Night of Prayer
In each session we will pray for each of the working groups of Kirk Session (KS WG) and Committee (COM WG) and encourage you to continue to use this information in your own prayer-times (eg. It may be helpful to pray for 1 Session each day).
Session 1
KS WG Outreach
(A Crossett (con), H Stewart, Dr Watson, J Dawson, H Todd)
When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began teaching them many things. Mark 6: 34
Pray for the WG as they explore ways in which we can reach out to all who are un-churched within our parish boundary and to those who claim a church connection with us but have not yet come to saving faith.
Pray that all who know Jesus as Saviour would seek to have His heart of compassion for those who do not know him and be willing to pray and serve faithfully in order that they may come to know Him.
Pray for Summer Holiday Bible Club as preparations begin for this that more people in the congregation would seek to get involved in this and that in time we may be able to run this event ourselves. Pray that God would use this time to train up new leaders and bring children to himself.
Pray for English Classes as they meet each Tuesday am and pm. Pray for friendships to build up and the opportunities to study the Bible.
Pray for the Easter Sunrise Service that many might attend and that as we rejoice in the Risen Christ there may be some who will enter into new life with Him. Pray for all who are involved in the breakfast after wards.
Continue to pray for contacts made through Parent and Toddlers and for those who took the Easter leaflet.
Pray for the REALITY Open Air concert organised by Streetreach 8-11pm Fri 15th outside Dormans that many people will stop to listen to the Gospel being presented.
COM WG Hospitality
(Mr H Todd – Convenor, Mr J McRobert, Mr R McWatters, Miss H Palmer, Mrs I Brown, Mrs A Crossett, Mrs H McKay)
Pray that all who enter our church building would sense a love and a welcome and pray for all who are involved in practical ways to encourage this to happen eg. Catering, welcoming, producing invitations etc.
Holy week Mission Pray that it may be a time when God’s spirit would move within our congregation to bring many to the point of trusting in Christ for salvation. Pray too that it may be a time of awakening in the hearts of the Christians. “In the last days I will pour out my spirit among the people …..and everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved” Acts 2: 17,21
Session 2
KS WG Pastoral Care
(H Todd (con), H Duncan, E Wylie, Drs Watson &Hunter)
“Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers.“ Acts 20:28
Pray for Rev Curry , Rev Smith and the elders as they provide pastoral care through visitation at time of bereavement and illness. Pray that they would know God’s help to bring comfort and spiritual help at these difficult times and have wisdom each situation.
Pray for the opportunities to share God’s word and have fellowship through Friendly Hour. Pray that the friendships built up through these times may be an encouragement.
Pray for elderly within our congregation . Pray for God’s help to cope with the changes that failing health brings to their lives and pray for those who care for them. Pray that as they draw near the end of their lives they would have a sure and certain hope in Christ for eternity.
Give thanks for all who are involved in the flower ministry in church and pray that those who receive flowers will be encouraged to know that those in their church family are praying for them.
Pray for all who been bereaved in recent times that they may know God’s help and strength to face the future with the loss of their loved one.
Pray for all who are ill, are facing tests or undergoing treatment at this time that they would know God’s strength and that He would bring healing to their lives.
COM WG Finance
(A Hogg- convenor, Mr R Campbell, Mr J Glassey, Mr J Hogg,
Mr J Hamilton, Dr E Hunter, Dr K Watson)
Give thanks for all who work so hard behind the scenes in the management of the financial affairs of our church. Pray for wisdom and guidance in each decision that is made. Pray for Albert in his role as convenor, Jack Glassey as treasurer and Jackie Hamilton as FWO Convenor.
Pray for the continuing process towards a resolution of the PMS crisis. Pray that the voting would go smoothly and progress will be made t o be able to return money to those who need it most.
Pray for the financial needs of our congregation to be met.
Holy Week Mission
Pray for the elders and committee as they continue to visit around homes with invitations for the mission. Pray for relationships that are established through this and that many may be encouraged to attend.
Pray for the CD Ministry from Sunday services and the Mission. Give thanks for those who are committed to this work and pray that as people listen to the CDs they may be blessed and drawn closer to God.
Session 3
KS WG Youth and Children (YAC)
(A Crossett (con), W Currie, J Dawson, H McKay, J Smyth)
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matt 19:14
Pray for the YAC WG as they consider ways in which we can draw in more of the children who are connected to church but do not attend Sunday School (50%) or other church organisations.
Pray that as a congregation we would know God’s help to be faithful to the promise that we make at every baptism to do all we can to “encourage the children: to be part of our congregational life - to respond to God’s call to personal repentance and faith, and when God calls them to Himself, - to help them to grow in faith”
Pray for the GB Display of Friday 15th, for all the girls that take part that all their hard work will be rewarded and things will run smoothly. Give thanks for Heather and all the hard work that the leaders put in. Pray for rest and refreshment over the summer. Pray for Keith as Inspecting Officer.
Pray for the Youth Club as they go away on Saturday for an overnight trip. Pray for safety in all the activities and for openness in the devotion times that it may be a turning point in some young person’s lives.
Pray for the Youth Service on Sunday 17th and for the young people as they take part. Pray that this service will be well supported and God’s name glorified.
Pray for more opportunities to get to know parents through the cup of tea.
Pray for all youth leaders of organisations and Sunday school teachers that they might walk close to God and be a godly example to the children.
Pray for all who are involved in the special Youth Weekend (7-8th May) that many children who were contacted through the summer will come back. Pray for enough people to help with this even and for all the planning and organisation.
COM WG Grounds
(Mr R Crossett- Convenor, Mr Derek Finlay, Mr D Hughes,
Mr R Brown, Mr H Duncan, Mr R McKeown)
Give thanks for those who help practically in caring for the grounds on church property. Pray for continued willingness and that they would know God’s blessing as they serve Him in this way.
Holy Week Mission Pray for the Youth night on Wednesday night and for Keith as he speaks. Pray especially for the GB girls that many will come to the service and listen intently and that God’s word would speak to their heart.
Pray for Melanie, the choir and praise band and all who take part in leading praise and ministering in song over the week of mission. Pray that the music and the words of the songs might be used of God to soften hearts and draw people to himself.
Session 4
KS WG Mission
(J Smyth (Convenor), W Currie, Dr Hunter, Dr Stevenson)
In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, Philipians 1:4-5
Pray for the Mission WG as they seek to encourage prayerful, personal, and practical support for the work of God’s kingdom throughout this world.
Give thanks for the work of the Mission Awareness Group and pray for an increased number of people to want to be committed to this work.
Pray that we would examine our hearts so that our giving and our support of mission would not be tokenism but out of a sincere and compassionate heart desiring to be “partners in the Gospel of Christ.”
Pray for the work of the Mission Agencies that are being supported annually through the Mission Awareness Collection.
| Stephen and Angelina Cowan, Kenya DGMH, Livinstonia, Malawi Ballykajoni Orphan Care Centre Christian Blind Mission World Vision Mission Aviation Fellowship Belfast City Mission Mission Possible | Child Evangelism Fellowship Irish Mission Open Doors Every Home Crusade CEDU Starous Faith Mission Tearfund |
Pray for Richard Brown as he goes with the team from Coleraine CU to Poland 19th – 26th April to run a camp for children. Pray for them as they run workshops, teach the children from the Bible and play with them that God might use each member of the team to be a witness for Him. Pray for safety in travel and for God’s blessing.
Pray for Maureen Stevenson as she leaves on 25th April to spend 3 weeks working in DGMH Livinstonia (returns 18th May). Pray for safety in travel. Pray that she will have a good working relationship with the staff and that she may be of some help to them. Pray also for Johnny and Lynn Dowds in their preparations for moving to Malawi with their family in August.
COM WG Audio visual
(Mr E Glasgow –convenor, Mr T Gourley, Dr S Knox,
Mr W Currie, Mr J Smyth, Dr M Stevenson)
Pray all involved in setting up and operating the audio visual equipment in the church building and church halls. Pray for a good number of willing volunteers to help the working group with this increasingly important aspect of service in church.
Holy Week Mission
Pray that the retiring collection for the work of Mission will be well supported.
Session 5 - KS WG Discipleship
(H Stewart(con), J Hamilton, R McKeown, M Stevenson, I Brown)
“All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”2 Timothy 3:16-17
Pray for the Discipleship WG as they seek to explore more ways to encourage people to grow in their faith that as a church we would produce “self initiating, reproducing, fully devoted followers” of Jesus.
Pray for ourselves as we hear God’s word and study it that we would apply God’s Word to our everyday lives. Pray against complacent and satisfied hearts.
Give thanks for all involved in Bible Study Groups . Pray that they would know God’s blessing and for more to have a desire to study his word.
Pray that more people will avail of opportunities such as church library and Mission Bookstall to study and grow in their knowledge of Christ.
KS WG – Prayer
(R McKeown (con), H Duncan, J Hamilton, H McKay, I Brown
“For my house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations.”Isaiah 57:7
Pray for the Prayer WG as they seek to encourage prayer within our congregation. Pray that prayer would saturate every aspect of individual and corporate church life with the whole congregation being involved in a lifestyle of drawing near to GOD.
Pray that the Holy Spirit will indwell our prayers - anointing, inspiring and transforming us enabling us to pray in your will.
Pray that the fabric of our prayers will be balanced in adoration, confession, thanksgiving and supplication.
Pray for the development of corporate prayer meetings: Thurs pm, Sun am and Prayer triplets, Holy week mission prayer times.
Com WG – Property
(Wallace Smyth- convenor, Mr A Evans, Mr R Evans,
Mr J Dawson, Mr H Stewart, Mr E Wylie)
Pray for the working group as they seek to oversee the maintenance of the church building, halls and manse property. In particular pray for on-going assessment of the external stonework on the church building. Pray for wisdom as this work is prioritised and as funding is sought that God would move the hearts of people to give financially to this project and to the on-going ministry needs.
Holy Week Mission
Pray for Jonathan and Keith as they prepare to preach over this week of mission. Pray for strength to keep going for the week and that each day they would know God’s strength and refreshment in their own personal devotions. Pray that they would be filled with your spirit as they preach and that your spirit would be at work in the hearts of those who are listening.
Life giving Prayers for our Church by Sandra Higley (adapted)
Lord, we pray for all who involved in preaching God’s word. May they correctly handle Your word of truth, admonishing and teaching wisely. Let them speak with faith that springs from relationship with You (2 Tim. 2:15; Col. 1:28)
Encourage Rev Curry, Rev Smith and Mr Hibbert when ministry gets tough. Help them remain faithful with the things You’ve entrusted to them. (2 Cor. 4:1; 1 Cor. 4:1-3).
Teach us to respect and honour our elders. May they give wholehearted attention to prayer and to ministry. Keep them devoted to their families and above reproach. May they be gentle, honest, and wise as they carry out their responsibilities (Acts 6:4; 1 Tim. 3:1-2, 5:17; Titus 1:7).
Lord we pray that when we come to worship you we would stand in awe before the splendour of Your holiness. Use our praise to defeat the enemy. May we be true worshipers who worship in spirit and in truth. Let us glory only in You, Jesus (2 Chron. 20:21-22; Jn. 4:23-24; Phil. 3:3).
Pray for a Family a Day Over the next month we encourage you to pray for the following church families. Pray that their relationships within their own family, within our church family and with God will be strengthened and deepened. “And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God.” Phillipians 1:9-11
| Mrs N Gregg, Mr & Mrs Trevor Gregg, Mr & Mrs Keith Gregg, Mr & Mrs Jonathan Hamilton, Mr & Mrs Charles Henderson, Mrs Daisy Jenkins, Mr & Mrs Richard McCammon, Mr & Mrs Ian McCullough, Mr & Mrs Mervyn Seffen, Mrs Hazel Shiels, Mr & Mrs Jackie Smyth, Mrs Margaret Spillane, Mr Ansley Stewart, Mr & Mrs John Wilson, | Miss Margaret Brown, Mr & Mrs Andrew Brown, Mrs Rosemary Caskey, Mr & Mrs Jack Fulton, Mrs Isobel Houston, Mr & Mrs Mervyn Hyndman, Mrs Margaret Kennedy, Mrs Margaret McCarroll, Mr & Mrs Maurice McLean, Mr and Mrs Robert McMillan, Dr. & Dr. Paul Phellas, Mr & Mrs David Steele, Mrs Martha Stewart, Mrs Freda Suiter, |
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