APRIL 2008
LISTENING TO GOD’S WORLD
Pray that we can spread the message of Easter through our community as we approach Pentecost
Resources
for guiding daily prayers can be found in the Methodist Prayer Handbook, or by clicking the red button ‘A Word in time’ on the homepage
of the church website. You can also take a copy of the prayer card for the President and Vice-President of the
§ LOCALION LOCAL ACTION
§ Vision fo Vision for the mission of
our church
Worship - that we will offer worship that reflect the
needs and experience of those who come to our church.
§ Pray that a team will
come together to seek God’s guidance about Film Church, afresh expressions of worship at Goodrington
Families’ Worker – thanks that the funding application has been approved by connexion and people are already responding to the advertisements. Applications are due in by 26 May with interviews being held in the middle of June – we pray that the right candidate will be selected.
Prayer - that more members of the congregation will join in group prayer so that we can encourage each other, listen to what
God is saying to our church, and respond
Midweek
groups and House groups
Vacancies - there is an URGENT need for more people to share the many jobs that need doing around our
church. Please pray and consider whether you are able to help in some way (however small). Volunteers are needed for organising
teams to cover all the various rotas – Sunday morning coffee, amplifier, media projector, flower arranging, welcome stewards,
driving the minibus; Junior Church, Brigades ….. the list goes on and on. The opportunities are endless – and your
contribution is valuable. The situation is serious , talk to someone who is already doing one of these jobs, try doing it for
a short time before making a commitment yourself
YOUTH AND CHILDREN'S WORK
Work with children and young people, those in leadership
roles who have to fit in with increasingly busy lifestyles.
Parents of teenagers, and young children bringing them up in today’s
pressurised world - support for those who are being bullied or pressurised into doing things they feel wrong
DISCIPLESHIP
Pray that more people in our church family will share in Discipleship courses and workshops so that our life, worship and witness
can be enriched
OUTREACH
Opportunities for reaching out into the community in the name of Christ
THE WORLD OF WORK
Those who have recently
been made redundant or are facing uncertainty following redundancy and stressful situations at work; or are seeking a new direction. Remember also those who are changing jobs, facing more responsibility or increased hours of work. Remember Phil, working away from
home during the week, and Pete still looking for work.
FAMILY LIFE
Claire and Paul and Abigail,
Louise, Steve and Lara and Ryan
Darren,
Ros and Grace
Parents who have to face difficult decisions as they await the results of medical tests on their children
Families who
are apart because of work commitments
Parents who cope with bringing up a family on little money and seem to have slipped through
the benefits system
Couples and their children as they cope with the trauma of marriage breakdown
Parents of adults who are coping with
problems
THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN BEREAVED
We remember Anne, Tricia and John, Sue and little Michael and all the friends who
have been affected by the loss of George. We also remember the family and friends of Emily Fullwell.
ELDERLY MEMBERS
Sue whose
mother has Alzheimer’s and has had to go into a nursing home
Pat – suffering from back
Those feeling frail, lonely and vulnerable
CIRCUIT
AND DISTRICT NEEDS
John Carne (Chairman) as he prepares to hand over to his successor in 2009
Circuit team : Paul Saunders (Superintendent),Chris
as he completes his degree studies and settles into ministry, Gerry who will move to Whitehaven in August (subject to Conference approval),
Glynn, Deacon Suzie off work with stress, and Layworker, Su. Circuit stewards – Vicki, John and Lionel. Remember also
Jerry Cook who will take over the superintendency in September, and his wife Jean who will be moving from Hitchin to Brixham.
COMMUNITY
Hope 08 – Bringing the hope of Heaven to
Project 58 – thanks to everyone who gives generously
in the regular collections If you would like to visit the centre and see what is happening, phone 214988.
Torbay Project (formerly
Factory Row) - The hostel offers help to those who would have nothing apart from a cup of tea on a Sunday from the Salvation
Army. The clients are given advice on housing and finances, as well as food and activities in the afternoons.
Linx – looking
for an experienced schools worker because of increased demand for their involvement in schools
RDAC (Roselands Debt Advisory Centre) for those who use the service and team members who give advice
Police - praying for our local police can bring tangible results
as there is an increasing amount of evidence to show that prayer can reduce crime and community tension. Contact your local
police station to find out the names of the neighbourhood policing team officers for your area and pray for them by name.
WORLD
SITUATIONS
In addition to news of world events and disasters seen on TV and in daily newspapers, please use the global issues prayer
click on the link to the Christian Aid website and pray for the issues featured this month.
Please also pray for
Bukina
Faso - pray that the new converts in Banfora will be disciple in the Christian faith and not fall away
Zambia – Mwandi Orphanage
and Vulnerable Children’s project – have just finished the Child Counselling Centre and are beginning to build the sewing and carpentry
centre.
PRAYERS FOR HEALING
Bob and Ellie still need prayers as Bob is slowly coming to the end of his life. Please pray
for all the carers, nurses and doctors who are doing a wonderful job. Bob and Elle are so thankful to everyone for so many kindnesses
received at this sad time and a big thank you to the church family who keep them in their prayers.
Den – (Ian’s Dad) in the final
stages of his treatment – pray that it has been successful – remember also Ian’s stepmum, Peggy
Debbie’s Mum – give thanks that she
is still defying all medical expectations and, although she can never get better, doctors cannot explain why she is not getting worse. She has told them that people are praying for her and that she believes this, along with her positive attitude, has kept her alive
– please keep praying!
Mark – (Ali’s friend) still suffering with sickness although not as bad as before – his consultant has recommended
a gastric implant which can only be carried out in Scotland, he also needs bladder surgery
Doug – recovering from surgery on his head, and Mei-Lan – facing surgery for mastectomy this month – pray that she will make the right decisions regarding the options she has been given
Monica (Chris’s aunt) has cancer and is frustrated by limited mobility
Pip - has more spots on his spine but is receiving
good pain relief.. His chemotherapy has been changed, Remember Shauna who is trying to be strong for Pip but finds everything
very tiring.
Rhiannon - those treating her have advised her parents to wait until Rhiannon is in pain with her teeth so that
she will be more anxious to have them removed as continual pressure is only making things worse at the moment.
Sam – still needs our
prayers
Steve, at home recovering from a recent set-back, Barbara, Deborah and Sarah (has suffered deterioration in her condition) – coping
with MS related problems
Ted – a return of the trigeminal neuralgia has indicated that the surgery last year was not successful
Tony
– Ted and Margaret’s friend has prostate cancer