Diocesan Cycle of Prayer

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Belvoir
3rd November 2024

Rector: Emma Rutherford

  • We give thanks for our church family and for the many blessings we have received.

  • In this new season, we pray that we will follow the Lord with confidence, as we grow together in our faith and discipleship.

  • We pray that we will reach out into our community making new and deep connections, that the Lord will open doors and reveal new opportunities as we share the love of Jesus.

  • We give thanks for the staff and volunteers who make things happen week by week, and we pray for more workers for the harvest field. We pray that the Lord will guide and direct us with new staffing appointments.

  • We pray that the Lord will anoint us afresh with his Holy Spirit and equip us for every good work.

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Braniel Community Church
10th November 2024

Ordained Local Minister: James Crockett

  • Please pray for a deepening of our relationship with Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

  • For opportunities to be the hands and feet of Jesus.

  • Pray for our schools’ work taking assemblies and helping at Scripture Union in Gilnahirk Primary. Pray also for our work in Braniel Primary where James will soon join the Board of Governors. The team will also be involved with the Scripture Union after Christmas.

  • Following two community days building beds and planting, please pray for the further development of our Community Garden; that it would draw in more people and allow us to supply a greater variety of free vegetables to those living around us.

  • Pray that Braniel Community Church will be known as a place where the hand of God is upon us. 

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St Finnian's, Cregagh
17th November 2024

Rector: Jono Pierce

  • Give thanks for our recent invitation service and pray for those who have started attending since, that they would feel welcome and grow and be encouraged in their faith.

  • Please pray for a series of monthly mental health seminars and a planned sanctuary course running in the spring under the banner of the COI Mind Matters programme.

  • Pray for those who will be confirmed on 21 November – two Patricks, Lewis, Harry, Catherine, Conor and Grace and for the recently launched youth group meeting twice a month on Sunday mornings. Please pray for the raising up of more volunteers for this important work.

  • For our curate Revd Andy Hay as he prepares to take on a new role as Priest-in-charge of Clonallon and Warrenpoint with Rostrevor in January. Give thanks for his ministry among us and all the powerful initiatives he has begun to bear much lasting fruit.

  • Pray for wisdom and discernment as we consider ministry provision after our curate’s departure. 

  • Please pray for our midweek Advent services on Thursday evenings in December and all our Christmas services and events, that they would attract new visitors and point them to Jesus.

  • Give thanks for all our amazing volunteers and their powerful ministry in all our organisations which serve the community in different ways.

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St Mark's Dundela
24th November 2024

Rector: Helene Steed

  • Pray for the group of young people who will be confirmed on Thursday 28 November. May these youngsters find their place and role in the household of God and continue to grow in faith. Pray also for their families.

  • Pray for the recruitment process of a new member of staff who will work with young people and families, supporting our volunteers and be involved in outreach ministry.

  • Pray for our music and singing and its continuous growth.

  • Pray for those who have recently joined St Mark's.   

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