Prayer
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A Prayer for the week ahead.
Third Sunday of Lent
Eternal God,
give us insight to discern your will for us,
to give up what harms us,
and to seek the perfection we are promised
in Jesus Christ our Lord.
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​​​​LENT PRAYER
In Lent it is great to spend some extra time with God. Planning this will make it happen.
There is a very old prayer that is good for settling yourself in prayer and focusing on Jesus.
You may find this helpful: Lord Jesus Christ, son of God, have mercy on me a sinner. This is repeated at least three times, or more as you like. Listening is very important, it is also a way of being inspired and encouraged. Spend five minutes listening, and build up each day.For encouragement in worship, 1 Chronicles 29 v 10-13. Ephesians 3v 14-21. Jude 24 - 25.
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Open Doors - China
Your prayers are like an angels embrace says Da Wei, pray for him as he seeks to disciple and teach the youth, who by law are not allowed to engage in the Christian activities if under 18. People are offered incentives to betray Christians. Pray for the leaders and those in prison.
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Issy Neale In Afghanistan
Thank you for your continued prayers for Issy and the Medair team in Kabul. The growing conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan is a major concern. For further information and specific prayer points, please ask David or Steph Neale.
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Roger Parker-Oxspring
Please pray for a speedy recovery for Roger, now back home after a hospital operation.
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Alistair Finlay
Alistair would like to thank the many people who prayed for him on the day of his operation in January. The operation has gone well and he is making daily progress.
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Our Youth Ministry
Please continue to pray for those who are currently leading our youth work and for them to know God’s vision and provision for the next season.
Pray for those young people attending that they would be encouraged and built up in faith.
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Pilgrim Course – ‘Turning to Christ’
is being run by the churches of the Two Valleys this term. There are 4 adults signed up and we will be meeting on the following Thursday evenings . Feb 5th : - : Feb 19th : Feb 26th : - : March 12th : March 19th: March 26th. Thank you for supporting us with your prayers. Revd Simon Howard.
(‘Pilgrim’ www.churchofengland.org/resources/pilgrim-course is a teaching and discipleship resource from the Church of England. It aims to help every local church create a place where people can explore the Christian faith together and see how it can be lived out each day.)
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Rob and Rachel McLellan
Rob is in the latter stages of his curacy training; please pray he may continue to serve STK well and fulfill his training obligations. Pray for discernment for Rob and Rachel as they consider what God has for them.​
Long term illness and housebound.
Allan Kemp, Elizabeth Quiggin, Denise Metcalfe.
Parish of St Thomas Kendal
Green Hill, please pray for this part of the parish. If you know someone who lives or works in this area, pray especially for them.
Two Valleys Mission Community Team
We have been without a Vicar now for nearly 18 months, and have advertised the post four times. However, following the most recent advertising we have a candidate who is coming for interview! They will visit the churches and schools in Crosthwaite, Witherslack, Cartmel Fell, Winster, Underbarrow and Helsington (Brigsteer) on Friday 13th March, and the formal interview will be on Monday 16th March. Please pray for the candidate and for all those involved in the interview process, that it will be really clear to all if this is God’s person for our Mission Community. Thankyou.
Consists of St Catherine’s Crook, St John’s Helsington, All Saints’ Underbarrow, St Mary’s Crosthwaite, St Anthony’s Cartmel Fell, St Paul’s Witherslack, STK and Holy Trinity Winster. This month please pray for the parish of Cartmel Fell.