Saturday 6th June - let us pray

Online worship

As the first of the new Moderator’s online worship services will be available tomorrow morning, pray for the team working on these services each week, including the technical people, musicians, readers and other participants. Pray that God would be honoured through these services each week.

Thank God that He is Lord of his Church – that nothing can change this, and that even though there has been much to disrupt what we do, he remains in control of everything. Pray that his people would be given the gift of faith to “be sure of what we hope for, and certain of what we do not see”. (Hebrews 11:1).

Friday 5th June - let us pray

Global and Irish mission 

Pray for the work of the Council for Global Mission, and specifically in its current support for Global Mission Workers, some of whom have returned to Ireland while others remain in their overseas locations. Pray for the safety of overseas staff, far from home.

Pray for the work of the Council for Mission in Ireland acting in support of the Home Mission, Irish Mission, Chaplaincy and other aspects of the Church’s outward face at home. Pray that the important work of reimagining PCI’s mission in light of current events will bear fruit in coming years. 

Thursday 4th June - let us pray

PCI Care Homes

Pray for the vital work of the Council for Social Witness, and specifically its work in Residential Homes which may be vulnerable to COVID-19 infection. Give thanks for the dedicated and skilled work of staff in PCI’s care homes, and for their dedicated Christian witness.

Pray for the work of the Council for Congregational Life and Witness, in seeking to support and resource the work of local churches throughout Ireland. When conferences and other meetings cannot take place, give thanks for the new and imaginative ways the Council is seeking to do its work.

Wednesday 3rd June - let us pray

Standing Commission of the General Assembly

The meetings of the Standing Commission of the General Assembly continue today. Pray for Conveners of PCI Councils and Committees who may be speaking to reports, that they be given clarity in presenting their work for decision, and that these decisions would honour God, and assist the church in fulfilling its calling in the world.

Pray for those responsible for the management of the finances of the church, both treasurers in congregations and PCI’s Financial Secretary, Clive Knox and the Committees he supports. Pray that the financial capacity of the church to continue its work would not be curtailed during the current crisis.

Tuesday 2nd June - let us pray

Standing Commission of the General Assembly

The Standing Commission of the General Assembly will meet today and tomorrow. Pray for its work in determining ways forward on some essential items of business, and for wisdom in considering how the church may manage its work through the current restrictions.

Pray for David Bruce as he responds to invitations to represent the church’s views on a wide variety of issues in the media this week. Pray for PCI’s Press Officer, Mark Smith as he prepares press releases, and offers advice to those asked for comment on behalf of the church.

Pentecost, the Fire of the Spirit, and the Glory of Jesus

June 1, 2020 Heavenward SCOTTY SMITH Pentecost, the Fire of the Spirit, and the Glory of Jesus SCOTTY SMITH “When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place…  All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit” Acts 2:1-4 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. Eph. 5:18 Heavenly Father, on the church calendar it’s Pentecost Sunday—a day for celebrating the person and work of the Holy Spirit. How we need the Spirit’s renewing fire, as destructive fires have marred many American cities this past week. It was your Spirit who revealed the depth of our need, convinced us Jesus is the only grace-full Savior, and gave us faith to trust him for our salvation. By the Spirit, you sealed us as your cherished children. We’ll never be unborn-again, disowned, or orphaned from you. Hallelujah! The Spirit is the firstfruits of our final redemption—the guarantee that one Day we will be like Jesus. He is the engagement ring wrapped around our hearts—the sign and security of our marriage to Jesus. Nothing can separate us from his love, or keep us from the wedding feast of the Lamb. By the Spirit, you constantly declare us to be your cherished children—guiltless, condemnation free, and loved. Turn the volume, way up, Father. The Spirit ceaselessly prays inside of us what we’d pray for ourselves if we knew what the Spirit knows. By the Spirit, you gifted us for service, empowered for mission, and restore our first love for Jesus. On this particular Pentecost Sunday, we don’t ask you to “fire us up,” Father, but fill us up to overflowing with the Holy Spirit. Empower us to live, love, and serve to your glory. May a passion for Jesus’ glory and Kingdom burn as a holy fire in our hearts, as we confront the evils of racism, malice, and lovelessness. So very Amen we pray, in Jesus’ exalted and loving name.   Wish you had roundup of our best content? Subscribe to our weekly Update. SIGN ME UP! About Us    |     Council    |     Donate ©2020 The Gospel Coalition, All Rights Reserved. P.O. Box 170346 — Austin, TX 78717 Update Email  |  Unsubscribe

Monday 1st June - let us pray

Soul Mates

pray for the ladies who will engage in a social distancing walk and then meet online this evening at 8:30

New Moderator  

Pray for the Moderator-Designate, David Bruce, his wife Zoe and their family, as David is installed as Moderator this evening. Pray that the service will prove to be an uplifting moment for him and the wider church as he takes on this new role for the year.

Pray for Global Mission Workers, and PCI’s Global Mission Partner churches who will have hoped and planned to send delegates to the General Assembly this week. As they may be watching the opening night event online, pray for an increasing sense of fellowship and belonging across the Presbyterian family.

Sunday 31st May - Let us pray

Enjoying God

As congregations gather online for worship today, pray for the outgoing Moderator, Dr William Henry as he leads his final service for the wider church. Pray that this would be a significant moment as the church reflects on his theme, ‘Enjoying God’.

Pray for the Clerk of the General Assembly, Rev Trevor Gribben and the Deputy Clerk, Rev Jim Stothers as they prepare themselves for meetings of the Standing Commission of the General Assembly during this week. Pray that even though the full General Assembly cannot meet, God would guide this Commission in its work.