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
Tranent Parish Church
Prayer Bulletin – November 2024
1st On All Saints Day, when we remember the Christians who have lived before us,
we pray that people of all ages will discover the light and life that is found in Jesus.
We give thanks for the work of CrossReach. We ask for insight and wisdom for the IT
team members as they work hard to keep everyone secure and safely connected in
the world of digital communications. We give thanks for the Estates team members in
their various roles that include looking after CrossReach’s buildings, overseeing
essential utilities and keeping all staff healthy and safe in their workplaces.
2nd We give thanks for the faithful prayer warriors who meet on Saturday morning.
Pray for our Lord to guide Katherine in all she does this month and to give her times
of rest and relaxation amid all the busyness.
Pray for all who are suffering the grief of bereavement. May they know the comfort of
God's love, the kindness and company of friends and hope in God's promise of
everlasting life.
3rd May all barriers be removed from people attending church today. May
Katherine be inspired by the Holy Spirit in her preparations and leading of our
service and may all present feel the peace of God.
Today is the International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians. We pray for
an end to the persecution of Christians in the world.
Today we hold our Light Event for children in the Church Hall garden. Pray that
people will be drawn to come and the light and life and joy of the Holy Spirit will
be present.
Pray also for the Youth Club meeting in the Church Hall this evening.
4th Pray for all involved in Christians in Sport as they seek to reach out with the Gospel
through sport and also to support Christian sportsmen and women of all ages in the
unique challenges they face. CIS ask for Churches everywhere to pray for their local
sport communities so let us all do just that. Also ask for guidance from God on how
our church can interact with local sports clubs in our area.
5th May God bless our Open House every Tuesday. Ask for God to strengthen all
those who make it possible and may many more in Tranent find out about, attend and
enjoy this time of friendship and fellowship
The Kirk Session meet tonight. Pray that God will guide the decisions that are made
for the blessing of our congregation and Parish. They need our prayers and support
as they oversee crucial matters for our church.
6th Pray for blessing on all attending the Pool and Table Tennis groups today.
The Tranent Local History Society meet this evening. Give thanks for this and all
the local clubs and groups which strengthen our community. Pray that they may
flourish and grow.
7th Father, You are more powerful than we can ever imagine. Jesus overcame all evil
and His sacrifice is extended to all who believe in Him. We pray for the faith and
expectancy to see You work through us, your people, in our everyday lives. Thank
You for Your strength. Amen.
8th Pray that all our Christmas outreach events will go well and that many people who
are not yet Christians will attend and consider what they have heard and that in time
they will come to faith in Christ.
9th May the presence of the Holy Spirit be felt by all attending the Prayer Meeting this
morning and may our Lord answers their prayers according to His will.
Please pray for encouragement and perseverance for the work of our church in local
schools. May young minds and hearts be open to the stories of our God’s love and
care and may many find a spiritual home in our church.
10th Today we hold Remembrance Services to honour those who have given
their lives for others and to remember the suffering and grief that war brings.
Pray that the services at the Tranent and Elphinstone Memorials and in our
church will witness to God's love for the world and to God's power to bring
peace.
11th Today is Remembrance Day and we give thanks for those who gave their
tomorrows for our todays. We pray for peace in our world, especially in Ukraine and
Israel, Gaza and the surrounding region.
12th The next UN climate summit (COP 29) takes place from 11th to 22nd
November in Azerbaijan. We pray for world leaders from over 200 countries as
they plan for a move away from fossil fuels, also how the richest and most
polluting countries can help the poorest countries which might be most vulnerable
to floods, storms and droughts.
Pray for uplifting conversations at Open House this morning.
13th Give thanks for the organisers of the Pool and Table Tennis Groups
Our Presbytery ask us to remember in our prayers the leadership and all involved in
the life of the community of Musselburgh St Michael’s Inveresk. Pray that as they work
together with the other churches in Musselburgh during this challenging time they will
together discern God's will for the future witness and mission in the area.
14th The Guild is an integral part of our church and we pray for good fellowship at all
their meetings. We ask our Lord to call others to join our Guild.
This evening Rev Eckhardt Bosch will be inducted as the new minister at
Prestongrange Church. Pray for God's blessing on his ministry and this congregation
as they look to the future.
15th Malawi has many economic challenges and employment is difficult to find. Many
Malawians live in South Africa as economic migrants as they need the work they
find there. They face an uncertain future as the South African government is planning
to expel many of them. Be a source of strength to them Lord at this trying time.
16th This morning our weekly Prayer Meeting is held. May all those who are able to
come along enjoy fellowship as we lift to our amazing Lord our concerns, requests and
gratitude.
We hold a ceilidh together with the Explorer Scouts in the church hall this evening.
Pray that this will be a good time for building growing relationships and that there will
be a sense of friendship and belonging for all.
17th May we all enjoy attending church and grow in our faith as we pray, sing
and listen to Bible readings and the sermon from Katherine. The time of
fellowship is also valuable and we give thanks for all who assist with the teas
and coffees after the service.
The Youth Club meets again tonight. Pray that all in our church who have
young children will bring them up to know Jesus as their Lord and Saviour.
May they all feel energised to serve in our church, in local schools and in our
local community to reach many youngsters.
18th We give thanks for all those who made Souper Sunday possible last month. It
is wonderful that we raised funds for the Church of Scotland’s HIV programme whilst
enjoying time together with food.
19th We pray for lots of laughter and joyful conversations at Open House this morning.
We give thanks for the work of our Eco Congregation Group and may they continue to
help us to care for our planet especially given the huge concerns over the damage
that has been done to Earth.
20th Pray for all Scripture Union groups, Christian Union groups and other Bible
Study/prayer groups in schools and colleges, that they would be powerful times of
experiencing the presence and love of God and that they would grow in numbers and
influence.
God’s promise to us is eternal. He has promised we shall have eternity with Him and
each other in a world where there will be no more tears, no pain or suffering. When
you look out at this amazing world God has given to us, consider the sheer scope of
the promises that yet await His people. We truly do have an awesome God!
21st 2024 has been another year of climate extremes and broken records which
we must all take as a threat to future generations. May our leaders consider their
children and grandchildren as they meet at COP 29 to set out agreements and
actions to limit CO2 as we reach a critical point for the future of life on Earth.
22nd May our persecuted brother and sisters in Christ feel the peace of our Saviour in
real and tangible ways as they endure difficult times and even death. Ask God to
change the hearts and minds of those who mistreat Christians and stir up hatred.
Pray for those behind the scenes, those who carry out services to make our life at
Tranent Parish Church smoother, enabling us to pull together. To name some is to
miss out many but please pray for those who serve on the rotas including serving
tea/coffee and collecting and banking the offerings.
23rd We give thanks for the privilege of being able to pray and may the prayers at this
morning’s Prayer Meeting be pleasing to God.
We pray for the gathering of East Lothian Eco Congregations in Tranent Parish
Church from 10am to 12noon today. Due to COVID some may have stalled with their
Eco-Activities and we pray that they may be inspired to new action where others may
share their future ideas.
24th May we continue to meet together with joy and thanksgiving each Sunday.
We ask for Katherine’s words to encourage and convict us. Pray it will be a time
of wonderful worship and may we take opportunities to get to know each other
better each Sunday morning and at other events.
25th Give thanks that all over the nation there is a growing awareness that a key part
of seeing God’s kingdom come is to spend time in prayer and intercession before the
throne of grace, mercy and judgement. Pray that the Holy Spirit will ‘fan the flames’
of a fresh move of prayer in and for Scotland, that existing prayer groups will see
attendances and the fervency and intensity of prayer rising.
26th We pray that the Open House team have the stamina to continue organising these
important gatherings today and every Tuesday.
Many families in our local area are struggling in the current economic conditions and
we pray for a change in circumstances. May those in power make wise decisions with
compassion and care for those who need assistance.
27th Pray for the work of organisations that give help and support to workers in the
"blue light " emergency services, in particular the mental health support charity 999
RE:SET and all their volunteers.
Give thanks for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service for their sacrifice and dedication
as they celebrate the 200th anniversary of their founding. Ask God to keep safe the
brave men and women that risk their lives to keep us safe.
28th Give thanks for and pray for the J Club leaders and helpers as they teach the
children and share their faith with them. May the children who attend our church and
those outside of the church community know the un-surpassing love of God, that He
is faithful to His children and that He will not forsake them wherever they are and
whatever their situation in life.
29th Tonight a team of Street Pastors will take to the streets of Edinburgh to show
God’s love and compassion. Please pray that they will be led to the right parts of the
city and will also be given the rights words to help those in need. Also pray that they
will have committed hearts, strong bodies, great team unity and safety from harm.
Please pray that God will continue to provide resources to those who have a passion
to see more people reading God’s Holy Word. Give thanks to God for the
organisations, such as Wycliffe Bible Translators and Biblica, which translate the Bible
into other languages so people can read it in their own language. Also ask that God
will speak into the hearts and minds of those people who receive the translated
Scriptures and that they will be saved.
30th We pray for our weekly prayer meeting today. Let us all continue to pray to our
Lord and spend time listening to what He may be saying to us.
We pray that the Origin Christmas concerts in Edinburgh and Glasgow next week will
be joyful celebrations. Ask God to help all using their God given musical abilities to
encourage Christians and spread the Good News to those who do not yet accept
Jesus as their Lord and Saviour.