One of the most important things a Christian can do is pray.
It doesn't have to be something that is complicated and difficult and it is something we can do anywhere at any time.
We have a prayer request box in the Gathering Area in the church building and our prayer group usually meets at 8am on Saturday mornings there. Anyone is welcome to come along.
If you have any prayer requests or would like more information about our prayer groups, simply send an email to prayers@tranentparishchurch.co.uk.
More prayers suggestions are available from Lothian & Borders Presbytery - here
Prayer Bulletin – April 2025
1st Open House meets today and we give thanks for the team who put on this weekly
meeting and for all the older members of our congregation and parish who attend.
Pray for a blessed time for those involved in the Presbytery pilgrimage this week until
Saturday.
Elphinstone Primary School hold their Easter Assembly in the Church today. Thank God for
this and for the new lunchtime Church Club at the school and pray for God's blessing on the
children, their families and the staff. Give thanks for the Godly Play storytelling at Windygoul
Primary School this afternoon and pray that it will be a help for the children.
2nd The Pool and Table Tennis Groups meet today in the Church Hall and we ask that all
will enjoy their time together.
The Lent Bible study group meets tonight. May all who attend to discuss "Soul repair" know
God's presence and guidance.
3rd Give thanks for the Trypraying campaign and may it have a powerful impact on many
who see the adverts on buses and posters throughout Scotland. Ask God to again send His
Holy Spirit into our parish in a powerful way and for there to be a new revival in Scotland.
We pray for God to bring an end to domestic violence in our country and that all caught in
abusive relationships will be able to break free and find a much brighter future with Jesus in
their hearts.
4th St Martin of Tours has warmly invited our congregation to attend their service for the
Stations of the Cross this evening. Pray for the growth of good relationships between the
churches in Tranent.
We pray for the residents and staff in the care homes and sheltered housing in Tranent and
give thanks for being able to hold services in these homes.
5th This morning our weekly prayer meeting is held. Give thanks for those who prepare the
material and give thanks that our living and loving Father hears all our prayers.
We continue to pray for peace in Ukraine and the Middle East. Thank our Lord for the
tireless work of Sunflower Scotland as it provides vital supplies to the suffering people of
Ukraine.
6th Thank our loving Father that we can meet this morning for fellowship and to
worship God. Give thanks and pray for Katherine as she leads us in our worship.
Please give thanks for those who run our Youth Group, asking that they will show the
love of Jesus to all of the teenagers who attend. Give thanks to God for the teenagers
that regularly attend our church. Please pray that He will enable our congregation to
continually find ways to use our gifts and talents to bless them.
7th Please pray that God will speak to children and their families through the Easter holidays.
We pray that all who work in schools will benefit from their time off and return to work
refreshed. During the Easter holidays pray for any children for whom home is not a safe or
happy place.
8th A representative from the charity Embrace will be at Open House today to share with us
about its work in the Middle East. Pray for all who work to help those who suffer in conflict
there, that they may never give up and that the hope of peace remains strong and alive.
Let us pray for the success of all SU and other Christian camps and events over Easter,
asking God to use them to change lives. Also pray for energy, encouragement and wisdom
for all leaders who are vital to the camps. Give thanks for many lives saved in the past at
such camps
Our Guild meets today with the speaker being Andrew Crummy, an artist and designer. We
thank God for the wonder of creation and each individual’s creativity. Reflect on Psalm 96 v
12 'Let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them; let all the trees of the forest sing for joy.'
9th The memorial garden at the church hall was created and is maintained regularly (apart
from grass mowing) by Diane, Elise and Diane’s friend Sue. Give thanks for their dedication
and hard work in creating it and keeping it looking lovely.
The Lent Bible study group meets tonight and may all present know the love of Christ and be
strengthened by the study and discussions.
10th Ask for all in the Pool and Table Tennis Groups to feel the pleasure of fellowship as
they meet this morning.
Praise God for all the amazing opportunities for our church and other Christian organisations
to partner with His people throughout our wonderful town. Pray for even greater unity and
passion for His name and glory, never our own.
11th Please pray for those in need of support through the East Lothian Foodbank, that their
situations will be turned around and stability will enter their lives. Pray that our congregation
will continue to bring in many items of food for the Foodbank so more people can receive the
food and other help that they need in their difficult circumstances.
12th We ask for God, according to His will, to grant the requests given to him at the Prayer
Meeting this morning. May we always remember to give thanks to God for all the blessings
He has given us by His immense grace.
Pray for Syria and the vast uncertainty following the collapse of the previous regime and its
ousting by a coalition of rivals. Pray that one dictatorship does not replace another and all
communities live free in a lasting peace. Especially remember Christians who are risk of
being targeted as they are seen as having been loyal to the ex-government.
13th May we all be spoken to and blessed by the Bible readings and Katherine’s
sermon and may we consider it for the rest of this week.
Please pray for all those who are involved in teaching our youngsters in the Teenage
Gathering and J Club, that they will honour and glorify God through their testimony
and show that Jesus is the King of Kings, Lord of Lords and Prince of Peace. May all
the children enjoy their times together.
We hold an Easter Egg-xtravaganza for children and families in the Church Hall
garden this afternoon. Pray that this will be a welcoming, friendly and fun filled time.
May the praise be honouring to God at “Sing at 6.30” tonight at Gladsmuir Church.
14th Easter week is a physically and spiritually demanding time for Katherine and all
ministers. Pray for strength, joy and peace for Katherine and others in full-time ministry, as
well as fresh energy and inspiration.
Pray for the work of the Fa’side Community Kitchen as it helps many in need.
15th Give thanks for the team at Open House and may they continue to experience great
satisfaction as they serve Christ in our community by putting on this important time for free
each week.
Pray for our political representatives at Westminster, Holyrood and in East Lothian. Pray that
they would understand the priority they need to give to make huge changes in areas of
travel, food production and heating buildings. Pray that we may be active citizens and take
appropriate action where we are able to influence policies and decision making in these vital
areas for future generations.
16th We thank God for those who reach out with the Gospel through music and the arts.
Give thanks for organisations such as Origin and Cutting Edge Theatre as their members
use their God-given skills and abilities to bring glory to His name.
Pray for all in the Pool and Table Tennis Groups as they play sport this morning.
17th Please give thanks for all those who are giving their time and talents to help with Easter
Holiday Clubs in our region. May the teams grow together and people be praying to see if
God is calling them to be part of such teams. Pray for all the children who will come, that
God will already be speaking to the hearts of those children and their families. Finally pray
that all the organisational work will go smoothly.
18th This Good Friday let us all consider the massive sacrifice that Jesus made on the
cross, dying so that all our sins are forgiven. Pray that the Lord’s people will be
challenged, assured and invited by our great Saviour on this day when we remember
the path He took for us to be saved. We walk round Tranent with other churches on
Good Friday. Pray for the GP surgery, for the schools, for the care homes, for the day
centre and for the shops and places you go to on a weekly basis. Pray for the
community, in Elphinstone too.
Katherine will lead worship this evening and as we mediate on Jesus’s Crucifixion
pray that we will understand afresh the depth of His love for each one of us that took
Him to the cross. Please pray that the service will go well.
19th Pray that the Easter Play in Princes Street Gardens today will move and convict all who
watch.
Pray that Christians working or active in every area of society will pray for their workplace at
least once each week and that these prayers will combine to change the spiritual
atmosphere, making it easier to share testimony and to speak about Jesus. May God
comfort all those going through tough times in their working circumstances.
20th He is risen, He is risen indeed! Let us rejoice that Jesus conquered death and
rose from the grave, giving us the promise of eternal life. Praise God for this and all
the great things He has done for you and those dear to you. Pray that today’s
morning worship led by Katherine will be a joyful celebration of Christ’s triumph over
the grave. May all who attend enjoy the time of fellowship and celebrate His
resurrection and the gift of new life.
Tonight Origin’s Resurrection event will be held at the Usher Hall. It is one of the
largest Christian events in Scotland and is a wonderful opportunity for the Church in
south-east Scotland to unite around the resurrection of Jesus and show our unity as
we celebrate the greatest event in history. Pray to God that all the preparations will
go well and it will be a great evening of worship.
21st Please uplift in prayer to God all the persecuted Christians in the world. May they
continue to stand firm in the faith despite the hard times they face. Ask God to show His
power so they know He is with them every step of the way during their time of suffering
because of their faith in Him, especially those mourning a lost loved one or those who are in
jail. May God continue to provide all the resources needed to the organisations that support
our persecuted brothers and sisters in Christ.
22nd We pray for lots of laughter and joyful conversations at Open House this morning.
The Guild welcomes our own Laurie Brett today and we pray for a great time together.
We remember in prayer this week the leadership and all involved in the life of Ayton and
District Parish Churches in our Presbytery of Lothian and Borders. Pray for the Guild and
their projects; the worship team as they prepare for Lent and Easter, and for the children and
helpers who will attend ‘Easter Art’.
23rd May all the Pool and Table Tennis Groups have a good time together and may more
people be added to the groups over the coming weeks.
Pray for the schools in our Parish as the young people and staff return after the Easter
break. May all know a fresh start for the summer term and be encouraged in their learning.
24th Mark 16 v 6 states “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He
has risen!”. Let us pray that we declare this in our words and actions and that all who are
looking for Jesus will know that He is risen so that death has been conquered and we can
live life to the full. May we be given the strength to boldly speak this truth.
25th We give thanks that Jesus did not stay dead and that three days later He rose having
paid the price for our sin. Please pray that God will speak to all in Tranent and Elphinstone
with this message. Please pray that God will protect, nourish and grow the 'seeds' of faith
that have been planted during our Easter events.
26th May all those who are able to attend and enjoy fellowship at the Prayer Meeting as we
lift to our amazing Lord our concerns, requests and gratitude. Give thanks that God hears all
our prayers and answers them in His own wisdom and perfect timing. Pray we continue to
use the blessing of prayer wisely.
A SU Prayer supper is held today at St John's Dalkeith and may all who attend enjoy it.
We pray for joyful celebrations as Friends International, a Christian organisation that works
with overseas students, holds an event in Charlotte Chapel in Edinburgh to mark their 40th
anniversary.
27th Please pray for God to be with us in our worship this morning. Pray that we will
all consider what we have heard, said and sung today and may it impact us in the
forthcoming week.
Thank our Lord for everyone who contributes to our church life - be it in prayer,
preaching, cleaning, teaching, building maintenance, serving coffee, counting the
offering, serving as elders, music, checking the accounts, pastoral visits, audio visual
and many other ways. May God bless them all for their ministry.
28th There are many homeless, disadvantaged and marginalised people in our region and
many Christians who seek to help and support them, such as the Salvation Army and
Bethany Christian Trust. Please ask God to strengthen all those involved in this ministry so
they may in turn provide the right assistance to meet the requirements of those in need and
help them to rebuild their lives.
Lord, we pray for a heart open to sharing Jesus with others, even when it feels
uncomfortable or unfamiliar. Give us courage and boldness to step out and build authentic
relationships where faith can be shared naturally. We pray for those who don’t yet know you,
that their hearts would be prepared to receive your love and truth. Finally, we thank you for
the generosity of ministries like the Isaiah 61 Movement, and we pray for your provision and
blessing over their work as they inspire others to share life, faith, and Jesus. Amen
29th Give thanks for all who attend Open House and who make it such a positive event.
We remember in prayer this week the leadership and all involved in the life of Belhaven and
Spott Parish Church in our Presbytery of Lothian and Borders. Pray for people to encounter
God in both their established and emerging worship patterns and for the Nominating
Committee as it seeks to discern God's will in appointing a new minister.
30th Father, we pray for those who are struggling with self-worth and inner battles, that they
may come to see their immense value and your deep love for them. We ask you to
strengthen and guide the people who walk alongside them with wisdom, patience, and
compassion. We pray for healing, hope and transformation for anyone feeling broken, and
for opportunities to speak life and encouragement into their journey. Amen.