Saturday 23rd

Winter solstice, when the sun seems to stand still in heaven, watching for the Baby to be born.

Luci Shaw, from WinterSong

Father, hear our prayers today

for those who are sick and unable to focus on You at all - those who are dying, those with Alzheimers and other forms of dimensia , and their families and friends.

for those who are caring for sick children this weekend and who are afraid that this may affect their Christmas plans

In Your mercy hear our prayers


Lord, we ask your blessing

for those who are travelling this weekend, whether near or far, may the roads, and seas and skies be calm and safe

for those who are expecting babies over this Christmas time. We especially ask for Your love to touch all new Mothers, to surround those whose delivery is especially difficult, for those whose babies are stillborn or disabled in some way, and those who have miscarried this weekend.

In Your mercy hear our prayer


Spirit we ask for Your presence

for those who do not yet recognise Jesus as Lord and Saviour

and for all of us, who -in our busyness have lost sight of You this season

In Your mercy grant us our requests.

Amen