Let’s Pray For Graham Stockdale (prison chaplain – Maghaberry)Give thanks to God that Maghaberry is returning to a normal routine after covid restrictions, enabling prisoners to attend services. Pray for the Alpha Course in Maghaberry which has been running since mid-May.

Bray (Co Wicklow) & Blackrock (Co Dublin) Give thanks to God for his faithfulness over the last two years, and for the strong community that there is in both congregations. Pray for the elders of both congregations as they develop a vision and mission plan for the future. 

Worshipping God
Let God Teach You How to Worship Him
An Introduction to the Regulative Principle of Worship
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Let’s Pray For Stephen & Angelina Cowan (global mission workers, Kenya) Give thanks for all that has been achieved by the Samburu Awareness and Action Programme over the years and pray for the leadership team that they will be aware of God’s leading. Give thanks for local people who are willing to consider and implement new ideas.

United Mission to Nepal (UMN) Pray for UMN as it serves the people of Nepal, particularly those living in poverty. Pray especially for UMN’s leadership team, including Dhana Lama, Executive Director. 

Christian Unions Ireland
The prayer points for this week.
10 – 16 June
Nonty and Owen in IT Carlow will take on CU leadership for next year. Pray for them to grow in confidence in their gifting and God’s empowerment. The CU is a small group in a big commuter college where it’s hard to stay back and connect. Pray that God would give them a vision of how to welcome more people to hear about Jesus. ​

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 Syria the 15th most dangerous country in the world to be a Christian. Read about it here
https://www.opendoorsuk.org/persecution/world-watch-list/syria/

Re. John Kirkpatrick
Portrush Minister and the next Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland (PCI) Rev John Kirkpatrick, has been awarded an honorary doctorate of divinity by the Presbyterian Theological Faculty, Ireland (PTFI). Dr Kirkpatrick was honoured in recognition of his nomination as PCI’s incoming Moderator ahead of next week’s General Assembly when he takes up office.

https://www.presbyterianireland.org/News/June-2022/Moderator-Designate-honoured-with-doctorate.aspx

Let’s Pray For Shirley McGonigle (International Meeting Point) Pray that those who come through the doors will sense the warmth of God's love and become curious about Jesus. Pray that the English classes will meet their language needs which is crucial in building confidence, making friendships, and navigating a new culture and community. 

Bellasis, Cavan, Drumkeeran, Killeshandra (Monaghan Presbytery)Pray for these linked congregations, worshipping and witnessing post-pandemic, and remember their minister, Rev Jean Mackarel. 

J.John Podcast
J. John (Revd Canon) has been an evangelist for four decades. He has spoken in towns, cities and universities in 69 countries. A minister, speaker, broadcaster and writer, J. John communicates the Christian faith in a practical way. He has his own weekly TV programme, which is broadcast globally, and a number of podcasts. He has written several books across a range of subjects including the ‘Theology for Little People’ series to help children understand biblical truth. He lives in Chorleywood with his wife Killy.
https://www.solas-cpc.org/pep-talk-podcast-with-j-john/

How To Get More Out of Church
We will likely get more out of church when we put a little more into it.
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Let’s Pray For ModeratorThe Moderator had the honour of attending two services of Thanksgiving for the reign of Queen Elizabeth II – representing PCI at St Paul’s Cathedral on Friday and preaching at St Anne’s Cathedral on Sunday. Give thanks for the Queen’s remarkable reign of 70 years and her faithful Christian witness. 

Worship in the family of GodKeep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. Hebrews 13:1.
Give thanks for your congregational family and ask that God would bless your time together in worship today. 

Steve & Rosie Kennedy (global mission workers, Romania) 

Give thanks for a greater sense of community in Cluj Christian Fellowship being strengthened by the monthly rhythms of worship services, discipleship and fellowship gatherings. Pray for the preparations for summer outreach activities.

Scripture Union Malawi (SUM)   Pray for the ongoing work of Scripture Union in Malawi reaching out to children and teenagers with the message of God’s love. Give thanks for all in leadership in (SUM) as they serve.

Let’s Pray For Social Witness Pray for David Hooks, Finance Manager of the Council for Social Witness, who works tirelessly on the financial records for the various services overseen by the Council. Pray for David as he discusses the accounts with Service Managers and plans budgets ahead considering all requirements for each home or unit. Pray for the Managers implementing the budgets and that together all may work to improve the financial position of the Council.

Local Government Give thanks for those who serve their communities on local councils across the island of 
Ireland. Pray for those who have taken up the post of Mayor or Council Chair that they would be good leaders and make a positive impact as they undertake their specific responsibilities.

General CouncilTake time to pray for ministers and elders and others who will be attending the 2022 General Assembly, which begins in a weeks’ time. Remember the members of the General Assembly, many of whom will be gathering during the incoming week at Presbytery organised preparatory events.

Training in Ministry Graduation at Union College took place on Friday 10 June. Give thanks for the Lord’s blessing upon students and staff during the past academic year, and pray for third year ministry students as they leave college and begin their full-time congregational training.

Encouragement
What words of encouragement do you hear frequently? Is it possible our encouragement isn’t aiming high enough?
​https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/self-help-encouragement/

European Missionary Fellowship
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