Prayer

World

Europe

Pray for the conversations that were held at the G7 summit to foster cooperative and positive relationships between the nations.

Israel/Iran

Pray for the vulnerable and innocent in the conflict that they will be cared for and find safety. Pray that the conflict can find a resolution for peace.

Sudan

Pray for the humanitarian crisis in Sudan as it enters its 3rd year. Pray that aid will make it through to the civilians that need it. Pray both sides can find a way to deescalate this conflict.

National and local.

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 local level and pray for the Mayor Andrea Metcalf and other councillors.

Pray for new initiatives in the processing of recycling and reusable materials, for outcomes that care for the environment and take responsibility for our own waste production.

Give thanks for our financial sector and the blessing it is to our region.

Church and mission

Parish

Give thanks and pray for our parish council that they be good stewards of the resources entrusted to our church and make decisions which will help us to thrive in God’s grace.

Give thanks and pray for those who volunteer as musicians and multimedia operators.

Pray for the different groups in our church, this week the children and family’s ministries.

Diocese

Pray for ministry development growth for the clergy across our diocese.

Mission

Pray for God’s help to see and speak how the gospel is good news for the questions and anxieties of our times and our neighbours.

Pray for the ministry of Christian radio in our community and nation. Pray God would use it to reach people with the good news of Jesus.

Pray for Bendigo Winter Night Shelter for those overseeing the program and for the volunteers and guests.

Persecuted Church

LIBYA: Pray many Libyans would hear the gospel through Christian TV and web broadcasts. Pray the violence experienced by many in Libya will lead them to seek the Prince of Peace.

Personal

Sick and in need

Lyn Holt, Geoff Paynter, Marian Darby, Dawn Moncrieff, Muriel Jencke, Tom Glazebrook, Bev Garner, Anne Sanderson, Brian & Gwenda Allen, and any others known to us.