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Church on the Hill, Maghaberry
7th June 2026

Minister, Church of Ireland: Clare Kakuru

  • We thank God for the new families who have recently joined us and pray that they might grow in their faith and build friendships within our church family.

  • We pray for the team planning our summer Holiday Bible Club, that they will hear God’s heart and many children will hear the good news of Jesus. 

  • We pray for our young people who are preparing for Confirmation and Receiving into Membership, that they would grow in maturity of faith and be equipped to serve in the power of the Spirit. 

  • For Helen, our Children and Families Worker and for Ken our Pastoral Assistant, that their ministries would be blessed.

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Ordinations 2026
14th June 2026

Ordinations – 14 June

Services of Ordination will take place on 14 and 21 June 2026

  • Give thanks and pray for those to be ordained presbyter on Sunday 14 June in Down Cathedral:

  • Revd Matthew Gaw to serve in Donaghcloney and Waringstown

  • Revd Kyle Flanigan (NSM) to serve in Holy Trinity Glencraig

  • Pray also for Revd Simon Genoe who will preach at the service.

  • Give thanks and pray for Revd Melanie Houston to be ordained OLM presbyter for Christ Church Ardkeen on Sunday 21 June in St Mark’s Newtownards.

  • Pray also for Revd Rory Blake-Knox who will preach at the service.

  • We ask God for wisdom, grace and the anointing of the Holy Spirit for Matthew, Kyle and Melanie as they begin ordained ministry.

Down & Dromore Diocesan Synod 2026
21st June 2026

Our Synod will take place on Thursday 25 June in Bangor Abbey

  • We pray for Bishop David in his leadership of the diocese and as he delivers his Presidential address to Synod this week.

  • For the presence of the Holy Spirit in all the proceedings and that Synod members, clerical and lay, would be guided into wise decisions.

  • We pray for the mission and unity of the diocese, that we would go forward together with purpose, confidence, and courage.

Ballynahinch (Magheradroll)
28th June 2026

Priest-in-charge: Anna Williams

  • Give thanks for our first year of Sunday School, for the blessing of leaders with a heart for sharing the Gospel with children and young people, and for growing numbers of young families finding their home in our church family

  • Pray for our new Holiday Bible Club coming up in July - for the provision of leaders and resources; for good numbers to attend; that it would be an opportunity to serve and welcome our community; and that the good news of Jesus would change lives during that week

  • Give thanks for the faithfulness of servant-hearted disciples, who have given of their time and talents to build up our church family in faith and in love over the past year

  • Pray that during the slower paced summer months, we would see new leaders raised up ahead of a new season; that we would use time wisely to dig deep roots in prayer; and we would see and know God going before us, preparing the way for us, giving us His vision, and filling us with His Spirit as our guide.

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