Social Witness

Pray for all who continue to provide Health & Social Care in all settings during these ever-challenging days and increased outbreaks. Pray for all CSW managers as they prepare for the increased pressures that the winter months bring to the care of older and vulnerable residents. Give thanks that more normal routines are returning to homes and units and that families and visitors are respecting current restrictions.

Elected Representatives 

Give thanks for those elected representatives who serve our communities at local councils, the Oireachtas, UK Parliament, NI Assembly and the European Parliament. Pray for safety and protection for them, and their constituency and case-workers, as they go about their business.  

David Boyd (Irish mission worker in Adelaide Road, Dublin) 

Pray for a meeting this Sunday (31 October) to look at ways to resume in-person events at the International Café, and as they meet up with students for a walk. Pray too for the kirk session as they meet to discuss future outreach initiatives. 

Maynooth

Give thanks for a return to face-to-face services and as they share their worship space with a new Irish school. Pray for continued progress on the congregation’s new building project.

Stephen & Angelina Cowan (global mission workers, Kenya) 

Pray for Stephen and Angelina as they serve in the Tuum area of northern Kenya. Pray for an end to cattle raiding and for wise and courageous leaders to rise in the community and for an openness to new thinking. 

Pakistan

Pray for leaders and members of the Presbyterian Church of Pakistan as they live out their faith in Christ. Pray for strength and protection for Christians suffering persecution. 

Paula Burrows (deaconess in Ballygrainey, Co Down) 

Pray for the women’s and children’s ministries that Paula is involved in. Pray for Paula as she continues to build relationships and for opportunities to share God’s love with others.

Lisbellaw, Lisnaskea, Maguiresbridge & Newtownbutler (Co Fermanagh)

Pray for the work and witness of these home mission congregations. Pray for wisdom and guidance for Rev Rodney Beacom and the kirk sessions.

Steve & Rosie Kennedy (global mission workers, Romania) 

Pray for the Cluj Christian Fellowship English service. Pray for Steve as he prepares the preaching schedule and monthly worship. Pray for the ongoing discussions and planning for the student ministry. 

Brazil

Pray for the work and witness of the Presbyterian Church of Brazil, and especially for all efforts to reach out with God’s love and care to those living in deprived areas.