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
Tranent Parish Church
Prayer Bulletin – April 2026
1st The Pool and Knit and Natter Groups meet today and we ask that all will enjoy their time
together.
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.
2nd We welcome children, staff and parents from Elphinstone Primary School to our church
building this morning for their Easter service. Pray that all present may be inspired by Jesus
and the story of Easter. Today term ends for many schools. Ask for God to restore the
energy of His people and for good times together for families where they can draw closer to
God. Pray for the young people in Tranent who find it hard to go to school, asking that they
receive the help they need. Pray that the adults who care for them have wisdom and
patience.
3rd This Good Friday let us all consider the massive sacrifice that Jesus made on the
cross, dying so that all our sins are forgiven. Pray that the Lord’s people will be
challenged, assured and invited by our great Saviour on this day when we remember
the path He took for us to be saved. We walk round Tranent with other churches this
Good Friday and may our witness speak to those who see us.
Katherine will lead worship this evening and as we mediate on Jesus’s Crucifixion
pray that we will understand afresh the depth of His love for each one of us that took
Him to the cross. Please pray that the service will go well.
4th Pray that the Easter Play in Princes Street Gardens today will move and convict all who
watch. We thank God for those who reach out with the Gospel through music and the arts.
Give thanks for organisations such as Origin and Cutting Edge Theatre as their members
use their God-given skills and abilities to bring glory to His name.
We pray for the residents and staff in the care homes and sheltered housing in Tranent and
give thanks for being able to hold services in these homes.
5th He is risen, He is risen indeed! Let us rejoice that Jesus conquered death and
rose from the grave, giving us the promise of eternal life. Praise God for this and all
the great things He has done for you and those dear to you. Pray that today’s
morning worship led by Katherine will be a joyful celebration of Christ’s triumph over
the grave. May all who attend enjoy the time of fellowship and celebrate His
resurrection and the gift of new life.
Tonight Origin’s Resurrection event will be held at the Usher Hall. It is one of the
largest Christian events in Scotland and is a wonderful opportunity for the Church in
south-east Scotland to unite around the resurrection of Jesus and show our unity as
we celebrate the greatest event in history. Pray to God that all the preparations will
go well and it will be a great evening of worship.
6th May all who will be on holiday this month, including Katherine, enjoy a time of rest and
relaxation during their breaks.
Please give thanks for all those who are giving their time and talents to help with Easter
Holiday Clubs in our region. Pray for all the children who will come, that God will already be
speaking to the hearts of those children and their families. Finally pray that all the
organisational work will go smoothly.
Pray for members of the congregation and others we know who are having surgery this
week or in the near future. May their operations be completely successful and lead to new
life for them and their families.
7th Open House meets today and we give thanks for the team who put on this weekly
meeting and for all the older members of our congregation and parish who attend.Tranent
Please pray that God will speak to children and their families throughout the Easter holidays.
We pray that all who work in schools will benefit from their time off and return to work
refreshed. During the Easter holidays pray for any children for whom home is not a safe or
happy place.
8th Ask for all in the Pool and Knit and Natter Groups to feel the pleasure of fellowship as
they meet this morning.
Let us pray for the success of all SU and other Christian camps and events over Easter,
asking God to use them to change lives. Also pray for energy, encouragement and wisdom
for all leaders who are vital to the camps. Give thanks for many lives saved in the past at
such camps.
9th The memorial garden at the church hall is a special space for many. Give thanks for the
dedication of those who created it and keep it looking lovely.
Pray for Syria and the vast uncertainty following the collapse of the previous regime. Pray
that one dictatorship does not replace another and all communities live free in a lasting
peace. Especially remember Christians who are risk of being targeted as they are seen as
having been loyal to the ex-government.
10th Praise God for all the amazing opportunities for our church and other Christian
organisations to partner with His people throughout our wonderful town. Pray for even
greater unity and passion for His name and glory, never our own.
Please pray for those in need of support through the East Lothian Foodbank, that their
situations will be turned around and stability will enter their lives. Pray that our congregation
will continue to bring in many items of food for the Foodbank so more people can receive the
food and other help that they need in their difficult circumstances.
11th This morning our weekly prayer meeting is held. Give thanks for those who prepare the
material and give thanks that our living and loving Father hears all our prayers.
Give thanks for the encouragement Gemma Morton, our local Scripture Union worker,
received when she recently met a young person who decided to follow Jesus after going to
her primary school SU group. Let's pray for SU groups happening in schools across East
and Midlothian, including the Ross High School. Give thanks for the wonderful volunteers
who lead these groups and pray that such groups would be strengthened in every way. Pray
too for opportunities for new SU groups as they provide great opportunities for young people
to explore the Bible.
12th Reader Jacqueline Waugh is leading Sunday worship this morning, after some
years. Pray that all will be blessed by God's love during the service. Please pray for all
those who are involved in teaching our youngsters in the Youth Club and J Club, that
they will honour and glorify God through their testimony and show that Jesus is the
King of Kings, Lord of Lords and Prince of Peace. May all the children enjoy their
times together.
13th Pray for the GP surgery, for the schools, for the care homes, for the day centre and for
the shops and places you go to on a weekly basis. Pray for the community in Elphinstone.
We pray for God to bring an end to domestic violence in our country and that all caught in
abusive relationships will be able to break free and find a much brighter future with Jesus in
their hearts.
14th Give thanks for the team at Open House and may they continue to experience great
satisfaction as they serve Christ in our community by putting on this important time for free
each week.
May all in the Guild enjoy the (rearranged) talk today on the “Bible for Bairns” Project which
the Scottish Bible Society operates.
15th Pray for all in the Pool and Knit and Natter Groups as they meet this morning.
Pray for our political representatives at Westminster, Holyrood and in East Lothian. Pray that
they would understand the priority they need to give to make huge changes in areas of
travel, food production and heating buildings. Pray that we may be active citizens and take
appropriate action where we are able to influence policies and decision-making in these vital
areas for future generations.
16th Heavenly Father, please watch over those who serve in our navy, army and air force.
Keep them safe and give wisdom to those who command them. May they feel Your strength
and protection surrounding them. Lift their spirits and remind them of the value of their
service. Support their families and grant them the gift of peace of mind. Amen.
17th We continue to pray for peace in Ukraine, Iran and throughout the Middle East. Thank
our Lord for the tireless work of Sunflower Scotland as it provides vital supplies to the
suffering people of Ukraine.
Dear Lord, thank You for the new life we have through Your victory over the grave. We ask
Your blessing upon the workers and ministries of Operation Mobilisation in the UK, that they
may have renewed strength while You use them as instruments for Your glory.
18th We ask for God, according to His will, to grant the requests given to him at the Prayer
Meeting this morning. May we always remember to give thanks to God for all the blessings
He has given us by His immense grace.
Give thanks for the TryPraying campaign and may it have a powerful impact on many who
see the adverts on buses and posters throughout Scotland. Ask God to again send His Holy
Spirit into our parish in a powerful way and for there to be a new revival in Scotland.
19th Thank our loving Father that we can meet this morning for fellowship and to
worship God. Give thanks and pray for Katherine as she leads us in our worship.
Please give thanks for those who run our Youth Group, asking that they will show the
love of Jesus to all of the teenagers who attend. Give thanks to God for the teenagers
that regularly attend our church. Please pray that He will enable our congregation to
continually find ways to use our gifts and talents to bless them.
20th Pray that Christians working or active in every area of society will pray for their
workplace at least once each week and that these prayers will combine to change the
spiritual atmosphere, making it easier to share testimony and to speak about Jesus. May
God comfort all those going through tough times in their working circumstances.
Pray for the nation of Pakistan, that its government and law enforcement agencies will have
the courage and wisdom to implement justice and protect its citizens. Pray particularly for the
rights of Christians and that they would stand strong in their faith in the midst of persecution
and hardship.
21st We pray for lots of laughter and joyful conversations at Open House this morning.
Pray for the schools in our Parish as the young people and staff return after the Easter
break. May all know a fresh start for the summer term and be encouraged in their learning.
22nd May all the Pool and Knit and Natter Groups have a good time together and may more
people be added to the groups over the coming weeks.
We pray for the many families who are struggling to find ways to pay their energy bills. The
price of food and clothing has also increased greatly and they are having to make difficult
choices. Give wisdom to those in government as they seek solutions to these complex
problems.
23rd Please uplift in prayer to God all the persecuted Christians in the world. May they
continue to stand firm in the faith despite the hard times they face. Ask God to show His
power so they know He is with them every step of the way during their time of suffering
because of their faith in Him, especially those mourning a lost loved one or those who are
unjustly in jail. May God continue to provide all the resources needed to the organisations
that support our persecuted brothers and sisters in Christ.
24th Mark 16 v 6 states “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He
has risen!”. Let us pray that we declare this in our words and actions and that all who are
looking for Jesus will know that He is risen so that death has been conquered and we can
live life to the full. May we be given the strength to boldly speak this truth.
25th Ask for great fellowship at the coffee morning in our church hall and for the funds raised
will be used wisely to help the work of our church. Also pray for a new Treasurer to come
forward to serve our church.
May all those who are able to attend and enjoy fellowship at the Prayer Meeting 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 own wisdom and perfect timing. Pray we continue to use
the blessing of prayer wisely.
26th Please pray for God to be with us this morning as the Worship Team leads our
Sunday worship. Give thanks for the team and pray that they will be encouraged by
the Holy Spirit and the support of the congregation. Pray that we will all consider
what we have heard, said and sung today and may it impact us in the forthcoming
week.
Thank our Lord for everyone who contributes to our church life, be it in prayer,
preaching, cleaning, teaching, building maintenance, serving coffee, counting the
offering, serving as elders, music, checking the accounts, pastoral visits, audio visual
and many other ways. May God bless them all for their ministry.
27th There are many homeless, disadvantaged and marginalised people in our region and
many Christians who seek to help and support them, such as the Salvation Army and
Bethany Christian Trust. Please ask God to strengthen all those involved in this ministry so
they may in turn provide the right assistance to meet the requirements of those in need and
help them to rebuild their lives.
28th Give thanks for all who attend Open House and who make it such a positive event.
Pray for much enjoyment as the Guild are treated to a Stain Glass demonstration today.
This is the last meeting of the Guild until October. Pray for blessings on those planning the
next session of Guild meetings.
29th Pray for joy as the Pool and Knit and Natter groups meet today.
Lord, we pray for a heart open to sharing Jesus with others, even when it feels
uncomfortable or unfamiliar. Give us courage and boldness to step out and build authentic
relationships where faith can be shared naturally. We pray for those who don’t yet know You,
that their hearts would be prepared to receive Your love and truth. Finally, we thank You for
the generosity of ministries like the Isaiah 61 Movement, and we pray for Your provision and
blessing over their work as they inspire others to share life, faith, and Jesus. Amen
30th Father, we pray for those who are struggling with self-worth and inner battles, that they
may come to see their immense value and Your deep love for them. We ask you to
strengthen and guide the people who walk alongside them with wisdom, patience, and
compassion. We pray for healing, hope and transformation for anyone feeling broken, and
for opportunities to speak life and encouragement into their journey. Amen.
Pray for the work of the Fa’side Community Kitchen as it helps many in need.