Prayer

World

Lebanon

Pray for the innocent and vulnerable as they try to escape the ravages of war. Pray that Christians will know people are praying for them and that they are not alone.

Israel

Pray for wisdom, grace and mercy to be sought after in this nation amidst the new laws approved for public trials and the death penalty.

DR Congo

Pray for the Ituri province which is consistently under attack due to its rich gold mines. Pray for families of the dead as they wait to recover their loved ones amidst continued fighting.

National and local

Pray that as a nation we will be good stewards of the land and natural resources.

Pray for our emergency services working at the frontline of crises and in stressful circumstances, especially to strengthen Christians who work in this field.

Pray for all levels of government to lead with integrity and wisdom, and to use the many resources we have for the good of all people. This week we focus on the federal level and pray for the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and our local member Lisa Chesters as well as all members of federal parliament.

Church and mission

Parish

Pray for our families, neighbours, colleagues and friends and for opportunities to share Jesus’ love.

Give thanks and pray for those who volunteer as children’s and youth ministry leaders.

Pray for the Victorian Christian Youth Convention (VCYC) at Belgrave Heights Convention Centre this coming weekend and especially for our leaders and young people travelling there to attend.

Pray for the different groups in our church, this week the Wednesday service and seniors.

Pray for James Geldart and Maddi Willsher as they prepare to be married on 23 May.

Diocese

Pray for Bishop Matt and family, for God to bless them and strengthen them.

Mission

Pray for deepening relationships and a welcoming spirit at the HT Bloke’s Barn each Monday.

Pray for OPM Eddie Barkla and his ministry in the cycling communities of Bendigo as chaplain.

Give thanks for BCA and their Gospel work in remote and rural Australia.

Pray for Bendigo Winter Night Shelter as it prepares to open in June.

Persecuted Church

YEMEN: Pray that new believers will remain bold in sharing their faith. Pray for God’s hand upon Yemen, for healing and an end to civil war.

Personal

Sick and in need

Joan Pape, Nancy Cutlack, Rob Bath, Kate Nester, Anne Buckingham, Codyn Lehmann, June Bicknell, Jeannine Goffin, Dorothy Sylvester, Val Densworth, Lyn Holt, Marian Darby, Muriel Jencke and any others known to us..