Intercessions written and read by the Jays
We pray for the environment; for the future of God’s creation - our planet. We ask that everyone thinks of the part they can play in helping to reduce global warming. Let us all understand that every act or effort we make will altogether make a difference to the future of our planet. For example, recyling, switching off lights, using less water, walking to school. Emma-Lee

We pray for endangered plants and species. Species like the polar bear in the Arctic, which is melting even as we pray. We pray for knowledge and understanding of the role that we as a species play in global warming; and that awareness of these facts will motivate us to make amends in the future. We pray that we can play our part in making the world a safer and healthier place for the wellbeing of our children to come, and future generations. Alice C-B

We pray for all those in the world who are suffering, including Asia, Africa. We pray for an end to their suffering. We hope that the people of the world will be able to unite some day in order to share the resources of our planet more effectively, so that there is less wastage of energy and food - and that those who are hungry can at last be fed. We pray that the world learns to share. Laura

We pray for our Queen, and for Gordon Brown. We pray that Gordon will focus strongly on environmental issues for our planet. We pray for Prince Charles to continue his good works in the area of environmental issues, and that he continues his work with young people to raise their self- esteem and to promote young businesses to think green. Katy

We pray for our local community and the people who live here. Particularly for Bill Jerman and his family at this difficult time. We thank God for our community, and that we live in a relatively safe place where the community spirit is strong. We thank God for our good fortune in being able to benefit from all it offers to bring us together. Sunday school, guides, brownies, scouts, beavers, children’s choir, orchestra, and many other activities that we all enjoy. Stella

We pray for our local council, which has been proactive in providing us with recycling points and recycling on our doorstep. We pray that they continue in their efforts to raise people’s awareness of Green issues and in making recycling easy for us all to manage. We hope that people understand that their actions on and everyday basis do count. For example thinking about whether to walk or drive; recycle the cardboard or just throw it in the bin; keep the tap running during teeth brushing or just when you brush your teeth; taking a bath or a shower, and so on. We pray that everyone understands that every effort they can make, no matter how small, will make a difference. Alice Calder

We pray for the world and hope we get many opportunities to make it a peaceful place. We pray that gun crime will be stopped. We pray for those who have suffered or died unnecessarily - especially for our soldiers in Iraq. We pray that people will start to have faith in each other - and that the wars and fighting will stop. Isobel

We pray for all those who are sick, and those who are in hospital. We pray for their families who support them and give them comfort. We pray also for those who have recently died and those who grieve for them. Olivia