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Information in relation to mission and outreach in Ireland for Prayer Focus can be emailed to prayerfocus@presbyterianireland.org
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MODERATOR OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Pray for:
The Moderator as he attends the following:
Sunday 4 December 11.00 am Second Saintfield Presbyterian Church
BOARD OF MISSION IN IRELAND
Board of Mission in Ireland
Pray for:
Revd David Bruce preaching in Drogheda on 4 December (morning) and at an outreach carol service in the town that evening.
Robin Fairbairn speaking at the carol service in Maghaberry Prison on Monday afternoon, 5 December.
The BMI Research and Resources Committee meeting on Thursday 1 December.
The BMI Strategy for Mission Committee meeting on Wednesday 7 December.
Fahan Presbyterian Church – Revd Knox Jones
Prayer and Praise for:
On Sunday 4 December Fahan will hold a carol service at 7.30 pm in the church. In advance of the service 420 calendars will have been distributed to local homes along with an invitation to the service. These calendars produced in Southern Ireland include a greeting in Irish and a Scripture message. In addition, the parents from the local community who have children at the mother and toddler group which meets in the church will receive calendars as a free gift and an invitation to the carol service.
Give thanks for a positive response when this was done previously and for opportunities to talk to those who live near to the church.
Pray that many locals will come along to the service.
Pray for God to speak to needy hearts through music, drama and especially through the preaching of God’s Word.
Pray also for the strengthening of relationships and for a move of God’s Spirit in the local area.
Drumkeeran, Killeshandra, Cavan & Bellasis Presbyterian Churches – Revd Jean Mackarel
Pray for:
Please pray for a good follow up to our ‘Stirring the Heart’ week of mission at Bellasis (Sunday 20 November – Saturday 26 November), and the ‘Songs of Praise’ closing event of the mission at Croaghan Church (Sunday 27 November).
Arklow Presbyterian Church – Revd Michael Anderson and Philip Whelton
Praise for:
Give thanks for the completion of our redevelopment project and for our first service in the new premises on Sunday 4 December.
Give thanks for a rewarding and well-attended Alpha Course during October and November.
Give thanks for being able to secure a County-funded ‘Tus’ worker to do cleaning, maintenance and other jobs for 19 hours per week. We really need this to maintain our new premises.
DEACONESSES
Wellington Presbyterian Church, Ballymena – Eleanor Drysdale
Pray for:
Pray for the lighting of the Christmas tree in the grounds of Wellington church on 3 December. This is a great opportunity for the local community to gather together.
Please pray for good weather; we don’t mind snow but please no rain.
Pray for all those who will attend and hear the real reason that we celebrate Christmas – the birth of Emmanuel – God with Us.
Gardenmore Presbyterian Church, Larne – Margaret Robertson
The following are forthcoming outreach events in Gardenmore.
Pray for
Carol concert ‘A Thrill of Hope’, an outreach event on Friday 2 – Saturday 3 December.
1st Antrim Presbyterian Church – Rosemary Spiers
Pray for:
A Ladies Pamper Night on 1 December. It is for the women that come along to Tiny Tots, as well as ladies of church.
Pray that all goes well on the night and the ladies will have a relaxing time being pampered; as well as a time of friendship.
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