Sunday 1st As we “care and share” remember all who have been harmed by the down-turn in the economy and pray for a better distribution of God’s gifts. nd Monday 2 Pray that those who are thinking of attending the classes for new communicants will take the opportunity to find a deeper faith. Tuesday 3rd Pray for presbyteries as they vote for the next moderator of the PCI. Remember too all who have been appointed to the new Council and Committee structure of our church. Wednesday 4th Give thanks for your family circle and pray for each of its members, including any you don’t much like. Saturday 7th Thank God for the “family life” of Joymount and pray that tonight’s quiz will be fun for all who attend. Sunday 8th Pray for the J2U team as they plan for a visit to Uganda this summer. Monday 9th Pray for the Committee meeting and for the treasurer as he finalises the accounts for 2014. Tuesday 10th Thank God that the Ebola virus seems to be being contained and pray for all who are still sick or who have lost their loved ones or their livelihood. Wednesday11th Pray for the older members who come to our Friendship club and remember too those no longer able to get out. th Thursday 5th Thank God for all the work of PW at home and abroad and pray for the Joymount meeting this evening. Thursday 12 Pray for the work of our schools in preparing young people for life. Pray for Christian teachers and for the work of Scripture Union in reaching children who never come to church. Friday 6th Pray for the voices of moderation among Moslems and pray that God will make himself known to those of every faith and none who are looking for meaning in their lives. Friday 13th Pray for sick people – those you know and those who don’t have anyone around who cares for them. Thank God for all that can be done and is done to cure so many illnesses. Saturday 14th It’s all right to pray for what you really want. God can sort us out if we’re honest with Him and with ourselves. Be bold in prayer! Sunday15th Pray for Youth Cafe Church, Sunday Schools and Youth Fellowship and for all the young people growing up in our church. Monday16th Pray that God will guide in all that is discussed and decided in tonight’s Session meeting. Tuesday 17th Pray for those suffering from dementia, for those who look after them and for all who are trying to find the causes and cures for this illness. Wednesday 18th Ask God’s blessing on the work of our BB and pray that He will bless these boys and young men as they grow up in our fellowship. Thursday 19th Remember leaders and guests at our Joymount Prospects meeting this evening. Friday 20th Give God thanks for the relative peace we now have and pray that our government in Stormont will act wisely on behalf of all the people of Northern Ireland. Thursday 26th Remember the Car Boot sale and all the helpers. Pray for all who find a welcome on Thursdays whether in hall, church or car park. Saturday 21st Pray for safety on the roads and especially for young people who are tempted to overestimate their driving skills. Friday 27th Remember before God all who are lonely or feel cut off from others, not just the elderly but also the younger people who don’t know how to make friends. Sunday 22rd Pray for Richard and the ministry team in all their duties and responsibilities and for the preaching of God’s word today and every Sunday Joymount Presbyterian Church Saturday 28th Pray that tomorrow some will come back to church who have not attended recently. Pray that those whose faith is fading will recognise and welcome God’s “still small voice”. Monday 23rd Pray that Joymount may be open to God and open to the needs of the community we live in so that we may fulfil Christ’s teaching to be salt and light in Carrickfergus. Tuesday 24th Remember the girls and officers of GB at this busy time of preparation for competitions then display. Pray they will have fun together and learn much. Wednesday 25th Pray for all who are suffering in the conflicts of Syria, Iraq and across the Middle East and pray that God in His mercy will bring peace. Prayer Diary February 2015
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