Prayers – Cairnlea Parish Church, Airdrie

Prayers

THEME : ‘ PRIESTLY CALLING ‘

‘ On the eighth day Moses summoned Aaron and his sons and the elders of Israel. He said to Aaron, “Take a bull calf for your sin offering and a ram for your burnt offering, both without defect, and present them before the Lord. Then say to the Israelites: ‘Take a male goat for a sin offering, a calf and a lamb—both a year old and without defect—for a burnt offering, and an ox and a ram for a fellowship offering to sacrifice before the Lord, together with a grain offering mixed with olive oil. For today the Lord will appear to you. They took the things Moses commanded to the front of the tent of meeting, and the entire assembly came near and stood before the Lord. Then Moses said, “This is what the Lord has commanded you to do, so that the glory of the Lord may appear to you.’

Leviticus 9 : 1 – 6 NIV

‘ Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected by humans but chosen by God and precious to him— you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house[a] to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. For in Scripture it says:

“See, I lay a stone in Zion,

a chosen and precious cornerstone ,

and the one who trusts in him

will never be put to shame.”

1 PETER 2 : 1-6 NIV

Pray for: –

* Peter, deepen his bond with our members that they will realise the benefits of his teaching, leading and guiding. May he know abundantly the love, truth and grace of the Lord.

* Brigid, may she be grateful for God’s love enabling her to share His love generously with those she meets day by day.

* Hannah and Guy, may they have evidence of God at work in their lives, and give them the joy of the Lord to share with those they meet.

* David, that he may give testimony to God’s grace and goodness in his life to share with his work colleagues and his friends.

* Rob, Jo and their family, give thanks that they are back to share their service to the Lord.

* 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 bless her with His word to support her work at 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 with the folks there.

* 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 learn more about their faith and build a relationship with the Lord as they learn more of how to serve others.

* 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 system.

* Catherine, her Mum and her family, be with her as she travels 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 Word of God to new people.

* remember before God the Father the dreadful wars in 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 in Gaza and Lebanon, 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 the children and women needing aid and support in DR Congo. Pray for the dangerous position Comfort International’s people find themselves in with the rebels, pray for safety and a sustained peace.

* Pray for Peter McLean’s Ministry as he returns to Scotland for a sabbatical from 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. Ask that calm and peace can be realised with the leaders of the US and Ukraine to ensure stability in the world.

* Pray the Lord will continue to lead 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, as he starts the youth initiative to bring teenagers into the Youth Drop-in Cafe on Friday afternoons, ask that many helpers will come to help with the behind the scenes work. Pray that many young people will attend the group to share fellowship and learn of Jesus saving grace for them individually. Give thanks for our members who support the ‘Growing Young – Cairnlea vision’.

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

” AS LIVING STONES YOU ARE BEING BUILT

INTO A SPIRITUAL HOUSE.’

1 PETER 2 : 5 NIV