Lord we thank you for the promise of your presence daily, and for your enduring love and forgiveness for us as we often falter and fail in our Christian walk. We pray for those within the Congregation who have not come to trust in you as saviour and redeemer may your spirit be at work in their hearts and minds. May there be a great revival within our church its people and in our land, Amen
Pray for a Church Family a Day
| Mrs Valerie Cochrane, Mr & Mrs Ian Hawe, Mr & Mrs Robert Henry, Mr & Mrs Matthew King, Miss Dorothy Madden, Mrs G McCullagh, | Mr & Mrs Daniel McErlean, Mr & Mrs Robert McKeown, Ms Carole Moore, Mr & Mrs John Moore, Mr & Mrs Geoffrey Purvis, Mrs Mary Thompson, |
Give thanks for 8 people who have joined the Christianity Explored course and for the openness in discussion. Pray that those who are seeking meaning in life will come to trust in the One who came to give “abundant life”. Pray for Jonathan as he leads this group.
Praise God for a large number of folk who are involved in Small group Bible Studies. Pray for God’s blessing on all as they prepare the studies at home and share together what they learned.
Pray for Friendly Hour as they meet on Tuesday that it may be a good time of friendship and fellowship. Give thanks for all who work hard to make this group happen.
Pray for the elders and committee members as they visit houses with invitations for the harvest that many would be encouraged to attend. Pray for all preparations for the harvest remembering Jonathan and Keith as they preach also:
· The Harvest Clean on Saturday am
· Melanie and those involved in choir and instruments
· Provision of gifts for decoration and the decorating of church
· Distribution of gifts and CDs to elderly.
Continue to pray for all the youth organisations within our church. Give thanks for all who lead, teach and care for these groups. Pray especially for the need for a female leader in youth club to help fortnightly that someone may have the vision for this work and be willing to make this commitment.
Give thanks for the continued support of our Sunday school and for parents that ensure their children attend weekly. Pray that those parents not involved in church life would be encouraged to attend and join in the fellowship of our church.
Give thanks for the practical support given be the congregational committee. In this time when families and churches are feeling the financial strain pray for increased faith and a willingness within our congregation to give back to God with a thankful heart and in a way that honors Him.
Pray for all who are in need of God’s help in a particular way at this time: those facing surgery, awaiting tests, convalescing, recently bereaved, having difficulty in relationships and under financial strain. Pray that they would know comfort and strength from God.
For Rev Curry as he is off on study leave this week that he might be able to focus on his studies in pastoral care and that it may be of benefit to him and our congregation. Pray for Keith as he provides cover this week.
Continue to pray for those who have left home to seek employments or University that they might make wise choices at this time of change in their lives.
Pray for calm at this time of instability within our province and for all those families affected by this violence.
Pray for the Northern Ireland Assembly as they carry out their roles remembering especially those involved in education. Pray that wise decisions will be made concerning our schools.
Mission Prayer Points
“For my house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations.” Is 57:7. Pray that God would help us to not be inward looking in our prayers but that we will have a burden, concern and renewed vision to be actively involved in worldwide intercessory prayer.
Pray for Daniel Glassey as he leaves England for Thailand on Friday 7th October. He plans to go straight to Chiang Mai to begin his work in IT support with Wycliffe Bible Translators. Pray for him in all the last minute preparations regarding leaving his home, packing, for safe travel and settling into the work and new culture.
Pray for countries where there is famine and people are dying of hunger. Pray for agencies such as Christian Aid and Tear Fund that they will be able to reach them in time with supplies and food.
Pray for the 2nd team from Fintona who have gone out to Galana, Kenya this week to work on the Bridge of Hope. Two crocodiles have been seen swimming in the area this week which highlights the need for this footbridge to be built as quickly as possible. Pray for safety for the team and for those who are Christians on the team to be a witness to others who have little church connection.
Contiue to pray for Lynn Dowds and Una Brownlie as they work in the DGMH in Livingstonia. This has been a difficult few weeks. Pray for the continued recovery of a ten year old girl who was raped and then had an acute reaction to necessary medical treatment she was given at the time. Pray too for a little orphan called Memory whose mother died after she was born as she was unable to get to hospital on time due to fuel shortage.
Pray for Derek and Jane French (Spain) as they give thanks for summer work “We are thankful to God for answers to prayer with regards to the IFES Summer Team and GBU National Camp. It was encouraging to see Christian students keen to grow and serve God.” The local GBU groups have now started up again and will be studying Christianity Explored and John’s Gospel.
