Author: St. Andrew's

Tuesday, October 22 We give thanks for Atlantic Mission Society members who go the extra mile! This year, an extra $40,000 was given to support local, national and international ministries.

Monday, October 21 We pray for the congregation of Beaches Presbyterian Church in Toronto, ON as they work through the PCC’s New Beginnings Renewal Program to discern their next steps in ministry.

Sunday, October 20 (Students and Colleges Sunday) We pray for all those who are sensing a call to ministry. May they find spaces and wise mentors to support them in their discernment.

Saturday, October 19 We pray for congregations who have made the difficult but courageous decision to close, that along with their grief they may also celebrate their years of faithful witness to Christ and their legacy of lives shaped by the presence of the living God in Jesus Christ.

Thursday, October 17 (International Day for the Eradication of Poverty) We pray for people who do not have enough healthy food, safe, adequate homes, or communities of support. We pray for people who are working toward long-term solutions to end poverty and inequality.

Wednesday, October 16 (World Food Day) We give thanks for bountiful harvests that nourish and sustain life. We pray for those who lack access to sufficient nutritious food and for PWS&D’s partners who strive to end hunger.

Monday, October 14 (Thanksgiving Day) We pray for all the dedicated members of the Atlantic Mission Society .

Sunday, October 13 (Harvest Sunday) We give thanks to God for the earth and all its beauty and diversity and pray for a more just care of the earth and its resources.

Saturday, October 12 We pray for good health for ministers and directors of the eight Indigenous ministries of the PCC, and for their families and friends who support them.

Friday, October 11 (International Day of the Girl Child) We give thanks and pray for PWS&D programs in India that help reduce the incidence of child marriages and advocate for girls’ education.