Author: St. Andrew's

Wednesday, March 13 We pray for the Canadian Armed Forces and all military chaplains who bring guidance and support to our troops and their families at home and abroad.

Tuesday, March 12 We pray that we may act with dignity and respect, offering compassionate care and encouraging a sense of belonging and connection to Christ through our actions.

 

Monday, March 11 We praise God and pray for the people in our congregations who share the gift of hospitality—from after church fellowship hours to welcoming the stranger, their gifts put faith into action.

Saturday, March 9 We pray for the Committee on Church Doctrine as it works to propose ordination vows for elders.

Friday, March 8 (International Women’s Day) Celebrate in prayer the PWS&D projects that are breaking barriers to gender equality and empowering women to achieve economic independence and improve their well-being.

Thursday, March 7 We praise God and pray for congregational teams who are working together on programs and projects that care for creation, living out God’s call to steward the earth for all creation.

Wednesday, March 6 We pray for the people of Ahousaht First Nation, BC in their aim to recover the traditional place of women in their pre-colonial societies, through the reclaiming of the Coming of Age ceremonies for their young women.

Monday, March 4 We pray for those in the Order of Diaconal Ministries who are called to serve the church in the areas of Christian education, pastoral care and social ministries.

Saturday, March 2 We pray for patience, strength, and inspiration for ministers who are not only serving their own congregation but are also engaged in long-term interim-moderatorships.

 

Friday, March 1 (World Day of Prayer) We pray for the Christian women of Palestine who have prepared this year’s World Day of Prayer service for the Women’s Missionary Society.