Diocesan Cycle of Prayer

Lurgan – 5 May
Rector: John White

That God would help us build relationships of love, acceptance and for give ness with a Christ–like community
That as a church we would value reaching lost people, helping them develop a relationship with Christ
That we would help one another to understand and apply the Bible’s teaching, and become more effective disciples
That we would help people develop their gifts in the service of Christ
That in our worship we would experience the presence of and encounter Christ

Maghaberry – 12 May
Minister in Charge: Carlton Baxter (NSM)

Please pray for the process that brings our church fully under the covenant of the Church of Ireland and the Methodist Church in Ireland
Pray for the community and that our church would be welcoming to all
Pray for the new leadership team in the church. May God guide their every decision and may they move forward In His strength alone

Magheradroll – 19 May
Rector: Warren Russell

Please pray for our young people’s group and leaders on Sunday mornings and week nights – the Xpression Youth Group
For guidance on how to best reach out to ‘on the fringe’ young families
Give thanks for all who faithfully give time and energy each week to the various organisations and fellowships in the parish
Please pray for guidance in the coming months for the Rector and Select Vestry in developing a 2015 Mission strategy

Magheralin & Dollingstown – 26 May
Rector: Gareth Harron, Associate Minister: Harry Zeiders

For every member as we seek to be More Like Jesus–that we might “pray, serve, give and live more like Jesus”
For the recently appointed Associate Minister, Revd Harry Zeiders, and the family as they continue to settle in among us
For the effectiveness of the Pro–vision programme in association with CREED Ireland
For the caring ministries– including the Christians Against Poverty Centre, Caring Association and Manna ministries

Thank you for praying

The United Diocese of Down And Dromore