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MODERATOR OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Pray for:
The Moderator as he attends the following:
Friday 6 May 7.00pm Opening of new halls at Claggan
Presbyterian Church
Sunday 8 May 7.30pm Omagh Presbytery Rally at Enniskillen
Presbyterian Church
BOARD OF MISSION IN IRELAND
HOME & IRISH MISSION
Ardstraw Presbyterian Church – Revd David Reid
Pray for:
- Please pray for Christianity Explored starting in Ardstraw on Monday 2 May.
Athy – William Workman, Irish Mission Worker
Pray for:
· An evening of praise will take place on Saturday 7 May at 7.30 pm in Athy Presbyterian Church with Trinity Praise Group from Ballymoney in County Antrim. The Praise group will also be leading the worship at Athy and Carlow morning services. Pray that we will see good numbers coming and for the Praise Group as they travel.
Pray that people will come to know Jesus as Saviour.
Arklow Presbyterian Church – Revd M Anderson and Philip Whelton, Irish Mission Worker
Prayer and praise forThank God for helping us with Easter outreach events and for those who came.Pray that God will help people to understand why Jesus died and rose again. May they come to follow Him as a result.
Thank God for attendances at Sunday services and for new people who have come in recent weeks.
Pray that they may find a home amongst us in the weeks ahead.
Westport – Karen Burns and Rhonda Glass
Prayer and Praise for:
- Praise God for those who came to the recent public seminar on stress. Dr Andrew Collins spoke very helpfully on the subject and ultimately how true rest and peace can only be found in Christ.
- Pray especially for a young couple who came. We have had contact with them for a long time. Pray for a follow up with them.
- Praise God for Easter outreach into two old people’s homes. Pray that the Lord will use His word even at this late stage of their lives.
Drumkeeran, Killeshandra, Cavan & Bellasis Presbyterian Churches – Revd Jean Mackarel
Prayer and Praise for:
The J John "Ten Commandments" series is running on Wednesdays around the churches in the Cavan group.
- Give thanks for the numbers attending each week and the discussions and prayer times that follow viewing.
- Pray that opportunities arise to take it to a wider audience for a re-run of the series.
Fannet Presbyterian Church – Revd Janice Browne
Prayer for:
Pray for the Gospel Concert on 5 May, that the music and testimonies would speak into hearts and minds within the wider community.
Deaconesses
Elizabeth Matthews – Elmwood Presbyterian Church, Lisburn
Prayer and Praise for:
- Praise God for those who attended the first night of Christianity Explored. Some others who missed the first night have shown interest in joining with us at the next meeting
- Pray they will come and find out about the Saviour who loves them.
- Continue to pray for Andrew and myself as we lead each meeting; that the Holy Spirit will lead and guide as we build friendships and share the gospel with these dear people.
- On 5 May our "Fit For Life" programme commences. Pray with us for all who attend and especially for those who will share the Word.
Amanda Cooper – New Row Presbyterian Church, Coleraine
Prayer and Praise for:
- Thank God for the nearly 30 people who have signed up for the Christian Life and Witness Course. We intend running this on 4 Wednesday nights in May, starting 4 May. The course aims to equip and train believers to be effective witnesses for Christ, based on 1 Peter 3:15. Please pray for the Holy Spirit's presence and leading.
- Pray the Lord will not only prepare our hearts to receive from Him, so to fill us with the confidence of Christ; but that with a new confidence in Christ many will then go out and invite friends and family to our Special Guest Service on Sunday 5 June.
- Pray the Lord will be preparing even now the hearts of those who will come to hear the Gospel at that service.
- Pray His Kingdom will be extended in New Row and beyond for His glory and praise.
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