Let’s Pray For Taking Care   Within PCI we have the privilege of caring for thousands of children in all of our organisations. We give thanks for the Taking Care office who seek to ensure best practice and standards of excellence within our congregations. Pray for Cathy Mullin as she deals with Access NI/Garda Vetting and enquiries. Give thanks for the dedication of Jacqui Montgomery-Devlin, Head of Safeguarding, as she advises and guides ministers and church leaders.

Legacy As discussions continue about legislative proposals to deal with the past, pray for those who find these distressing and painful. Pray that they would find comfort and rest in Christ, particularly when decisions made compound grief and suffering.

General Council

Take time to give thanks to the Lord for the faithful and devoted service of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, as the United Kingdom celebrates her Platinum Jubilee during this incoming week. Ask God to continue to bless Her Majesty at this time of celebration in the days ahead.

Training in MinistryMinistry students begin summer placements this month, serving full-time in congregations until September. For some, this will be their first experience of full-time ministry. For others, it will involve ministry in an unfamiliar context. Pray that students will learn, be shaped in character, and that the Lord will bless their service.

Diane Cusick
​“I am getting in touch to ask you to pray for Diane Cusick, PCI’s Global Mission Worker with CCAP Zambia Synod, who is currently here in Northern Ireland on home assignment.

Over this past weekend Diane became unwell and was admitted to hospital. Unfortunately over the past 24 hours she has become seriously ill. We would be very grateful if you would remember Diane at this time, praying that she would make a full recovery and for those treating her."

Yours in Christ

Uel Marrs (Rev)
Global Mission Secretary

Let’s Pray For Woodlands Juvenile Justice Centre Give thanks for Rev Colin Megaw’s 35 years of service as chaplain and pray for Rev Lesley-Ann Wilson as she takes over the role. Pray for the young people, that they will find faith and hope in Jesus Christ.

Aughentaine (Co Tyrone) Give thanks for good attendance at recent services and for the young families and children who come every Sunday. Pray for the leading of the Holy Spirit in the congregation’s ministry.

Let’s Pray For Peter and Jayne Fleming (global mission workers, Nepal)Pray for Peter and his colleagues in the integral development department of United Mission to Nepal and for Jayne in her work at Kathmandu International Study Centre. 

PakistanPray for the Presbyterian Church of Pakistan that it will be courageous and faithful in its witness, service and preaching of the gospel, particularly in speaking up for the marginalised and oppressed.

Lord, Teach Us to Pray
Kevin DeYoung talks about our common struggle to pray and how the Lord's Prayer—the prayer that Jesus offered as a model for our prayers—can help us to pray to God day in and day out.
LISTEN TO the PODCAST HERE

Premier Christianity
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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 Myanmar the 12th most dangerous country in the world to be a Christian. Read about it here https://www.opendoorsuk.org/persecution/world-watch-list/myanmar/

Christian Unions Ireland
The prayer points for this week.
20 – 26 May
Ulster University, Jordanstown campus is dissolving at the end of this semester. There will be an event in June to look back on Jordanstown CU and give thanks for its ministry on campus, whilst also looking forward to the future and the opportunities God will provide for students as they move to the Magee or Belfast campuses.
Pray for new CU leaders as they navigate this transition period and adjust to their new campuses, especially after the past two years of disruptions.
Pray that the CUs at Ulster University – Magee and Belfast – and their campuses are blessed by this change and that God will minister to any students who might be worried about the move. Pray that the CU committees might be able to use their passion for the gospel to think creatively and carefully as to how best to reach these new groups of students.

Let’s Pray For Joanne Dunlop (deaconess in Craigavon Area & Antrim Area Hospitals)Pray for God to guide Joanne as she provides pastoral care to patients, staff and family and that she will bring words of comfort, strength and hope in every conversation, so that people will come to know Christ or be strengthened in their Christian faith.  

Arklow (Co Wicklow) Give thanks for the ordination of new elders, for new families attending church and for increasing numbers attending Wednesday Kids Club, Friday Youth Club and Coffee Dock. Give thanks too for the opportunity to teach English to many Ukrainians. Pray for those going through difficult times.  

Joseph
The story of Joseph holds a key to understanding the entire Bible.
READ MORE HERE

Truth For Life
The Old Testament said Christ would be called the Prince of Peace. But in the New Testament, Jesus admits He comes to bring division! Is He contradicting Himself? Find out as we investigate another question God asks, on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg.
LISTEN HERE

Let’s Pray For ModeratorGive thanks for the opening of a new hall at Kilmount congregation on Sunday afternoon. Pray that the refurbishment will enhance the ministry and mission of the church and will be to the benefit of both the congregation and the community.

Answering God’s invitation to worship Come, all who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost. Isaiah 55:1. 
Ask God to help us freely find all we need in him as we worship today. 

Chris & Rachel Humphries (global mission workers, Portugal)  

Give thanks for the new members received into the Comunidade Pedras Viva (CPV) church plant in Senhora da Hora, Porto during Easter. Pray for a deepening and maturing of faith among the CPV church body and for spiritual growth.

Middle East   Pray for the work and witness of the National Evangelical Synod of Syria and Lebanon (NESSL). 90% of the Syrian population now live below the poverty line, while the average price of a food basket has recently increased by an estimated 236%. Remember NESSL as they try to help those in need.  

Let’s Pray For Disability Services   Pray for Caroline Yeomans, Head of Disability Services, as she returns to her position after 
a period of maternity leave. Give thanks for Caroline’s dedication to the work of Disability Services and for the services she oversees – Aaron House, Lawnfield House, Willow Brook/Topley Terrace and Peacehaven.

Oireachtas Give thanks for those who serve in Dáíl Éireann and Seanad Éireann. Pray that each one would carry out their responsibilities seeking to pursue a peaceful and just society, with courage and determination to work for those who are most vulnerable in society.

General Council

Pray for the ongoing preparations of the 2022 General Assembly. Remember especially the work of the General Secretary’s Department as they finalise many of the practical details. Remember also the staff of the IT Department who will be engaged in the preparations for Assembly.

Linkage Commission The Commission meets on Tuesday 24 May, with many items of business, including a number of congregations asking permission to call a minister. Pray for the commission and its convener, James Livingstone, as it seeks to be obedient to the Lord in this meeting, and in allocating ministry resources across the denomination.

PCI response To Secretary Of State
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland has described the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Brandon Lewis's further intervention to commission abortion services as ‘a continued assault on the preciousness of life.’
Full statement: https://t.co/ybCX1K9qgL

Let’s Pray For Kenny Hanna (Rural Chaplain) Give thanks for livestock markets, which provide a vital social and business hub for farmers and farming families. Sometimes the only people a farmer will see are those they meet there. May Kenny and other Christian farmers and families be salt and light for Jesus in these important meeting places.

Alt (Co Donegal) Pray for Rev Colin McKibben and the home mission congregation of Alt. Pray that members 
will have opportunities to share the gospel with family, friends and people from the local community.  
 

Let’s Pray For Naomi Keefe (global mission worker, Brazil)Pray for the planning of evangelistic events to take place on St John the Baptist Day in June. Give thanks that Christian children from the Good News club are encouraging their mums to go to the ‘Coffee with God’ Bible Studies. Pray that the women will come to faith in Jesus Christ.

BrazilPray for the work and witness of the Igreja Presbiteriana do Brazil(IPB) which has around 650,000 members in 5,000 congregations throughout Brazil.  

Christian Unions Ireland
The prayer points for this week.
13 – 19 May
It has been hard to gather the CU this term at TUS, Limerick (formerly Limerick IT). Many have been, and still are, on placement recently. Pray for the Christian students to still be an encouragement to each other and to share the gospel with friends even while on placement and over exams.
There has been a lot of contact this year with international students and students who are exploring faith in University College Cork CU. Pray for those friendships to carry on even over busy exam times and into the summer. Pray for fruitful engagement with international students before they head home.

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 Saudi Arabia the 11th most dangerous country in the world to be a Christian. Read about it here https://www.opendoorsuk.org/persecution/world-watch-list/saudi-arabia/

Arab World Ministries
If you would like to find out more about Arab World Ministries, they have a range of books available at 10OfThose.
FIND OUT MORE HERE-
https://www.10ofthose.com/uk/partners/awm

Let’s Pray For Eleanor Drysdale (deaconess in Wellington, Ballymena) Pray as the congregation prepares for organisations to resume in September. Some need both leaders and helpers. Pray for wisdom and guidance and that people will step up to serve God.

Aghada & Trinity CorkThank God for new faith in the congregations post-Covid. Ask for the Holy Spirit to bless them with a reformation of beliefs, repentance from sin and revival throughout Cork and Kerry. 

6 Things To Tell Yourself
J. I. Packer on the 6 Things You Should Telll Yourself Every Day.

I am a child of God.
God is my Father.
Heaven is my home.
Every day is one day nearer.
My Savior is my brother.
Every Christian is my brother too.

READ MORE HERE

44 Activities for Kids That Don't Involve Screens
Alternatives to Screen Time
Most Christian parents would like their children to spend less time in front of a screen. But wanting something is a lot easier than making it happen!

READ MORE HERE

Let’s Pray For ModeratorAs the planning for the General Assembly is well underway, pray for Rev Roy Mackay and Rev Mervyn Burnside who convene the groups responsible for the smooth running of the event. Pray too for decision making at the Assembly, that it would reflect the will and mind of Christ.

Answering God’s invitation to worship Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker. Psalm 95:6.  
Ask God to help us to approach him in humility, wonder and awe as we worship today

Derek and Jane French (global mission workers, Spain)   

Pray for the ongoing student work of Grupos Bíblicos Unidos, and for more staff workers to fill in the gaps throughout Spain where there are none and also to ease the burden on the current staff workers who are covering large areas.  

Pakistan   

Pray for the leaders and members of the Presbyterian Church of Pakistan as they seek to make the Word of God known to all. Pray for Christians who face persecution / discrimination because of their faith.

Army Chaplaincy
This month will see two Methodist ministers take up the most senior
@ArmyChaplaincy
roles in the British Army. As we hear of wars and rumours of wars, what does the Christian voice bring to the Armed Services?
https://ucb.lightcast.com/player/31342/455988

Ruth
Bible Books in 30 Minutes - What can we learn from the love story in the book of Ruth? Find out in this podcast episode from UCB.
​https://t.co/CHRztVGius