-11
For all working with food banks Melton Road
Friday 21st October
John 18:12-27
For all living in care homes Mallard Court
Saturday 22nd October
John 18 :28-end
Thanksgiving for our mobility Northgate
Almighty God, in whose service lies perfect freedom: teach us to obey you with loving hearts and steadfast wills; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Lesotho- Give thanks for new diocesan offices, including a computer room for use by clergy visiting
Sunday 23rd October Bible Sunday Monday 24th October
Rom 10:5-17
17 Thanksgiving for the many Bible translations Prince George Avenue
John 19:1-16
For those studying at theological colleges Pillings Road
Tuesday 25th October
John 19:17-30
For Christians in Russia Purdy Court
Wednesday 26th October
John 19:31-end
For Surgeons Station Approach
Thursday 27th October
John 20:1-10
For refugees Station Road
Friday 28th October
Simon & Jude Jude 1-4,17-end
For mentally sick young people Clifton Court
Saturday 29th October
John 20:19-end
For the homeless Cold Overton Road
Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning:help us so to hear them, to read, mark, learn and inwardly digest them that, through patience, and the comfort of your holy word, we may embrace and for ever hold fast the hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Lesotho- For the King, the chiefs, and the government
18 Sunday 30th October All Saints' Day Monday 31st October
Is65:17-end
For children in our church Crown Gardens
Is 1:1-20
For the gift of music Crown Street
Tuesday 1st November
Is1:21-end
For Christians in the Philippines Crown Walk
Wednesday 2nd November
Is 2:1-11
For the frail and infirm Cunnington Close
Thursday 3rd November
Is2:12-end
Thanksgiving for our families Gaol Street
Friday 4th November
Is3:1-15
For health workers John Street
Saturday 5 November th
Is 4:2-5:7
For the NSPCC Graffham Drive
God of holiness, your glory is proclaimed in every age: as we rejoice in the faith of your saints,inspire us to follow their example with boldness and joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Lesotho- For co-operation between all political parties for the good of all the people
Sunday 6th November Rom 8:31-end 3 before Advent Monday 7 November th
Is5:8-24
19 All those reading lessons in church Kings Close
For pharmacists Kings Road
Tuesday 8th November
Is5:25-end
Shop workers Long Row
Wednesday 9th November
Is6
Christians in India Mill Street
Thursday 10th November
Is7:1-17
Churches in interregnum New Street
Friday 11th November
Is 8:1-15
The sick and suffering South Street
Saturday 12th November
Ps 84
Thanksgiving for our sight Park Lane
God, our refuge and strength, bring near the day when wars shall cease and poverty and pain shall end, that earth may know the peace of heaven through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Lesotho- For responsibility over water and diamonds mined in Lesotho, being sold out of the country
For the beauty of the earth; For the beauty of the skies, For the love which from our birth over and around us lies: Lord of all, to thee we raise this our joyful hymn of praise. For the beauty of each hour of the day and of the night, Hill and vale and tree and flower, Sun and moon and stars of light: Lord of all, to thee we raise this our joyful hymn of praise. For the joy of human love, Brother, sister, parent, child, friends of earth, and friends above, For all gentle thoughts and mild: Lord of all to thee we raise this our joyful hymn of praise. For each perfect gift of thine to our race so freely given, Graces human and divine, Flow'rs of earth and buds of heav'n:Lord of all to thee we raise this our joyful hymn of praise.