22 Father of all compassion, we remember
people who are affected by alcohol, drugs and substance abuse who need help to break free and rebuild their lives.
23 Father, we pray for the valuable work of Youth for Christ as they tell young people about Jesus. We particularly pray for Andrew Fraser as he continues his gap year working with them in Swindon.
24 Pray for those affected by mental health
problems. Ask God to bring them comfort and hope.
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“Share each other’s burdens” Galatians 6:2 Ask God to give you wisdom to know how to help someone who is struggling.
26 Thank you Father for Messy Church and
Creator’s Club, for fellowship and fun whilst learning about You, our amazing God and Creator.
29 Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not in to temptation, but deliver us from evil. For the Kingdom, the power and the glory are Yours, now and forever. Amen
Connecting with God, each other and the world
30 Today begins the period from Ascension
to Pentecost when Christians around the world will join together to pray ‘Thy Kingdom Come’ and for more people to come to know Jesus. Join with them praying ‘Come Holy Spirit’.
31 Pray for the Holy Spirit to work in the
lives of five friends who do not yet know Jesus.
27 “Pray for all people. Ask God to help them;
intercede on their behalf and give thanks for them...This is good and pleases God our Saviour who wants everyone to be saved and to understand the truth.” 1 Timothy 2: 1,3-4 NLT
28 “During the forty days after he suffered and
died, he appeared to the apostles … and he proved to them in many ways that he was actually alive” Acts 1:3 Pray for those who haven’t yet discovered the truth of the resurrection.
"You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses …to the ends of the earth. When he had said this…he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight…Then they returned to Jerusalem … and were constantly devoting themselves to prayer.” Acts 1
May 2019 PRAYER CALENDAR Charity Number: SC004271
Why not join us in prayer every morning this month? Mon-Sat 6.30-7.30am, Sun 9-10am in the Session House. Join in when you can, all welcome.
1 Pray for the wedding David is taking in Monkton Old Churchyard today. Pray for good weather and that the hearts of those attending would be open to and respond to God’s love.
2 Pray for the Committee meetings and Kirk
Session meeting tonight. Pray for wisdom and discernment as they discuss the business of the church.
3 Pray for the Boys’ Brigade display taking place this evening. Give thanks for the Officers who give their time and talents so freely.
4 Pray for our young people who are anxious at
this time about their future and for all those who are sitting exams.
5 We are blessed to be hosting the Ayr Battalion
Boys’ Brigade service today. Pray that we would be welcoming to all who attend and that God will give us an opportunity to share the hope we have with them.
6 Pray for the Girls’ Brigade display tonight.
Father, be with all the girls as they proudly show family and friends what they have been learning and for rest and refreshment for all the Officers and helpers over the summer break.
7 Lord, we ask you to bless all those attending the Alpha Leadership Conference in Edinburgh today. May they receive afresh anointing of your Spirit.
8 “Behold God is my salvation, I will trust, and
will not be afraid; for the lord God is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation.” Isaiah 11 v 2 Trust in God and don’t be afraid - God’s power is absolutely unlimited. Today you can face anything through God’s strength.
9 Lord today I acknowledge Your sovereignty by giving thanks in all my circumstances. Help me to live by faith not by sight.
15 “So here’s what I want you to do, God
helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life– your sleeping, eating, going-to-work and walking-around life– and place it before God as an offering. Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for Him.” Romans 12:1 (The Message)
16 Pray for the Church quiz tonight. May all
who have worked so hard to organise this event be blessed by You, Lord.
10 We pray for the First Minister and the
members of the Scottish Government to be built up in unity and understanding to govern wisely and fairly, for the benefit of all in Scotland.
17 God, bring Your peace upon those who are
11 Thank you Lord for the work of Christian Aid
18 Pray today for everyone who comes to hear
around the world. Help us to do our small part through the Funday at MPN today.
12 “Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone.” John 8:7 Dear Lord, thank you for loving us! Help us to look with compassion on others and to be gracious in all we say and do.
13 Pray for the congregations of the churches of Prestwick. Pray for unity and not division. Guide and inspire us.
14 “Commit to worship: I will praise you as long as I live and in your name I will lift up my hands.” Psalm 63:4
preparing for Ladies’ Day tomorrow. Give them rest and to know that You are in their plans. Sue bring God’s word to the Ladies in our community. May they truly feel Chosen, Cherished & Changed.
19 Heart & Soul is an event held in
Edinburgh at the start of the General Assembly to celebrate the work of the church. Give thanks for all who work so hard to keep the church vibrant and strong.
20 Lord, we ask for open hearts and minds for all attending the General Assembly this week. Grant them wisdom as they make decisions that affect the future of the Church.
21 Let us all pray with and for the Church of
Scotland St Andrew’s congregation in Colombo, Sri Lanka and all those caught up in the bombings, for those injured and for the families of those tragically killed, and for the leaders of Sri Lanka to offer wisdom in their reactions to these terrible events.