For our GUC Community:
- We pray for Noeleen Jeffrey whose sister died last weekend and whose son is ill.
- We pray for people who are facing uncertainty in life, health, and their future.
- We pray for our church as it ponders its own life and the way we are being led as a Christian Community
- We pray for our Church Council as it meets this Thursday; for our chairperson Matt, secretary Jenelle, and Treasurer Narelle.
- We give thanks for the road ahead.
For Presbytery & the wider church: The Presbytery
Pray for:
- All involved in upcoming events being hosted by the Presbytery, Youth Ministry Unfiltered Conference, Safe Churches Courses, Living Values Uniting Church Leaders Orientation and Mission Shaped Ministry Program
- Presbytery staff engaged in the preparation of programs, sustaining systems of communication and providing support to congregations
- All who hold official positions within the Presbytery that they may give spirit led leadership
- Wisdom for the shaping of a new staff team for 2012, including a new Chairperson and Presbytery Secretary
- The continued vision of Presbytery to support all congregations in their mission
For our World: Botswana, Zimbabwe
Pray for:
- The leaders of government and their success in bringing economic progress, education and health care to their people.
- Landowners and the land workers, and those who are displaced by land reform.
- Reconciliation between the races in Zimbabwe, leading to a society of equality and respect.
- AIDS orphans.
- Hope for those who have little to hope for.