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Prayer Day Guide

Saturday 5th November 2016

St. Luke’s Church,

Ramsgate

“Our Father in heaven…”

8:30am Ramsgate Churches Together Prayer

Meditation: ‘Our…’ - Matthew 12:46-50, page 978 a. What key themes strike you from the passage.

b. What prayers of thanksgiving does this prompt?

c. What prayers of confession does this prompt?

d. What prayer requests does this prompt?

Prayer Focus:

Please pray for all the Ramsgate Churches, including:

St. Laurence St. Ethelbert’s St. Christopher Salvation Army St. Mary, Cliffsend Hardres Street United Church St. Catherine, Manston Newington Free St. Mark Community Church Ramsgate Holy Trinity St. George Christ Church St. Luke’s

Also pray for Christmas Unwrapped happening at various churches

over the next couple of months.

End: There will be space to briefly share any specific needs that you

want to pray for.

If there are any specific thanksgivings, prayer requests or ideas for

St. Luke’s that you want to share, then please write them on a Post-

It note and stick on the relevant section on the wall.

9:00am Ramsgate Town

Meditation: ‘…Father…’ –Matthew 7:7-12, page 971 a. What key themes strike you from the passage.




Prayer Focus:

All residents of Ramsgate

Safety of the homeless

Safety of the Fisherman at sea

Care for people with illnesses


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9:30am Local Christian Support for People

Meditation: ‘…in heaven…’ Matthew 3:13-17, page 967 a. What key themes strike you from the passage.




Prayer Focus:

Please pray for all those involved in healthcare locally:

Food Bank

o Thank you Lord for all the generous donations throughout the year.

Pray for regular contributions to continue in order to maintain food

stocks at our warehouse.

o Please pray for all the volunteers who help with collecting, packing

and distributing the food parcels.

o Pray for all the people who receive the parcels that their lives will

be transformed and their needs will be met.

Thanet Winter Shelter

o Pray that the Lord will encourage the rough sleepers of Thanet to embrace the opportunity to access the winter shelter during the coldest months of the year;

o Pray that the Thanet churches will offer their halls as venues and that their members will volunteer to staff the shifts required to run the shelter; and

o Pray that God’s hand will be on the Thanet Winter Shelter and that He will fill those involved with His Spirit so that His Love, Grace and Mercy may abound.

Street Pastors:

o Funding: As we still need to find money for next year.

o Leadership: Finding leaders that can look after each town with a

team.

o Recruitment: We need to build up the teams as people have given

up for numerous reasons.

o Training: To encourage each other and learn new skills giving us the

time tk do this as teams.

End: There will be space to briefly share any specific needs that you want to pray for.

10:00am Local Schools

Meditation: ‘…hallowed…’ – Isaiah 6:1-7, page 690 a. What key themes strike you from the passage.




Prayer Focus:

Newlands

for all our children that are moving to secondary school in September.

Giving them the courage and strength to welcome new challenges.

The children, parents/guardians and staff. Thanking them for al they do and continue to do to support our young people.

Holy Trinity Ramsgate:

Give thanks that our new Reception class has settled in well.

Give thanks that the children are able to support a Christian school in Uganda. Recently over £310 was raised by the children taking part in a Wellie Walk.

Pray for Year 6 children and their parents as they choose secondary schools for September 2017.

Our current theme for Worship is based on St. Paul, with the current focus being ‘Hope’.

St. Ethelberts:

Well-being and health of all the staff, governors, pupils and their families

Inspiration from the Holy Spirit to give us the gifts of positivity in the face of adversity

That the whole community have the strength to do God’s work in this Year of Mercy.

Chatham and Clarendon:

for God's presence through the power of the Holy Spirit

for the physical and spiritual welfare of students and their families, teaching

and support staff

especially for those members of our community struggling with life

debilitating and chronic illnesses, for those who have lost parents and family

members and from broken homes

for good learning in school and in non-and extra-curricular activities.

for the parents prayer group

for all of God's blessings that sees the image of God growing in the young

St. George’s:

The staff – That teaches and support staff alike will stay healthy and have a

constant energy and enthusiasm.

Students that are grieving – We have had a lot of students lose Parents,

grandparents, Aunts, Uncles and even siblings in the last 6 months. Pray we will

know how to comfort them and that they will feel God’s presence.

The Primary Phase – That it will continue to flourish as it continues to grow and

that the relationship between the two schools will be strong.

Leadership – Pray for the governors, Mrs Stoner and the Leadership team as

they prepare for Mrs Stoner’s retirement. Pray for wisdom as they look for a

new Principle.

Christian Ethos – Pray that the Christian ethos of the school will remain strong

and evident and that staff, students and their families will know God’s presence

in their lives.

St. Lawrence College:

New Christian Union in senior school as well as other groups in Years 7 and 8 and the Junior School.

Pray these would help in presenting the gospel to the children.

Pray for new staff including the Head of the Junior school, that they would settle in.

Pray for the new Christian staff that they would be a good witness in their daily lives.


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10:30am Local Healthcare

Meditation: ‘…be your name…’ - Exodus 34:4-7, page 93 a. What key themes strike you from the passage.




Prayer Focus: The NHS is currently in distress both nationally and more especially locally (for

example over the last 2-3 years 5 GP practices have closed, and it is virtually

impossible to recruit new Drs to replace those who leave/retire). So, pray for:

Wise decisions from the politicians and Department of Health- both with

regard to budgetary allocation and to regulatory frameworks

Wise use of the service by patients- so that those with the most pressing

and urgent needs are prioritised and there is capacity to see them (seeing

those with ‘ needs’ rather than those with’ wants’)

Those who work in the third sector organisations supporting the vulnerable

and helping to meet their social needs

Local health care organisations- the CCG (commissioning services- that they

make wise decisions in the interest of the local community), the local

hospital EKHUFT (with budgetary, regulatory and workforce challenges – as

well as discussions about service configuration), the local hospice (again

meeting budgetary and regulatory challenges- at the same time as planning

service delivery changes to meet the needs of the local people)

A beleaguered and dwindling workforce- helping them to remain

compassionate and caring with their patients, supporting those who are

stressed at work, and helping them to care for struggling colleagues.

The NHS workforce as a whole is under pressure- with many Drs and nurses

set to retire in the medium term – combined with difficulties in training and

recruiting replacements. Patience for Junior Doctors in particular (but

several other cohorts in the workforce as contracts are reviewed).

Wise decisions are taken with patients best interests at heart at every level I

think is the most important point

thanks for all that we are able to do


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11:00am Sunday Club

Meditation: ‘…your kingdom come…’ –Matthew 13:24-30, page 979 a. What key themes strike you from the passage.




Prayer Focus:

Give thanks for all the children that come each week to St. Luke’s.

Pray that their experience will be one of being loved and valued by all

at the church.

Pray that they will be excited about the Bible stories they learn and

have a growing desire to learn more about God.

Give thanks for all those who teach or help in the different groups.

Pray that they will be excited, encouraged and enthused in this

important role.

Pray for the appointment of an overall co-ordinator for Sunday Club

and for the raising up of new leaders.


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11:30am Play and Praise, Sparklers

Meditation: ‘…your kingdom come…’ – Matthew 13:31-33, page 980 What key themes strike you from the passage.

a. What prayers of thanksgiving does this prompt?

b. What prayers of confession does this prompt?

c. What prayer requests does this prompt?

Prayer Focus:

Sparklers

Give thanks for 2 new leaders.

Pray for them as they settle in to making relationships with the

families.

Thanks for the families who come to Sparklers.

That God would bless the children in Sparklers and that the tiny

seeds planted would grow and grow.

Play and Praise

Thanks for lots of different new people coming along.

Pray for energy and guidance to those running the group.

That God would bless us every week, particularly when we

share something of him through prayer / story time.


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12:00pm Fegans

Meditation: ‘…your will be done…’ – Matthew 7:21-27, page 972 a. What key themes strike you from the passage.




Prayer Focus:

Pray that God would provide us with more Christian Counsellors as the need is great!

That God would grant favour in the area of finances & funding so that we can reach more children & families.

Pray for a good partnership between Fegans and Community Church Ramsgate as CCR will be leasing the building on Whitehall Road and Fegans renting from them.

For the staff team as it has been quite a challenging time!


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12:30pm United Kingdom future after Brexit

Meditation: ‘…your will be done…’ – Matthew 26:36-46, page 997 a. What key themes strike you from the passage.




Prayer Focus:

Pray for the new Prime Minister, Theresa May and her cabinet

as they steer the country through this challenging time.

Pray for the Europeans already settled in our country, that they

would feel welcomed and valued.

Pray for those adversely affected by the economic fallout from

Brexit, that they would cope.

Pray that as a country we will continue to effectively engage

with and show concern for our wider world.

In particular, pray for our nation that they will turn back to God

and his ways.

Pray for our Bishop’s and church leaders as they speak into the

issues raised by Brexit.


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1:00pm World Mission 1: CMS (Dick and Caroline Seed) ,

Vernon Wilkins and Greg and Sylvia Venables

Meditation: ‘…on earth as in heaven…’ - Matthew 18:15-20, page 985 a. What key themes strike you from the passage.




Prayer Focus: Vernon Wilkins:

Vernon’s time in Sydney that he can:

a. Finish his study project

b. Build contacts with the Arabic Christian community in Sydney and

those reaching out to Arab Muslims there.

Dick and Caroline Seed:

Students to learn to love the Word of God

Writers for the OAIC, TEE project Further lecturer training opportunities for Dick Personal spiritual strength for us both

Greg and Sylvia Venables:

From Sunday to Thursday there is a provincial synod in Chile.

(The dioceses of Argentina, North Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia, Uruguay,

Peru and Chile.)

We elect a new Primate and a new executive council.

Our youngest daughter’s husband, Donald is on dialysis 3 times a week.

Both kidneys have failed. (He is a vicar in Paraguay and secretary to the

bishop.)

The finances of our diocese are constantly in crisis given the terrible

financial state of the country.


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1:30pm Thanet’s Dream Team

Meditation: ‘…Forgive us our sins…’ – Isaiah 53:4-6, page 740 a. What key themes strike you from the passage.




Prayer Focus:

The next celebration on 6th Nov 7-9pm at St Peter's goes well and

everyone is encouraged as we come together as a deanery in this

way to share our dreams, gifts and resources

Other churches may get on board with the idea of working together

and encouraging each other

For the new Prayer Warriors children's group to develop and grow

and others join in as we seek to inspire our children and young

people in mission through prayer and fellowship with other churches,

making new friends and building their self confidence too

Pray for Capt. Stuart Budden as he prepares to leave Thanet and

move to Dundee's Church Army Centre of Mission- that God blesses

his ministry and also Mandy's as they begin this new chapter of their

lives. Pray for those who are sad about their leaving and that all his

work may continue to grow and flourish- especially Prayer Care and

the St George's Ramsgate town centre project, who are both looking

for new people to volunteer.

End: There will be space to briefly share any specific needs

that you want to pray for. If there are any specific thanksgivings, prayer requests or ideas for St.

Luke’s that you want to share, then please write them on a Post-It

note and stick on the relevant section on the wall.

2:00pm Growth Teams

Meditation: ‘…Forgive us our sins…’ – Matthew 1:18-25 a. What key themes strike you from the passage.




Prayer Focus:

Please pray for our Growth Teams and leaders:

That they may be so led that those who attend, may increase in

their love of God and for his people.

Pray for the leaders: Ced, Vanessa, Robin, Willow, Audrey and

Fiona

Give thanks for the growth and strength of the daytime teams.

Pray that there will be a growing interest in the evening teams.

Pray that those who attend may be deepened, encouraged and

strengthened in their faith.


want to pray for. If there are any specific thanksgivings, prayer requests or ideas for St. Luke’s that you

want to share, then please write them on a Post-It note and stick on

the relevant section on the wall.

2:30pm Tuesday Friendship Club

Meditation: ‘…as we forgive those who sin against us…’

– Matthew 18:21-35, page 985 a. What key themes strike you from the passage.




Prayer Focus:

May the Friendship Club develop into a well-attended social

club, providing good entertainment friendship and support.

May members work towards an appreciation of how much God

provides for us and how we, as members, can mirror his power

and love of Jesus.

May the club be open to all who love their neighbours and try

to contribute to their well-being. May we glorify God by being

friendly to all.


want to pray for.

If there are any specific thanksgivings, prayer requests or ideas for St.



3:00pm Buildings

Meditation: ‘…Lead us not into temptation…’

- Matthew 4:1-11, page 967 a. What key themes strike you from the passage.




Prayer Focus:

All who use our Church and hall, that they would know the grace of

God in their lives.

For wisdom and safety when dealing with maintenance and

contractors

For workers at St Luke's and for volunteers when practical help is

needed to care for our buildings

Thank you that this wonderful building has provided a meeting place

for the last 140 years


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3:30pm World Mission 2: CPAS, Bible Society and Tear Fund

Meditation: ‘…Lead us not into temptation…’





Prayer Focus:

CPAS:

For John Dunnett as General Director and as he comes to preach at St.

Luke’s tomorrow.

For CPAS’s role in helping to recruit and appoint evangelical vicars to

their Patronage churches.

For their work in encouraging and growing leaders at all levels.

Bible Society:

For movement towards the aim that everyone in the world can have

access to the Bible and can recognise its value for them, their families

and communities.

For the translation and distribution of the Bible in new areas and new

languages.

For a growth in appreciation of the Bible in the U.K.

Tear Fund

For our Ethiopian link church, that the self-help groups will help people to

lift themselves out of poverty.

For wisdom as Tear Fund seeks to respond in supporting the many

refugees in the world.

For generosity amongst Christians in supporting the poorest in our world.

End: There will be space to briefly share any specific needs

that you want to pray for. If there are any specific thanksgivings, prayer requests or ideas for St.

Luke’s that you want to share, then please write them on a Post-It note

and stick on the relevant section on the wall.

4:00pm Fusion

Meditation: ‘… but deliver us from evil…’

– Matthew 15:1-20, page 982 a. What key themes strike you from the passage.




Prayer Focus:

Please pray for:

the children to learn more new things about God

good listening to and engagement with the Bible stories

good behaviour and respect for each other and the leaders

two new adult leaders to become available

the 4 new junior leaders who started in September

outreach to the families of the Fusion members


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4:30pm Church Finances

Meditation: ‘…but deliver us from evil…’





Prayer Focus:

Give thanks for those who have given generously over 140 years to

enable the work of St. Luke’s to flourish.

Pray that people will respond well to a request to consider how much

they plan to give to St. Luke’s

Pray for those who are struggling financially at the moment.

Pray for a growing sense of generosity amongst all of us

Pray that we can pay our debts for this year.

Pray for a good number of new regular givers to St. Luke’s.

Pray for a significant increase in regular giving to help us pay our way in

2017.


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5:00pm Christmas Services and Evangelism

Meditation: ‘…For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours…’

- Daniel 7:9-14, page 892 a. What key themes strike you from the passage.




Prayer Focus:

Over 800 Year 6 children across Thanet attending Christmas

Unwrapped in different churches – including over 100 at St.

Luke’s on Thursday 3rd December.

For our Christmas Publicity that it will be finalised and printed

in good time and that many will help to distribute it.

That the services over Christmas attract a good number of

people and help to put across the truth of Christ in a powerful

way.

For wisdom in reaching out to those who haven’t engaged with

the gospel properly yet in 2017.

For wisdom in running a Christianity Explored course or other

courses in the New Year and that many will want to join.


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5:30pm Concluding Praise

Meditation: ‘…now and for ever. Amen’ - Matthew 28:16-20 a. What key themes strike you from the passage.




Choose some hymns to sing:

Give thanks for all we have learnt during the day.

Give thanks for 140 years of ministry at St. Luke’s.


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Thank You

to all who have joined with us to pray today.

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