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.