* Peter, grant him time to reflect upon and study God’s word as he plans the teaching for our future worship services. Give him hope that the initiatives to work closer with the Schools and to commence the teenage drop-in group. Ask that the Holy Spirit may give him peace and grace when handling the meetings to explore the proposed new parish grouping.  

 

* Brigid, may she know the strength of the Lord in her daily life, giving her support, hope and encouraging her in her weekly task of serving our members.  

 

* Hannah and Guy, ask that the Lord will keep them close to His Word and grow their church fellowship to give them a secure spiritual home. 

 

* David, may he know God’s purpose in His plan for David’s life, encourage him to engage with the Lord to ensure that he can be equipped and refreshed daily. 

 

* Rob, Jo and their family, may they continue with their faithful service to the Lord. Give thanks for the work they do in His name. 

  

* 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, that the Lord will guard over him and guide his steps keeping him in His care and providing His Holy Spirit so he feels the presence of the Lord with him during his work.   

 

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

* Mhairi, may God enrich her work and bless her as a Reader, give her strength to develop her preaching knowledge.  

 

* 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 as we refine the new Annexe designs, provided by the Architects.    Ask for God’s guidance to have the Draft Agreement completed and signed by all parties to allow the new Annexe building work to commence. Keep the 2020 team focussed on the work needed to bring the Wellbeing Hub into being. 

 

* 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 those involved with Schools and Colleges as they start back to new terms, grow the young minds and encourage the teachers to provide a safe learning space for our young folk.   

 

* 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 as they prepare to commence another session, ask that teaching about Jesus will be prominent in their groups.  Ask that the young men who moved to other BB companies will flourish in their new fellowship, may their Captain, and Officers encourage them to trust in the Lord   

 

* 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 all those caught up in the wars in Iran, Lebanon. DR Congo, Sudan, Ukraine, Gaza and Syria, praying for peace, calm and safety to be restored in these countries. Remember the landslide and flood in Nepal and pray that many of those trapped may be rescued and pray for the recovery helpers who are working round the clock to save people,   

 

*  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 give thanks for every partner, worker and supporter who plays a part in their journey over the past 60 years, Give God the glory for what He has accomplished through their efforts and work of their volunteers around the world.    

 

* Our PM, Andy Burnham, may the Lord place His hand upon him and his Cabinet members. Remember the First Minister of Scotland, and all MPs, MSPs and Councillors, that they may govern the country wisely 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. 

 

* that peace may be realised 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 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 we 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.