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 – December 2025
1st As we start the final month of 2025, let us thank God for His love, provision and care
for us so far this year. We have much for which to thank our Lord.
Pray for the continued strengthening of our congregation at our church and ask that we
continue to grow in true family relationship with each other under the loving guidance of
our Father. Ask God to help Christians throughout the United Kingdom show the
importance of Christian values.
2nd Today the Open House is offering a warm welcome, food and drinks. May all the
guests enjoy their time together and we give thanks to God for the team.
The Presbytery of Lothian and Borders meet this evening by Zoom. Give thanks for the
people who serve in Presbytery including those from our own congregation. Pray for the
work of the Presbytery Mission Officer, Peter Wood, that he may be blessed with
encouragement and support and that congregations in the Presbytery would grow in faith.
3rd Pray for good fellowship as the pool group meets this morning.
We pray for the group of volunteers who decorate our church for Christmas, including
decorating our Christmas tree. Let us pray they enjoy this time of service and fellowship
and may we all take time to thank God for all those who volunteer in many ways to enable
our church to function.
4th We pray for those in our church who are grieving the loss of a loved one or who are
concerned about their own health or the health of a loved one. May they all know the
unsurpassable love of God and leave their burdens at the foot of the cross.
Pray for the SU group that is meeting at Ross High.
5th Give thanks for those who live and work in Tranent and Crookston Care Homes, asking
that they feel God’s blessing. Pray for all the older members of our congregation. It is
more and more evident how vital they are and how much of a positive contribution they
make to the life of our church and to the glory of God.
Inspire world leaders after COP30, with openness to listen to those most affected by
climate change and with courage to act urgently and wisely so that our common home is
healed and restored and all people, and generations to come, may delight in it.
6th This morning our weekly prayer group gathers in our church. May we rejoice in being
able to come together to present our prayers to our loving and living Heavenly Father.
May all who attend enjoy the time of fellowship and may the Holy Spirit lead their prayers.
Origin Scotland’s Christmas concert is held tonight at the Usher Hall and tomorrow in
Glasgow. May many believers and non-believers enjoy singing Christmas carols and may
the words of these songs, the Bible readings and the short message speak to all who are
present.
7th On this second Advent Sunday, may God guide Katherine in her sermon so that
it challenges and encourages each of us. As we partake in Communion let us
remember the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross and that He rose again gaining victory
over the grave.
A Light Event is held this afternoon in our Church Hall Garden then this evening the
Youth Club meets. Give thanks for the young people who come along, for the adults
who help and pray that there may be a sharing and growing of faith for all.8th We pray that many in Tranent will find out about and attend the Winter Hub, which
starts this month. We give thanks for all in the team who volunteer to put on all the aspects
of the Winter Hub as we reach out into our community with love and compassion.
9th We ask for the wonderful team at Open House to feel God’s power as they continue
to offer fellowship and belonging today.
The Guild Christmas lunch is held today and we pray this will be a valuable time of food
and fellowship. Give thanks for all the enjoyable Guild meetings in 2025.
Also pray for the Crookston Care Home service.
This evening singers from our church will be singing carols at Asda and other venues.
Pray that people will listen and join in.
10th May more people in Tranent find out about the pool group and start to attend.
Children from the ABC nursery visit the church building this morning. May the children and
carers learn about the true meaning of Christmas.
We pray for an end to wars and conflict throughout the world. We especially pray for an
end to the war in Ukraine and for the ceasefire to hold in Israel/Gaza. May all sides seek
reconciliation and forgiveness. We also ask for civilians to be kept safe from harm. Give
thanks for our armed forces and all who work to keep the UK safe.
11th Let us pray for those who are working over the festive period especially those who
work with people who are deprived, ostracized or lonely. Matthew 25:40 states "The King
will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of
mine, you did for me.' ”. Praise God for encouragement to all who serve in this way.
Our carol singers will visit local pubs this evening. May their presence speak to those they
encounter.
12th May the service today at Tranent Care Home speak to the residents, staff and visitors
of the love of God.
Pray for the many sports clubs in our parish which encourage people to be healthy and
learn other skills such as teamwork, respect and discipline. Let us pray for these clubs in
sports such as football, rugby, hockey and cricket and in particular for Christian members
of such clubs.
13th Our regular prayer meeting is held today in the Church and we give thanks for the
faithful prayer warriors who meet to lift our petitions to our Heavenly Father.
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 reveal Himself to
them in a powerful way so they know He is with them every step of the way during their
times of hardship, especially at Christmas. May God provide all the resources needed by
the organisations that support our persecuted brothers and sisters in Christ.
14th Please ask God to guide Katherine as she leads our morning service today and
that her sermon will speak to all who attend and change us. Give thanks to God for
all that Katherine does for our Church and ask Him to fill her afresh with His Holy
Spirit and give her renewed strength and energy to serve Him at this busy time of
the year.
Pray for great joy at the Blindwells Cluster Carol Service at Ormiston Parish Church
this afternoon.Tranent Parish Church
Prayer Bulletin – December 202515th We pray for the young people in our community of Tranent and Elphinstone. Pray that
they will know hope in their future this Christmas. May they be supported and encouraged
by those around them. Pray that God will guide us in how to do that too.
16th Give thanks for the outreach at Open House today as their Christmas gathering is
held.
Children from the ABC nursery will again visit the church building this morning.
Read again the familiar words of Isaiah 9 verse 6 “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.” Let us thank God that He
sent His one and only son to Earth to die and be raised back to life so our sins are forgiven
and we have the hope of eternal life in Heaven.
17th May all attending the pool group enjoy sport and companionship. Also give thanks
for the team that put on these weekly meetings.
Pray for the immediate release of Pastor Jin and the other unjustly detained members of
Zion Church in China, asking that the Lord will strengthen, encourage and protect them,
and all Christians across China. Drawing on Romans 15 v13: ‘May the God of hope fill
them with all joy and peace as they trust in Him, so that they may overflow with hope by
the power of the Holy Spirit.” Give thanks for the many house church leaders who openly
expressed support for Zion Church, despite facing significant pressures themselves. Ask
our powerful Lord to keep them all safe and make a way for the weight of oppression to
be lifted.
18th Pray for all those for whom Christmas is a stressful, painful or difficult time. Pray for
peace in families and for the Prince of Peace to rule in hearts and minds. Pray for wisdom
in spending decisions, pray for people to feel the freedom not to spend unnecessary
money and for us all to resist ungodly pressures during this season.
19th Local schools break up for the holidays today. Pray that the young people and staff
have a good holiday and that they are touched by the good news of the Christmas story.
Pray for protection for all our young people, that they would be surrounded by wise and
healthy influences. Pray for courage for those who are Christians to be able to hold on to
their faith and make good decisions.
20th May the prayers emanating from our weekly prayer meeting this morning be pleasing
and honouring to our Creator God.
Today is the first day of the Winter Hub in our Church Hall, which will serve the people of
Tranent and we pray that local agencies will point people toward the Hub.
21st At this morning’s worship service we hold our All-Age Nativity. May the
children feel excited to be contributing to the worship through their involvement in
the Nativity and may it help them and their families learn or remember the real story
of Christmas. Give thanks too 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 abilities to bless them and show the love of Jesus.
22nd We pray for Jedburgh & Oxnam Church linked with Ale & Teviot. Please pray for
their new minister, Reverend Sarah Cook, who was just recently ordained and inducted
and for the church members as together they build new partnerships across the villages
so that their witness may be generous, warm and always pointing to Christ.Tranent Parish Church
Prayer Bulletin – December 2025
23rd We rejoice that the Good News is for everyone and we please pray that throughout
the UK many more people would find their true identity in Christ.
CrossReach ask us to pray for stamina for all their staff, including their Fundraising and
Engagement team members as they actively promote the incredible outcomes
experienced by the people CrossReach support, and as they continue to find creative
ways to raise much needed funds
24th At 7.00pm we hold a Carol Service to celebrate that Christmas Day is soon
arriving. May the real message of Christmas be made clear and pray that any non-
Christians attending these services will want to explore further the truths of the
Gospel.
25th It is Christmas Day! Thanks be to God for the best gift ever given, the baby
Jesus, His only son. On this day with many distractions, may we all thank God for
the birth of Jesus and think about our amazing God who came down to be with us
in human form. Today at 10.00 a.m. we meet to celebrate the birth of the Messiah,
with a family service. May this be a joy-filled event on this special day.
26th Many of us will have enjoyed time with our families and friends on Christmas Day.
Let us pray for those for whom Christmas is a lonely and difficult time for whatever reason.
Please pray that all members of our church have a relaxing break and that it will be a time
of joy and peace for them.
27th The Winter Hub continues today and we pray that the vital volunteers who make this
happen will be filled with joy as their service helps local people and gives glory to God.
28th May Katherine know God leading her as she oversees our worship and may all
we do and say this morning be pleasing to our Lord. At our last service of 2025
may we all look forward to the opportunities of the new year.
Give thanks for all the work this year of the team who faithfully lead our J Club and
teach the children about the truths of the Gospel. May God continue to provide
them with energy and wisdom so that J Club continues to give the children a solid
foundation which will stay with each youngster for the rest of his or her life.
29th Pray that Christians everywhere who may not like or agree with the political policies
of various parties will not fall into the trap of letting their human emotions rule their speech
and actions and that instead they will speak and act with grace and love. Pray for
Christians and for the church to be at the forefront of healing and reconciliation between
individuals and communities.
30th We pray for the world; the interdependence of all living things; the beauty and
flourishing of the planet plundered and misused for generations by human activity. May
we all, through our actions, help repair the harm we have caused.
God of blessings, the universe sings of Your glory. Deepen our gratitude for all You have
made and awaken in us a renewed commitment to care for the earth and each other.
31st Give thanks to our loving Father for the commitment and God-given talents of those
who lead the music at our Sunday services. Let us pray for them to have continued energy
and time to serve, in amongst busy lives. Pray that the music will be effective at
encouraging our congregation to focus on God and to worship Him enthusiastically.