Prayers – Cairnlea Parish Church, Airdrie

Prayers

‘ Theme : The “kingdom” – What is the gospel?

‘ Jesus came into Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of God and saying, “The time has fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel. ” ‘

Mark 1 : 14-15, ESV

‘ Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.’

Ephesians 5 : 19-20. NIV

Pray for: –

* Peter, give thanks for his leadership skills and patience in his dealings with those he teaches, ask the Lord to give him insight to allow him to encourage innovation, to help others to release energy and free him in spreading Jesus word and spread the influence of His gospel.

* Brigid, bless her with love from the Lord as she shows kindness, caring and love to all whom she meets.

* Hannah and Guy, ask for a circle of Christian friends to surround them with love as they grow together in their new married life.

* David, that the Lord will help him keep his faith strong and help him share his faith with his peers and workmates.

* Valerie Sim and her ministry at Coatbridge Baptist Church, pray for growth in their fellowship and may the Holy Spirit be evident in her service.

* Rob, Jo, their family, give him strength and encouragement for the work in this closing section of Presbytery Mission planning with the congregations in the Wishaw area.

* Hanna, give thanks for her ministry with the folk in Clarkston, keep her safe and strong as she works for the Lord in her church and parish.

* Elaine and her family, in her work bringing God’s word to the people in the parish and the groups where she is a Deacon,

* Mhairi, may she be blessed as she studies God’s word to guide her next steps, pray for her work with the Bethany Christian Trust.

* 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: give grateful thanks to the Lord for our members’ continuing generous support. Ask for the Lord to help us to deal with the disappointment of the pausing of the RCGF Round 11, and for His leading as we seek the way forward for our vision. Pray for our other grant applications. Pray that God’s mission plan is clear to us as we plan the design of The Cairnlea Centre,

* 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 and anyone who is recovering at home or those suffering any difficulty within our congregation’s families.

* remember all medical staff (in all disciplines and levels), carers and essential services throughout our land, pray for their safety, rest and energy to cope with the stress as they work tirelessly caring for people. .

* 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 our GB & BB Captains, Officers, Helpers and our young people. encourage them all as the GB prepare for their Annual Displays next week and for the BB as they hold their display this Friday.

* Ask for peace, harmony and good learning for all teachers and youngsters in education at all levels. Ask for calmness and patience as the young folk face their examinations may the Lord reward their hard work.

* remember Catherine, her Mum and her family, ask for God’s guidance in her ministry development work. Give thanks for the missionaries who work in Spain with the North African immigrants.

* give Martin and Stephanie great encouragement for the work of Bible translation. Keep them safe and give them every protection.

* remember the wars in Gaza, Sudan and Ukraine, pray for the restoration of peace, stability and safety, ask that World Aid Agencies will get the resources to help those in need. Pray that humanitarian aid reaches the starving and injured in Gaza. Ask for peace talks at all levels and in all conflicts around the world, may God bring rest to disturbed nations.

* the provision of aid and care for the millions of families who are starving in Yemen, Somalia, Ethiopia and Afghanistan.

* the work of Dr Callum Henderson at Comfort International, and their caring work in South Sudan, Rwanda, DRC, and Burundi. Remember Peter McLean working with ministry students. Pray for the safe arrival of Dieudonne Mugongo from Comfort International who will speak next Sunday about his work in Congo.

* Blythswood Care and their work throughout the land with Food Banks, provide them with the people and provisions to enable the distribution to those in need.

* King Charles, and the Princess of Wales, ask that they may be restored to full health. Remember our Prime Minister and both Governments, pray that God will lead and guide the politicians to lead with integrity, that they may be united and work for social justice within our nation. Pray that the First Minister and parliament will work to deliver a more cohesive and fairer society.

* give thanks for the revised Presbytery Mission Plan and ask that the plan will be approved without dissension next Saturday. Pray that the Lord will protect and support all Ministers as they work in the difficult areas of reshaping church parishes throughout Scotland.

* give grateful thanks to the members supporting the ‘Growing Young – Cairnlea ‘ vision, and give thanks for the funding already received, ask it continues. Pray that the Lord will guide us to the person most suited for our position. Pray that the Lord is working in the life and heart of the person He has in his plan as our youth leader.

* give thanks for our friends in Calderbank, Chapelhall and Clarkston, bless them as they share God’s love within their church community and show His love to those whom they meet daily.

‘Now, brothers and sisters, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you,

which you received and on which you have taken your stand.

By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you.

Otherwise, you have believed in vain.

1 Corinthians 15 : 1-2 NIV

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