Let’s Pray For International Meeting Point South Belfast Pray that the light of the gospel will shine through the ministry this Christmas. The hope is to bless 200 different people who come into the Centre each week, but struggle financially, with a supermarket voucher. Pray for the Bi-lingual (English / Farsi) Alpha course which concludes with a Christmas celebration on 21 December. Praise God for the good discussions during the course.   

International Meeting Point North Belfast Give thanks for all who come to Teenie Tots. Pray that as the Christmas story is told during the Christmas special the wonder of God’s love will be clear to all. Pray also for the many asylum seekers who are so far from family and friends and who are struggling with deep loneliness.

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Instead of you | A Christmas spoken word
Tonight, thank God it's Him: How Christmas songs remind us that the baby in the manger becomes the world's saviour.
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Christmas Message
PCI Moderator Christmas reflection as published in the December January edition of the Presbyterian Herald
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Let’s Pray For ModeratorPray for the Moderator as he conducts worship at Joymount Presbyterian Church in the Carrickfergus Presbytery in the morning and at Ballycrochan Presbyterian Church in the Ards Presbytery in the evening. Pray that both congregations may be encouraged in their mission and ministry by the Moderator’s visit.   

Worship as witness this Christmas When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. Luke 2:17-18. 
Pray that our Christmas worship will be a means of spreading the word as a witness to those who only attend at this time of year.

PCI global mission workers   

Pray for all PCI global mission workers in this advent season, wherever they are located around the world. Pray that each will know God’s abiding presence as they celebrate the birth of Christ. 

PCI Partners Give thanks for the life and witness of churches, missions and agencies around the world with whom PCI is in partnership, and pray especially that they will be envisioned for new initiatives in the coming year.

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Let’s Pray For General CouncilRemember the staff in the General Secretary’s Department as they complete several pieces of work prior to the Christmas break. Pray especially for the vacancy of an administrative post in the department – that the right person might apply and be appointed.

Training in Ministry Give thanks for the completion of another term at Union College, and pray for students and staff – that they would be blessed with rest and refreshment over the Christmas break. Pray too for those in congregational placements, that they would benefit from being part of the church family that they are placed in - both for their own walk with the Lord, and their preparation for ministry.

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Let’s Pray For Kinghan ChurchKinghan Church is situated on Botanic Avenue in Belfast and provides a vital service and witness to the deaf community. Give thanks for Judith Lyness and Claire Nicholson and the witness of the Kinghan Church throughout the generations. Give thanks for the Kinghan Church Committee and Task Group – ask God to give them strength and wisdom. Pray for the elderly, sick and infirm, especially those feeling isolated.

Government of IrelandAs Leo Varadkar prepares to take up his role as Taoiseach and other ministerial changes are anticipated, pray for all who lead that they would be wise in their decision-making and seek to make and uphold laws that allow us to ‘live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness’ (2 Tim 2:1-2). 

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4 Ways To Be Still This Christmas
Google the first four words of Psalm 46:10 and you’ll find hundreds of Christian knickknacks. You can buy wall art, mugs, magnets, throw pillows, and hand towels reminding you and yours to “Be still and know.” Some people will know the rest of the verse: “that I am God.” Fewer will know the reference.
But what do these eight words mean? Ripped from their context, they’re elastic enough to mean whatever we want.
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The Life and Ministry of D. A. Carson

In today's episode, D. A. Carson talks about his life and ministry, how God led him to the academy, the original vision behind the Gospel Coalition, and what it looks like to pursue simple faithfulness before God in his stage of life.
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Let’s Pray For South Belfast Friendship HousePray for the Hotel Family Outreach programme, that meaningful relationships with those who come will be gained and that they will know that the work is being done in the name of Jesus.
Pray for the families as they adapt to a new way of life and as they wait to hear where they will be housed. 

Donabate, Co Dublin Pray for the Christmas events taking place in December and give thanks that the congregation can celebrate Christmas without restrictions. Pray that they connect with people in the community and that ultimately, they get connected to Jesus.

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Why Is The Virgin Birth Important - J.I. Packer
The entry and exit miracles carry the same message. First, they confirm that Jesus, though not less than man, was more than man. His earthly life, though fully human, was also divine. He, the co-Creator, was in this world—his own world—as a visitor; he came from God, and went to God.
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Hope In Revelation
Four age-appropriate truths from Revelation that will help your kids withstand this world’s darkness.
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