Paula Burrows (deaconess in Ballygrainey, Co Down) 

Pray for Paula as she continues to serve God in Ballygrainey. Pray that the church family will continue to grow in their love of God and their love of one another.

Lisbellaw, Lisnaskea, Maguiresbridge & Newtownbutler (Co Fermanagh) 

Give thanks to God for his faithfulness, patience and work of his Spirit. Pray that all who know and love Christ will be continually transformed to be more like him, and those outside of Christ would be drawn to him in repentance and in saving faith.

​Presbyterian Women
The PW are organising an afternoon for ladies 2:00pm Monday 4th April 2022 in the Main Hall. All ladies are invited for a cuppa and a short epilogue.

Bible Biogs - Jonah
When we think of Jonah, we often think of a battle with a fish! But what about his roles as a historical figure and a prophet? Join us as we explore the story of Jonah and the value of second chances...

https://ucb.lightcast.com/player/21332/292667

Let’s Pray For Derek & Jane French (global mission workers, Spain) 

Pray for Easter services and events at Bilbao International Church (BIC) and Sarriko (local Spanish church) and for the opportunities that these special events and services bring to share the gospel with others. 

South Sudan

Pray for reconciliation within the leadership of the Presbyterian Church of South Sudan. Pray for the church’s work and witness, especially amongst those dependent on food aid. Pray for peace, justice and political progress.

Presbyterian Women
The PW are organising an afternoon for ladies 2:00pm Monday 4th April 2022 in the Main Hall. All ladies are invited for a cuppa and a short epilogue.

​Open Doors - World Watch List
Open Doors has updated the World Watch List. The list of countries where it is most dangerous to be a Christian in 2022. 
The full list can be found here
https://www.opendoorsuk.org/persecution/world-watch-list/


This week the focus is on Eritrea the 6th most dangerous country in the world to be a Christian. Read about it here https://www.opendoorsuk.org/persecution/world-watch-list/eritrea/

Christian Unions Ireland
The prayer points for this week.

28 – 31 March
There is a crucial and strategic need to serve students and CUs in Limerick and the West better. Pray for financial giving to make a new Staff Worker post possible, and the person of God’s choosing to appoint.
Pray for the CUI team as they continue to plan for EQUIP (29 August – 2 September) and for all the elements of preparation needed. Pray for the CUI Staff Workers as they balance this alongside the day–to–day of working with students.

Let’s Pray For International Meeting Points (Belfast) Pray for all who come seeking advice, help or support from the Meeting Points in North and South Belfast. Pray that many of them will come to know and love the Lord. Pray too for the staff, including Shirley McGonigle - a new member of the team in North Belfast as she settles into her new role.

Christ Church, Limerick Pray for God’s blessing on Rev Stephen Hancock and the United Presbyterian and Methodist congregation of Limerick as they continue to worship God and share God’s love with others in the city.

Let’s Pray For Moderator

As the situation in Ukraine continues, pray that there will be a significant response to the Moderator’s Appeal to enable the various partner relief agencies to bring badly needed supplies to the people still in Ukraine and the millions of displaced people who have fled to neighbouring countries.

Worship: Expressing our praise   

As we worship today ask God to help us to do so with hearts grateful and thankful for all that he is to us and does for us.

Ukraine 

Pray for protection for people in Ukraine and an immediate end to the war. Pray for the millions displaced in the country and those who have fled Ukraine, that they will find safety, shelter, food, clean water and medical assistance. Pray for the ongoing work of Christian Aid, Tearfund and Hungarian Reformed Church Aid. 

Naomi Keefe (global mission worker, Brazil) 

Pray for Naomi as she leads various training sessions and as she produces Bible study material for the Good News Club children and teenagers. Pray too for the street evangelism events planned for Easter.

Abortion Services
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland (PCI) has expressed its ‘deep regret’ and ‘grave concern’ at the continued and unhelpful undermining of devolution by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, as he signalled his intention this week, to give himself further powers to direct abortion services - powers which could now also impact education.
Read More Here

Let’s Pray Social Witness 

Pray for Neil Gillespie, project worker in Thompson House, who is planning to hold a Bible study with residents, commencing on 17 March. Pray that residents will attend, participate well and have a desire to accept Jesus as their Saviour. Give thanks for the enthusiasm of staff wishing to share the love of Jesus to those who often go unreached in today’s society.

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities 

Give thanks for opportunities for children and young people with additional needs to receive appropriate education provision. Pray for school leaders, teachers, assistants and support staff in these educational settings as they seek to provide opportunities for pupils to flourish and thrive. Pray too for families, many of whom have had compounded challenges arising from covid restrictions.

General CouncilPray for the meeting of the General Council to be held on Tuesday 29 March. Remember especially the convener of the Council, Very Rev Dr Noble McNeely, the secretary, Rev Trevor Gribben and the Moderator as he chairs. 

Council for Training in Ministry  A ‘Ministry Taster Day’ is being held in Union College today, for people who want to find out more about ordained ministry. Pray for Prof David Leach, and other staff and students who will take part, and pray that the Lord will speak to people to call them to serve him in ordained ministry.

Moderator’s Tour Of The Presbytery
On a visit to the Causeway Hospital, the Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland (PCI), Right Reverend Dr David Bruce, saluted the work of the hospital chaplains, praising ‘the critical role they play in the life of the hospital, its patients and staff’.
READ MORE HERE

Let’s Pray Sonya Anderson (deaconess in Shore Street, Donaghadee) 

Pray for all the opportunities to connect with families with young children and wisdom for how best to support them in the early years. Pray that the children in the congregation will develop a real and personal relationship with Jesus.

Kilkenny

Give thanks for good attendances at worship and a hunger among believers to learn from God’s Word and pray together. As the Kirk Session make plans for summer outreach in Kilkenny, pray that these activities will produce fruit that will last for God’s glory.

Bible Surprises
Do we need a collective wake-up call from God? Open your bible to Numbers, and prepare for some revelations in this episode of Bible Surprises!
The Healing Snake!
• Check out Numbers 21, John 3
• How can we avoid becoming bored as believers?
• When do we need a wake-up call from God?
​• Could we be in danger of worshipping our traditions?

​https://ucb.lightcast.com/player/21332/441331

Jigsaw
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw

​Janice 1:48
​Derek 2:47
Eddie 3:13

Play the "Pink Tractor Thursday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=06afcc85f0b6​

Let’s Pray Afghanistan

Continue to pray for the people of Afghanistan, especially those struggling to afford enough food and other basic necessities. Pray too for our partners Christian Aid Ireland and Tearfund helping those in need.

Naomi Leremore (global mission worker, Kenya) 

Pray for Naomi Leremore and her colleagues on the Theological Education by Extension writing team as they prepare their first Bible study guide for fellowship groups within the church. Ask that it will be used to awaken the Church and its members to the vital role they play.

Heroes of the Faith : Charles Finney
Listen to Podcast by J.John
One of the most powerful American preachers was Charles Finney, who had an influential ministry in the first half of the nineteenth century.

Let’s Pray South Belfast Friendship House

Give thanks that the House has reopened and for Carol Reid the new Children’s Worker there. Pray for the Tots and Toddlers, after-schools’ groups, homework clubs and a new drop-in for men. Pray as they consider starting a women’s drop-in, summer lunches and holiday Bible Clubs. 

Kells (Co Meath)

Pray for the work and witness of this home mission congregation. Pray for wisdom and guidance for Rev Alan McQuade (vacancy convener), the kirk session and leaders within the congregation.

The Dead-Sea-Scroll Discovery 
It is 75 years since the discovery of the Dead Sea Scroll. Read more at this link.
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/dead-sea-scrolls-75-years/

Were Made to Love Your Neighbour
Some thoughts from Francis Schaeffer
​https://www.crossway.org/articles/you-were-made-to-love-your-neighbor/

"First Love" by Kari Jobe
Listen hear.
https://karijobe.lnk.to/blessingTP

Let’s Pray Moderator

Pray for the Moderator’s tour of the Presbytery of Coleraine and Limavady. Give thanks that he is now able to engage with many parts of the community, external organisations and other agencies as well as provide encouragement to the ministers in the Presbytery.

Worship: Exploring God’s truth   

As we worship today ask God to help us to do so with hearts open to his Word and ready to explore what it means for our lives.

Ukraine 

Pray for an immediate ceasefire and an end to the war. Pray for all directly affected – especially those grieving, the injured and the millions living in constant fear for themselves and/or their loved ones. Pray too for the large Christian community in Ukraine as they continue to worship God and pray for their country.

Refugees

Pray for those who have fled conflict in Ukraine and in other parts of the world. Pray they will find safety and receive the humanitarian and medical assistance they need, both now and in the months ahead. Pray for all trying to get aid to those in need, including Christian Aid, Tearfund and Hungarian Reformed Church Aid.

Moderator’s Appeal For Ukraine
The Moderator's Appeal for Ukraine is supporting Tearfund, Christian Aid and also to one of its partner churches, the Reformed Church in Hungary (RCH) and its relief and development wing, Hungarian Reformed Church Aid. Kind permission has been given By RCH for PCI to republish this article on our website, which highlights some of the aid given to refugees arriving from Ukraine into Hungary.
READ MORE HERE

Ukraine - Bible Society
Bible Society teams in Ukraine and across Europe are providing Bibles and other Scripture-based resources to people who desperately need them, alongside humanitarian aid and pastoral care. Anatoliy, based in Ukraine, says: ‘We are sharing living bread and physical bread.’ 
WATCH VIDEO HERE