Week of Prayer 2019

Welcome!

Once again, we have some prayer stations set up in the church and I have prepared some prayer points some of which are requests from those involved in the ministries and some of which are suggestions. This is not an exhaustive list, so please don’t be constrained by it but pray as the Spirit leads you. You may like to begin by reading a psalm of praise and praising God for all He is and has done for us in Christ. (Some suggestions – Psalm 8, 96, 103, 145, 146.)

Please set aside time each day to lift the ministries of our church to God in prayer whether in families, in a group or individually. If you would like to make use of the prayer stations or come into the church to pray, please see the notice sheet for times when the church will be open.

LEADERSHIP TEAM AND STAFF

Eddie L, Rob D, Dan O, Alan C, Ian H, Norman F, Adrian P, Roger H, Martin S, Mark E, Rhiannon P, Tim S, Louise dT.

Pray for them in their:

Leadership roles
Work life
Home life
Their walk with God
Wisdom as they continue to lead a growing church
Wisdom and discernment in decisions and sufficient attention to detail so that nothing is overlooked
Guidance and wisdom for “passing on the baton”

WHERE NEXT? GOSPEL EXPANSION

Praise God for the work He is doing in Corsham and Rudloe
Where is God opening up doors to further His work?
Pray for the courage to pursue opportunities when they arise
Praise God for the work He is doing in Wadswick Green – pray for Norman and Pat F as they share the gospel there – that hearts would be softened and eyes opened in that community
Pray again for Norman and Pat as they faithfully lead the prayer group that meets to pray for gospel expansion
Pray that God would so fill our hearts with the love of Christ that it overflows to those around us

MID-WEEK SERVICE

Praise God for His continued blessing on this congregation
Pray for those faithfully leading and running the service e.g. Eric Seager, David Morrell, Norman Fuggle, key-board players, tea and cake makers, lift givers
Pray for at least one more keyboard player and some more helpers for catering
For wisdom and strength for the team of pastoral visitors as pastoral needs are endless
That the congregation would grow both spiritually and numerically and that they would see more conversions and baptisms

9.15 CONGREGATION

Pray for the congregational leaders – Tim S, Vicky S, Joey P, Matt G and Eddie L
Wisdom and guidance for an additional leader
Praise God for bringing new people
Pray for new and existing members to bond closely as a family and support one another through the highs and lows of their daily walk
As leaders and as a congregation that they would grow to be a “people of prayer”

11.15 CONGREGATION

Pray for the congregational leaders – Alan C, Joan C, Martin S, Ian H, David M, Catherine D, Wendy R and Eddie L
That they would faithfully seek the Lord’s wisdom and guidance in all that they do in helping to lead His church
Wisdom on how to make the service more inclusive, not just for children but for the whole congregation
Praise and thank God for the growth and size of the congregation
That the congregation would deepen their commitment to one another and to the Lord
Praise and thank God for the many faithful and gifted people He has blessed them with
Pray that they would remember to thank God for all He is doing, because it is God who builds His church
Pray for more Junior Church teachers and helpers and more worship leaders

CHURCH ON THE GREEN

Pray for the leaders – Rob D, Adrian P and Paul G and for their families
Wisdom to lead and disciple the congregation well
That COTG would be a “compelling community” within Rudloe, proclaiming the Gospel and shining a light into the community
Pray for more fruit as they continue to share the Gospel and build relationships in Rudloe
Thank God for the present venue and pray that He would provide a more suitable venue as they grow in numbers
Give thanks for the new families who have been joining them
Give thanks for the recent baptisms
Praise God for the blessing of many children and the expanding Junior Church classes as they now cater for Year 7s
Pray for the three Life Groups
Their involvement in the Heart4Rudloe Messy-Church
Pray for the Frys (posted to Northern Ireland), the Matthews (posted to Germany) and the Littles (Mercy Ships)

MEN’S MINISTRY

Praise God for His continued blessing on this ministry
For the men of CBC to be zealous for Christ
For the men of CBC to step up as leaders in gospel outreach
For the Monday Night Meeting to grow and to be a good place of fellowship for men from every walk of life
For the men of CBC to be hungry for the fellowship and teaching provided at the Men’s Evenings
For the men of CBC to be zealous in prayer and for overwhelming numbers to turn up for “Fight Night”

PRISON MINISTRY

For those members of CBC working in prisons to be effective in sharing the gospel and to see many turn to Christ as their Lord and Saviour
Prison guards and prisoners

LADIES’ MINISTRY

Praise God for His continued blessing on this ministry
Pray that the women of CBC would have a deepening desire to know God
That friendships would continue to develop and deepen
Pray for the new series of studies from Colossians called “Rooted”
For those who will teach from the front at each of these sessions: Sharon D, Kathy L, Anne H, Vicky S, Victoria K, Esther K, Jill H and Hannah S
Pray that as we gather around God’s Word, we would indeed become “rooted”
Pray for those who prepare and serve refreshments, contribute to the blog etc.

YOUTH & CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

Thank God for the many children and young people connected to the church
Pray that they would all come to know Jesus and gain a solid faith in the Lord
Pray for Dan O, Rhiannon P and the many teachers and helpers involved in this ministry
Junior Church that children would come each Sunday with open ears and hearts, that they would come to know Jesus and that God’s Word would be deeply planted in their hearts
children would build relationships with one another and God would deepen relationships between leaders and children
God would raise up people willing to fill the gaps in rotas across the congregations
that the teachers, helpers and children will continue to learn about God and grow in faith and love for Him
Friday evening groups – Encounter, Engage and Energize
Thank God for the mix of CBC, other church and non-churched children who regularly attend and for the visible growth in relationships between the children
Pray for the immediate need of a regular helper and in the future to grow a team and train up a leader to take over
Pray the children would learn about God and find Him for themselves
St. Patrick’s School Praise God for the continued enthusiasm that the children have each week as Rhiannon visits to tell Bible stories to years 1-6
Pray that the teachers will be challenged by what they hear too
Corsham School Praise God for the opportunities to witness in Corsham School
Lunchtime group – that new year 7s will go along and older pupils return and hear the difference Jesus can make to their lives
Pray that God would inspire Dan as he takes assemblies, that He would enable Dan to deliver them with clarity and faithfulness
That the assemblies would prove fruitful for the Kingdom
Lackham College Outreach
Pray for Dan and Adam (vicar) at Freshers’ Fayre (September 9^th)
That they would form a rapport with staff and students and be bold and deliberate in conversations
Restart of Cornerstone (evangelistic youth café), bible study groups and social activities That the young people would re-connect after the summer break
God would guide leaders in what to cover
Young people’s lives would be challenged and re-orientated around Jesus
Youth Weekend Away (October 25^th-27^th)
That God would be at work prompting young people to sign up
That God would work through other leaders by the way they conduct themselves and conversations they have with the young people
For God’s inspiration in Dan’s talks and that God would speak powerfully to the young people
For open ears and receptive hearts
Beyond Soul Survivor (finished this summer) – wisdom and guidance

TODDLER GROUP

Pray for the team – Kathy L, Heather C, Helen C, Vanessa N, Jean P, Margaret H, Zelda R, Julie K, Claire K, Roz T, Colin W, Ian R and Franchi P
Praise God that He has continued to provide enough helpers each week for the number of children and carers who come
Thank God for the three men who take it in turns to move the “heavy stuff” before each session. Pray for more to join them.
Continue to ask God to provide a leader and enough helpers each week
Team will reflect God’s love and everyone will feel welcome and cared for
God will be at work in people’s hearts and will use the Bible verses and songs to speak to them
The team will have wisdom and discernment when talking to the adults who attend
The children will be safe in their play and will have fun
People will want to go to the Ark and other Christian activities and that God will be drawing them to Himself

THE ARK

Pray for God’s continued blessing on this ministry Thank God for all those involved in running this ministry – Heather C, the puppeteers, those providing refreshments, those involved in craft, music, sound, lighting etc.
Thank God for all the non-church and church people who have attended and pray that they would continue to come and that God would work in their hearts drawing them to Himself
Pray for wisdom and guidance for the team as they plan each session and advertise and invite people
Pray that God would bind them together as a team and that they would all grow closer to God
For the Ark-run family service
For wisdom, guidance and strength for all involved
Pray for spiritual fruit from all the activities
For those children aged 8-12 years who are too old for the Ark that God would continue to draw them to Himself – perhaps to the Friday Clubs or an Ark for 8-12 year olds?

MISSION AND THE PERSECUTED CHURCH

AIM Tanzania – Steve and Ruth Lancaster – particularly for their residents’ permits to be issued soon
WEC – Gill and Steve Bryant – conferences in the US (September 5th to 14th) and Spain (October 17th to 20th)
Oasis – team in Austria, refugees, possible building team from CBC Compassion and the children sponsored by church members
The Bible Society – Sue W and Esther K who work there
Open Doors – persecuted Christians around the world
The Littles – as they again settle into life on-board Mercy Ships, this time in Senegal
Tearfund – particularly Eagles Relief and Development Programme in Malawi
BMS – particularly for good health and protection for Benjamin Francis and his family as they labour in God’s vineyard
Short term mission
Praise God for the trips to Spain and to Tanzania earlier this year
Rhiannon P and Natalie O – Spain September 11th to 14th – pray for safe travel, good health etc.
Building Team to Sanga Sanga September 21st to October 6th – Martin S, Martin D, Tim P, Coleen F, Tony S, Clive S, Cath S and Neil F – pray for safety for them as well as safety for the nationals working with them

WELCOME AND IN-SERVICE MINISTRY

Praise God for the many services we have
Pray for the many people involved in serving before, during and after our services e.g.
The Welcome Team on the door
Those who prepare and clear away Communion
Those involved with taking up the offering and counting it afterward
Those who serve teas and coffee
Those involved in prayer, leading worship, the overhead, the sound desk, preaching………..
The duty elders and deacons

PA MINISTRY

Pray for the sound system operators and Ben Ross who leads this ministry
Praise God that The Gathering Weekend was a success from a technical standpoint – that the recently bought equipment has been right for the job
Ask for wisdom to spend allocated funds wisely and to correctly prioritise various projects
Pray for help to sort out current PA issues
Pray that people would have the courage to step up to serve on the words’ projection and the PA desk – that people would not be stopped by their fear of failure

WORSHIP AND MUSIC MINISTRY

Praise God for the many gifted musicians and worship leaders He has given us
Pray that they would all grow in their walk with God as they serve in this ministry
Ask God to raise up others gifted to serve in this way
Pray for David M as he oversees the 11.15 worship teams and Joey Pillinger as he oversees the 9.15 worship teams
Pray that we would all grow in worshipping God in spirit and truth

LIFE GROUPS

Praise God that there are so many Life Groups but pray that more people would join groups and grow through the fellowship of being together
Praise God for the many Formation Groups and ask that God would use these groups to transform us by the renewing of our minds
Pray for the leaders of all the groups that they would grow in wisdom and strength
Ask God to raise up more leaders
A growing balance within the groups across all four areas in the LIFE principles i.e. Loving God, Individually known, Fellowship and Evangelism

PASTORAL MINISTRY

Pray that God would help us all to reflect His love in caring for our brothers and sisters
Pray for the sick and housebound and those who visit them
For Joan C as she oversees the 11.15 congregation
Those organising, preparing and distributing meals
Pray that God would help us all to reflect His love in caring for our brothers and sisters
Pray for the sick and housebound and those who visit them
For Joan C as she oversees the 11.15 congregation
Those organising, preparing and distributing meals

PRAYER MINISTRY

Praise God for the many opportunities to meet together to pray
The Prayer Chain – many answered prayers – those who administer it and those who pray
Those who lead us in intercessory prayer and those who pray with us after services
Pray that God would give us all the desire to draw closer to Him in prayer

CORSHAM MONEY & DEBT ADVICE CENTRE

Praise God for the increasing number of people involved in this ministry and pray that their training needs will be met
Pray for Alan S as he leads the ministry and for all the advisers and volunteers: Colin W, John G, Brenda N, Tom L, Lucy L, Graham S and Coleen F
Ask God for guidance in how best to reach those in the community who need financial advice
Pray for help to cope with the increasing amount of paperwork involved with GDPR and the Financial Conduct Authority
Clients – their financial situations and opportunities to speak the gospel to them
Pray that their contact with the Centre would lead them to turn to Christ
Pray that the advisers would be bold in speaking of Jesus to the clients and in praying for them
Keep the ministry rooted in prayer and gospel centred

COMMUNICATIONS

For all those involved in assisting our church in proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ and giving God all the glory e.g. those who design and distribute flyers, those who produce banners, those who provide information about our church and our ministries
That all our communications, whether online or by traditional media, would always bring glory to God and always point to Him, not us
Wisdom on how best to use the website to build community and encourage one another’s spiritual development between Sundays
Pray that the online sermons would bless people further afield

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Praise God for a good health and safety record within our congregations
Thank God for the opportunities that have been taken to improve Health and Safety
Tim M as he oversees this ministry
Pray for the first aiders
Raise up others with the necessary gifts to serve in this ministry

CRAFT GROUP

Pray for Hazel Hammett and Pam Mitchell as they lead this group that they would be God-minded in all that they do
Pray for any ladies attending who do not know the Lord that the fellowship and conversation will be a way of encouraging them to seek God.
Thank God for the creative giftings He has given us all and ask that we may always seek inspiration from the Holy Spirit and always bring glory to God
Pray for wisdom in finding ways to encourage other non-church ladies to join us

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Christianity and Discipleship Explored groups, walking groups, one-to-ones etc.
Pray that in all our activities we would seek to point others to Jesus, to share the gospel with unbelievers, to encourage and disciple one another and to give all the glory to God