PRAYER FOCUS: 11 - 17 January 2012
Information in relation to mission and outreach in Ireland for Prayer Focus can be emailed to prayerfocus@presbyterianireland.org
WEB ADDRESS: www.missionireland.org
MODERATOR OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Pray for:
The Moderator as he attends the following:
• Sunday 15 January 11.15 am Kinghan Church
BOARD OF MISSION IN IRELAND
HOME & IRISH MISSION
Rathmullan Presbyterian Church – Revd Janice Browne
Praise for:
• Give thanks for a packed church on Christmas morning.
• Give thanks for the Tuesday Morning Prayer Group that has met every Tuesday for almost two years. It has been a great blessing to gather together for prayer and we have witnessed many answers to prayer. Praise God!
• Thank you to everyone who prayed for baby James during his chemotherapy in 2011. James continues to do well and scans have been very positive.
Ballina, Ballymore & Killala Presbyterian Churches – Revd Molly Deatherage
Praise for:
• Give thanks for the huge turnout for the Christmas service in Ballina.
Cork Presbyterian Church – Revd John Faris
Pray for:
• Trinity Presbyterian Church Cork had an encouraging time during its Christmas outreach; to the local asylum seekers hostel, a special candlelight carol service, and in keeping the church open just prior to Christmas. Please pray for seed sown.
David Boyd, Irish Mission Worker – Dublin
Prayer and Praise for:
• A big thank you to all who prayed for our Community carol service because our prayers were answered.
• Give thanks for a good attendance, the most of whom would not have a faith, and for an evangelistic Christmas message which seems to have had an impact judging by the conversations I had with people over lunch.
• Continue to pray for us as we look to build on these contacts and that God will nurture the seed that has been planted.
• Please pray too for our Gospel Community as we look for other ways in which to reach people with the gospel.
Billy Patterson, Irish Mission Worker - Drogheda
Pray for:
• The Hotel Bible Study which recommences on Wednesday 11 January.
• Please pray that new people will attend.
• Pray for those who attend the Bible study and as yet have not become Christians.
• Pray for the on-going door-to-door visitation.
William Workman, Irish Mission Worker – Athy & Naas
Prayer and Praise for:
• Please pray for the “Community Bible Experience” starting on Tuesday 17 January in Athy Presbyterian Church hall. We will be encouraging people to read the New Testament over an eight week period and meeting weekly to discuss what we have been reading.
• Give thanks for gospel calendars which were distributed to homes in Athy along with a church newsletter.
• Pray that the Lord will use these calendars to speak to people about their relationship with the Lord Jesus.
Christianity Explored
Pray for:
• Robin Fairbairn who will be leading Christianity Explored in 2nd & 3rd Rathfriland Presbyterian churches on alternate Wednesdays beginning on 18 January.
Evangelism Course
Praise and Prayer for:
• Give thanks for the 24 people who have enrolled for the Evangelism Course on Monday evenings at Union College.
• Pray for David Thompson, BMI Mission Development Officer and others, who will be leading the sessions each Monday night for the next ten weeks.
BMI Worship Panel
Pray for:
• The BMI Worship Panel meeting on 17 January as they seek to make final preparations for two Psalms Roadshows.
• The Roadshows on 4 February at High Kirk, Ballymena, and on 3 March at Strabane.
• Pray that many people will sign up for the Roadshows. More information at www.missionireland.org
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