Author: St. Andrew's

Friday, May 31 We pray that God may strengthen the hands and hearts of farmers in Afghanistan who are working tirelessly to restore their land and livelihoods after facing repeated droughts.

Thursday, May 30 We pray for the students enrolled in theological colleges that are preparing to serve at a rural or remote congregation this summer.

Wednesday, May 29 We give thanks that the PCC is involved ecumenically within Canada and beyond, and pray for the councils of the church that bring various denominations together for worship, fellowship, ministry and mission: the World Council of Churches, World Communion of Reformed Churches and the Canadian Council of Churches.

Tuesday, May 28 We pray for retired ministers and professional church workers, and for those preparing for retirement.

Monday, May 27 We pray for our mission partners in Canada and around the world, supported through our gifts to Presbyterians Sharing.

Sunday, May 26 (Healing & Reconciliation Sunday) We pray for healing for Indigenous families and communities, both within and outside the church, who are struggling with intergenerational trauma from residential schools and other forms of colonial violence. We ask that God guide our church and congregations in ways that uphold Indigenous rights and reject anti-Indigenous racism.

Saturday, May 25 We pray for Knox College and its Class of 2024 as they convocate today. We pray for a joyful celebration of academic success and an affirmation of a call to serve.

Thursday, May 23 We rejoice in the growing farm ministry at Crieff Hills Retreat Centre and pray for an abundant harvest of vegetables, flowers, herbs, honey, eggs and maple syrup this year. (Crieff Hills Retreat Centre is in Puslinch, Ontario and is owned and operated by The Presbyterian Church in Canada)

Wednesday, May 22 Calling God, when you call students from around the world to serve your church, give your church the grace to receive this gift, be taught by the global church and to give you praise.

Tuesday, May 21 We pray for peace in the Land where Jesus was born, lived, died and rose again. Praise God for Israelis and Palestinians who speak out for peace despite great personal loss. May the Lord grant peace among the nations