* Peter, ask the Lord to guide him as he undertakes his daily task this week, guiding him in all his decision making with wisdom, helping him to promote good among our members. May his teaching give encouragement to those requiring support and help. May the Lord be always in his heart and by his side.    

 

* Brigid, ask that she be refreshed by her holiday, returning with renewed vigour for her daily walk with the Lord. 

  

* Hannah and Guy, may they have the strength to face whatever comes their way, the wisdom to make good choices and the peace to trust in God’s plan for their lives.  

 

* David, may he prosper and grow in faith, knowledge and developing his circle of Christian friends and keeping close to the Lord.  

 

 * Rob, Jo and their family, give thanks for his willingness to preach God’s word faithfully, give Jo encouragement as she prepares to lead the Holiday Club team.  

 

* Hanna and her family, may she be faithful to the preaching of God’s Word, ask that her work within the parish will bear fruit and help to grow the Clarkston membership.May she find peace in the process of bringing our churches together.  

 

* Aaron Johnstone, our new probationer Minister, may he be welcome in our midst, loved by our members and feel at home with his new congregations and friends.

* Elaine and family, may she know God’s guidance and leading as she carries out her work as a Deacon.  

* Mhairi, give thanks for her work as a Reader and bring her blessings in her preaching and teaching.    

 

* everyone in our congregations, their families and friends that they remain faithful to the Lord. Pray that we will continue to support those who are lonely, vulnerable and isolated at this time.

 

* CAIRNLEA 2020 Group, pray to the Lord for clarity of His mission plan to help us design the new annexe.  Ask for God’s guidance to have the Draft Agreement completed and signed by both parties to allow the new Annexe building to start. Give the 2020 members the strength, resilience and willingness to work through this next phase of the work. 

 

* all those who are dealing with bereavement at this time, ask that they will know the comfort of our Lord during these difficult times for them.

 

* those who are ill at home or in hospital, those facing surgery or treatment and anyone who is recovering at home or those suffering any difficulty within our congregation’s families. 

 

* remember all medical staff (all disciplines and levels), carers and essential services throughout our land, pray for their safety, and energy to cope with the stress as they work tirelessly, caring for people.

 

* pray for all the young folk in School, College and University, may they seek opportunities to meet with the Lord, pray for those who teach them faithfully. Remember all young folk, keep them safe during the forthcoming summer break.  

 

* pray that there might be a sharing of Christian hope in these days; and that online or in telephone conversations, we might encourage one another in faith.   

 

* Give thanks for the work of the Captain and leaders of the GB and give them rest during their summer break. Ask that the young men in other BB companies will flourish in theie new fellowship offered there, may they, the Captain,  and Officers,  enjoy their summer vacation.

 

* Catherine, pray for her and her family. She asks for God’s guidance and provision towards a new Ministry post in Spain for her. 

 

* Martin and Stefanie, may the Lord guard and protect them in their Biblical translation work, pray for the wellbeing of their team of translators, and strengthen them for the production of God’s word in their own language to allow people to read the Bible. Give thanks for their service over so many years, for their work of biblical translation which enables people to read the bible in their own language.  Remember them as they return home for a summer break with their families.     

 

* pray for those bereaved and injured in the wars and natural disasters in our world, may the aid agencies be kept safe as they work to help those in need. Remember before God, the Father, the wars in Iran, Lebanon. DR Congo, Sudan, Ukraine, Gaza and Syria, praying for peace, calm and safety to be restored in these countries.  

 

*  the provision of food and medicines for the millions who are starving and homeless in Yemen, Somalia, Ethiopia, South Sudan and Afghanistan.

Remember before the Father those Christians who are being persecuted across the World for their faith in Christ.  

 

* Dr Callum Henderson of Comfort International, and his work with the children and women needing aid and support in DR Congo. Pray for the continuing difficulties the Comfort International people are facing from the rebels both in DR Congo and Burundi, pray for their safety. Remember all those who are working to contain the current Ebola outbreak in DR Congo.   

 

* King Charles and our Royal family, ask the Lord to lead, guide and protect them as they work for and serve our country.  

 

* Blythswood Care ask us to pray for their Leadership team and their Trustees to give them insight and determination to grow the work that they organise around the world. Pray that God will sustain the people working in Ukraine where there is such great ongoing need. Pray for peace in our world. 

 

*   God to guide our Prime Minister as he serves out his remaining time in office, may the Lord place His hand upon the person who may be called to be his replacement. remember the First Minister of Scotland, and all MPs, MSPs and Councillors, that they may govern the country wisely and with honesty and integrity.

 

* the Lord to bring about a just resolution to the continuing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Ask for peace and justice for the Ukrainian people. Ask for guidance to bring world leaders together to encourage peace and harmony of all nations in our world.

 

*  Pray the Lord will continue to guide, protect and encourage our Ministers as they work to reshape our National Church. 

 

* peace and continuation of the ceasefire between the US and Iran.  May the Lord guide those in power by allowing diplomacy, calm and good sense to prevail.  

 

* Give grateful thanks for our members who support the ‘Growing Young – Cairnlea vision’. Ask that the Lord will encourage young people to apply for the Youth Worker post recently re-advertised. We patiently await the person called by God to carry out this demanding role with our young people.   

* our friends in Calderbank,and Clarkston as they work towards bringing the 3 C’s together. Ask for blessing upon the members of Jackson and Chapelhall. Request blessing upon all 5 congregations as they share God’s love within their church communities.