Prayer

World

EU

Prayer for wisdom and kindness as immigrants and refugees who are already vulnerable are deported to countries deemed safe under new laws.

Nigeria

Pray for all those kidnapped and the survivors of atrocities occurring in Nigeria. Pray for Christians to serve sacrificially and to stand for justice and peace.

Venezuela

Pray for stability in Venezuela as they continue to forge a new political pathway. Pray that Christians will show the heart of Jesus to their neighbours and for their safety.

National and local

Pray for this year in which many in our nation thirst for and turn to Christ.

Pray for all levels of government to lead with integrity and wisdom, and to use the many resources we have for justice and to bless the world. This week we focus on the state level and pray for the Premier Jacinta Allan and our local member –Maree Edwards.

Pray for civil debate and discussion on immigration and multiculturalism.

Pray for those suffering with mental health issues. Pray that they might have access to the needed resources and services and for those carers who will be helping them.

Church and mission

Parish

Give thanks for opportunities for each one of us to be witnesses to Jesus in our community and pray for faith and courage to live it out.

Pray for those to be baptised – Adelheid, Chase, Archie (15th Feb)

Pray for Alpha and its participants as it starts. That all may come to meet the heart of Jesus.

Give thanks for our youth and young people and pray for them to grow in their own personal ownership in faith and membership in God’s church

Pray for deepening relationships and spiritual growth through our small group ministries.

Pray for the different groups in our church, this week the 11 am and evening congregations

Diocese

Pray for our hospital chaplains to serve the sick with the love and hope of Jesus.

Mission

Pray for university student Christian groups, to be faithful in ministry and to be a place where many young people can try out and learn new ministry skills.

Pray for our workers that their work may be a blessing to their workplaces and promote Jesus’ values by their example.

Persecuted Church

MYANMAR: Pray with the church in Myanmar as they continue to be the light of Christ in their communities. Pray that the Holy Spirit will change the hearts of extremist groups in Myanmar and bring them to know Jesus.

Personal

Sick and in need

Sandra Tunley-Cooper, June Bicknell, Dorothy Sylvester, Val Densworth, Lyn Holt, Geoff Paynter, Marian Darby, Muriel Jencke, Bev Garner, Lorna Pitson, Judy Thomas, Kathryn Morse, Brian & Gwenda Allen, and any others known to us.