1-Sept

We pray today for all in the Methodist Connexion who will be star9ng new roles – lay and ordained – including Debs Brazier working in the Airedale Circuit.

2-Sept

We pray today for those who work, oFen unseen, to keep our churches clean and to prepare the building for user groups. Lord, please bless them in their work and help them know the value of all they do.

3-Sept

The Methodist Way of Life WORSHIP: What is the paRern of your prayer life? Is there a prayer ‘habit’ you would like to establish this Church year? They say 21 days are needed to form a habit! Ask God to help you draw close through prayer!

4-Sept

Tomorrow in many of our churches is Climate Sunday. We pray for those who work for JPIT (Joint Public Issues Team) who seek to hold Climate Jus9ce before the Government too. May our Creator God inspire them and bring change through their ministry.

5-Sept

Mark 7:24-37 The more Jesus instructs people not to speak of him, the more they do! Would Jesus ever need to tell you not to speak of him? What makes you want to speak of Jesus? Give thanks for that.

6-Sept

In the week when many will return to school, let us hold before God all who are involved in educa9on, not least as Covid con9nues to impact lessons and learning.

7-Sept

This evening the Circuit Local Preachers, Worship Leaders and minister will meet to recommit themselves to this ministry of God’s Word in our Circuit. Please pray that all may preach and lead worship with the integrity of faith and be inspired by God.

8-Sept

We pray for this evening’s Governance mee9ng, that even and especially in the light of the pandemic, we might be bold to trust our resources to God, to be used wisely for God’s glory.

9-Sept

We remember today all who are living with conflict and unresolved tensions. Lord we pray for Afghanistan as well as closer to home, for our Government , our churches and ourselves – teach us what it means to be makers of peace.

10-Sept

We reflect on LEARNING & CARING: how and what are you learning now? How do you learn best? How might you use that to learn something new about God, to broaden your expecta9on of what God is wan9ng to do for you? Offer it in prayer.

11-Sept

Today the Yorkshire West District meets for Synod. Holy God, we ask your blessing for all who serve you in this District; pour out your wisdom as the District looks to implement Conference decisions.

12-Sept

Mark 8:27-38 Who do you say Jesus is? If someone exploring faith asked you what difference Jesus made to you, what would you say? Ask God to strengthen you that this church year, you may be faithful and inspired as a witness for Jesus.

13-Sept

We pray for this evening’s Circuit Mee9ng – for all who represent their local church and who hold office. Holy God, as we gather to share in the work of God in this place, please give us wisdom, grace and the faith to trust ourselves to your work.

14-Sept

Pray today for your minister and family. Ask God to bless them with a balance of work, rest and play.

15-Sept

While probably out of the news now, we pray for those working in the NHS, s9ll coping with Covid pa9ents as well as the backlog of other medical concerns. Lord, we pray your blessing of stamina and reward in their work.

16-Sept

We pray for the Circuit Leadership Team mee9ng this evening. Lord Jesus, as they hold the Circuit mission and ministry before you in prayer, may we as a Circuit, hold them before you in prayer. Bless their work for your glory we pray.

17-Sept

The Methodist Way of Life SERVICE: How are you using God’s giFs (including your financial resources)? The Covenant prayer reminds us that Christ has many services to be done. Where that service may be difficult, ask God for wisdom and grace.

18-Sept

We pray today for the people and ministry of West Leeds Community Church as they meet for a Vision Day. We pray that God will direct their listening, discussing and decision making; that in Christ we will see the church flourish and grow.

19-Sept

Mark 9:30-37 With the best will in the world, we can all disagree. What might cause ‘arguments’, disagreements or tension in the church where you aRend? Pray for grace to agree to disagree well.

20-Sept

Today, you are invited to light a candle or watch a sand 9mer, to breath deeply and be s9ll. Ask God to speak into the silence that you might be aware of God’s peace as you focus your mind on Christ.

21-Sept

We pray for those nearing the end of life, asking Christ’s blessing of peace for them and all who know and love them.

22-Sept

We pray today for Rev Kerry Tankard, our District Chair, for Rev Sonia Hicks and Mrs Barbara Easton in their leadership roles within the Methodist Church. Lord, May they be aRuned to you, even as we know you hear our prayers.

23-Sept

We remember those who work in the retail industry from shop keepers to lorry drivers. In the fear of shortages in our stores, help us Lord to know when we have enough. How might you thank a shop worker next 9me you are shopping?

24-Sept

The Methodist Way of Life EVANGELISM: How have you responded to opportuni9es to share your faith? We oFen find it to easier to ‘do’ acts of witness rather than ‘speak’ words of witness. Ask God for opportuni9es to share your faith this week, and wisdom in responding!

25-Sept

Recognising the incredible despera9on that must be felt by families risking life to seek asylum or find refuge in another country, we pray today for those making such perilous journeys, for the rulers of na9ons they leave behind and those na9ons in which they seek refuge. Lord, help us to welcome the stranger.

26-Sept

Mark 9:38-50 Have you experienced someone punng a stumbling block in the way of faith? How were you aware of Jesus in that experience? Ask God to show you someone to encourage and affirm in their faith today … and then do it!

27-Sept

Today we remember our circuit lay staff – Cathy, Erica, Sharon and Chris – giving thanks for their con9nuing commitment in suppor9ng the circuIt.

28-Sept

Holy God, we give thanks for all who work to help protect lives and maintain moral standards in the UK – the emergency services, those who work in law and all who speak up for those who have no voice. Lord, please work your truth and integrity in them and through them.

29-Sept

Pray today for your neighbours – those where the rela9onship is easy and those with whom it might be more challenging. Holy God, help us to build bridges not barriers, to be people of hospitality not hos9lity.

30-Sept

Pray for yourself today, that you may be aware of God with you in a tangible way. Pray that God will open your eyes to see his Spirit at work in your life today.

In the darkness of the s.ll night, In the dawning of the day light, In the mystery of crea.on, Creator God you are there. In the breath of every being, In the birthing and the growing, In the earth and all its fullness, Creator God you are there.

STF 109 by Margaret Rizza (b.1929)

Prayer DiarySept 2021

Praying for the Methodist Churches and communi9es of

Leeds South & West Circuit