Our monthly prayer meeting takes place on Zoom on Monday 7th December at 8.00pm.
The Moderator of the Presbytery, Rev David Macleod, has forwarded the following Bible passage for reflection and related prayer points:
Bible passage: John 1:1-18
Just note a couple of verses to highlight within that amazing chapter:
Verse 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
Verse 14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
These verses take us into the heart of what Christmas is all about. John’s prologue is a rich passage to meditate upon as we step into the month where the birth of Jesus is remembered.
Prayer Points:
1. Pray that during this month we would take time to dwell upon Christ’s coming into this world and not be distracted by so much of the activity that surrounds Christmas.
2. Pray for those who find this month a dark month. Those who struggle with the darkness of addiction. Those who struggle with the darkness of grief. Those who struggle with the darkness of anxiety. Pray that the overcoming light of Jesus may be known in their lives.
3. Pray that the people of God in a month of opportunity may show forth the grace of Jesus in what we do and tell out the truth about Jesus in what we say.
The Free Church of Scotland National Day of Prayer
Wednesday 25th November 2020
Let's pray together for our nation and communities with a special focus on remembering our children, teens and young adults in these difficult days. See the Generation Mission website for more prayer points and resources to help you pray - click here.
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MONTHLY PRAYER MEETING: Monday 5th October at 8.00PM
Our monthly prayer meeting, which coincides with the Presbytery Prayer Time, takes place on Monday 5th October at 8pm on Zoom. Please message [email protected] if you require the link.
Passage for Reflection: Psalm 91
Prayer points:
Following the outbreak of COVID-19 in the Uists, pray for all the communities and families affected, many of whom are afraid and anxious.
Pray for those who have tested positive or who are isolating and awaiting results, that they would be upheld.
Pray for the spread of the virus to be contained.
Pray for schools and school children, that a return to home schooling would not cause too much stress.
Pray that as Rev Calum Murdo Smith and Rev Thomas Penman have opportunity to speak the gospel, that the Lord would bless and give peace.
Our Presbytery has appointed Mondays at 8-9pm as a designated time for prayer.
This week's Bible passage for meditation is Proverbs 22:6.
Train up a child in the way he should go;
even when he is old he will not depart from it. (ESV)
The Presbytery Youth & Discipleship Support Worker, Mr Gordon Macleod, has highlighted the situation faced by many of our young people who have left our islands to study in our cities. Some of them may be residing amongst the worrying number who have tested positive for Covid-19. For all of them, having to socially isolate in student accommodation, and being among other students they are not yet familiar with, adds an additional worry to what is often a challenging transition for young people.
Prayer points:
Pray for all the young people from our islands who have just left home (or who are soon to leave home) to study in our cities. Being away from the security of home can be a daunting prospect, particularly if it's for the first time, and not being able to build a friends base or support network will make the experience all the more challenging.
Pray that while the majority of churches remain closed and visiting is currently prohibited, that our young people will listen to on-line services, either from their home congregation or by recommending one in the area they have moved to.
Pray that they will be able to settle into a church fellowship and make friends with other Christians.
Pray for their parents. This will be an extremely worrying time for them - keep in touch with those you know to encourage them and to assure them of your interest and prayerful support.
Pray for our young people at the weekly prayer meetings, particularly that they will be given the courage to avoid sinful distractions and maintain a consistent witness to God's grace during their student years.
Pray that God will keep them all in good health and free from Covid-19.
Our monthly prayer meeting will take place on Monday 7th September at 8pm. This coincides with the Presbytery appointed time of prayer at 8pm each Monday.
If you require the link to the meeting please email [email protected] or [email protected].
The passage for meditation this week is Proverbs 22:6 and the prayer points are:
1. Pray for our young people at a time when there is limited opportunity to meet for Sunday School, Youth Fellowships, Scripture Union and other useful outlets for Christian development.
2. Pray for Gordon Macleod, the Presbytery Youth & Discipleship Support Worker, as he seeks to minister to our young people in spite of the current restrictions
The Global Mission Prayer Notes for April 2020 are now available. Please email Mairianne at [email protected] if you would like a copy.
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