Orders are now being taken for the new WYS book "PRAYER HELPS", a prayer manual offering a variety of entry points into prayer for use by individuals or groups in daily life and worship. Included is an interactive CD-Rom of resources including words set to music, pictures and play ideas. This book is priced at £4.75 including postage.

'Surely this is holy ground' Exodus 3.5
It's holy ground where Moses met Almighty God.
It's holy ground the pavement where we walk.
Holy Ground in which our food grows.
Holy ground our chapel's hallowed space.

Holy ground, we live on holy ground.
May its sacredness so change us, that living upon it, we respect the planet our God has made and our sisters and brothers with whom we share its space. Amen

Holy Ground - New prayers for a God-shaped world. The prayers have been written by ministers and lay people who are part of the West Yorkshire District of the Methodist Church.

We published this 25th year celebration edition of WYS Books in 2005, both as a recognition and resource of a living tradition of prayer. WYS books have been created in fellowship and used to further devotion beyond all kinds of familiar frontiers.

These publications have been valued as a ministry by the West Yorkshire District of the Methodist church since 1980.

Father,
the future looks uncertain.
The sunset of our day on earth approaches fast.
Dark clouds gather and promise no peace.
Around us people either despair or close their eyes to the threatening storm.

Help us to stand up and raise our heads towards the radiance of your face.
Keep us repeating those acts of faith and love which we do as good stewards for our Lord, who will surely come and restore all things.
Amen
Based on Luke 21. 25 & 28

'Times & Seasons'

This book contains a collection of prayers for use on special occasions, many not appearing in the official calendar of the church year.The six sections of the book are Times of Celebration (12 headings); A Celebration of Youth (9 headings); Family Life (18 headings); Global Concerns (9 headings); Called to Service (10 headings); Prayers in a Multi-Faith Society (4 headings).

Two prayers from the book

Elections
Lord, we pray that all those standing for election
may present their policies and priorities
clearly, honestly and with humility.
May we who vote
be inspired by a vision of your Kingdom
of love, justice and peace.Amen


Preparation for a Church Weekend
Caring God,
we thank you for this opportunity
for refreshment and relaxation.
Deepen our fellowship,
restore our energy,
strengthen our faith,
as we recommit ourselves as disciples of your Son Jesus;
through your Holy Spirit.Amen