Author: St. Andrew's

Friday, September 8 On International Literacy Day, we pray for the millions of children who, due to poverty, conflict and other challenges, lack the opportunity to learn. We give thanks for PWS&D-supported programs that work to provide many of them with educational opportunities.

Thursday, September 7 We give thanks and pray for the Near East School of Theology in Lebanon, equipping ministers and Christian educators in the Middle East for over 90 years.

Wednesday, September 6 We pray for the Rev. Amanda Currie, serving as synod clerk for Saskatchewan.

Tuesday, September 5 We pray for presbyteries that are struggling to care for ministers and congregations as completely as they would like. May they be joyful in hope, patient in affliction and faithful in prayer. (Romans 12:12)

Monday, September 4 We pray for students returning to theological studies this fall. Increase knowledge, piety and love for God and God’s church in all of them.

Sunday, September 3 We pray that Atlantic Mission Society groups will be creative in their planning and consistent to God’s call as they begin a new program year.

Saturday, September 2 We pray for the Rev. Margaret Mullin and the people who gather at Place of Hope Indigenous Presbyterian Church in Winnipeg.

Friday, September 1 We pray for transformation in congregations that will lead God’s people to share love and healing in their communities through concrete acts of friendship and kindness.

Thursday, August 31 (International Day for People of African Descent) Recognizing the violent history of colonization faced by people of African descent, we seek the Spirit’s wisdom to end ongoing anti-Black racism.

Wednesday, August 30 We pray for the Rev. Mary Fontaine and Hummingbird Ministries, an Indigenous healing and reconciliation effort.