One of the most important things a Christian can do is pray.
It doesn't have to be something that is complicated and difficult and it is something we can do anywhere at any time.
We have a prayer request box in the Gathering Area in the church building and our prayer group usually meets at 8am on Saturday mornings there. Anyone is welcome to come along.
If you have any prayer requests or would like more information about our prayer groups, simply send an email to prayers@tranentparishchurch.co.uk.
More prayers suggestions are available from Lothian & Borders Presbytery - here
Prayer Bulletin – March 2026
1st This morning we meet to praise our living Heavenly Father and to worship His
greatness and power. Today we celebrate communion and Christ’s victory over the
grave. May we all think deeply of the sacrifice of Jesus as we share in the bread and
wine.
2nd Give thanks for the East Lothian Climate Hub which is funded by Scottish Government
money and looks to support and encourage all the various eco-active groups and initiatives
across East Lothian. Our church, the Heugh Garden and Tranent Wombles have had support
from the staff and we pray for the way in which we can all work to make East Lothian a more
eco-friendly place.
3rd Open House opens its door this morning. Please pray for all those involved as they serve
the congregation and the wider community. Pray that the love of Jesus might be very evident
at the meeting and may all leave with a sense of God’s love for them. Pray for a chance to
open eyes to the light, wisdom and compassion of the Gospel, the reason we do all things.
Our congregation is part of the Presbytery of Lothian and Borders, made up of almost 100
congregations. Give thanks that we are not alone but connected so widely to other Christians
in our part of Scotland. Pray that good relationships between the congregations may grow.
Pray for wisdom in the selection of the next Presbytery Clerk. The Blindwells cluster of local
congregations meet in our Church Hall this afternoon. Pray that God will guide us in this project
to establish a Christian presence in Blindwells.
4th The Pool and Knit and Natter Groups meet this morning and give thanks for those who
organise these times to socialise.
Our Lent Bible study group meets this evening and weekly throughout Lent. Give thanks for
the study material available to help us all to learn more about following Jesus. Pray for our
desire to read the Bible and share it with others to grow.
5th As Gemma Morton settles into her new role in our area, please pray for the Lord to protect
SU’s ministry across East and Mid Lothian, as well as for the opportunities and resources to
start more SU groups in schools.
Lord, we pray that people everywhere become more caring towards the environment in which
they live, and that politicians, planners and developers seriously consider environmental
concerns when making decisions.
6th Today is the World Day of Prayer and the materials on “I will give you rest - come!” have
been prepared by women in Nigeria. A joint service will be held at Ormiston Parish Church
today. Pray for good relationships between the churches in Tranent and our surrounding area.
We pray for Musselburgh North Esk Church, lifting up to God the leadership and all involved
in the life of this community. Pray for Hayley, their minister, who is now on maternity leave,
and all members of the Kirk Session as they look to a future of worship, service and broadening
co-operation in a rapidly changing town setting.
7th The Prayer Meeting convenes this morning. May all in attendance enjoy their time with
our Heavenly Father. Give thanks for the team who make this possible.
The East Lothian Eco Congregation gathers in North Berwick at St Andrew Blackadder Church
this morning. Give thanks for those who lead this work and pray for the seeds it plants to grow
well. Pray for continued inspiration and energy for the Eco Action group in our congregation.
8th Please ask God to guide Katherine as she leads our morning service today. Also
give thanks for all those who make our Sunday morning services possible. May God
continue to provide our J Club leaders with energy and wisdom so that J Club
continues to give the children a solid foundation which will stay with each youngsterTranent Parish Church
Prayer Bulletin – March 2026
for the rest of his or her life.
The Week of Prayer for Science runs from today until 16 March. We pray for all
Christians involved in the world of science.
Pray for this afternoon’s St Baldred’s Day Celtic Worship service at St Mary’s, Whitekirk.
9th The various church teams meet this week to consider the main areas of activity in our
church. We ask for divine wisdom, understanding and unity as the teams gather to discuss
important elements of our church’s activities.
We give thanks for the work of CrossReach and in particular at Eskmills which provides
supported accommodation for adults with learning disabilities in Musselburgh and Portobello.
May God bless the hard-working team with protection and well-being as they support those
who use the service. We pray that CrossReach will continue to improve the lives of many
throughout Scotland and will be blessed with all the resources needed.
10th Open House is held again this morning with food and drink available to all who want to
come into our church hall. May the team who prepare and serve know God is with them in all
they do.
Today at the Guild someone from The Scottish Bible Society will talk about the Bibles for Bairns
project which provides Bibles to newborn babies and their families.
The Lent Bible Study continues this evening and we ask for this meeting to be uplifting and
encouraging to all attend.
11th Ask for good fellowship at the Pool and Knit and Natter Groups this morning.
Pray that many throughout Scotland would grasp the vision for praying for their family and
friends, themselves and the nation throughout Lent. May we all use Lent as an opportunity to
share our faith.
Pray for the Reuse Fair being held today in the Fraser Centre.
12th Pray for the staff and patients of Tranent Medical Centre, asking that there be enough
time and resources for all who need help to be treated and healed.
Ask God to encourage those who seek to establish a fair and just peace in the Middle East
and in Ukraine. Bless their efforts as they work to end conflict. Lead those who engage in
violence to put down their weapons and to live in peace with one another.
13th Remember young people who struggle with poor mental health. Pray that Child and
Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) will be able to provide the assistance needed
by these youngsters.
Please pray for the Christian Institute as it seeks to influence secular society for Christ and
ask God for more opportunities to reach politicians and the media with their concerns on key
issues for British society. Also request the organisation will have wisdom and endurance as it
seeks to address the many issues facing the UK.
14th We pray for the presence of the Holy Spirit at the Prayer Meeting this morning as many
meet to give thanks to God and to lift our petitions to our mighty Father.
The Growing Young Group is hosting a Games Afternoon in the Church Hall this afternoon.
Give thanks for this Group and pray that it will be a time of enjoyment and of deepening of
relationships.
15th Pray that as many people as possible will be able to attend our morning service
today and that Katherine’s sermon, the Bible readings, songs and prayers will speak to
each of us. Give thanks for all those who volunteer to make our services possible and
may they know joy as they serve our Lord in this way. Pray that we as a congregation
will be able to share Christ’s love with all visitors to our church who come to worship
God or to seek help.
16th Give thanks for God’s work through the East Lothian Foodbank which relies upon the
generous support of the many who have donated food to help those in crisis. The congregation
of our church can donate items at any time so please pray that we will continue to be generous
in supporting the foodbank.
17th Open House meets again today and please pray as you feel led regarding this important
weekly meeting.
As our Lent Bible study group meets again this evening, may the Word of God speak to and
bless all who attend.
18th The Pool and Kit and Natter Groups meet again this morning.
May older folk listen to the voices and concerns of youngsters today about pollution and
exploitation of our planet. We pray for the future quality of life of our daughters and sons,
granddaughters and grandsons, greatgranddaughters and greatgrandsons. May we fully
understand our responsibilities to these future generations.
19th Please pray for strength and perseverance for all our brothers and sisters in Christ who
experience persecution, opposition and difficulties because of their faith in Jesus Christ. Pray
that God will, in His perfect timing, take away the suffering of these people and that He will
provide wisdom and resources to the organisations that support persecuted Christians.
20th The season of Lent often creates opportunities for Christians to speak to friends, family
and colleagues about Easter and Christianity. Pray that many such opportunities will arise for
you and you will be bold in using them to explain your faith and what Easter means to you.
Today our local ABC nursery visits the church building. We ask that the children and their
carers will feel the presence of God in our building.
21st This morning our Prayer Group meets again. May all who attend be filled with joy and
leave their concerns at the foot of the Cross.
Please pray for all those working with the youth and children at our church and in our wider
community, giving thanks that these volunteers sacrificially give their time and energy to build
relationships and engage with young people of all sorts of backgrounds. This work is often an
invisible and unappreciated role but is of immense value to the young people.
22nd Please ask our caring Father to bless our morning worship today, led by Katherine.
May we all be encouraged and challenged by the words of the sermon, prayers and
hymns. We know that our Lord is present wherever two or more are gathered in His
name – may we all feel His presence with us.
The Youth Club meets this evening. Give thanks for the teenagers who attend and pray
that God may lead others to come along. Give thanks for the work of Recharge, the
Youth Club, in Tranent, which cares for many young people and pray that the young
people and leaders may be blessed by God in all their time together.
23rd In Christian service it is easy to give and give until there’s nothing left. The needs are
constant, the stories are heavy, and the pressure to keep going can feel endless. Yet Jesus
invites us into a different rhythm: “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some
rest.” (Mark 6:31, NIV). Rest isn’t laziness; it’s obedience. It’s how we refill before we overflow.
When we learn to care for our souls, we serve from abundance, not exhaustion. Ask God to
help us all to make sure we get sufficient rest and to strike the right balance in our lives.
24th Pray for all who attend Open House this morning to enjoy their time together.
The Guild are looking forward to hearing from a representative from the Scottish Air
Ambulance Service at their meeting this afternoon. We give thanks for the way the SAAS
helps people when they are in great need.
Please pray for the elders in the Kirk Session as they meet tonight. Give thanks for their faith,
commitment and wisdom. May they all be filled afresh with the Holy Spirit and be led by it to
make the right decisions for our church.
25th The Pool Group meet this morning, as does the Knit and Natter Group, and we pray the
teams and the guests have a great time together.
Pray for open minds and hearts at the Lent Bible Study meeting this evening in our Church
Hall.
Please pray that God will continue to provide resources to those who have a passion to see
more people reading God’s Holy Word. Give thanks to God for the organisations, such as
Wycliffe Bible Translators and Biblica, which translate the Bible into other languages so people
can read it in their own language. Also ask that God will speak into the hearts and minds of
the people who receive the translated Scriptures and they will be saved.
26th Our Father, we praise You for Your faithfulness towards all Your people, especially those
who are suffering or persecuted. Thank You that our brothers and sisters have been reached
with food, water, Bibles and medical supplies. Thank You that they have had an opportunity
for education or training, or to set up small businesses and income-generating projects. Thank
You most of all that You have kept and strengthened their faith in our Lord and Saviour Jesus
Christ, in whose Name we pray.
27th Pray for people waiting for a diagnosis. May their wait be short. If it is not the news they
hoped for, may God give the courage and faith to face whatever path this leads them down.
Give thanks for the skills and dedication of our health professionals and may we never cease
to be grateful we have access to a health service that many others do not. Remember, Lord,
those who served You and Your church loyally for years who now can no longer do so due to
age or health. Keep them daily in Your sight, Lord, and be a blessing to them.
28th This morning our weekly Prayer Meeting is held. May all those who are able to come
along enjoy fellowship as we lift to our amazing Lord our concerns, requests and gratitude.
Give thanks that God hears all our prayers and answers them in His wisdom and perfect
timing. Pray that we will all continue to use the blessing of prayer wisely.
Today Debbie leads our Easter Activity Day in the Church Hall from 10.00am to 3.00pm. Ask
for many children to attend, have lots of fun and learn of the true meaning of Easter.
29th Thank our loving Father that we can meet this morning for fellowship and to
worship God on this Psalm Sunday. Pray that our worship this morning will bring glory
to God and show our appreciation for all God has given us. Please pray that God will
help Katherine as she leads our service and that all who attend will grow in their
knowledge and love of Jesus.
30th Easter week is a physically and spiritually demanding time for Katherine and all ministers.
Pray for strength, joy and peace for Katherine and others in full-time ministry, as well as fresh
energy and inspiration.
Pray that all in our church who have young children will bring them up to know Jesus as their
Lord and Saviour. May they all feel energised to serve in our church, in local schools and in
our local community to reach many youngsters.
31st Lord, help us to maintain a reverent attitude towards nature, threatened from all sides
today, in such a way that we may restore it completely to the condition of brother/sister and to
its role of usefulness to all humankind for the glory of God the Creator.
This evening is the last meeting of this year’s Lent Bible Study. May all who attend continue
to consider what has been read, said and prayers in the meetings as we prepare ourselves
for Easter.