TENBURY TEAM NEWS.News:
Pray for the work of the Society of Mary and Martha at Sheldon, Exeter, and all who, like them, provide shelter, refuge and support for clergy and others in ministry at times of need, stress or crisis.
Pray for all who are finding the work they do to be burdening their lives with more stress than they can handle.
In this week that (on Tuesday) remembers a number of those who campaigned against slavery, pray for those who continue that work today, and for awareness of the various forms of modern slavery and of human trafficking. The day is also kept as the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons.
Tuesday is also World Friendship Day. First promoted (cynically?) by the greeting cards industry, the day does have an important purpose - to celebrate friendship in all its forms, as something the contributes to our wholeness as human beings, and that helps establish peace and mutual understanding in our world.
Give thanks for the friends in our lives, and pray that we may always be ready to extend the gift of friendship to others.
Lammas Day (Thursday) was the day when the first-fruits of the harvest were offered (before the ‘harvest home’ at the end of the harvesting became the festival). May we honour God as Creator, as the great Provider, and use well, kindly and thoughtfully all that he places in our hands.
Pray for all who work within our emergency services, including those who in part-time or voluntary roles help support and underpin what is done by full-time staff.
Pray for those who represent our communities as members of parish, town or community councils, and as county councillors.
Pray also for those who help to administer local charity funds, some of which may well be used to help those preparing to begin college or university courses.
TEAM NEWS:
Claire Lording:
A lot of you remember Claire so she has sent a message and reports that she is fine. She is waiting to start treatment for breast cancer and is keen for everyone to know.
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