St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
A community of faith in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Sunday, April 7 We pray for PWS&D partners who are compassionately walking alongside those suffering from tuberculosis, HIV, leprosy and malaria. May their collective journey toward health and prosperity be filled with strength, support and positive outcomes.
Wednesday, April 3 We pray for the treasurers and bookkeepers who are preparing reports for our governments.
Tuesday, April 2 We pray for Knox College students as they complete the 2023/2024 academic year, for clarity and confidence as they write their final papers and prepare for their summer commitments.
Monday, April 1 We pray for the person who will be named as Moderator-Elect for the 2024 General Assembly, that the God of hope will fill them with joy and peace, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the power of the Holy Spirit. We also give thanks for Mary Fontaine as she continues to serve as Moderator of the General Assembly in these coming months.
We pray for The Rev. Dr. P.A. (Sandy) McDonald as he retires from 56 years of ministry at St. Andrew’s, Dartmouth. May God continue to support him with His love and His grace.
Thursday, March 28 (Maundy Thursday) Give us, O God, a renewed and growing awareness of what it means to live out Christ’s example to love as he loved and to serve as he served.
Wednesday, March 27 (Transgender day of Visibility, March 31) Approaching Transgender Day of Visibility, we pray that visibility will be accompanied by action; that communities, churches and elected officials will contribute to the safety and well-being of transgender people.
Saturday, March 23 We pray for all students enrolled in the church’s theological colleges as they seek to learn and grow in their faith.
Friday, March 22 (World Water Day) We give thanks to God that families living in conflict situations are accessing clean water provided through PWS&D’s water, sanitation and hygiene projects.
Wednesday, March 20 We pray for Cedar Tree Ministries, an outreach ministry for Indigenous People on Vancouver Island, and the Rev. Yong Wan (Joey) Cho.