Prayer Topics Maundy Thursday 2013

Prayer for the City Glasgow Thursday 28^th March 2013

2 Chronicles 7:14

¹⁴ if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

We pray for the city of Glasgow, that God moves in all His power and majesty, and the people of Glasgow will humble themselves and turn from their wicked ways and that we will see our city healed and restored.

We pray for the community of Anderston, that God will continue to use The Salvation Army in ministry and in reaching out to our community.

We pray for protection for the corps (church) from the attacks of the evil one.  We claim the victory that is ours in Christ, that we will be bold in our vision, and even bolder in our faith that God will provide.

We pray for souls to be won for the kingdom, in the community of Anderston.  

We pray for the physical health of our fellowship, that God will send his healing power upon us.

We pray for the church fellowship as they continue to work together for the sake of the gospel in Anderston that they will be blessed in abundance in these days.

We pray that God will bless us with more growth.

We pray for our Children’s work, and that we will see this continue to grow, and see new children come to our clubs, and that they will be won for the kingdom.

We pray for Sarah as she works in Anderston Primary School as a chaplain.  We pray that there are opportunities to minister the gospel to the staff and pupils.  We pray for the success and growth of Sarah’s school choir, that more children will want to join this.

We pray for our Easter Service, that the people of the community will respond to the invitation to celebrate Easter with us.  We pray for souls to be won.

We pray for the united churches march of witness through Glasgow on Easter Friday.  We pray that the Spirit will prepare our hearts and minds and that this will be a powerful testimony of the Cross.  We pray that through this, people will be saved.

We pray for Matt as he returns to work, that God will give him strength to sustain the work he does in the name of the gospel.  We pray for blessings on his work in the Lifehouses (Hostels), and that he is used to lead people to Christ.

We pray for Matt & Sarah, and the leadership team, as they continue to plan and to minister in the community.  We pray for protection.  We pray for Gods spirit to guide and lead them.  We pray for opportunities to share the gospel.  We pray for grace, mercy, tolerance, patience and love to be abounding in all we do.

We pray for the work with the homeless and vulnerable in Glasgow.  We pray that God will bless those who minister to the homeless.  Grant them grace, mercy and love, and give them a renewed strength and hope as they minister Gods love to those that they meet.  We thank God for the opportunities of ministry between Glasgow City Centre Corps and the Salvation Army Lifehouses (Hostels), and that we will be open to the leading of the Spirit in being bold for the Gospel.  We pray for those who are going to have nowhere to shelter after this weekend when the night shelters close.  We pray that they are safe.  We pray that the church works together to support those impacted by homelessness and gives them a voice to speak out.

  

We pray for Bobby as he leads The Salvation Army’s sports ministry work in Scotland.  We pray that he knows the power, peace and patience of God in his life in these days.  May he have a Holy courage to spread the name of Jesus through sport.  We pray for Matt Oliver and the More Than Gold team as they prepare the response of the Church to the commonwealth games in 2014.  May God protect him, bless him and guard his heart and mind from the attacks of the evil won.  We pray for God’s provision in abundance in Matt & his families lives in these days.

We pray for our Christian brothers and sisters in Anderston Kelivngrove Parish Church.  We pray particularly for their ministry with the elderly of our community.  We pray for their ministry in the local sheltered housing complex, that God will bless this and that people will be saved through this.  We pray for the ministry of the Curam Centre Lunch Club each week.  We give thanks for the volunteers who continue to work hard for the sake of others.  May God bless them all richly.  We pray for the Afternoon Tea Club recently started, and pray for God’s had to be upon this, and this is will be another opportunity to share the love of God with our community.  We pray for night shelter for Asylum seekers that will be starting on Sunday.

We pray that Christians in Glasgow will be bold in their proclamation of the gospel, and the name of Jesus.  We pray that they will have a Holy courage in not just showing their faith, but in speaking about it too.

Lord, there are many hurting people across our city and the world.  May you fill them with your love, show compassion, give peace and bring comfort in their time of need.

Other prayer requests from around the city and the world:

We give thanks to God for answered prayer!  

We pray for Christians in Glasgow who are under attack, that they will be protected by the power of the Holy Spirit, and will be able to operate in the safety of Gods wings (Psalm 91).

We pray for Frank, and pray God’s peace on him.

We pray for Gill, Alan, Craig, Darren, Martyn & Jonathan.

We pray for Gordon & Flora.

We pray for Anne.

We pray for Elaine.

We pray for Sheila.

We pray for Ray, for the healing power of Christ in his life.

We pray for Lara & Alix.

We pray for those who have recently changed their lifestyle from drugs and prostitution, that they may have Christian influences in their lives.

  

We pray for families going through times of stress.

We pray for Raymond, Jean, Kayleigh & Samantha.

We pray for those experiencing rejection, that they will know that God loves them, and cares about them, and that they are never alone.  

We pray for Peter & Margaret.

We pray for Peter & Anna.

We pray for Sarah.

We pray for David, Gillian & Daniel.

We pray for Martyn.

We pray for Rocky and his family, especially his daughter.

We pray for all those taking part in the Big Sleepout on Friday night, that God will protect them.

We pray for Tommy as he continues to recover in hospital.

We pray for John, that he will know the healing power of God in these days.

We pray for Ginny.

We pray for Jamie & Karen.

We pray for Jim & Sue.

We pray for Kim.

We pray for Iain as he settles in his new home.

We pray for the staff & residents of the lifehouses (hostels) in Glasgow, who are preparing for Holy Week services.

We pray for Carolyne & Ben.

We pray for Carolyne’s family in Fiji.

We pray for Margaret.

We pray for Nigel, Margaret, Sarah & Anthony, and the rest of the family.

We pray for Sam.

We pray for church leaders who are feeling run down, or ill at this time.

We pray for Claire & Ian.

We pray for Russell & Catherine.

We pray for the leaders of The Salvation Army in the UK, Clive & Marianne Adams.

For the staff and pupils of Anderston Primary School, St Patricks Primary School, Sandyford Day Nursery & Cranstonhill Nursery School.

God, thank you for taking the time to listen to our prayers.  Thank you for taking the time to answer them.  We pray that we will always seek your heart, and listen to your voice in our prayers.  Empower us by Your Spirit Lord, thatwe will pray without ceasing.  Protect us Father from becoming discouraged, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, because this is your kingdom, and for your glory and honour.

Amen.

Prepared by The Salvation Army, Glasgow City Centre Corps.

Phone 0141 779 1883 or email martyn.bellshaw@salvationarmy.org.uk with any prayer requests.

Prayer Topics 21.03.2013

Prayer for the City Glasgow Thursday 21^st March 2013

2 Chronicles 7:14

¹⁴ if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

We pray for the city of Glasgow, that God moves in all His power and majesty, and the people of Glasgow will humble themselves and turn from their wicked ways and that we will see our city healed and restored.

We pray for the community of Anderston, that God will continue to use The Salvation Army in ministry and in reaching out to our community.

We pray for protection for the corps (church) from the attacks of the evil one.  We claim the victory that is ours in Christ, that we will be bold in our vision, and even bolder in our faith that God will provide.

We pray for souls to be won for the kingdom, in the community of Anderston.  

We pray for the physical health of our fellowship, that God will send his healing power upon us.

We pray for Matt as he continues to recover from surgery to have is appendix removed, and that the healing power of Christ will be upon him.  We pray for Sarah as she looks after Matt and continues to juggle the demands of ministry and home life during this time.  We pray for peace, patience and blessings upon them both and the children in these days.

We pray for John, Jim & Sue and the rest of the family in these days.

We pray for the church fellowship as they continue to work together for the sake of the gospel in Anderston that they will be blessed in abundance in these days.

We pray that God will bless us with more growth.

We pray for our Children’s work, and that we will see this continue to grow, and see new children come to our clubs, and that they will be won for the kingdom.

We pray for Sarah as she works in Anderston Primary School as a chaplain.  We pray that there are opportunities to minister the gospel to the staff and pupils.  We pray for the success and growth of Sarah’s school choir, that more children will want to join this.

We pray for the preperations for Easter and all that we will be looking to do in the name of the Gospel in Anderston during this time.
We pray for the united churches march of witness through Glasgow on Easter Friday.  We pray that the Spirit will prepare our hearts and minds and that this will be a powerful testimony of the Cross.  We pray that through this, people will be saved.

We pray for Matt & Sarah, and the leadership team, as they continue to plan and to minister in the community.  We pray for protection.  We pray for Gods spirit to guide and lead them.  We pray for opportunities to share the gospel.  We pray for grace, mercy, tolerance, patience and love to be abounding in all we do.

We pray for the work with the homeless and vulnerable in Glasgow.  We pray that God will bless those who minister to the homeless.  Grant them grace, mercy and love, and give them a renewed strength and hope as they minister Gods love to those that they meet.  We pray for the opportunities of ministry between Glasgow City Centre Corps and the Salvation Army Lifehouses (Hostels), and that we will be open to the leading of the Spirit in being bold for the Gospel.  

We pray for Bobby as he leads The Salvation Army’s sports ministry work in Scotland.  We pray that he knows the power, peace and patience of God in his life in these days.  May he have a Holy courage to spread the name of Jesus through sport.

We pray for our Christian brothers and sisters in Anderston Kelivngrove Parish Church.  We pray particularly for their ministry with the elderly of our community.  We pray for their ministry in the local sheltered housing complex, that God will bless this and that people will be saved through this.  We pray for the ministry of the Curam Centre Lunch Club each week.  We give thanks for the volunteers who continue to work hard for the sake of others.  May God bless them all richly.  We pray for the Afternoon Tea Club recently started, and pray for God’s had to be upon this, and this is will be another opportunity to share the love of God with our community.  We pray for avenues of new ministry that the Church are exploring, and that God will guide and direct the leadership in these days.

We pray that Christians in Glasgow will be bold in their proclamation of the gospel, and the name of Jesus.  We pray that they will have a Holy courage in not just showing their faith, but in speaking about it too.

Lord, there are many hurting people across our city and the world.  May you fill them with your love, show compassion, give peace and bring comfort in their time of need.

Other prayer requests from around the city and the world:

We give thanks to God for answered prayer!  

We pray for Christians in Glasgow who are under attack, that they will be protected by the power of the Holy Spirit, and will be able to operate in the safety of Gods wings (Psalm 91).

We pray for Anne.

We pray for Elaine.

We pray for Sheila.

We pray for Ray, for the healing power of Christ in his life.

We pray for Lara & Alix.

We pray for those who have recently changed their lifestyle from drugs and prostitution, that they may have Christian influences in their lives.

  

We pray for families going through times of stress.

We pray for Raymond, Jean, Kayleigh & Samantha.

We pray for those experiencing rejection, that they will know that God loves them, and cares about them, and that they are never alone.  

We pray for Peter & Margaret.

We pray for Peter & Anna.

We pray for Sarah.

We pray for David, Gillian & Daniel.

We pray for Martyn.

We pray for Rocky and his family, especially his daughter.

We pray for all those taking part in the Big Sleepout on Friday night, that God will protect them.

We pray for Tommy as he continues to recover in hospital.

We pray for John, that he will know the healing power of God in these days.

We pray for Ginny.

We pray for Jamie & Karen.

We pray for Claire & Ian.

We pray for Iain as he settles in his new home.

We pray for the staff & residents of the lifehouses (hostels) in Glasgow, who are preparing for Holy Week services.

We pray for Carolyne & Ben.

We pray for Margaret.

We pray for Nigel, Margaret, Sarah & Anthony, and the rest of the family.

We pray for Sam.

We pray for church leaders who are feeling run down, or ill at this time.

We pray for Claire & Ian.

For the staff and pupils of Anderston Primary School, St Patricks Primary School, Sandyford Day Nursery & Cranstonhill Nursery School.

God, thank you for taking the time to listen to our prayers.  Thank you for taking the time to answer them.  We pray that we will always seek your heart, and listen to your voice in our prayers.  Empower us by Your Spirit Lord, thatwe will pray without ceasing.  Protect us Father from becoming discouraged, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, because this is your kingdom, and for your glory and honour.

Amen.

Prepared by The Salvation Army, Glasgow City Centre Corps.

Phone 0141 779 1883 or email martyn.bellshaw@salvationarmy.org.uk with any prayer requests.

Prayer Topics 14.03.2013

Prayer for the City Glasgow Thursday 14^th March 2013

2 Chronicles 7:14

¹⁴ if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

We pray for the city of Glasgow, that God moves in all His power and majesty, and the people of Glasgow will humble themselves and turn from their wicked ways and that we will see our city healed and restored.

We pray for the community of Anderston, that God will continue to use The Salvation Army in ministry and in reaching out to our community.

We pray for protection for the corps (church) from the attacks of the evil one.  We claim the victory that is ours in Christ, that we will be bold in our vision, and even bolder in our faith that God will provide.

We pray for souls to be won for the kingdom, in the community of Anderston.  

We pray for Matt as he continues to recover from surgery to have is appendix removed, and that the healing power of Christ will be upon him.  We pray for Sarah as she looks after Matt and continues to juggle the demands of ministry and home life during this time.  We pray for peace, patience and blessings upon them both and the children in these days.

We pray for the church fellowship as they continue to work together for the sake of the gospel in Anderston that they will be blessed in abundance in these days.

We pray that God will bless us with more growth.

We pray for our Breathe worship event tonight (Thursday 14^th), that people will come to this and experience God in deeper ways.

We pray for our Children’s work, and that we will see this continue to grow, and see new children come to our clubs, and that they will be won for the kingdom.

We pray for Sarah as she works in Anderston Primary School as a chaplain.  We pray that there are opportunities to minister the gospel to the staff and pupils.  We pray for the success and growth of Sarah’s school choir, that more children will want to join this.

We pray for Matt & Sarah, and the leadership team, as they continue to plan and to minister in the community.  We pray for protection.  We pray for Gods spirit to guide and lead them.  We pray for opportunities to share the gospel.  We pray for grace, mercy, tolerance, patience and love to be abounding in all we do.

We pray for the work with the homeless and vulnerable in Glasgow.  We pray that God will bless those who minister to the homeless.  Grant them grace, mercy and love, and give them a renewed strength and hope as they minister Gods love to those that they meet.  We pray for the opportunities of ministry between Glasgow City Centre Corps and the Salvation Army Lifehouses (Hostels), and that we will be open to the leading of the Spirit in being bold for the Gospel.  

We pray for Bobby as he leads The Salvation Army’s sports ministry work in Scotland.  We pray that he knows the power, peace and patience of God in his life in these days.  May he have a Holy courage to spread the name of Jesus through sport.

We pray for our Christian brothers and sisters in Anderston Kelivngrove Parish Church.  We pray particularly for their ministry with the elderly of our community.  We pray for their ministry in the local sheltered housing complex, that God will bless this and that people will be saved through this.  We pray for the ministry of the Curam Centre Lunch Club each week.  We give thanks for the volunteers who continue to work hard for the sake of others.  May God bless them all richly.  We pray for the Afternoon Tea Club recently started, and pray for God’s had to be upon this, and this is will be another opportunity to share the love of God with our community.

We pray that Christians in Glasgow will be bold in their proclamation of the gospel, and the name of Jesus.  We pray that they will have a Holy courage in not just showing their faith, but in speaking about it too.

Lord, there are many hurting people across our city and the world.  May you fill them with your love, show compassion, give peace and bring comfort in their time of need.

Other prayer requests from around the city and the world:

We give thanks to God for answered prayer!  

We pray for Christians in Glasgow who are under attack, that they will be protected by the power of the Holy Spirit, and will be able to operate in the safety of Gods wings (Psalm 91).

We pray for Anne.

We pray for Elaine.

We pray for Sheila.

We pray for Ray, for the healing power of Christ in his life.

We pray for Lara & Alix.

We pray for those who have recently changed their lifestyle from drugs and prostitution, that they may have Christian influences in their lives.

  

We pray for families going through times of stress.

We pray for Raymond, Jean, Kayleigh & Samantha.

We pray for those experiencing rejection, that they will know that God loves them, and cares about them, and that they are never alone.  

We pray for Peter & Margaret.

We pray for Peter & Anna.

We pray for Sarah.

We pray for Carole & Elwyn.

We pray for Martyn.

We pray for Rocky and his family, especially his daughter.

We pray for Margaret.

We pray for Nigel, Margaret, Sarah & Anthony, and the rest of the family.

We pray for Sam.

We pray for church leaders who are feeling run down, or ill at this time.

We pray for Claire & Ian.

For the staff and pupils of Anderston Primary School, St Patricks Primary School, Sandyford Day Nursery & Cranstonhill Nursery School.

God, thank you for taking the time to listen to our prayers.  Thank you for taking the time to answer them.  We pray that we will always seek your heart, and listen to your voice in our prayers.  Empower us by Your Spirit Lord, thatwe will pray without ceasing.  Protect us Father from becoming discouraged, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, because this is your kingdom, and for your glory and honour.

Amen.

Prepared by The Salvation Army, Glasgow City Centre Corps.

Phone 0141 779 1883 or email martyn.bellshaw@salvationarmy.org.uk with any prayer requests.

Prayer Topics 07.03.2013

Prayer for the City Glasgow Thursday 7^th March 2013

2 Chronicles 7:14

¹⁴ if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

We pray for the city of Glasgow, that God moves in all His power and majesty, and the people of Glasgow will humble themselves and turn from their wicked ways and that we will see our city healed and restored.

We pray for the community of Anderston, that God will continue to use The Salvation Army in ministry and in reaching out to our community.

We pray for protection for the corps (church) from the attacks of the evil one.  We claim the victory that is ours in Christ, that we will be bold in our vision, and even bolder in our faith that God will provide.

We pray for souls to be won for the kingdom, in the community of Anderston.  

We pray for Matt as he continues to recover from surgery to have is appendix removed, and that the healing power of Christ will be upon him.  We pray for Sarah as she looks after Matt and continues to juggle the demands of ministry and home life during this time.  We pray for peace, patience and blessings upon them both and the children in these days.

We pray for the church fellowship as they continue to work together for the sake of the gospel in Anderston that they will be blessed in abundance in these days.

We pray for the developing relationships between the churches in Anderston, and that we work together for the Salvation of the community.

We pray that God will bless us with more growth.

We pray for our Breathe worship event next week, and that people will come to this and experience God in deeper ways.

We pray for God’s guidance as we look to partner with other Christian organisations in Glasgow City Centre as we look to meet the needs of our community.

We pray for Sarah as she works in Anderston Primary School as a chaplain.  We pray that there are opportunities to minister the gospel to the staff and pupils.  We pray for the success and growth of Sarah’s school choir, that more children will want to join this.

We pray for Matt & Sarah, and the leadership team, as they continue to plan and to minister in the community.  We pray for protection.  We pray for Gods spirit to guide and lead them.  We pray for opportunities to share the gospel.  We pray for grace, mercy, tolerance, patience and love to be abounding in all we do.

We pray for the work with the homeless and vulnerable in Glasgow.  We pray that God will bless those who minister to the homeless.  Grant them grace, mercy and love, and give them a renewed strength and hope as they minister Gods love to those that they meet.  We pray for the opportunities of ministry between Glasgow City Centre Corps and the Salvation Army Lifehouses (Hostels), and that we will be open to the leading of the Spirit in being bold for the Gospel.  

We pray that Christians in Glasgow will be bold in their proclamation of the gospel, and the name of Jesus.  We pray that they will have a Holy courage in not just showing their faith, but in speaking about it too.

Lord, there are many hurting people across our city and the world.  May you fill them with your love, show compassion, give peace and bring comfort in their time of need.

Other prayer requests from around the city and the world:

We give thanks to God for answered prayer!  

We pray for Christians in Glasgow who are under attack, that they will be protected by the power of the Holy Spirit, and will be able to operate in the safety of Gods wings (Psalm 91).

We pray for Anne.

We pray for Sheila.

We pray for Ray, for the healing power of Christ in his life.

We pray for Lara & Alix.

We pray for those who have recently changed their lifestyle from drugs and prostitution, that they may have Christian influences in their lives.

  

We pray for families going through times of stress.

We pray for Raymond, Jean, Kayleigh & Samantha.

We pray for those experiencing rejection, that they will know that God loves them, and cares about them, and that they are never alone.  

We pray for Peter & Margaret.

We pray for Peter & Anna.

We pray for Sarah.

We pray for the World Day of Prayer meetings this Friday that God will move powerfully in these, and we pray for Sarah as she leads the North West Glasgow meeting.

We pray for Graeme & Wendy & Family.

We pray for Martyn.

We pray for Rocky and his family, especially his daughter.

We pray for church leaders who are feeling run down, or ill at this time.

We pray for Claire & Ian.

We pray for all officers (ministers) of The Salvation Army and their families who received the news that they will be moving in the summer.  We pray for protection, peace and blessings upon them, that they will know God’s hand guiding them in the days that lie ahead.

For the staff and pupils of Anderston Primary School, St Patricks Primary School, Sandyford Day Nursery & Cranstonhill Nursery School.

God, thank you for taking the time to listen to our prayers.  Thank you for taking the time to answer them.  We pray that we will always seek your heart, and listen to your voice in our prayers.  Empower us by Your Spirit Lord, thatwe will pray without ceasing.  Protect us Father from becoming discouraged, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, because this is your kingdom, and for your glory and honour.

Amen.

Prepared by The Salvation Army, Glasgow City Centre Corps.

Phone 0141 779 1883 or email martyn.bellshaw@salvationarmy.org.uk with any prayer requests.