Prayers of the Week

‘For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.’ Isaiah 9:6

16-12-24

Heavenly Father, We pray for all the festivities at this time of year and for your joy and peace. We thank you for this time of year, when we celebrate the birth of Jesus. Please bless the Carol service this evening as we celebrate the message of Christmas.  Amen

17-12-24

Dear Lord, We pray for the homeless and those in need at this time of year. May they be kept safe and we thank you for the work of the Gap project, Salvation Army, Thanet Food Link - and others locally who support the homeless community. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

18-12-24

A prayer by a year 7 pupil:

Dear God, We thank you for all the joy, peace and friendship you put out in the world. We thank you. Amen

19-12-24

Heavenly Father, We thank you that you sent your son, Jesus for us. We thank you too that the best gifts in life are free. Help us to use our gifts to benefit others.  In Jesus’ name, Amen.

20-12-24

Father God, We thank you for all that has been achieved during these first two terms. Help us to be loving and forgiving at this time of year and always. Bless us all over this Christmas holiday. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

VERSE

Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience - Colossians 3:12

6-1-25

Father God, 

We thank you for the Christmas break and pray for a successful 2025. Bless every member of the school community and be with those going through challenging times.

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit – Amen.

7-1-25

The following prayer was written by a secondary school pupil:

Dear Lord, Thank you for this lovely day, thank you for our friends and family. Amen.

8-1-25

A prayer by a Year 7 pupil:

Dear Lord, We thank you for all the kind friendly people that bring us hope and give others friends. Thank you Lord. Amen.

9-1-25

A prayer by a primary pupil:

Dear God, I ask you to touch my heart and give me more room for love and compassion. Thank you for all you do for me. Let me give to those who are not as fortunate as I am. Give me compassion for the world and people in need. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

10-1-25

Father God, As we begin another year help us to put our trust and hope in you. We thank you that every day is an opportunity to make a new start. Help us to focus on our learning so that we can be the best that we can be and help us to live out our school’s values in our daily lives.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

VERSE

As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace. - 1 Peter 4:10

13-1-25

Today’s prayer was written by a primary school pupil.

Dear Lord, Thank you for friends, thank you for family, thank you for animals, thank you for everything. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

14-1-25

Father God, We thank you for our friends and families. We thank you for the love and support that they give us.  In Jesus name, Amen.

15-1-25

Father God, We pray for our Members of Parliament. We thank you that they serve the people of Thanet and ask that you give them wisdom and guidance as they work in our area. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

16-1-25

Father God,

We thank you for all the support that is given to pupils from all the staff. Help us all to show support and compassion towards each other.

In Jesus’ name. Amen.

17-1-25

Bless us with your presence in our school, our families and our friendships. Give us patience in all our dealings with others and help us to be compassionate.

In Jesus’ name. Amen

VERSE

Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality - Romans 12:13

20-1-25

The following prayer was written by a year 7 pupil:

Dear God,

Let me be who I am

Guide me through life as I thank and pray to you.

Help us through the term.

Amen.

21-1-25

Father God, Give us the wisdom to show love and compassion to those in need, today and every day. Amen.

22-1-25

THE LORD’s PRAYER

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.
Your Kingdom come, your will be done,
on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours.
Now and for ever. Amen

23-1-25

Father God, We ask you to help us to think of those less fortunate than us. We pray for people that live on the streets and other places that aren’t safe. We ask that you help us to be grateful and compassionate for others.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

24-1-25

Father God, We pray for those known to us who are unwell or in hospital at the moment. We pray for healing for them and wisdom for ourselves, that we may be wise in finding the best ways to be supportive.  In Jesus’ name. Amen.

VERSE

And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. - Galatians 6:9

27-1-25

Dear Lord, We thank you for all the support staff at school, especially those who clean, cook, repair and take care of the school. We thank you for their hard work. In Jesus’ name, Amen

28-1-25

A prayer by a Year 7 pupil:

Dear Lord, I pray and thank you for the life around us. I pray that we will live with faith and confidence. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

29-1-25

A prayer by a Year 7 pupil:

Thank you for accepting us for who we are, thank you for forgiving us. We are very thankful for the community that surrounds us when in need of support. Please help us to know that you look down upon us. Amen.

30-1-25

Father God,

We ask that you bless all those involved with teaching in our school. We ask that you give them wisdom as they prepare lessons and also that they are able to help us learn. We thank you for them and their enthusiasm.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

31-1-25

The following prayer was written by a primary pupil:

Dear God, Thank you for compassion and friendship and help us to be kind to everyone we see today and try to get along with everybody. We thank you Lord, Amen

VERSE

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever. - Psalm 23:6

3-2-25

The following prayer was written by a secondary pupil:

Dear Lord, Thank you for my happiness and thank you for everything that you have given me. Amen.

4-2-25

Father God, We thank you for our families and the way they love and take care of us. We pray particularly for those families that are going through difficult times and ask that you give them strength and comfort. In Jesus name, Amen.

5-2-25

Father God, Help us to remember our school’s values of Compassion, Friendship, Forgiveness, Hope & Wisdom. Help us to put these values into practice every day at school and at home.

In Jesus name, Amen.

6-2-25

Father God,

Please bless everyone who has come into our school buildings today. We thank you for all the teachers and support staff who work here to make our school such a great place to learn and ask that you help us all to do, and be, the best that we can be for you and for each other.

In Jesus name, Amen

7-2-25

Father God, Help us to make the right decisions and to listen to others whom have more wisdom than we do so we can improve ourselves.  In Jesus name, Amen

VERSE

Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. – Romans 12:12

10-2-25

Heavenly Father, We thank you that we can place our hope and trust in you and that you are always there for us, especially in difficult times.  In Jesus’ name. Amen.

11-2-25

GOD our Father,  We thank you for all the local churches that support the school in various ways. We thank you for those who help with worship or are willing to support the school as governors. We pray you bless our local churches. Amen

12-2-25

Heavenly Father, we thank you that whatever our situation we can place our hope in you. Please help us day by day to live in a way that shows love and respect to others.

In Jesus’ name. Amen.

13-2-25

Dear Lord, We are sorry for all the things that we have done that have hurt others. Help us to be better people and to work to the best of our ability at our learning and in our relationships with others. In Jesus name, Amen.

14-2-25

This prayer was written by a primary pupil:

Dear Lord, give us compassion today and every day. We can be help others and be kind in your world. We will make a difference, we will show compassion. Bless us in our day to day life. In the name of the father, the son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.