Paul's Prayer for the Churches
Sunday 29th January 2023
Meet in person at Connections to open the week and consider Paul's prayer for Ephesus (Eph 1 15-19) John Bartlett Today's video and text transcript A video for those praying with children. Please use this at any time during the week of prayer
Prayer topics - Pray for the Church and Christians
- That you might know Him better (Eph 1v17) - That you might know the Hope to which you are called (Eph1v18) - That you might know His incomparably great power at work in you (Eph 1v19). - The Renewal Weekend with Roy Searle - The search group as they seek guidance about the calling of 'community pastor'. - The leadership of the church - Peebles Baptist Church - The Baptist Union of Scotland leadership - The UK & Holyrood parliament and particularly the witness of Christian MPs & MSPs. - Wisdom in dealing with industrial action - Our mission partners in Kosovo, in Zambia and Cali, - Help in areas of devastation through flooding and drought, earthquakes and war. 
Monday 30th January 2023
Individual prayer at home. Today's video and text transcript Prayer topics - Pray for the Church and Christians
- Give thanks for those you know who are following Christ (Phil 1v3) - Pray that our prayers may be filled with joy (Phil 1v4) - Pray that we may discern what is best for the Church (Phil 1v10). - The Renewal Weekend with Roy Searle - The connect groups - Galashiels Baptist Church - The witness of the many churches providing 'warm spaces'. - The ethical issues around gender and end of life. - The work of BMS world mission. 
Tuesday 31st January 2023
19:30 to 21:00 in Connections Today's video and text transcript Prayer topics - Pray for the Church and Christians
- That we may be active in sharing our faith (Philemon v6/Romans 1v8) - That that we may have a full understanding of every good thing we have in Christ (Philemon v6) - That we may encourage one another (Philemon v7). - The Renewal Weekend with Roy Searle - Selkirk Baptist Church - The parish churches throughout the Borders as they struggle with new enlarged presbyteries and the closure of churches. – The different organisations promoting working together amongst churches in the borders. - Those struggling with fuel bills - NHS Scotland in its shortage of staff. 
Wednesday 1st February 2023
Individual prayer at home. Today's video and text transcript Prayer topics - Pray for the Church and Christians
- That we may be filled with the Knowledge of Gods will (Col 1v9) - That we may live lives worth of God and bear fruit (Col 1v10) - That we may be strengthened through Gods power (Col 1v10) - The Renewal Weekend with Roy Searle - The outreach through Connect Tots and Connect Well - Kelso Baptist Church - Young people's work in the Borders; John Allan and the work of Scripture Union Scotland. - All seeking to address the massive drug-abuse issues in our nation - Peace in Ukraine 
Thursday 2nd February 2023
Individual prayer at home. Today's video and text transcript Prayer topics - Pray for the Church and Christians
- That we may be worthy of Gods Calling - That we may fulfil every good purpose of God - That Jesus may be glorified in us - The Renewal Weekend with Roy Searle - The starting of an Alpha Course on Wednesday February 22nd - Hawick Baptist Church - Try Praying and other evangelistic initiatives. - The witness of our members in their workplace - The persecuted church worldwide - Tackling climate change |
Paul’s writings record his prayers for the churches. In our week of prayer will will reflect on Paul’s prayer and seek to hear what God is saying through them to his people in the Borders today. |
