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The District Prayer Let go ~ and let God’s love hold you.
Day : 1 “In quietness and trust shall be your strength” Isaiah 30 v15Pray for the Methodist Connexion and all who work in the Connexional Team We give thanks for all who have responded to your call to Connexional Service. We pray that in the midst of hard work they will be inspired to lead and serve the church to further its mission in this your world. Amen Grant to us, O Lord, purity of heart and strength of purpose, that no passion may hinder us from knowing your will, and no weakness from doing it; that in your light we may see light clearly, and in your service find perfect freedom; through Christ our Lord. Amen. Augustine of Hippo 354-430AD Day : 2 “I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I hope. My soul waits for the Lord” Psalm 130 v5Pray for our District, for the District Chair and the Deputy Chair We give thanks for our District, for the circuits and churches within it who faithfully worship and serve you. We thank you for our Chair and deputy Chair, for their insights and commitment to serve you in the District. We pray that they will receive strength for the task, wisdom to fulfil it and grace to include all those they serve. Father, as we walk together towards you, keep our eyes on Jesus. May we come closer to one another, may we hold and support one another, may we trust and be glad of one another so that we can more closely share in your kingdom here on earth. Amen Day : 3 Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. Let your good spirit lead me on a level path” Psalm 143 v 10Pray for Lay officers in the District, for the Training Officer and the District Evangelism Enabler, the EDEV Officer and all the people they reach We give thanks for the way in which God still calls people like us to be disciples of Jesus in today’s world and that we are all called to use the gifts and skills that God has given to us to serve God in our daily lives. We pray for those people in the Nottingham and Derby District who are exploring a sense of vocation at this time, asking that God will help them to discern the type of ministry to which he is calling them. We pray for them as they encourage people to imagine a new future and to take risks for the sake of the kingdom. We pray for them as they encourage people to imagine a new future and to take risks for the sake of the kingdom. Lord we are working today but we know there is always something new to learn. Help us to face up to the challenge and try something new rather than just going through the motions. Help us to improve our skills in whatever we do. Amen We pray that 2011 will be a year of engagement with the Bible as we celebrate the 400th Anniversary of the King James Bible. Gracious Father, grant us wisdom to discern your purpose for the Church, courage and will to perform it for the salvation of all people. Day : 4 “You are precious in my sight, and honoured, and I love you” Isaiah 43 v4Pray for members of the District Policy Committee, and for lay employees in our circuits and all lay leaders. We give thanks that people across our District are so willing to give of their skills and giftings to your service. We pray for perseverance and commitment for all who work for you to fulfil our purposes of mission to serve your kingdom here and now. Amen Lord sometimes we find ourselves faced with the unglamorous side of our faith, filling in forms and dealing with property issues. Bless those of us working together to find the best ways of using our resources in your service and in particular help us as we are learning ways to become more efficient and effective in the ways we deal with such issues. Amen Day : 5 “Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while” Mark 6v31Pray for all Superintendent Ministers We give thanks for all Superintendent ministers leading our circuits in a time of change. We thank you for their vision and sense of purpose. We pray for those who feel over burdened and stressed, help them to keep their focus on you, relying on you for strength and wisdom to support them in their day-to-day tasks. Lead me Lord, through tensions, busyness, frustrations, and as I deal with the troubles and trials of others, give me a calm assurance, a peaceful approach to all, so that your wisdom and your grace may have space to flourish. Wesley Blakey Day : 6 “I will proclaim the name of the Lord; ascribe greatness to our God” Deuteronomy 32v3Pray for all Ministers and Deacons serving in our District We give thanks for all those called to serve you as presbyters and deacons. We thank you that you have given them a message to proclaim, a love to share and a task to fulfill. Give all the vision of your kingdom and the stirring of your Spirit so that they are worthy witnesses for you through worship, prayer and fellowship Lord, be with us each day as we share with each other. Make us ready to offer all that we are and know Make us ready to learn all that we can and can be. So that others too may know more about you. Amen Day : 7 “For God alone my soul waits in silence” Psalm 62v1Pray for all Supernumerary ministers in our District We give thanks for the faithful service of our Supernumerary ministers, for their continuing ministry among us and for the wisdom that we can learn from them. We pray that they are cherished in the life of our churches and that they find different ways of serving you in this stage of their ministry. Take possession of our hearts. O Lord, that being created by you, we may ever live for you; that being created for you, we may ever act for your glory; and being redeemed by you, we may ever render to you what is yours. Amen John Wesley (1703-91) Day : 8 “Blessed are those who trust in the Lord, whose trust is in the Lord” Jeremiah 17v7Pray for all Local Preachers in our District Lord we give thanks for all those who lead our services as Local Preachers in our circuits. We pray in particular of those studying this year to become new Local Preachers. Give them insight and strength to complete their learning and enable them to speak your word to others with confidence and assurance. Amen Lord God Almighty, save us from living as if Jesus had never been; as if there is no truth for us to share with others, no hope to lead us into the future, no inner power to bring strength in our weakness. Transform us day by day through the grace of the One who is the Way, the Truth, the Life, even Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen Richard Jones Day : 9 “As a deer longs for flowing streams, so my soul longs for you, O God. Psalm 42v1We give thanks for ‘Revolution’, the youth church beginning at Central, Hucknall in May 2011, as a resource for the whole circuit, and for the Boys Brigade Anchors beginning again at Aspley also in May. Please pray for the leaders of both groups. Loving God, who in Jesus taught the disciples to pray and live lives of love, so work among us who are slow to learn that same love so that it may be the hallmark of our lives. Geoffrey Clark Day : 10 “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing, it is the gift of God” Ephesians 2 v8Pray for Nottingham (South) Circuit We give thanks:
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Pour your grace into our hearts, o Lord, that we may be faithful to the gospel in out witness, attentive to your voice in our prayers and sensitive to your presence in our neighbour; for the sake of your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Day : 11 “Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually.” Psalm 105 v4Pray for Nottingham (East) Circuit We give thanks for the new initiatives with families and young people bringing signs of new life and growth in various churches in our circuit. We pray for wisdom in leading people of all ages from engagement with the Gospel to real discipleship. May we become a church without walls, open to receive from, and relate to, the surrounding community, believing that if the wind of the Spirit blows through, we will be changed but not destroyed. Amen Day : 12 “Cast all your anxiety on Him, because he cares for you” I Peter v 7Pray for Nottingham (Trent Valley) Circuit We give thanks for our outreach at Inham Nook, increasingly in partnership with the nearby Anglican church. We pray for the Methodist churches in Beeston and Chilwell as they seek to make more effective their mission by working more collaboratively, with three of them exploring the possibility of a new church on a new central site." Father, we pray that needs may be identified and met; that opportunities for evangelism and ecumenical witness may be grasped; that relationships with those of other faiths and no faith may be deepened, all for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Day : 13 "Truly I tell you, when you did it to the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me” Matthew 25v40We pray for the Derby Circuit We give thanks for the witness of this circuit for the whole of the City of Derby. We pray for unity of purpose, strength in witness and loving kindness to all those we meet in our work, leisure and church lives. There is a time for healing, and a time for forgiving. There is a time for building bridges, and that time is now. O take our hearts, Lord, take our minds, take our hands and make them one. Day : 14 “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations…….and remember I am with you always” Matt 28 v19-20We pray for Alfreton (Watchorn) Circuit We give thanks for the start of our building project to renew and refurbish Watchorn Church and rebuild the Hall. We give thanks for a real sense of a move of God amongst us. We pray for the salvation of many people in Alfreton and the surrounding area including Moorwood Moor. Loving God, create in each and all of us a clear sense of vocation, that we may be truly a missionary people, rejoicing together in the variety of gifts you have planted in us – that the world might believe. Amen. Day : 15 "Let us press on to know the Lord; his appearing is as sure as the dawn, he will come like the showers; like the spring rains that water the earth.” Hosea 6 v3Pray for the Ashbourne Circuit We give thanks for the ability to refurbish and refresh some of our smaller village chapels providing opportunities for mission and ministry We pray for our town centre church in Ashbourne as it engages in a major Mission Review, and for the appointment of our Circuit Children and Family Worker. Lord, I offer you this day, All my work and all my play, All I think and all I say. Amen Day : 16 “O that today you would listen to his voice! Do not harden your hearts” Psalm 95 v7-8Pray for the Ashby and Coalville Circuit We give thanks for the release of funds from the sale of underused premises. We ask guidance for the wisdom to best use our resources of people, property and finance given the planned reduction in Circuit Staff to develop our renewed sense of the call to mission. Thy mercy will not fail us, Nor leave thy work undone; With thy right hand to help us. The victory shall be won. Hymns and Psalms 784 Day : 17 “Come to me all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest…for my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11 v27Pray for the Borders Mission Circuit We give thanks for this new circuit seeking to be a true resource for mission in each congregation within it. We pray for the Clay Cross Circuit, as it becomes part of this District, for the staff who are called to work together to unite the circuit and for all who welcome the new opportunities presented to them. Plant in the soil that God has given you Train hearts and lips to songs that give courage to the soul When buffeted by trials - learn to laugh When criticised, give thanks and try again If you have failed, be determined to succeed God intends you to live his gospel. Wes Blakey Day : 18 “Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who has promised is faithful.” Hebrews 10v 23Pray for the Amber Valley Circuit We give thanks for the first year of the Amber Valley Circuit with its 15 churches. We pray for wisdom in deciding how to organize the Circuit to avoid having 15 of everything (e.g. church councils treasurers etc) and for guidance for the Circuit Stewards as they begin the process of finding a new superintendent for 2012. Loving Lord, we look to Christ in seeking to serve our communities today. Give us eyes to see the needs of people, lips to tell out the good news of Jesus, hands and feet to work for you, and hearts open to your Spirit. Amen Day : 19 “The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul that seeks him. It is good that one should wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.” Lamentations 3v25-26Pray for the Grantham and Vale of Belvoir Circuit We give thanks for the faithful witness over the years of the small rural churches; may we hear your guidance for the way ahead for these churches. We pray for Bingham and ChristChurch, Grantham as they seek a way forward with their respective building developments Pour your grace into our hearts, O Lord, that we may be faithful to the gospel in our witness, attentive to your voice in our prayers and sensitive to your presence in our neighbour; for the sake of your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen Veronese Libelli 6th century Day : 20 “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God.” Romans 12 v2Pray for the Burton-on-Trent Circuit We give thanks for our fellowship in the family of the church, for our denomination, for the great company of the church, past, present and future. We pray for all those in our circuit in positions of leadership and oversight, asking that you will give them the faith and wisdom that they need. In duties small be thou our inspiration, In large affairs endue us with thy might; Through faithful service cometh full salvation; So may we serve, thy will our chief delight. Hymns and Psalms 798 Day : 21 “What does the Lord require of you but to do justice and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” Micah 6v8Pray for the Castle Donington Circuit We give thanks for the witness over the years of your people who have served you faithfully. We pray that as the circuit seeks the way forward in faith that you will guide the decision makers so that the future will offer greater opportunities for worship and service in your name. Amen Gracious God, the way ahead is often uncertain and sometimes we are called to make difficult decisions. Encourage us to walk in the way of humility and surround us with your abundant love, in Christ’s name. Amen Day : 22 “Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my thoughts. See if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting” Psalm 139 v23-24Pray for the Dove Valley Circuit We give thanks for:
Challenging God, you constantly open up new opportunities for us. Grant us the grace to grasp them and use them to further your Kingdom of justice, love and peace. Amen Day : 23 “Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven” Matthew 5 v16Pray for the Erewash Valley Circuit We give thanks for the depth of sustaining faith held by so many of God’s people here. Also for the help of God’s spirit to look beyond the difficulties of today to follow towards being the Church God wants us to be tomorrow. We pray for Stanley Church as our friends leave their building and look to continue their work from the Village Hall. For guidance as the Circuit considers the best way to structure itself to move forward. Lord, arm me with thy Spirit’s might, Since I am called by thy great name; In thee let all my thoughts unite, Of all my works be thou the aim: Thy love attend me all my days, And my sole business be thy praise. Hymns and Psalms 801 Day : 24 “Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving” Colossians 4v2Pray for the Mansfield Circuit We give thanks for:
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Go before us Lord; in all we do, and guide us with your continual help, that in all our works, begun, continued and ended in you, we may glorify your holy name. Amen. Day : 25 “Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will never enter it” Luke 18 v17Pray for the Derbyshire Dales Circuit Please give thanks for:
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I look to Christ this day for strength in my weakness, for healing in my sickness. I look to Christ this day for hope in my despair, for love in my hatred. I look to Christ this day for peace in my restlessness, for forgiveness for my sin. I look to Christ this day for fullness in my emptiness, for life in my death, I look to Christ this day and pray that Christ will look upon me. Stephen Poxon Day : 26 “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit” Romans 15 v13Pray for the Newark and Southwell Circuit We give thanks for the work in rural areas of the circuit, for those in chaplaincy roles in schools and in prison fellowships. We give thanks for outward looking congregations serving the worldwide church. We pray for a deepening of commitment, a strengthening of faith and confidence in mission. In the name of Jesus Amen. Take our minds, and think through them. Take our lips and speak through them. Take our hearts and set them on fire with love for you. What we know not, teach us What we have not, give us What we are not, make us, for Jesus Christ’s sake. Amen Day : 27 “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you: I have called you by name, you are mine.” Isaiah 43 v1Pray for the South Derbyshire Circuit We give thanks for the outreach in Swadlincote Town Centre through The Fairer Choice and Oasis. We pray for those who use the facilities and the volunteers who give their time. Faithful God, whose covenant love is new every morning; Open out eyes to your wisdom and give us grace to be faithful and careful stewards of all your creation, that we may bring justice and peace to all people. Amen Day : 28 “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing: it is the gift of God” Ephesians 2 v8Pray for children and young people, and for the work of Action for Children We give thanks for all the young people in our churches, young people with so much to offer, so many gifts, so many fresh ideas; help us to appreciate them, to be open to their insights, to use their gifts and to nurture their faith. We pray for all those who work with children and young people. Give to each of them guidance, wisdom, strength and support. We ask your blessing on all those who support the work of Action for Children, who pledge to support and care for as long as it takes. Lord, as you have gathered children into your arms and blessed them, so may we open our arms to all who are young. May we learn from them, walk with them and glimpse your kingdom within them. Amen Day : 29 “O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good: his steadfast love endures for ever!” Ps 118 v 1Pray for the Worldwide Methodist Churches especially those to whom the District is linked. We give thanks that we belong to a worldwide community of over 70 million Methodist people across the world. We thank you that each one of those people is unique, serving you in a myriad different ways but all acceptable to you through your gospel of love and joy and peace. We give thanks for all those in our district who support the World Mission Fund and pray faithfully for our brothers and sisters throughout the world. We pray especially for church communities caught up in natural disasters, war zone and areas of persecution. We remember especially the church of Southern Africa where we support the work of Phakamisa in Pinetown, the mission partners the District is linked with in Zimbabwe, Japan and Malaysia and for the churches and circuits in the district who have many varying links with partner churches. Lord, let this world, which you have created with a wonderful variety of race, culture and language, be a place of laughter and joy, of justice and reconciliation, of peace and unity, of compassion and sharing, in the name of Christ. Amen Desmond Tutu Day : 30 "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you….. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.” John 14 v27Pray for all older people in our District, for the work of MHA and for Methodist Women in Britain We give thanks for the witness, service and grace of the older people who serve our churches so faithfully. We thank you for the developing work of MHA in our District, especially for the provision for those suffering with dementia. We pray for the new Methodist Women in Britain movement, that it will continue to encourage, enable and equip women to participate fully in the life of the Church and in society O Good Shepherd, seek me and search for me, and bring me home again to your fold. Dear tenderly with me and anoint me with your grace that I may dwell in your house all the days of my life and praise you with your saints for ever and ever. Amen Jerome 342-420 Day : 31 “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us.” Hebrews 12 v1Pray for Local Ecumenical Partnerships in our District, and for ecumenical church leaders and for all local Churches Together groups. We give thanks for all those who co-operate with sisters and brothers in other denominations in our villages, suburbs and cities. Thank you for the many joint initiatives across the district, and for those who worship together and share pastoral oversight. Pray that there will be closer co-operation and that there may be a deeper respect and understanding across the denominations. Draw your Church, Lord, into one great company of disciples, together following our Lord Jesus Christ into every walk of life, together serving Him in his mission to the world, and together witnessing to His love on every continent and island. Amen. |
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