Possible Topics for Prayer during March

7th March----HOPE for our nations Jeremiah 2:8-13; 1 John 5:14-15
Confess: Lord have mercy on our broken society.
Pray: for wisdom for the Prime Minister and his cabinet; for increased input by Christian leaders into policy making; for guidance for policy makers in health, education, the judiciary system and business; for God's continued protection against terrorism; for my MP/MSP/local government leader.

14th March----HOPE for our friends Proverbs 18:24; John 15:12-14
Our hope is found in Jesus and He is the only hope for our friends.
Give thanks: for all the friends that God has brought into my life.
Pray: a BLESSing for friends who do not yet follow Jesus; for opportunities to invite friends to my home or to Easter events in my community, workplace or church; for ways in which I can get to know and serve my neighbours.
Consider: spending 5 minutes with God today in silence enjoying God's friendship.

21st March----The Big HOPE Luke 23:26-43; Luke 24:13-33
On Good Friday we reflect on Jesus' crucifixion while anticipating the joy of His resurrection.
Confess: when we as individuals and as a church have kept quiet about the fact that Jesus is alive.
Pray: for the good news of Jesus to be shared in every church in my community this Easter; for opportunities to share my own Easter story this week.
Consider: Setting up a prayer triplet to pray regularly for three friends who don't yet know Jesus.

28th March----HOPE in suffering 1 Peter 1:3-9; Romans 15:1-4
Our God is one who shares in our suffering and the suffering of His world.
Give thanks: that Jesus as Lord and Saviour knows about our troubles (whether material, physical, emotional or spiritual) and knows how to help.
Pray: for those I know who are suffering, that they will know the comfort, strength, healing and encouragement of God; for a person or people group who are suffering as highlighted in today's news.
Consider: finding out more and praying for brothers and sisters in the persecuted church around the world.

February 08

Prayer for Hope 08
That the Christians of Haverhill & District will unite together in worship, ministry and outreach, so that the people of our communities will see and experience a real & tangible expression of Jesus. That each individual Church will be open to the leading and guiding of God in their decision making as to how best reach people with the Gospel.
HOPE 08 – LOCAL EVENTS (March – May)

Tuesdays 4th, 11th, 18th March, 8.00pm, Downs Baptist Chapel, Haverhill
‘2Ways2Live’, for Christians wanting to gain confidence to speak about Jesus to others.

Friday 7th March, 2.00pm, St Felix Roman Catholic Church, Princess Way, Haverhill
Women's World Day of Prayer

Friday 21st March, 10.00am, Old Independent Church, Haverhill
Introductory service, followed at 10.20am by march of witness down High Street, concluding service on Market Square, followed by refreshments.

Thursday 17th April, 7pm, Salvation Army, Chauntry Rd, Haverhill
An Evening with Scottish Dancers

Friday 18th April, 7.30–10.00pm, Methodist Church, Haverhill
AnHDCT/Churches 4U presentation - BREAKOUT, for Middle-School pupils.

April – June, Downs Baptist Chapel, Haverhill
(i) ‘Christianity Explored’ for those wanting to find out what Jesus said about Himself, and whether this is still important for us today. Ten evening sessions.
(ii) ‘Sex,Health & Marriage’, a relaxed after-school study in six sessions, consistent with the national RE curriculum for students 14+ yrs.

Sunday 27th April, 6.30pm, Community Centre, Kedington
Haverhill & District Town Prayer & Praise, hosted by Church in the Field

Saturday 3rd May – Sponsored Hike /Marathon along the Circular Footpath around Haverhill (20 miles) for Duchennes Muscular Dystrophy, for Young, Fit and Healthy. Certificates on completion. (Tel. 702854)

Saturday 10th May, Salvation Army, Chauntry Rd, Haverhill
Waterbeach Salvation Army Band & Songsters (Choir)

OTHER HAPPENINGS – LOCAL, NATIONAL, AND GLOBAL

Maundy Thursday Service, 20th March, 7pm, West End Congregational, Haverhill

Easter Saturday, 22nd March, 6.00pm, Sts Peter & Paul Church,Kedington
“THE EASTER HAPPENING” (and EASTER EGG HUNT)

Sunday 4th – Sunday 11th May
PRAYER WEEK – www.prayerweek.com

Sunday 11th May, Pentecost Sunday
Global Day of Prayer – www.globaldayofprayer.co.uk

General Local Prayer-Feb 08

General Local Prayer

Pray: that GOD will be at the CENTRE of village/town life, not kept at the “fringes”; that GOD will be merciful and allow people to become aware of the state of their hearts, to see a need to repent and accept Jesus as Saviour and Lord;

Pray: that we Christians (His church) will want to reflect His glory, demonstrate His mercy and love; be available to help others when needed; be bold in “speaking up” for Him and His word, when given the opportunity.

Pray for meaningful conversations between believer and unbeliever, churched and unchurched.
Thank God for, and pray for: Adults & Youth who make a positive contribution; Christians who get involved in local organisations; Volunteers at all levels of our society; 'Open doors' into all local schools for H.S.I.;

Public servants – County, Borough and Parish/Town Councillors, School Headteachers and staff, Safer Neighbourhood Team, Health Teams, Social Services, etc.

Ask God to: Make His church (us) more ready to pray for our neighbours;
Guide councillors in their decision making; Support Christian teachers when defending their beliefs; Comfort patients in hospitals and hospices; Make His church (us) more ready to demonstrate God's love.

Ask God how: I, as an individual, can serve Him in my community; We, His Church, can impact the neighbourhood/community in which we live.

Prayer for Hope 08
That the Christians of Haverhill will unite together in worship, ministry and outreach, so that the people of Haverhill will see and experience a real & tangible expression of Jesus. That each individual Church will be open to the leading and guiding of God in their decision making as to how best reach people with the Gospel.

HOPE 08 – LOCAL EVENTS
Commencing Tuesday 5th February, 8.00pm, Downs Baptist Chapel
‘2Ways2Live’, for Christians wanting to gain confidence to speak about Jesus to others; over seven evening sessions.

Monday 4th–Friday 8th Feb, Parkway School
H.S.I. present “Collective”, an all-girl Christian Group taking assemblies & lessons, culminating in a concert ( in the Arts Theatre) for Middle-School pupils on Thursday 14th Feb. (Stewards needed – haverhillschoolsinitiative@gmail.com)There will be a time of prayer for this mission on Sunday 3rd Feb at West End at 6pm.

Saturday 9th Feb, 5.00-7.30pm, Kedington Community Centre
Kedington Combined Churches Late Late New Year Party for Kedington Youngsters

Friday 29th February, commencing 7pm, St Felix Church, Haverhill
Open for 24 hours of prayer, to which all Churches are welcome. Opportunity for reflection and meditation; children involvement on Saturday. Concludes Saturday 1st March 6.30pm.

February 2008

A Declaration of Hope for 2008 World Prayer Centre

With God's help:
I affirm that in 2008, I intend to bring:

Harmony in place of discord
Opportunities out of challenges
Praise instead of criticism
Encouragement to replace despair.

We affirm that in our Church, 2008 will be a year of:

Holiness and wholeness
One purpose for many people
Prayer that leads to action
E veryone finding a place to belong.

We pray that for our community, 2008 will be a year of:

Healing for those who are broken
Order where there is chaos
Protection for the vulnerable
E nterprise for all.

We pray for our nation, that 2008 will be a year of:

Health of body mind and spirit
Open-hearted attitudes
Passion for justice and mercy
E xpectations and visions fulfilled.

We pray that The God of all Hope will give us the faith and courage to live lives that will release

HOPE this year.
I make this declaration and pray this prayer in the name of Jesus Christ our Saviour and Lord. Amen.
HOPE 08