Diocesan Cycle of Prayer

Taking place from 10–11 May in Armagh

We give thanks for General Synod which will meet in person in Armagh and remotely on the evening of Tuesday 14 May and the evening of Thursday 16 May (if required).
Pray for the President of General Synod, the Most Revd John McDowell, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, and for the House of Bishops.
Please pray for the presence of the Holy Spirit in all the proceedings and that Synod members, clerical and lay, would be guided into wise decisions that are true to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
We pray for the mission and unity of the Church of Ireland, that we would be a vibrant source of God’s saving grace in this island.
For Synod staff as they work before, during and after the event.

GROW is a series of eight teaching evenings taking place from 12–19 May

Please pray for good attendance at these evenings intended to resource our parishes and church plants for growth.
Pray for God’s anointing upon our eight speakers as they offer practical, Bible–based teaching and share their experience with us.
We pray that the Holy Spirit would open our ears and hearts to hear and act upon what he is saying to us in our context.
Give thanks for the teams at our host churches, Willowfield and Dollingstown. May God bless them as they each serve us over four nights.

Rector: Myrtle Morrison

We pray that we as a church would be a source of blessing and spiritual encouragement to the many visitors to Newcastle over the summer months.
Please pray for the adults and young people preparing for Confirmation at the end of May.
Pray for St John’s engagement with the RNLI, Coastguard, Yacht Club, and the Harbour Heritage Association as we prepare for Sea Sunday in June.
Pray for Ashleigh, our Children’s and Outreach Worker, as she prepares for summer outreach activities with children and young families.

Rector & Lead Evangelist: Scott McDonald

Pray for Natalie Trainor, Pioneer Evangelist for the Newry Centre of Mission. Pray for God’s blessing upon the healing services, prayer gatherings and evangelistic events that she is involved in organising.
Please pray for the launch of a new worshipping community in Newry in May; that it would be welcoming and inclusive of the wider Newry population.
Pray for the young families connected to the two parishes to be strengthened and supported in their faith journeys and the Sunday School teachers and helpers who partner alongside them.
Pray for plans for a kids Summer Bible Week and other mission activities to come to fruition and for the provision of resources and helpers.

Diocese of Down & Dromore