24–7 Prayer is a blessing to our parishes
The prayer scroll continues to make its way around the diocese and, without fail, the task of sustaining continuous prayer has been a blessing to our churches.
Here’s just some of the feedback from our February prayer rooms…
29–1 February, St Marks, Belfast
“Stories of blessing – people finding space and meeting God for perhaps the first time in a long time. The Lord has started a work here and we hope he will continue to bless us”
1 Feb–4 February, St Brendan’s, Sydenham
“A tremendous experience for all ages within our parish”
Youth; “I now realise the wonder of prayer and how important it is”
“So many positive comments PRAISE THE LORD”
4–7 February, Knocknagoney
“This time has been precious makes me determined to set more time aside to be with the lord”
“Thank you for bringing me here – my depression is lifting”
“Peace and tranquility, feeling closer to God”
“Gods presence, very peaceful, the Lord is here”
“The Lord is here his spirit is with us”
7–14 February, Holywood
“Such a peace, such a comfort and a connection with others past, present and perhaps future”
“I have now regained my first love for God”
“In the prayer room God has broken through and touched us with a promise of connecting with us in Mission 2015”
14–16 February, St Elizabeth’s, Dundonald
“A time of togetherness and encouragement for all Gods people young and old”
“A time of refreshment and renewal of Gods people”
“A time of stillness and quietness before God”
“A time to talk to our father”
“A time of blessing from God. Thank–you Lord”
Psalm 103v1–2
17–23 February, St Mary’s, Ballybeen
“Just what I needed– right time, right place”
“Time and space to pray was refreshing– a truly uplifiting week”
“Seeing young people praying for each other and our leaders was so encouraging”
“I’m 20+ years in ministry, I have never been prayed for by a teenager that happened in our prayer room this week, thank–you Lord”
“The peace was indescribable– a fantastic experience”
23 February – 1 March St Marks, Newtownards
“What a wonderful, peaceful experience. One hour of complete silence and reflection”
“I truly felt God’s presence”
“Thank–you for the time space & activities to inspire & focus us”
“So thankful for this opportunity of meeting with God, the living God, in this place
1 – 4 March, Glencraig
“Everyone felt the hour flew past”
“A most rewarding experience”
“Everyone was pleased & excited by the creation of such a wonderful prayer space which was enjoyed by all ages”
“Gods presence was truly felt”