Author: St. Andrew's

Wednesday, April 30 We pray for church musicians and choirs who help lead congregations in worship and praise.

We pray for the Presbytery of Halifax & Lunenburg as it gathers for its annual retreat at beautiful Shubie Park, Dartmouth.

Saturday, April 26 We pray for members of the Atlantic Mission Society as they plan and hold their spring meetings.

Friday, April 25 We pray for St. Andrew’s Hall, the Presbyterian Church in Canada college at the University of British Columbia, as it celebrates its 70th anniversary this year.

Tuesday, April 22 (Earth Day) We pray for those harmed and displaced by pollution, environmental destruction and climate change. We pray for those working to protect vulnerable ecosystems. We ask for guidance as local and global communities address the climate crisis.

Monday, April 21 We pray for farmers in Guatemala receiving support from PWS&D to improve their harvests and be resilient to climate change

Saturday, April 19 (Holy Saturday) On this day, Jesus lies in the grave. We trust in the resurrection and in God’s power to stir new life among and within us.

Friday, April 18 (Good Friday) Merciful God, we praise you for your sacrificial love and pray for all those who have suffered violence, and for reconciliation wherever there is division and conflict.

Thursday, April 17 (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, April 16 (Earth Week Starts) During Earth Week, we give thanks for the gift of water, essential to all life on Earth. We pray all people have access to clean, safe drinking water.