* Peter, ask for continuing strength from the Lord to sustain him, as he regains his full energy. May the Lord grant him time to rest and re-build as he deals with so many subjects in his weekly tasks. Pray with grateful thanks to God for all of Peter’s teaching and preaching as he leads our congregations and as he encourages us to grow in faith and increase our love and care for others.   

 

* Brigid, may she speak boldly about her faith and trust in the Lord always, as He leads and guides her for her work with our members.   

 

* Hannah and Guy, remind them of God’s goodness to them and help them to trust in the Lord at all times.  

 

* David, for help that he will prioritise his growth in faith and encourage him to share that knowledge with his friends and colleagues. 

 

 * Rob, Jo and their family, ask the Lord to keep them focussed on growing their faith and sharing it with others as he preaches in our local churches and as she teaches our young folk. 

 

* Hanna and her family, ask the Lord to keep her safe by His Word, pray that the Clarkston congregation will be led by God towards the 3C union, and give thanks for the work she carries out in her parish.May she be refreshed during her holiday break.  

 

* 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 funding and design of the new centre. Pray for the decision of the Stage 2 application with the Scottish Government to be announced soon. Ask God for energy, commitment,and enthusiasm for the group members as they continue with this 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 (in 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 give them energy, encourage and guide them as they enter into the exam period of the year. .  

 

* 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.   

 

* ask that our GB Captain, Officers, and young people will be encouraged to learn of the Lord, ask that they may grow their fellowship and learn more about God’s purpose for their lives. Sustain them as they prepare for their Annual Display this Thursday. Ask that the young men who have joined other BB companies will flourish in the new fellowship offered there.   

 

* 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. .      

 

* 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, and 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 DR Congo and Burundi, pray for their safety.     

 

* King Charles and our Royal family, ask the Lord to lead, guide and protect them.  

 

* Blythswood Care ask us to pray for all their volunteer helpers who are distributing Christian literature throughout Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Romania.    

 

*   God to guide our Prime Minister and the First Minister, all MPs and MSPs in both Parliaments, that they may govern the country with honesty and integrity to deliver a more caring and equal society. 

 

* 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 that they would seek peace and harmony for all people around the world.

 

*  Pray the Lord will continue to guide, protect and encourage our Ministers as they work to reshape our National Church.

 

* peace and cessation of the war between the US and Iran that the bombing in the Middle East will end. May the Lord control those in power by allowing diplomacy, calm and good sense to prevail. Pray for the peace talks being held in Pakistan, guide those involved to find a solution to end the hostilities.  

 

* Give grateful thanks for our members who willingly give to the ‘Growing Young – Cairnlea vision’. We await the person called by God to carry out all aspects of this demanding role with our young people. We know it is in God’s hands and we pray with patience that someone will be found soon.   

* 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 a form of Union between our churches.