Monday 30  April
¨  For the new churchwardens, Alan Carter and John Phillips as they begin to work together and take up the responsibilities of office.
¨  ‘The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock in whom I take refuge.’ Pray that this would be a comforting truth for all those who are struggling this week.

Tuesday 1 May
¨  For children and young people in All Saints. For the Good News Club (Sun.); for those in Pathfinders (Sun. & Thurs.); PoDs (Mon.); Encrypt (Fri.) and Easy Tigers (Wed.). For Tiger Cubs (weekday mornings); Rainbow (Wed.); Noah’s Ark (Tues.); Twins’ Club (Fri.); and crèches.
¨  For those who are sad, for whatever reason. Those who battle with mental health issues, and the fall out on families and carers. Pray for healing for those struggling with unhappy relationships and particularly for any children involved.

Wednesday 2 May
¨  For Jaffa Club, the Christian after-school club for Primary children; pray for leaders: Oli Taylor, Gemma Sawyer and Sarah Jones.
¨ For Gina Griffin as she takes up her responsibilities as Parish Safeguarding Officer, overseeing our care for children and vulnerable adults.

Thursday 3 May
¨  For  those going through  ill health. Pray that they would all receive the treatment they need, for wisdom and discernment for all the medical staff involved in their care.
¨  For Jonathan Robinson and for everyone involved in the music ministries of the church. Give thanks for all they do to enhance our worship and pray for their encouragement and unity as they practice and prepare every week.

Friday 4 May
¨  For all our older friends in our All Saints Church family as they cope with the difficulties and frustrations of old age.
¨  Give thanks for our flower arrangers and for all they do to beautify our church.

Saturday 5 May
¨  For the visit of the Rhos Welsh Male Voice Choir today, for safe travelling and for an uplifting concert, giving thanks for the wonderful gift of music which gladdens our hearts and helps to bind us in community.

Sunday 6 May
¨  For the services today in all the Lindfield churches, that God will receive the praises of His people and lead us out in obedient service to Him.
¨ For Christians who suffer physical, mental and psychological deprivation and abuse because they honour the name of Jesus, that they will remain strong and faithful and find God to be all their comfort in their hardship.
¨ For the service at Compton House, led this week by Bryan Barnes.

Monday 23 April
¨  For the church Annual Meetings tonight, for joyful thanksgiving to God for all his goodness to us over the past year and for a profound trust in Him as we plan for, commit ourselves to and embark on the new church year.
¨  For all those standing for office at the meeting, for wisdom for those appointed and for God’s Spirit to indwell them as they undertake their responsibilities.

Tuesday 24 April
¨  For all those unwell or recovering form surgery. Pray that the joy of Easter and the message of the resurrection would fill their hearts with hope and peace.
¨  For the second meeting of the Christianity Explored course tonight, for ‘the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ’ to shine into minds blinded by unbelief.

 Wednesday 25 April
¨  For Jaffa Club, the Christian after-school club for Primary children; pray for leaders: Oli Taylor, Gemma Sawyer and Sarah Jones.
¨  For children and young people in All Saints. For the Good News Club (Sun.); for those in Pathfinders (Sun. & Thurs.); PoDs (Mon.); Encrypt (Fri.) and Easy Tigers (Wed.). For Tiger Cubs (weekday mornings); Rainbow (Wed.); Noah’s Ark (Tues.); Twins’ Club (Fri.); and crèches.

Thursday 26 April
¨ For those suffering with depression and any other form of mental health issues. As the holidays come to an end, for those for whom the time has been one of family tension and stress. For marriages and relationships that are under strain and for any children who are involved.
¨ Give thanks for our older friends within our Church family, and pray that we may all learn from all their experience of the Christian life, and be ready to follow in their footsteps.

Friday 27 April
¨  For those who are needing on-going medical treatment, for courage and continuing trust in the Lord, especially when improvements in health seem to be slow or non-existent.

Saturday 28 April
¨  For ourselves, especially when things seem to be going well and we easily can fail to depend on the Lord for his guidance.
¨ Give thanks and continue to pray for our young people, especially those who may be giving us cause for concern at present.
¨  For those preparing to preach or lead at tomorrow’s services .

Sunday 29 April
¨  For our worship today, that we will come with a sense of awe, joy and expectancy as we gather in the presence of the living God and re-commit ourselves to his service.
¨  For the service at Compton House, led this week by the Evangelical Free Church.

Sunday 15 April
¨ Pray for Steve Argent who is preaching, today, at a Salvation Army Citadel in Brighton.

Monday 16 April
¨ For  this evening’s Prospects Tiger Club, the fellowship for adults with learning difficulties; for Jim Stone (Co-ordinator), Helpers: Stephen Argent; John and Ann Crook, Simon and Helen Moffatt, Kate Pymble, Alison Stone, Mel Simmonds.
¨ For the new ‘Christianity Explored’

Tuesday 17 April
¨ For all those ill and recovering from surgery. Pray that they would all be able to rest in the faithfulness of God.
¨ For those who suffer with mental or emotional health needs; very often ‘suffering in silence’ and feeling very lonely and separated from the church family; pray for medical care and for those who give mental and emotional support.
¨ For the Holy Communion at Arthur Bliss House (Frank and Pam Orna-Ornstein.

Wednesday 18 April
¨ For Jaffa Club, the Christian after-school club for Primary children; pray for leaders: Oli Taylor, Gemma Sawyer and Sarah Jones.
¨ For children and young people in All Saints. For the Good News Club (Sun.); for those in Pathfinders (Sun. & Thurs.); PoDs (Mon.); Encrypt (Fri.) and Easy Tigers (Wed.). For Tiger Cubs (weekday mornings); Rainbow (Wed.); Noah’s Ark (Tues.); Twins’ Club (Fri.); and crèches.

Thursday 19 April
¨ For the young people known to us, especially as the new term begins; remember especially one parent families and families where there is tension and unhappiness.

Friday 20 April
¨ For those couples who will be married in All Saints, and those who are known to us who will be married elsewhere. Pray for those who prepare couples for marriage.
¨ For those preparing for the services on Sunday; for those preparing the buildings; those leading worship (in various ways); for those preaching; for those who will be welcomers.
¨ For those who will be teaching/leading children and young people’s groups .

Saturday 21 April
¨ For the older members of our Church family, who may feel vulnerable, that they would be encouraged and uplifted by visits from friends as well as family members.
¨ For the work of the residential/nursing homes in our community; for the staff and residents.

Sunday 22 April
¨ For our worship today; may we come with joyous hearts, knowing the presence of the risen Lord Jesus; may we also share this joy with one another.
¨ For the service at Compton House (John Barling).
¨ Pray that we may be prepared for the week to come; may we remember to pray for our routine activities as well as our Christian commitments. Pray too for the way we use our time in God’s service and in our week day activities.