Prayer

As churches are unable to hold Christmas events and outreach activities as they usually do at this time of year, please pray for creativity and wisdom for churches across Scotland to know how to celebrate Christmas as church family and share the good news of Jesus.

We continue to pray for frontline works in all settings, particularly in hospitals, who may be experiencing anxiety or burnout. Lord, bring strength to the weary, hope for the hopeless, rest to the burdened and burned out and peace to the anxious at this time.

Give thanks that during this month we can reflect on the birth of our Saviour and anticipate with joy the celebration of the Light of the World come to dwell among us.

As parts of Scotland are currently in Level 4 restrictions, we pray for the businesses and self-employed people that affected by these restrictions and we pray for provision in a time of need and worry.

We give thanks to God for the recent breakthroughs during vaccine trials across the world for Covid-19 and pray that these vaccines will come to fruition and help change the course of this pandemic.

Stirling BC – Give thanks for all the ways the church fellowship is able to reach out to the local community through The Haven Centre, where local families can find support, children’s group, debt counselling and more. Please pray that through this help, more people...

Stenhouse BC – Please pray for our neighbours who've been affected by job losses and poor mental health. Pray that as a community, Stenhouse is able to rally together to get through these months. Pray that as a church we can shine Jesus' light.

St Ninians Community Church - We give thanks for our varied ways of meeting during this time using Zoom, and for the sense of community we are maintaining.  Please pray for those who have had recent health issues, and for the ability to maintain a presence in our...