… sharing God’s welcome …
PRAYER POINTS
Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father
and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit and teaching them to obey everything I have
commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
Matt.28: 18 -20 NIV
Pray that as we meet today the worship will be worthy of God and focused on Him. Pray for Rev
Mark Welsh as once again he opens God’s word and shares the challenge that the Lord is
bringing to us.
Pray for Rev J. Campbell,(Convenor) Walter, Fiona, Members of Session, Barbara & William & all
with weekly leadership roles. Pray that God’s plan and purpose for Strean will be brought to
fruition in every decision being made in the coming weeks. For guidance, togetherness and a spirit
of prayerfulness.
Pray for God’s strength and help for those who are ill, in hospital & nursing homes. Also comfort
for those grieving the loss of loved ones in recent weeks.
Mission in Ireland – Pray for Tom Dowling working with others in Kilkenny Presby. Church doing
Christianity Explored Courses, Bible studies, Children’s clubs, Door-to-door visitation, Mercy
ministries and Market Evangelism.
Give thanks for volunteers at Hydebank College (young offenders and women’s prison) providing
help through literacy skills and befriending.
Johnny & Dr. Lynn Dowds – Livingstonia, Malawi
Pray for continued growth of the maize which is looking green, for continued rainfall. Rain is
needed to refresh the barren land and bring life back to the poor communities. Many are
concerned for their future harvests. Pray for Johnny & Lyn and their children, Cody & Suni in
boarding school in Zambia.
Lord, help us to focus our eyes on you, as we pray for and support those working across the
world. Help us to reach out to those from many parts of the world who are walking our streets
here in Newtownards. May we develop personal contacts and friendships across cultures and that
Strean continues to be a caring place with all barriers broken down.
Pray for the ministry and opportunities of The Link and the opportunity to support their coffee
morning on Saturday 6th February.
If you have any specific requests for prayer please contact the prayer chain co-ordinator,
Tommy Scott, on 07783658382.