Prayer
World
Indonesia
Pray for efforts to rescue victims of floods in Sumatra, and for comfort and help for those grieving the loss of loved ones, homes, and livelihoods.
Middle East
Amidst the political complexities of the war in Israel and Gaza, pray for urgent responses to the humanitarian crisis and aid for starving and injured children.
Sudan
Pray for violence and warfare in many places to be overtaken by peace.
National and local
Pray that as a nation we will be good stewards of the land and natural resources.
Pray for the Lord to do a mighty work in strengthening the hope and confidence of young people finding their way in a confusing world and come to know God’s love in the Gospel of Jesus.
Pray for all levels of government to lead with integrity and wisdom, and to use the many resources we have for the good of all people.
Pray for our schools across the nation and for those who determine curriculum and content. Pray for Christian ministry in schools that the doors remain open. Pray our young people would grow in knowledge and wisdom through their school journeys.
Church and mission
Parish
Pray that we would grow in our willingness to submit to one another out of reverence to Christ.
Pray for our families, neighbours, colleagues, and friends and for opportunities to share Jesus’ love.
Give thanks for our Lenten sermon series and pray that it will help us to love Jesus faithfully.
Pray for our church’s Annual General Meeting this coming Sunday at 1pm.
Give thanks and pray for the those who volunteer in children’s and youth ministry leaders.
Diocese
Pray for Fiona and Tracy in their street & prison ministries, and for God’s protection and enabling as they hear and witness many difficult realities.
Mission
Pray for Christians working in the public service. Pray for God’s enabling to serve in his strength and that their work would be a means of great justice and equity in our nation.
Pray for Christian parents as they disciple their children to follow Christ in an uncertain world.
Persecuted Church
ERITREA – Known as the ‘North Korea of Africa’, Eritrea is an extremely volatile place for Christians. Pray for those imprisoned for their faith. Pray for unity and courage for the Christian church.
Personal
Sick and in need
Tom Glazebrook, Bev Garner, Gavin Hicks, Matt and Kate Vinicombe, Anne Sanderson, Brian & Gwenda Allen, Robyn Bullen, Glenda Waddington and any others known to us.
Deceased
Kevin Furness