Prayers – Cairnlea Parish Church, Airdrie

Prayers

Theme : ‘ help through the hard times …. Heart talk .’

‘Then the Lord said to Moses, “Now you will see what I will do to Pharaoh: Because of my mighty hand he will let them go; because of my mighty hand he will drive them out of his country.” God also said to Moses, “I am the Lord. I appeared to Abraham, to Isaac and to Jacob as God Almighty, but by my name the Lord I did not make myself fully known to them. I also established my covenant with them to give them the land of Canaan, where they resided as foreigners. Moreover, I have heard the groaning of the Israelites, whom the Egyptians are enslaving, and I have remembered my covenant. “Therefore, say to the Israelites: ‘I am the Lord, and I will bring you out from under the yoke of the Egyptians. I will free you from being slaves to them, and I will redeem you with an outstretched arm and with mighty acts of judgment. I will take you as my own people, and I will be your God. Then you will know that I am the Lord your God, who brought you out from under the yoke of the Egyptians. And I will bring you to the land I swore with uplifted hand to give to Abraham, to Isaac and to Jacob. I will give it to you as a possession. I am the Lord.’” Moses reported this to the Israelites, but they did not listen to him because of their discouragement and harsh labor. Then the Lord said to Moses, “Go, tell Pharaoh king of Egypt to let the Israelites go out of his country.” But Moses said to the Lord, “If the Israelites will not listen to me, why would Pharaoh listen to me, since I speak with faltering lips ?”

Exodus 6 : 1 -12 NIV

‘Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

Mark 10 : 42-45 NIV

‘ I WILL PRAISE THE LORD WITH MY WHOLE HEART.’

PSALM 111 : 1 NIV

Pray for: –

* Peter, that the Lord will richly bless him, guiding him with wisdom as he faces the challenges of being a pastor to our congregations and our community. Provide him with protection on all sides, clothe him with the full armour of God, and we lift him and his family up before you, our Lord.

* Brigid, LORD, fill her with your unwavering spirit, grant her renewed strength for her work within our church communities, and Lord give her time for herself and her family.

* Hannah and Guy, may they find joy, love and happiness in serving the Lord in their daily lives.

* David, that he is surrounded by the love and care of the Lord, keep him safe and always be strengthening his faith.

* Rob, Jo and their family, grant him a time of peace and rest, and give thanks for his willingness to help out.

* Hanna, that the Lord gives her His insight for her ministry at Clarkston, may she lead the congregation positively and sensitively in their 4C journey.

* Elaine and her family, may the Lord lead with His word supporting her work in Corstorphine Old Parish Church.

* Mhairi, that the Lord will guide her in her Readership studies. Pray that the Lord will lead her wisely in her placement in Hamilton Old encouraging her as she shares her joy of the Lord.

* 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 that the government funding decision will be favourable and that we will receive funding for the new Phase. Keep us focussed on the Lord’s vision for the Cairnlea Centre that the Lord will make clear His mission plan for funding and design of the new centre. Pray for our roof repair grant funding applications.

* 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 and anyone who is recovering at home or those suffering any difficulty within our congregation’s families.

* remember all medical staff (in 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 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.

* ask that our GB & BB Captains, Officers, and young people build a fellowship together, as they learn more of Jesus and His love and wonderful forgiveness by changing their lives.

* Ask for peace, harmony for all teachers, staff and youngsters in our schools, colleges and universities. Pray for good learning, peace and calm within our education systems.

* Catherine, her Mum and her family, be with her as she serves in Spain and give her wisdom to portray a Christ – like approach to those she meets there. Ask for help in her studies and for God’s continued guidance in her ministry development work.

* Martin and Stephanie in their Bible translation work. Give them strength for the work of producing bible translations in new languages, thereby bringing the God’s word to new people.

* remember before God the Father the dreadful wars in Gaza, Lebanon, Sudan, Ukraine, and Syria pray that peace, calm and safety may be restored, ask that the Lord through the World Aid Agencies will help those in need. Ask for God’s leading and guiding with the peace talks in all conflicts around the world. Give thanks for the ceasefire agreed in Gaza and ask that the peace will be sustained.

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

* Dr Callum Henderson of Comfort International, and his work with families requiring help and support in DR Congo. Pray for Comfort International’s work in South Sudan, Rwanda, and Burundi. Pray for Peter McLean’s continuing ministry with Pastors and children’s groups throughout Uganda.

* King Charles, and the Royal family, ask that they be kept in the care of the Lord.

* the work of all the people at Blythswood Care for the Lord’s support for their projects both at home and overseas.

* Ask that God will guide our Ministers, MPs and MSPs in both Parliaments, that they may govern the country with honesty and integrity to deliver a more caring and equal society.

* remember the people of Los Angeles who have lost everything in the devastating wildfires which have destroyed their homes and city, pray for those families who have lost loved ones.

* Pray the Lord will continue to lead and guide Ministers as they help churches work through the implementation stage of reshaping parishes throughout Scotland. Pray for unity amongst members of the church throughout Scotland.

* our GYC leader, Jacob Ingleson, that the Lord will open opportunities for him with the staff and pupils in our local schools. Ask that the Lord will encourage him as he introduces new ideas and projects to encourage young people in their faith journey. Give thanks for our members who support the ‘Growing Young – Cairnlea vision’.

* give thanks for our friends in Calderbank, Chapelhall and Clarkston, encourage them to grasp the vision for the 4C’s, bless them as they share God’s love within their church community and show His love to those whom they meet daily.

‘TODAY, IF YOU HEAR HIS VOICE,

DO NOT HARDEN YOUR HEARTS.’

PSALM 95 : 7- 8 NIV