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Holy Trinity Church sits within the heart of Formby Village and is a place of worship where we want everyone to feel invited, included and important.

Holy Trinity is a Church of England Church in the heart of Formby Village

15/09/2022

A Prayer of Blessing

Well, my friends, I have offered daily prayers for very nearly 2 years
and have been blessed by doing so.

The time has now come for me to spread my wings and meet other challenges which lie ahead and so this will be my final offering of daily prayers on Holy Trinity’s page.

Thank you to the people who have encouraged me in this task.
Today’s prayer is one of blessing:

The Lord bless you and keep you
The Lord make his face to shine upon you
And be gracious, unto you.

The Lord lift up the light
Of his countenance upon you
And give you peace
Amen.
……………

You might like to go on to YouTube using the first line of this blessing to find a choir singing it.
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The estuary of the River Alt

13/09/2022

Wednesday & Thursday prayers

A prayer as you go to bed. . .

I lay my head to rest,
and in doing so,
lay at your feet
the faces I have seen,
the voices I have heard,
the words I have spoken,
the hands I have shaken,
the service I have given,
the joys I have shared,
the sorrows revealed,
I lay them at your feet,
and in doing so
lay my head to rest.
Amen. John Birch

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. . followed by Thursday’s prayer for the morning

I arise today
Through a mighty strength:
God's power to guide me,
God's might to uphold me,
God's eyes to watch over me;
God's ear to hear me,
God's word to give me speech,
God's hand to guard me,
God's way to lie before me,
God's shield to shelter me,
God's host to secure me.
Amen.

(first millenium - Bridgid of Gael)

12/09/2022

Tuesday’s Prayer

Lord,
Thank you for humour.

For the ability
to laugh, to smile
and to enjoy.
Thank you that when we feel overburdened,
humour can help us regain a sense of balance
and normality.
and in the darkest times
unexpected laughter can bring a glimmer of light
and healing.

Lord, thankyou for laughter.
Amen.

11/09/2022

Monday’s Prayer

A prayer for the Royal Family

Father God, we pray for all the Royal Family
In the full glare of the spotlight of the media
and pondering the future.

Pour on them all the consolation of your healing spirit
and may they find in your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ,
comfort in their sadness, certainty in their doubt,
and courage to live through this time
with hope for the future.
In Jesus name we pray

09/09/2022

Saturday’s Prayer

A PRAYER ON THE DEATH OF HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN
Gracious God, we give thanks for the life of your servant Queen Elizabeth,
for her faith and her dedication to duty.
Bless our nation as we mourn her death
and may her example continue to inspire us;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

08/09/2022

I believe church leaders have been asked to remember Queen Elizabeth in their prayers.
Archbishop Welby wrote on Twitter: “My prayers, and the prayers of people across the and the nation, are with Her Majesty The Queen today.
“May God’s presence strengthen and comfort Her Majesty, her family, and those who are caring for her at Balmoral.”

Richard Coles offers this prayer:

Almighty God, who hast set our gracious sovereign Queen Elizabeth upon the throne of this realm, and given her to surpass all others in the years of her reign: Receive our heartfelt thanks for her service to her people, confirm and encourage her in the continuance of the same, and keep her in thy heavenly wisdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who took the form of a servant for our sake, and reigneth now in glory with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.

08/09/2022

Friday’s Prayer

Some people can be helpful in their criticism whilst others enjoy picking faults. Wouldnt it be wonderful to hear politicians, and indeed all people, speak honestly and with respect and without trying to humiliate.

Lord Jesus
You know what it like to be mocked and denigrated.
You know the pain of trying to do your best
whilst others wanted to pull you down . . .
and yet you were prepared to die for saints and sinners alike.

Help us to see with your eyes,
to speak with your wisdom
and to stay silent rather than to humiliate.

Lord, many of us have been there and feel hurt by barbed comments.
Forgive me when I join in.
Give us the grace not only to see the short comings in people
but to pray for them with all their hopes and aspirations.
Amen.

07/09/2022

Thursday’s Prayer

If you look at the photo carefully, you can see a skein of geese flying over Ince Blundell, and they might be flying over your homes too.

The geese take turn to lead the V shaped flocks as they fly, and as the leaders tire, other geese will take over. If any bird is struggling then a couple will act as es**rt. Together hundreds, probably thousands of birds travel to their destinations. Amazing!

You might like to remember someone who today needs some support
and who you can remember in your prayer:

Lord, we thank you for our families and others whom we care for.
Today especially we pray for N. . . . . . . .
Help us to be vigilant in difficult times for those who are struggling
and to be supportive as the geese are in flight.

Always holding on to the certainty
that God is with us
and that he loves each one of us
and in all circumstances. Amen.

06/09/2022

Wednesday’s Prayer at Sunset

Hazel and I went to say good night to the donkeys in the field close to my house and we saw the sun setting. It was a dramatic sky after a downpour, but what took my eye was the large cloud. It reminded me of a hand reaching out and and supported by the evening sunlight.

Bless, O God, this tender evening,
The trees, branches raised in praise,
The sky, soft glow darkening into dusk,
The homecoming of young and old.

Bless, O God, this sacred moment,
The quiet pause between day and night,
The birds, flying to safety in bush or brush.
The colors of the sunset—
Orange to red to purple to black—
Creeping across the sky.
Bless, O God, this night to come.
The safety of shelter, the supper to nourish.
Hearts of joy or souls bent in sorrow.
Renewing rest and hope for one more day.
Bless, O God. Bless.

—Beth A. Richardson, Christ Beside Me, Christ Within Me:
Celtic Blessings (Upper Room Books, 2016)

05/09/2022

Tuesday’s Prayer

Lord God,
We pray today for Liz Truss as she steps into the roll of Prime Minister
and for the Cabinet she will be working with.
May she be transparent in her honesty,
work with dilligence and understanding in this difficult time,
and with compassion for refugees and and all who suffer
not only in this country but in the lands which are torn by war.
We pray that she will inspire the politicians she works with
and bring fresh unity and inspiration into their ministries.
Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
Amen.

04/09/2022

Monday’s Prayer

No photo today but a poem below which is lovely, funny and able to (mostly) to bring me back to sanity.

Gracious God,
There and so many sad and troublesome things
to face in the world today,
which too often cause our hearts to become heavy
with difficulties and doubts.
We pray that your joy would fill our hearts and strengthen our souls.
May our lives be touched with moments of laughter.
And may our joy touch others who are facing difficulties and hardships,
so that together
we may maintain an ever deepening trust in you.
Amen (Pat Hendricks)

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