Date

Prayer item

 Mon 1st

Tonight the Kirk Session are meeting for prayer. Please pray that they would know God’s guidance. Tonight is the beginning of GB week. Please pray for the generosity of parents and friends for this financial support which is vital in the running of the GB Company.

 Tues 2nd

This afternoon at 2 pm Rev Tom is meeting with Rev David Boyland and Rev Robert Wallace to plan Holy Week. This year the Wednesday, Thursday and Friday night Sessions will be hosted by Kilmakee. Please pray as guidance as they discuss the possibility of having meditative/reflective evenings rather than the usual ‘service’ structure with a speaker. Please pray for the South Belfast Presbytery as they meet tonight. Give thanks for the kids that come along to KEE KIDS. Pray that the leaders will be able to get to know them and show them God’s Kingdom.

 Wed 3rd

Mrs Corinna Heron, a student from Union, will be on placement with us for 8 Sundays. Please pray for her as she integrates into the life of Kilmakee. Pray that she will continue to know God leading her. Please pray that the final preparations for the KEE NOTE trip to Thailand will soon be completed and that flights will be booked. Please pray for the PW as they meet this afternoon for a Bring and Buy Sale at 2.30. Please pray that these ladies would continue to be an encouragement for each other.

Thurs 4th

Please pray for Rev Tom as he is involved in the PCI Counselling Advisory Group at Hopelink Centre at Carlisle Circus this morning at 10:30. Please remember the Praise Group as they meet for practice this evening. Continue to pray for new members. Give thanks for the leaders in BB. Pray for guidance each Thursday and Friday night.

 Fri 5^th

Give thanks for all those who come along to Bowls each week. Pray for continued good fellowship. Please pray that Andy would experience God working in all areas of his life; and working through him in his responsibilities in Kilmakee.

Sat 6^th

Please pray for guidance for Rev Tom as he balances all his responsibilities. Please pray for peace for all the children and parents who are awaiting results of the transfer test this morning. 

 Sun 7th

As we come to worship this morning, pray that we will each come expectantly waiting for God. Remember all those who will be leading in the different aspects of the service. Pray for those who are organising the lunch and prayers focussing on Poverty Week. Please pray for the babies and toddlers who come along to Crèche.   Please pray for Health and Safety for the children and teachers both at Sunday School and at home. As the Bible Class work their way through the book of Philippians over the next few weeks pray that the young people will continue to be responsive and enthused by the word of God. Pray that as we study the topics of rejoicing, humility, peace and contentment and prayer that these characteristics will become a reality in their lives. Give thanks for the great bunch of young people who make up Youth Fellowship. Pray that the young people will continue to accept the challenges of “Here I am Lord” and praying consistently for another Christian.

Mon 8th

Give thanks for the leadership of Audrey in the GB. Please pray that she will know God’s empowerment and wisdom as she leads the girls.

 Tues 9th

Pray for protection from disruption as KEE KIDS meet tonight. Please continue to pray for God’s guidance for Ashlee, Amy, Nora, John, Sarah, Ruth and Megan. Sarah has just completed her Uni studies. 

Wed 10^th

Please pray for KEE SENIORS as they meet today. Give thanks for all who come along. Pray for encouragement. Please pray that God will guide KEENOTE as they explore ways as a band can grow spiritually.

Thurs 11st

Please pray that those who meet as a Fellowship Group in the Social Room this morning would know God’s presence with them. Please remember Aileen as she leads the Praise Group this evening. Pray that as they lead the worship that they will know God leading and guiding them. Give thanks for all the boys who come along to BB on a Thursday and Friday night. Pray for God’s protection on their lives.

Fri 12th

Pray for protection for the Bowls club as they travel to and from ‘away matches’. Please continue to pray for all those whose lives have been devastated in the Earthquake in Haiti. Pray for all those involved in rebuilding the country and peoples’ lives.

Sat 13th

Please remember the GB as they take part in the NI finals of the solo skipping competition. Pray that Rev Tom would continue to experience God’s guidance as he along with Session lead Kilmakee. Pray that as Youth Fellowship look at love and romance tonight that they will all realise, once again, how much God loves every one of us. Give thanks for the leadership of Jenny, Graham, Andy, Roger and Jordan in Youth Fellowship. Pray that they would know God’s help as they balance their different priorities.

Sun

14th

This morning our Service will be lead by Julie Greenlee. Please pray that she will know God’s presence as she leads the different aspects of the service. Give thanks for those involved in the technical aspects of the service. Remember those who are no longer able to join us in Kilmakee. Pray that they will be blessed through the DVD ministry. Please pray for the Sunday School children as they learn their new memory verse (1 Timothy 4 v12). Give thanks that we have such a large bible class. Though this in itself is hard work, it continues to be a source of joy for us that there are so many teenagers growing as part of our Kilmakee family.  Pray for God’s guidance for the leaders and all in the fellowship Groups as they meet tonight.

 Mon 15^th

Give thanks for the commitment of the Officers, Sub Officers and Associates in the GB. Pray for wisdom and discretion as they lead the girls and deal with any potentially difficult situations.

Tues 16th

Please pray for guidance for KEE TEENS. Pray that the leaders would be able to keep the few who come along interested; and that more would join. Give thanks for the recent new born babies. Please continue to pray for protection on those still expecting babies.

Wed 17th

Please pray for the ladies of the PW as they meet this afternoon. Their speaker is Lloyd Watson from the Belfast City Mission.    Please remember those ladies who are no longer able to attend as they are in Care homes. Please pray for their families and those who care for them. Please pray that KEENOTE will continue to have opportunities to lead worship both in Kilmakee and further a field.

 Thurs 18th

Please pray for Rev Tom as he leads the first night of the ‘Steps to Spiritual Formation’ course in Kilmakee. Please pray that all who come along would be open to learn. Pray that through the BB the boys would come to know Jesus personally.

 Fri 19th

Give thanks for those in the Bowls club who set up the hall each week; and do other practical tasks.

Sat 20th

Please pray for the Retreat in Kilmakee: ‘Steps to Stillness’. Pray that Rev Tom would know God’s guidance; and that all who come along would experience God. Pray for God’s blessing in the lives of the Wilson family: Rev Tom, Daphne, Lauren, Hannah and Katy.

 Sun 21st

Today the morning service will include the AGM. Pray for all those who are giving reports. Pray that as we look back over this past year that we will get a sense as to how God has lead us; and give us encouragement for the incoming year. Refreshments will be served after the service. Pray that as we meet for informal communion tonight that we will know God’s presence. Give thanks for Jenny Belshaw, the Bible Class leaders and Sunday School Teachers. Please pray for wisdom, patience and time to prepare lessons. Give thanks for the members of the congregation who sit in on the classes to be the required adult due to child protection legislation. As YF look at the Mission Strategy pray that as the leaders adapt the adult materials that the young people will realise that God is calling them too to be part of His church in Seymour Hill and beyond.

Mon 22nd

Please pray for Rev Tom as he meets with a group to plan the ‘Calvin/Loyola’ conference to be held in October 2010. This is a group of Presbyterians and Catholics coming together to explore the heritage of John Calvin and Ignatius of Loyola. Give thanks for all the girls who come along to GB each week. Pray that through the GB their faith would be deepened.

Tues 23rd

Give thanks for the faithful leaders in KEE KIDS. Pray that God would continue to give them new ideas. Please remember those in our congregation who have been bereaved during this past year. Pray that they will continue to know God’s comfort and peace.

Wed 24th

Give thanks for all the helpers involved in KEE SENIORS. Please pray that as they serve God in this way that they will experience His blessing. Give thanks for those who collate the finances: john, Nadine and Billy. Pray that we will continue to meet our financial needs.

 Thurs 25^th

Please pray for the Fellowship Group as it meets in the Social Room this morning at 10:30. Pray for God’s guidance for all involved. Pray that as the BB meet that there would be a trust developed between the leaders and the boys. Continue to pray for the young people sitting or resitting important exams this year. Pray that they would be disciplined enough in their young lives to remain dedicated to the things of God in this place and beyond.

Fri 26^th

Pray for senior members in the community especially the lonely, ill, worried etc. Pray for safety in their homes and when out and about.  Give thanks for those of all ages who come along to Bowls club. Pray that deeper friendships would continue to be built. Please pray for the NI finals of the Seniors GB football competition which will be held tonight.

Sat 27th

Pray that as the Rev Tom prepares to lead the different meetings that he would experience God opening up His Word to him. Today Youth Fellowship will have their fundraising carwash for their weekend away to Milisle in March. Pray that this will be a time where the young people can interact with other members of the congregation. Pray too that this event will be well supported.

Sun 28th

As we come to worship this morning please remember those who are persecuted. Give thanks for the opportunity that we have to meet together. Give thanks for the work Denise does in organising Crèche. Give thanks for her faithful band of helpers. Please pray for the children in Sunday School as they learn new things and experience God’s gifts for the first time. Pray that all who meet in the Fellowship Groups will know God’s presence and encouragement with them.