At the start of a New Year please pray for our church here at Leyland. Pray that as a church and as individuals we may be inspired and encouraged in everything we undertake in God’s name. Pray for guidance in the ways we move forward and ask for wisdom to know God’s will for us. Pray too that we may always be a welcoming church where all may feel safe and a part of our fellowship.
As many of our church groups begin a new session after the Christmas break, please pray for those who plan and lead each group asking that they will feel supported and encouraged by others in the group for all that they do in preparation.
Please pray for our minister Gill and her family, and for the ministers and local preachers throughout the Leyland and Chorley circuit. Pray that they will continue to be blessed and guided by God in their ministry.
Please pray for those known to you in our church family, in your own families and groups of friends who are suffering in any way at this time whether physically, mentally or spiritually. Pray for those who have suffered bereavements over this Advent and Christmas time, that they will be comforted by God’s presence surrounding them and upholding them. Pray for those in hospital at this time, for those in care and nursing homes and also please pray for all who work in the health service caring for others.
Please pray for our local community of Leyland and area, especially praying for those who may feel lonely or forgotten by society. Pray for all who are homeless, those who are hungry, those who are unemployed and seeking work. Please pray for local charities and individuals who reach out to help others in need and pray that we may each be aware of opportunities to help in some way this new year.
Please pray for our wider world and all its many needs. Pray for peace to be restored in places of war and conflict and pray for the leaders of all nations. Pray that all those in positions of authority and influence will use their position wisely and with integrity and humility.
Pray for our world and the effects of climate change and global warming, and for all places which have been affected most by this. Pray that all countries may work together to deal with these problems.
Please pray for fellow Christians across the world, especially those facing imprisonment and persecution because of their faith. Pray for their faith to remain strong and for them to be able to worship freely one day. Please also pray for all those who are unable to have access to a Bible in their own language and for all who work on translations of the Bible for those who would really value this.