Prayer Diary

In the week beginning 2nd August we pray for:

• Our Parish: Holy Trinity and Mosaic, Town Centre Mission, our administrators Linda, and Sally

• Everyone working in the local Police, Fire and Ambulance services.

• The many people who work for Charities and especially  Share and The Food Bank.

• A Prayer Our Diocese: Loving God, thank you that you love your people.
  As some of your people are working
  to find the right person to be Bishop of Oxford,
  help them to listen well, love well, and speak well;
  and help them to make the right choice
  of a bishop who will hear your call and love your people.
  We pray in Jesus’ name.

•  Our World: We pray for those still living through forgotten Crises, across Sudan, Chad, Mozambique, and many other places where people are still living in fear, displacement, and loss. Forgotten by many but not by Jesus
  We especially pray for Linda & Darren Edwards,  Jean and Brian Sturges, Laura Chase, Rosalind Willatts, Christopher Brown, Jemma Evans, and Andrew Brown

•  We remember all who have died recently before God and pray for their families and friends in their grief

• At Year’s Mind: Ernest William Byron and Martin Bell

• Prisoner of Conscience: Maria Shabaz (13), a Christian, was kidnapped in July 2025 by a Muslim man in Pakistan, who forced her to convert to Islam and married her against her will. Her parents with the help of Alliance Defending Freedom (ASF) brought the case to court who found in favour of the Muslim man when he produced a forged marriage certificate. Pray for Maria and the many in similar positions.

A Prayer During 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 those who lead and serve among us,an d 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.

In the week beginning 9th August we pray for:

•  Holy Trinity and Mosaic
  We pray for our clergy, Beth and Nicola, for the leaders of Mosaic, and for our Churchwardens, Les and Russell. May God grant them wisdom, strength, encouragement and joy as they lead and serve our parish community.
• Mind in Berkshire
  We give thanks for the dedicated staff and volunteers of Mind in Berkshire and for the compassionate support they provide to so many individuals and families experiencing mental health challenges. We pray that God will continue to bless and sustain their important work.

• Schools and Young People
  We pray for all schoolchildren and students during the summer holidays. We remember especially those living in poverty or deprivation who are unable to enjoy a holiday, and those who miss the security, routine and care that school provides through supportive staff, breakfast clubs and friendships. We pray particularly for children who are suffering neglect or abuse. May those who have responsibility for, or contact with, children recognise the signs of harm and have the courage and wisdom to act swiftly to protect them.

• We especially pray for:  Nicole and Freya Evered, Koi Wan, Clint Frost (Debbie and Ellen), Richard Gibbs, Janet Hayley, Cathy Evans, Christopher Brown, Jemma Evans, Andrew Brown, and Robin Warburg.

• We remember before God all who have died recently and pray for their families and friends as they grieve.

• At Year's Mind : Elizabeth Carter, Peter James Cutting, Frederick Bristow, Roy Tubb, Geroge Ernest Astel

• Prisoners of Conscience
  We pray for five Christians in Iran whose appeals against lengthy prison sentences have been rejected. Together they have been sentenced to more than seventy years' imprisonment for peaceful expressions of their Christian faith, including establishing a house church, holding prayer meetings, conducting baptisms, celebrating Holy Communion and observing Christmas. No appeal hearing took place before their sentences were upheld.

• We remember Naser Navard Gol-Tapeh, Pastor Joseph Shahbazian, Linda Alexani, Aida Najaflou, and a fifth woman whose name has not been made public. May they know God's presence, peace and strength, and may justice and religious freedom prevail.

In week beginning 12^th July we pray:

A Prayer 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 those 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.

• For Holy Trinity and Mosaic; Clergy –Beth and Nicola, churchwardens Les and Russell and all who work to keep our Parish functioning. The Diocesan Youth Weekend comes to an end on Sunday 12^th July and we pray that those attending not only had a fantastic time but were inspired and encouraged in their Christian faith.
• Mind Berkshire, we bring the work of the staff and volunteers before God and give thanks for the many individuals and families helped by Mind
• Schools (Staff& Pupils): Harman’s Water, Holly Spring, Crown Wood, Ranelagh. We think of the learning of pupils, and pray for their well-being, their families, and home life.
• Our World:  We pray for Chad where 900,00 have fled from Sudan. Families arrive with nothing, and are in urgent need of shelter, food, and healthcare. Camps are overcrowded with limited access to clean water and services.
• We especially pray for: Nicole and Freya Evered, Koi Wan, Clint Frost (Debbie and Ellen), Fabio Pio Marques, Richard Gibbs,  Zach, Jemma Evans and Christopher Brown
• We remember  All who have died recently before God and pray for their families and friends in their grief
• At Year’s Mind: Alice Reeves, Roger Appleton, Joan Makings, Alec Ponsford, Winnifred Mary Murton, Audrey Ainscough, Evelin (Eva) Cripps
• Prisoner of Conscience: Iranian Christian convert Mary Mohammadi (27), who is a well-known human rights defender and journalist and a former prisoner of conscience, disappeared in late February and has not been heard from since then. She was in communication with her family after travelling from Tehran to Ahvaz in Iran, until around 26 February, when contact abruptly ceased. It is believed that she is being unlawfully detained by the Iranian authorities.

In the week beginning 19th July we pray for:

• Our Volunteers – those who help with maintenance morning, refreshments, welcoming, service leading, flower arranging, Children’s Activities – everyone involved  PCC and especially those preparing the Parish Profile. We bring the work of the staff and volunteers of the charity Shelter before God, and give thanks for the many individuals and families helped by the charity

• The Hospitals, Surgeries and the Health Care Staff in our area, we give thanks for all the patients and families supported. We give thanks for the root and branch review of Maternity and Neonatal services and pray that the review will benefit mothers and babies for now and in the future.

• Local Government, We pray for all those who work in our Local Council, especially those who make Bracknell such a pleasant place to live in. We pray for those workers that keep our streets clean, collect our refuse, and tend to our public parks and gardens.

• Our World: We pray for the people of Burkina Faso where over 2 million have been forced to flee their homes because of ongoing conflict and violence. Millions face acute food insecurity with high levels if child malnutrition.

• We especially pray for: Sue Parker, Patricia Hughes, Christopher Brown, Jemma Evans and Andrew Brown

• We remember All who have died recently before God and pray for their families and friends in their grief.

• At Year’s Mind: None

• Prisoner of Conscience: Haile Naizghe has been in prison in Eritrea since May 2004 and is being held incommunicado, with no release date set. Before his arrest he was chair of a network of house churches that was banned by the government. Although held incommunicado recent reports indicate that Haile is in good health.

In the week beginning 26th July we pray for:

• Our Children & Young people, Youth Group, Sparklers, Children’s Church at Holy Trinity

• Médecins Sans Frontières: we bring before God the work of the staff and volunteers
  Older people: Care Homes, Bickerton House, Clement House Residents, visitors and Families

• The Bracknell Deanery Churches, their clergy and lay staff and especially our Area Dean Rev. Gareth Morely

• The Bracknell Churches and the work done across the town by all denominations.

• Our World: We pray for the people of Myanmar where ongoing conflict has displaced communities across the country. Families are living without reliable sources of food, shelter, or healthcare. Humanitarian access is restricted, making it hard to reach those most in need.

• We especially pray for: Pippa Lloyd & family, Adelaide and Robert Bunker, Jeff Dennis, Ann Warren, Christopher Brown, Jemma Evans and Andrew Brown

• We remember All who have died recently before God and pray for their families and friends in their grief

• At Year’s Mind: Beryl Chesters, Win Hibbert and, Mary Ellen Osborn.

• Prisoner of Conscience:  See previous week