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Prayer Diary

Our prayer notes are divided into weekly sections so we can be thoughtful about each person and topic.

If you would like someone added to (or removed from) our prayer list, please contact the parish office.

Week One

Week beginning

Our Prayer Diary

The prayer notes are divided into 4 weekly sections. This will allow us to be more thoughtful about each individual or topic. If you have a specific person you wish to be added to the list please let Les ( Churchwarden) know. New entries will be included weekly for a whole cycle and then once every 4 weeks. Should situations change please also let Les know – especially if people wish to be taken off the list. In the week beginning 1st November, we pray for the following people and concerns.

Our children and young people

We especially pray for the Parish Youth Group, Sparklers at Mosaic, and Children’s Church at Holy Trinity. We give thanks for the adult helpers who guide, encourage, and support our children as they grow in faith and continue on their discipleship journeys.

Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders)

We bring before God the work of the staff and volunteers of Médecins Sans Frontières. We especially pray for their work in the Central African Republic, where they have been treating women with pregnancy-related complications for more than seven years. We pray for those suffering from conditions such as eclampsia and haemorrhage, as well as those requiring further surgical intervention. May the medical teams have the resources, strength, and wisdom they need to provide care and save lives.

Older people

We pray for our local care homes, particularly Bickerton House and Clement House. We pray for the residents, their visitors, and families, asking that they may know companionship, kindness, and peace. We also pray for our clergy and volunteers who reach out to residents in these homes, offering pastoral care, friendship, and spiritual support.

The Bracknell Deanery Churches

We pray for the clergy, administrative staff, and lay workers across the Bracknell Deanery. May our churches continue to support and work alongside one another, building stronger relationships and sharing in our common calling to make Christ known. We especially pray for our Area Dean, Gareth Morley, as he recovers from illness. May he know God's healing, strength, and peace.

A Prayer for the Diocese of Oxford

Loving God, thank you that you love your people. As some of your people work to find the right person to be the next Bishop of Oxford, help them to listen well, love well and speak well. Guide them in making the right choice: a bishop who will hear your call, love your people, and serve your Church faithfully. We pray in Jesus' name. Amen.

Those for whom we pray

Pippa Lloyd and family, Adelaide and Robert Bunker, Jeff Dennis, Ann Warren, Andrew Brown, Peter Hughes, Sue Parker, Patricia Hughes, Ray Hobbs, Jemma Evans, Richard Curtis, Patsy Theobald & Richard Gibbs.

We remember

We remember Jackie Pugh, Peter Evans, and Shayan Cooper, and all those who have died recently. We pray for Jackie's, Peter's and Shayan's families and friends, and for all who loved them as they grieve their loss. May they, and all who mourn, know God's comfort, peace, and loving presence in the days ahead.

At Year’s Mind

We remember with love and thanksgiving: Angela Millar, Annie Wilheminna Young, Madge Howard May they rest in peace and rise in glory.

Prisoner of conscience

Rufat Safarov is a prominent human rights defender in Azerbaijan. While exercising his basic civil rights, he was detained by the authorities on 3 December 2024 on charges of fraud and hooliganism, which have been described as false. His detention forms part of wider efforts by the Azerbaijani authorities to undermine and intimidate human rights defenders and others who dare to speak truth to power. Rufat was subsequently sentenced to eight years in prison and remains in Baku Detention Centre. We last prayed for Rufat in December 2024. We pray for his safety, strength, and well-being in detention, for justice to prevail, and for all those who work courageously to defend human rights. May Rufat and his loved ones know hope and courage in the face of adversity.

Week Four

Week beginning

Prayer Diary

In the week beginning 25th October, we pray for the following people and concerns.

Our volunteers

We pray for all those who give their time and energy to support the life of our Parish, working faithfully to keep our churches and activities going during this vacancy period. We especially pray for those who welcome people, provide refreshments, lead and serve at services, assist with chalice administration, arrange flowers, support the Children’s Church, read the Scriptures, lead intercessions, and help with our maintenance mornings. We give particular thanks for our Choir and our Director of Music, Fabio, for the gifts they bring to our worship. We pray that all our volunteers will feel encouraged and blessed in their service, and that others may be inspired to come forward and offer their time and gifts to support the life and mission of our Parish.

Our emergency services

We pray for all those serving in our Police, Fire and Ambulance services, as well as our Coastguard and Border Force. We give thanks for their dedication and willingness to serve others, often in challenging and dangerous circumstances. We ask our Lord to watch over them, protect their safety and wellbeing, and guide them in their work.

Our World

We continue to pray for the people of Sudan, where civil war has caused immense suffering, displaced countless people, and left many living in fear. We are particularly concerned by reports of widespread sexual violence and the targeting of non-Arab communities on ethnic grounds. We pray for an end to the hostilities, for the protection of innocent civilians, and for justice, mercy, and lasting peace throughout Sudan.

A Pray for our Vacancy

Heavenly Father, We place our parish in Your loving care during this time of vacancy. Guide us with Your wisdom, unite us in faith, and strengthen us in hope. Bless all who lead and serve among us and prepare the heart of the shepherd You are calling to this community. May we remain faithful in prayer, joyful in service, and steadfast in Your love. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

We especially pray for

Sue Parker, Patricia Hughes, Peter Hughes, Ray Hobbs, Jemma Evans, and Richard Curtis.

We remember

We remember Jackie Pugh, Peter Evans, and Shayan Cooper and all those who have died recently. We pray for Jackie's, Peter's and Shayan’s family and friends, and for all who loved them as they grieve their loss. May they, and all who mourn, know God's comfort, peace, and loving presence in the days ahead.

At Year’s Mind

Andrew Peter Collins and Harriet Anderson

Prisoner of conscience

We continue to pray for Morteza (Calvin) Sassi, a Christian convert from Varamin in northern Iran, who began serving a prison sentence of almost nine years in November 2025. Reports from human rights sources state that he was tortured during six months of pre-trial detention in Tehran's Evin Prison. Originally arrested in June 2024, he was reportedly pressured to renounce his Christian faith in exchange for a reduced sentence, but he has refused to do so. He remains imprisoned in Evin Prison, Tehran. We prayed for Calvin last November, and we continue to ask God to sustain him in faith, strengthen him in body and spirit, and grant him courage and hope. We pray also for all those imprisoned for their beliefs, and for justice, freedom of conscience and respect for human rights in Iran.

Week Three

Week beginning

Prayer Diary

Week commencing 18th October

Our parish

We pray for Holy Trinity and Mosaic, our Town Centre Mission, and our administrators, Linda and Sally. We especially pray for our curate, Beth, and for all those who give their time, gifts, and energy to help our parish function. We give thanks for their commitment, dedication and service to our churches and the wider communities we seek to serve.

Christian Aid, MSF, and Save the Children

We pray for all those working with Christian Aid, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) and Save the Children, particularly those working in areas where poverty, disease, and conflict place vulnerable people at great risk. We especially remember the work in Northwest Nigeria, where a major diphtheria vaccination campaign vaccinated more than 486,000 children between 20 and 24 June this year. We give thanks for all those involved in this vital work, which will help protect many children from this serious and potentially fatal disease.

Charities and those in need

We pray for the many people who work tirelessly for charities, especially Share and The Food Bank. We remember those who have been forced to rely on charitable support because of the continuing pressures of the cost of living. We pray that these valuable organisations will continue to have the resources they need to support those who are struggling. We also give thanks for all those who generously donate their time, money, and resources to support these charities and enable their important work to continue.

Those in Need of our Prayer

We especially pray for: Linda and Darren Edwards, Andy Taylor, Jean and Brian Sturges, Laura Chase, Rosalind Willatts, Richard Gibbs, Jemma Evans, Ray Hobbs, Peter Hughes & Richard Curtis.

We remember

We remember Jackie Pugh, Peter Evans and all those who have died recently. We pray for Jackie's and Peter's family and friends, and for all who loved them as they grieve their loss. May they, and all who mourn, know God's comfort, peace and loving presence in the days ahead.

At Year’s Mind

We remember with thanksgiving and prayer: Christine Gillian Clarke, William Grey, Dennis Taber, Phyllis Jackson, Margaret Elizabeth Bruce (Peg) Mertens, and John Lacey Ireland.

Prisoner of conscience

We pray for Marwa Arafa, an Egyptian human rights activist and translator who has been arbitrarily detained for almost six years in connection with her peaceful human rights work, including supporting relatives of people held in detention. Her trial takes place this month, we pray for justice, truth, and compassion. We especially remember that Marwa's health has significantly deteriorated during her imprisonment and that she has reportedly been denied adequate medical care despite her worsening condition. We pray that she will receive the medical attention she needs, that her rights and dignity will be respected, and that those responsible for her care will act with humanity and compassion. We pray for all prisoners of conscience throughout the world who are detained because of their beliefs, principles, or peaceful work for others.

Week Two

Week beginning

Our children and young people

We pray for our Youth Group, Sparklers and Children’s Church at Holy Trinity. We give thanks for the health, wellbeing and joy of our children and young people. We pray especially for children who are less fortunate; for those who experience abuse, neglect, or poverty; and for those whose circumstances are difficult. May they be protected, supported, and surrounded by people who care for them.

Médecins Sans Frontières

We bring before God the work of the staff and volunteers of Médecins Sans Frontières. We especially pray for the MSF teams responding to the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela on 24th June. Their teams are providing basic healthcare, mental health support, health promotion, and water and sanitation services through mobile clinics in affected communities. MSF has also provided approximately 8.5 tonnes of emergency medical supplies. We pray for all those affected by this disaster and for those working to bring healing and practical support.

Older people

We pray for our local care homes, especially Bickerton House and Clement House. We pray for all the residents, their families, and visitors, and for the staff who care for them. May those who are lonely or vulnerable know God's presence, comfort, and love.

A Prayer for our Vacancy

Heavenly Father, we thank you for your faithfulness to Bracknell Parish and for all who serve you at Holy Trinity and at Mosaic. During this time of vacancy, guide us by your Holy Spirit. Strengthen us in worship and fellowship and help us to trust in your good purposes for our parish. Grant wisdom and discernment to all who are involved in seeking a new priest. Prepare the person whom you are calling to serve among us, and prepare us to welcome them with generosity, faith, and love. Help us, in this time of waiting, to continue to grow together in faith and to make Christ known through our words and actions.

Persecuted Christians

We pray for Amina and Shamila, two teenage sisters from Kibenge in Kasese District, Uganda, who escaped from their burning home on 6th September after it was allegedly set alight while they were sleeping. Reports say that the incident followed their conversion from Islam to Christianity. We pray for their physical and emotional recovery and for their safety and protection. We pray that they will be surrounded by people who will support and care for them, and that they may know God's presence, peace, and strength in the days ahead. We also pray for all Christians around the world who face persecution or hostility because of their faith.

We especially pray for

Pippa Lloyd and family, Adelaide and Robert Bunker, Jeff Dennis, Ann Warren, Andrew Brown, Peter Hughes, Ray Hobbs, Jemma Evans, Carl Bennett & Jackie Pugh & Richard Curtis.

We remember

All who have died recently and pray for their families and friends as they grieve. May they know God's comfort, peace, and loving presence.

At Year’s Mind

Mildred Carter, Laura Hall, Beverly Ann Bolton, Daisy Walden, and Margaret Watson.

Prisoner of conscience

We continue to pray for Dr Fitsum-Berhan Gebrenegus, an Eritrean Orthodox priest and psychiatrist who was arrested in November 2004 because of his religious activities and leadership within the Mekane Hiwet Medhane-Alem Church. He has reportedly been held incommunicado at the Wengel Mermera Central Criminal Investigation Interrogation Centre in Asmara for more than 20 years, without charge or trial. Before his detention, he served as a senior physician at St Mary's Psychiatric Hospital in Asmara. We pray for Dr Gebrenegus and for all those who are imprisoned because of their faith or beliefs. We pray for their safety, strength, and perseverance, and for justice and freedom for those who have been detained without due process.

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