Prayer

Lord, you are the changeless one who comes to change us into the likeness of Jesus Christ, your Son. Grant that we, changed and transformed by your Spirit, may be the instruments of changing lives in the world you so love. Amen.

Prayer Corner
At the side of the Lady Chapel is a basket where you may leave prayer requests. Members of the congregation will pray for the person or

situation mentioned.
More information is available from Judy Chiplen.

Please feel at home praying in the chapel - it is what it is for!

Monthly Prayer Group
This is quite a new venture for the church and it is very exciting to see how the Lord will direct us. We meet on the last Wednesday afternoon of the month, 2.30pm in someone's home.

The Thursday 'Oasis of Peace'
A significant number of people have come to value the Thursday communion each week at 9.30am. Perhaps you haven't 'discovered' it yet? Or, maybe, you haven't got round to it. If not, please do give it a try - just come and drink in the peace of this half-hour oasis.

The bereaved
Please remember to pray for the families and friends of all who have recently lost a loved one, particularly for those who have great difficulties in coming to terms with their loss.

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Charities/missions we support
Throughout the year, we support four groups in prayer and financially. Please pray for each one of them on a regular basis.

The Linx Project

The Linx programme employs 4 young Christian workers supported by the churches in the area. Two of these are dedicated to work in our local comprehensive schools and live in the town. "Dedicated to promoting the knowledge of and demonstrating the practice of Christian belief asmong all young people primarily through serving secondary schools in Wincanton and Castle Cary."

St John's Church, Chingola, Zambia
Of the 150 members in this congregation only 20 have full time employment. Due to privatisation of the mines, many miners were made redundant and there are no industries in the area. Many husbands have had to seek work elsewhere but cannot afford to return home at the weekends causing distress for their families and many beakdowns in marriage. HIV AIDS is rampant in the area and the church is setting up home bases care groups to assist those who are suffering.

The building of a senior school in Nepal

A senior school is to be built in one of the hilly areas of Nepal called the Phujel region. This is to help enable those aged 16+ to continue their studies. At present girls of this age have to help at home and are unable to continue their education. Simply owning a pencil in this region is precious, so imagine what the building of a senior school must mean to these people!

The Children's Society

The Church of England Children's Society is a charitable company whose objectives are:
to care for and support children and young people in need, whatever their race, religion, language or culture, and to promote their physical, mental and emotional development.

Those who are ill
Please continue to pray for those who are ill,
whether at home or in hospital and particularly for any we may know. Please also remember in your prayers the long-term sick and their carers.