Monday 1st Ian, John, Christine, Bill and David meet tonight.

night. Pray for Friday 12th Pray for the projects we are supporting in Nepal. Green
their meeting, for wisdom and discernment and a real sense of God's Pastures Hospital, Pokhara- pray for their leadership team as they seek to
presence. make the hospital a centre of excellence for disabilities with a strong
Christian ethos. Also the International Study Centre, Kathmandu- as they
Tuesday 2nd Thank God that we can meet together freely in church and
seek to teach, train and equip their students within a Christian ethos.
home groups, and for the opportunity to share and learn from each other's
faith journeys. Saturday 13th Nehemiah 8:10 "The joy of the Lord is your strength".
Spend time thinking about the Lord, his love and faithfulness then praise
Wednesday 3rd Pray for Singing Together at Dovecot today. Thank God
Him.
for this opportunity to meet and share fun and fellowship with the folk there.
Pray a blessing for all who attend. Sunday 14th. Pray for our service today, for Moira and Janlyn as they
explore the story of the Lost Sheep in JAM. Vicky's Tearoom meets this
Thursday 4th Pray for the Building Group as it meets tonight to plan and
afternoon, pray for safety and a time of fun and fellowship and blessing for
prepare the update for the church AGM. Continue to pray for clarity about
all who attend. Pray for the service today at the start of Christian Aid week
the next steps in the process and a real sense of God's leading.
and for all the various activities being held this week.
Friday 5th Thank God for "times of waiting"- for the opportunity it gives to
Monday 15th Pray for our brothers and sisters in the other churches in
sit and seek the Lord. Pray for forgiveness for feelings of frustration, pray
Peebles. Pray that through Peebles Churches Together, the Church in
against the urge to move on in our own wisdom and strength. Psalm 37:7.
Peebles would be a beacon of hope and love to the local community.
Saturday 6th Hebrews 13:8. Sit a while with these words. Pray as you feel
Tuesday 16th Psalm 46:10 . Sit quietly, look out at God's creation,
led. Pray for the Garden Club Plant swap today at the garden and for the
allow it to minister and encourage you. Pray as you feel led.
opportunity it gives to make new friends and strengthen friendships with
folk around our garden. Wednesday 17th Pray for our AGM tonight. Thank God for all he has
done this past year and pray for a sense of expectation for what He is
Sunday 7th Pray for our service today. For Ian as he leads us - and for
going to do. Pray for all those bringing updates tonight, pray that as a
Lindsey and Elaine as they explore "The Good Samaritan" with the
church we will be willing to step out in Faith, trusting God even when we
children. Pray for the whole church family would hear God speaking and
are not sure where it will lead.
then act on what we hear. Pray a blessing for any visitors who come today.
Thursday 18th "I said to the man who stood at the gate of the year ,"Give
Monday 8th Continue to pray for our BMS partners. For Abi, Ally and
me a light that I may tread safely into the unknown. And he replied, "Go out
their family in the UK, Victor and Caroline in Guinea and Ann and David
into the darkness and put your hand into the hand of God, that shall be to
MacFarlane in Italy.
you better than a light and safer than a known way!"
Tuesday 9th Pray for the Home groups meeting this week.
Friday 19th Pray with expectation about how we can share God's
Wednesday 10th Continue praying for the Deacons election next week. generous Love and Good News with the folk around the garden and south
Pray that those whom God is calling will have a real sense of His leading. side now while we are waiting for a building to be built.
Thursday 11th Luke 10: 2. Pray with expectation and thank God for the Saturday 20th Pray throughout the day for the building project.
new folk He will bring into our fellowship. Acknowledge its the Lord's , pray for a sense of God's leading and
discernment for the next steps.
Sunday 21st Pray for our service today, for Ian as he leads and Moira
and Janlyn as they lead JAM exploring the story of the Lost Coin. Thank
God that we can use the Drill Hall, pray for the caretaker that through all his
interactions with our church he will get a sense of God's love for him. Pray
a blessing for him and his family.
Monday 22nd Pray for Christine and Moira as they head up the "Pulse"
team and all those involved in "Pulse". Pray for God's wisdom as they seek
to share and practically meet pastoral care needs within our fellowship and
community.
Tuesday 23rd Pray for the Fundraising group. Pray for encouragement
and wisdom for them, asking God to show you ways you can offer support
and encouragement.
Wednesday 24th Read Psalm 100, meditate on it a while then pray as
you feel led.
Thursday 25th Diversity meets tonight in Eddleston. Pray for safety for
those travelling up by car and for a great time of fun and fellowship.
Friday 26th Pray for the new Director of BMS, Dr Kang-San Tan as he
looks forward to starting in the Autumn and for David Kerrigan as he retires
from the post in the summer.
Saturday 27th Psalm 118: 21. "This is the day the Lord has made, let us
rejoice and be glad in it."
Sunday 28th Pray for our All Age service today, for those leading the
service and for the first BBQ after church. Thank God for this opportunity to
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invite friends and family, neighbours to join us.
Monday 29th Isaiah 64:8 Commit your week and the church's week to
the Lord.
Tuesday 30th Pray for the home groups meeting this week.
Wednesday 31st Pray for Peebles Churches Together meeting tonight
at St. Josephs as they think about what can be done together in Peebles to
share God's love and hope with the wider community.
MAY 2017