Prayers
Theme: ‘ God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit …… The Trinity. ‘
1 Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory in the heavens.
2 Through the praise of children and infants, you have established a stronghold against your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger.
3 When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars,which you have set in place,
4 what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them?
5 You have made them a little lower than the angels and crowned them with glory and honour.
6 You made them rulers over the works of your hands; you put everything under their[g] feet:
7 all flocks and herds,and the animals of the wild,
8 the birds in the sky,and the fish in the sea, all that swim the paths of the seas.
9 Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!”
PSALM 8 : 1-9 NIV
‘Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go.
‘ When they saw him, they worshipped him; but some doubted. Then Jesus came to them and said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.’
Matthew 28 : 16-20 NIV
‘ REMEMBER YOUR CREATOR IN THE DAYS OF YOUR YOUTH. ‘
ECCLESIASTES 12: 1 NIV
Pray for: –
* Peter, let him know that we never stop praying to God the Father, so that he may walk worthy of the Lord, be fully pleasing to Him, bearing fruit in all his work and always growing in the knowledge and love of God. We give grateful thanks for all that he does within our parishes and for our people.
* Brigid, grant her opportunities for rest and peace away from the busyness of daily service, grant her refreshment from the Spirit, and time to enjoy her days with Peter and her family.
* Hannah and Guy, ask that they will keep their eyes upon the Lord, never doubting His presence in their lives, Richly bless them both.
* David, may the Lord give him the courage to express his faith before others in his workplace and socially.
* Rob, Jo and their family, give thanks for his leading at the Pastoral Care visitors meeting, and bless him in his preaching at churches around our local area. Remember Jo as she works to prepare the Team for the Holiday Club at the end of July.
* Hanna and her family, may she be faithful to the preaching of God’s Word, ask that her work within the parish will bear fruit and help to grow the Clarkston membership.May she find peace in the process of bringing our churches together.
* Elaine and family, may she know God’s guidance and leading as she carries out her work as a Deacon.
* Mhairi, give thanks for her work as a Reader and bring her blessings in her preaching and teaching.
* everyone in our congregations, their families and friends that they remain faithful to the Lord. Pray that we will continue to support those who are lonely, vulnerable and isolated at this time.
* CAIRNLEA 2020 Group, pray to the Lord asking Him to make clear His mission plan for the design of the new annexe. Give thanks for the funding notification recently received and pray for energy, commitment, and enthusiasm for the group members as they proceed with the detailed work of the project.
* all those who are dealing with bereavement at this time, ask that they will know the comfort of our Lord during these difficult times for them.
* those who are ill at home or in hospital, those facing surgery or treatment and anyone who is recovering at home or those suffering any difficulty within our congregation’s families.
* remember all medical staff (all disciplines and levels), carers and essential services throughout our land, pray for their safety, and energy to cope with the stress as they work tirelessly, caring for people.
* pray for all the young folk in School, College and University, may they seek opportunities to meet with the Lord, pray for those who teach them faithfully. Remember all young folk keep them safe during their summer break.
* pray that there might be a sharing of Christian hope in these days; and that online or in telephone conversations, we might encourage one another in faith.
* Give thanks for the work of the Captain and leaders of the GB and give them rest for the summer break. Ask that the young men in other BB companies will flourish in the new fellowship offered there, remember the past BB Captain give thanks for his work and dedication over many years of service.
* Catherine, our prayers are for her and family. She asks for prayer that God will lead her with His vision for her life.
* Martin and Stefanie, may the Lord guard and protect them in their Biblical translation work, pray for the wellbeing of their team of translators, and strengthen them for the production of God’s word in their own language to allow people to read the Bible. Give thanks for their service over so many years, for their work of biblical translation which enables people to read the bible in their own language.
* pray for those bereaved and injured in the wars and natural disasters in our world, may the aid agencies be kept safe as they work to help those in need. Remember before God, the Father, the wars in Iran, Lebanon. DR Congo, Sudan, Ukraine, Gaza and Syria, praying for peace, calm and safety to be restored in these countries.
* the provision of food and medicines for the millions who are starving and homeless in Yemen, Somalia, Ethiopia, South Sudan and Afghanistan.
Remember before the Father those Christians who are being persecuted across the World for their faith in Christ.
* Dr Callum Henderson of Comfort International, and his work with the children and women needing aid and support in DR Congo. Pray for the continuing difficulties the Comfort International people are facing from the rebels both in DRCongo and Burundi, pray for their safety. Remember all those who are working to contain the current Ebola outbreak in DRCongo.
* King Charles and our Royal family, ask the Lord to lead, guide and protect them as they serve our country.
* Blythswood Care ask us to pray for more volunteer helpers who are working in foodbanks around Scotland. Remember to pray for Blythswood’s work and people during their Day of Prayer on Wednesday 3rd June, giving thanks for the past 60 years of care and service by praying for 60 minutes to support their work and service.
* God to guide our Prime Minister and the First Minister, and all of the newly elected MSPs and Councillors, that they may govern the country with honesty and integrity to deliver a more caring and equal society. Pray that people of faith, integrity and compassion will serve their constituents and communities.
* that the Lord can bring about a just resolution to the continuing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Ask for peace and justice for the Ukrainian people. Ask for guidance to bring world leaders together to encourage peace and harmony of all nations in our world.
* Pray the Lord will continue to guide, protect and encourage our Ministers as they work to reshape our National Church.
* peace and continuation of the ceasefire between the US and Iran. May the Lord control those in power by allowing diplomacy, calm and good sense to prevail.
* We give thanks for the vital work of Christian Aid and for all those who pour themselves out for the cause of justice.
* Give grateful thanks for our members who support the ‘Growing Young – Cairnlea vision’. Ask that the Lord will encourage young people to apply for the Youth Worker post recently advertised. We patiently await the person called by God to carry out this demanding role with our young people.
* our friends in Calderbank, Chapelhall and Clarkston, bless them as they share God’s love within their church community and lead them in their decision making processes as they seek to find ways of promoting some form of Union between our churches.
‘ May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God,
and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.’
2 Corinthians 13 : 14 NIV