Wombwell Parish

God has given to each one of His followers gifts which we can use in His service. He has also given to us the gift of prayer. Please would you use these prayer notes to guide you in your prayers.

SUNDAY:

·This is a special day for those who know and love the Lord Jesus Christ - pray that we would enjoy being together as we worship our amazing God.
·Pray that the Lord would speak to us through the reading and preaching of the Word of God.
·Pray that we would be encouraged and challenged by God as we worship.
·Pray for all those who take part in the services.
·Pray that we would be able to enjoy being together as we meet for tea and coffee.
·Pray that we would invite people to join with us - and that they would respond positively.
·Pray for the Music Group as they lead us in praising our God.

MONDAY:

·Pray for Nigel as he seeks to lead the Parish - that he would have a vision for taking the church forward - for those who support him in the work - the Readers, the Church Wardens, the PCC.
·Pray for Nigel as he comes to the end of his term as Area Dean - pray that he would wisely use the time that will be freed up as he relinquishes this role.
·Pray for the finances of the church - that our giving will enable us to fund gospel work, pay the Parish Share and keep the building in good order.

TUESDAY:

·Pray for our work with children and young people.
·Pray for high 5ives which meets each Tuesday in term time - give thanks for the leaders who freely give their time - pray for all the children who attend - pray that they would enjoy the craft activities and the games - pray especially that the children would enjoy learning about the Christian faith.
·Pray that we would be able to re-establish Sunday Club
·Pray that we would be able to set up a crèche so that families feel able to come along on Sundays.
·Pray for the possibility of a Pram Service during the week.
·Pray for the START course which meets on Tuesdays - pray this would be a viable group - pray that those who attend would learn more about the Christian faith - pray that their faith would be deepened.

WEDNESDAY:

·Pray for our Bible Study which meets each Wednesday at the Rectory - give thanks for the Bible which is God’s word to us - pray that as we study together we would have a greater understanding of what God is saying to us.
·Pray for the possibility of other groups meeting - perhaps during the day.
·Give thanks for our world which God has lovingly and wonderfully created - pray situations in the news - pray for Libya as they try to establish democratic government.

THURSDAY:

·Pray for our mid-week communion service - for those who attend.
·Pray for our Mothers Union groups - give thanks for them - pray for Anne who leads the Mothers Union - pray for her as she fulfils her duties as MU secretary for the Diocese.
·Pray for the Men’s group - pray that the group will continue - pray that a suitable programme can be drawn up - pray that the group will grow in fellowship and in number.

FRIDAY:

·Pray for our evangelism - pray as we respond to Bishop Steven’s challenge to build the church in our community.
·Pray for Nigel and the PCC as they plan evangelistic events.
·Pray for those you know who do not know the Lord Jesus Christ as their Saviour.
·Pray for the wider community - pray for guidance as we seek to reach the people in our community with the gospel.
·Pray that as we celebrate Christmas this year we will welcome new people to join with us - pray for the Christmas activities and services we have planned - pray that the publicity will be effective and encourage people to join with us - pray for the Christingle service, the Carol Service, the Crib Service and the Christmas Day service.

SATURDAY:

·Pray for all those who are ill at this time - that they would be assured of our prayers - that God would draw close to them - that they would be able to put their trust in Him.
·Pray for those who are in any kind of need - for those affected by the economic situation - pray that they would be able to place their situations in the Lords hands and leave them there.
·Pray for all those who are going through bereavement - that they would be able to experience God’s comfort - that they would understand the Christian hope.
·Pray for Martin Mugge who will be joining us as Curate next summer - pray for his wife Laura and his 4 children - pray for the provision of a suitable house - pray that the Lord will be preparing him for the work he will be doing in Wombwell.