Lawford Church

Lawford Church The page for St Mary the Virgin, Lawford. Now part of the Cross Reach Churches.

God, You put the thirst and hunger for righteousness in my heart, and You alone can satisfy it. Please help me to hold o...
05/06/2026

God, You put the thirst and hunger for righteousness in my heart, and You alone can satisfy it. Please help me to hold onto the hope that You offer, and to show Your love to everyone. Give me the patience to endure an imperfect world as I wait for You to come back and make all things right. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

04/06/2026

Blessed are You, Lord our God,
Creator of the universe,
who brings forth life from earth and sea
and whose breath stirs wind and tide.

Blessed are You for the Stour Estuary
for the seals resting on its sands,
for the otters weaving through reed and shadow,
for the birds lifting on evening light.

Blessed are You,
whose wisdom orders the seasons
and whose love sustains all that lives.
Amen.

God, thank You for welcoming me into Your kingdom. Thank You for accepting me, even though I don't have it all together....
04/06/2026

God, thank You for welcoming me into Your kingdom. Thank You for accepting me, even though I don't have it all together. I'm reminded that Your power is sufficient for all my needs, so help me to lean on Your strength today. Please help me walk gently and humbly with those I encounter. In Jesus' Name, Amen.

03/06/2026

Blessed are You, Lord our God,
Maker of light and keeper of the tides,
for this quiet hour when day leans into night
and the sky softens to gold.

As the sun lowers over the Stour,
may its last warmth rest upon us;
may the calm water mirror Your peace;
may the hush of evening steady our breath.

Bless the seals settling on the cooling sands,
the otters slipping through reed shadowed channels,
the birds tracing their final arcs across the sky.
Let their unhurried rhythms teach us to rest.

Bless our homes and our hearts
as the long summer evenings unfold.
Draw us into Your stillness,
hold us in Your gentleness,
and grant us the deep quiet that restores the soul.

And as night gathers,
may Your presence be our light,
Your love our shelter,
and Your peace our abiding place.
Amen.

God, You see those who mourn, and You promise to comfort them. Please bring healing to our hearts when we grieve. Give h...
03/06/2026

God, You see those who mourn, and You promise to comfort them. Please bring healing to our hearts when we grieve. Give hope to those feeling hopeless, and strength to anyone feeling overwhelmed. Show us how close You are in the midst of our mourning. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

02/06/2026

Blessed are You, Lord our God,
Watcher of the night and Keeper of all life,
for the gift of rest that follows the day
and the peace that gathers with the stars.

As darkness folds gently over the Stour,
hold us in Your stillness.
Let the cooled tide breathe its slow rhythm,
and let the quiet water carry our cares away.

Bless the seals sleeping on the moon washed sands,
the otters hidden in reed shadowed burrows,
the birds resting in their safe, unseen places.
Let their calm trust teach us to yield to Your care.

Bless our homes with Your guarding presence,
our thoughts with Your gentleness,
our bodies with Your restoring peace.
Where the day has been heavy, lighten it;
where it has been hurried, slow our hearts.

Through the long summer night,
be our shelter and our song,
our guiding star and our deep rest.
And when morning comes,
wake us to Your mercy made new.
Amen.

God, help me. Here I am—I need You. I have nothing without You. You are the giver of every good and perfect gift, and Yo...
02/06/2026

God, help me. Here I am—I need You. I have nothing without You. You are the giver of every good and perfect gift, and You are all I need. Please restore my hope and joy, and draw me closer to You. Make me aware of how You are at work in my life, and teach me how to rejoice in You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

01/06/2026

Blessed are You, Lord our God,
Ruler of heaven and earth,
the Holy Three, the Holy One
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
whose life is love and whose breath renews creation.

Blessed are You for the turning of the seasons,
for this first day of summer
when light lingers long upon the Stour,
and the warm tide gathers its strength.

Blessed are You for the creatures of this estuary
for the seals resting on the sunlit sands,
for the otters threading the reeds at dusk,
for the birds whose wings write praise across the sky.

Blessed are You, Source of all being,
for the beauty that steadies us;
Blessed are You, Eternal Word,
for the mercy that holds us;
Blessed are You, Spirit of Life,
for the fire that kindles hope within us.

As summer begins,
surround us with Your peace,
draw us into Your communion,
and lead us deeper into the mystery of Your threefold,
overflowing love.

Blessed are You, now and forever.
Amen.

God, there are real hardships in my life that I'm trying to surrender to You. Please help me. I want to remember that Yo...
01/06/2026

God, there are real hardships in my life that I'm trying to surrender to You. Please help me. I want to remember that You are always good, sovereign, and in control. Once again, I’m trusting in Your provision, protection, and plans. Because I know You care about every need and desire I have, I can rest. Give me peace as I recall that You are worthy of my trust. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

31/05/2026

Faithful God,
We come before You with grateful hearts,
thanking You for Your steadfast love that never fails
and for Your faithfulness that carries us through every season.
You guide us with a wisdom deeper than our understanding,
and You lead us gently in all we do.

We thank You for calling us into the work of the Great Commission,
for inviting us to share the hope of Christ
not only where we are comfortable,
but wherever Your Spirit sends us.
Teach us to follow the example of Jesus,
who moved among towns and villages,
seeking the lost, healing the broken,
and proclaiming the nearness of Your Kingdom.

Help us not to settle into one place
when You are calling us to step out in faith.
Open our eyes to the paths You have prepared,
paths revealed through prayer, discerned through Your Word,
and confirmed by Your Spirit.
Give us courage to walk them with trust and joy.

Lord, make us attentive to Your leading,
responsive to Your prompting,
and willing to go wherever You send.
May our lives bear witness to Your love,
our actions reflect Your compassion,
and our steps follow the way of Christ
who goes before us.
In His holy name we pray,
Amen.

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Church Hill
Manningtree
CO112JX

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 10:30am - 12pm

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