Diocesan Cycle of Prayer

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Ordination of deacons
1st September 2024

Give thanks and pray for those to be ordained deacon on Sunday 1 September in Willowfield Church:

  • Kyle Flanigan to serve in St Mary's, Ballybeen

  • Ryan Hawk to serve in Drumbo (Holy Trinity Ballylesson)

  • Reuben Johnston to serve in Willowfield Parish

  • Colin Morris to serve in St Donard's Community Church, Dundrum

  • Jonathan Watson to serve in Knockbreda Parish

  • We ask God for wisdom, grace and the anointing of the Holy Spirit for Kyle, Ryan, Reuben, Colin and Jonathan as they begin ordained ministry.

  • Pray also for Revd Richard Moy who will preach at the service.

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Sunday School Celebration in Bright
8th September 2024

Almost 240 years ago, the first Sunday School in Ulster opened its doors in Bright Parish in the Diocese of Down. On Sunday 8 September we’re returning to Bright to celebrate that legacy with a BBQ and commissioning service.

  • Give thanks for all those who lead and teach in Sunday Schools around the diocese.

  • Pray that as Bishop David commissions these workers and volunteers, they would be encouraged and filled afresh with a spirit of wisdom and creativity.

  • Pray for the growth of Sunday Schools in Down & Dromore, that every parish would be engaged in this important ministry and see it grow.

  • May God bless the children in our churches with the knowledge and love of Jesus.

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Ballyholme
15th September 2024

Rector: Simon Doogan        

  • Pray for our Youth Worker Andrew Watson and Children’s Worker Paula Lown as they launch their September programmes following a busy summer of clubs and camps.

  • For Heather McKee (Administrator) and Trudi McBurney (Sexton) as they manage our halls, our welcome ministry and our communications.

  • For our Organist and Musical Director Ian Bell and our Café Church and Prayer & Praise Teams as they all contribute creatively to our menu of monthly services.

  • For Michelle Savage and Mark Wells as they complete their training to be Diocesan Readers and begin preaching and teaching.

  • For our Parish Visiting Team and Mothers’ Union, and our network of Home Groups, Bible Studies and parish fellowships all restarting this month.

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Ballywalter
22nd September 2024

Rector: Sue Bell

  • We thank God for his continued blessing on our Church activities and our contact with the community.

  • Pray for our youngsters in Sunday Club as well as the new youth group beginning in September. We pray that our young people will continue to grow in Jesus whilst having fun together.

  • We pray for God’s guidance and support as the church enters a period of vacancy at the end of September. Pray that the church continues to grow and develop in Jesus through this time.

  • Pray for the person of God’s choice to come to lead the parish of Ballywalter.

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Bangor Abbey
29th September 2024

Rector: Ronnie Nesbitt

  • Pray for the appointment of a Director of Music to lead us in this vital aspect of our worship.

  • We pray for the leaders of our Sunday Group.

  • Pray for us as we plan and run an Alpha Course, that it would be fruitful and life-changing for all who take part.

  • We give thanks for our Mums and Toddlers which reaches into the local community. May God bless those who volunteer and all who attend.

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