The God who said “Out of darkness the light shall shine!” is the same God who has made his light shine in our hearts to bring us the knowledge of God’s glory shining in the face of Christ.
2 Corinthians 4 v6
Tuesday 14
One in seven people live in India, where Bible translation is needed in about 210 languages. Pray for those involved in this arduous but important task.
Please pray for Don Notley
Wednesday 15
Pray about the growing numbers of cohabiting couples choosing not to marry. Ask God to guard them in these vulnerable relationships an help them overcome their doubts about marriage.
Please pray for Derrick Marshall
Thursday 16
Holy Communion at St Mary’s with Andrew presiding and preaching.
Please pray for Dorothy & Brian Orwin
Friday 17
Open our eyes that we may see saving grace, and stretch forth our hands to receive the Lord who has come.
Please pray for Chris, Joanne, Emma & James Parker.
Saturday 18
Climatic changes are causing famine in West Africa and Southern Africa. Thank God for the generosity of Barnabus Fund supporters which enabled help to be sent to famine victims in mainly-Muslim Niger.
Sunday 19
Holy Communion at St Mary’s with Andrew presiding
and preaching.
Evening Prayer at St Georges with Mary Keightley leading and Andrew preaching.
Monday 20
Pray that peace will come to the Ivory Coast after years of war that has divided the country
Please pray for Robert & Helen Pearce
Tuesday 21
Pray for those working in remote rural areas as they continue to bring hope to needy communities
Please pray for Joan Pearce
Wednesday 22
Ask God to help politicians seeking to strengthen marriage and stable family life in this nation
Please pray for John & Jackie Pendleton
Thursday 23
Holy Communion at St Mary’s with Andrew presiding
and preaching
Please pray for John & Judith Potts
Friday 24
Pray for increasing clarity about Britain’s role in Europe;
that in His mercy God will guide those involved in important far-reaching decisions to make the wisest choices.
Please pray for Brian Pulman
Saturday 25
The Kera community in Chad suffered badly from last years famine, which was the worst some people have ever seen. Donations from Wycliffe supporters have provided some food aid. Pray for a good harvest after a series of bad ones.
Sunday 26
Morning Prayer at St. Mary’s with Andrew leading
and Trevor preaching
Holy Communion at St Georges with Andrew preaching
and Trevor presiding.
Monday 27
Pray for women who go out to work yet feel the pressure of balancing motherhood, employment and other important parts of their lives-especially those who are lone parents. Ask God to provide the wisdom, strength and practical support they need.
Please pray for Doreen Randerson
Tuesday 28
Praise God for the growing church in China and for the courage of new believers there who know that when they choose Christ they are choosing persecution.