PA: British Isles & Ireland
Friday, 04 August 2017 10:35
Intercessor Focus - Brexit smooth transition
It is now time to pray for the many ‘transition arrangements’ that are currently being talked about by government ministers ahead of the UK’s transition from EU control to British sovereignty. Financiers, bankers and investors believe…
Friday, 04 August 2017 10:34
Friday Focus- Youth festivals
Festivals are often ‘mountaintop experiences’ where we feel the presence of God and hear his voice as Jesus did at the Transfiguration. Each summer we gather thousands of young people, seeing many encounter God in life-changing…
Friday, 28 July 2017 09:46
Friday Focus: the gift of rest
Do we know when to stop and how to take time out to restore our souls? Let’s remind ourselves that our God is a God of rest, a God who understands balance, who values down time.…
Friday, 28 July 2017 09:40
Modern church: keeping up with world values?
Justine Greening, equalities secretary, says the church should reflect ‘modern attitudes’ and public opinion, keep up with the modern world and allow same-sex couples to marry in church. The issue has split the church, which would…
Friday, 28 July 2017 09:37
Modern church: digital labs
The Church of England has launched a programme called Digital Labs, and is looking for coders, creatives and techies with the skills and passion to use technology to reach more people for Christ. Pray for God…
Friday, 28 July 2017 09:35
School holidays, hungry children
Foodbanks are appealing for more food than normal; the school holidays have started. For many parents, the summer holidays bring fresh challenges for meagre budgets. The Trussell Trust handed out 4,412 more three-day emergency food parcels…