Author: St. Andrew's

Monday, January 8 We pray for the people of Ochapowace First Nation, SK, for their healing from the colonization tactics used in “Indian” residential schools. God bless their youth determined to overcome the effects of abuse and belittling that their parents and grandparents experienced in residential and day schools.

Sunday, January 7 We pray that the faculty of Knox College, The Presbyterian College of Montreal and the Vancouver School of Theology find joy and wisdom in the work of theological education.

Friday, January 5 We give thanks for the encouraging ministry of the Moderator, the Rev. Mary Fontaine, as she shares her faith stories and listens to people she meets during her visits.

Thursday, January 4 We pray for Anamiewigummig Fellowship Centre in Kenora, Ontario, and the people who receive support, care, kindness and guidance from staff and volunteers.

Wednesday, January 3 We pray for all those who face end of life questions and are wrestling with how to respond to MAID, and for the Committee on Church Doctrine as it studies this matter.

Tuesday, January 2 We pray for safe travels for the Rev. Lora Nafziger,PCC mission staff serving United Mission to Nepal, and her family as they depart for Kathmandu today.

Friday, December 29 We give thanks for the Rev. Mary Fontaine, Moderator of the General Assembly, and the connections she is making with congregations and individuals as she serves the church.

Thursday, December 28 We pray for Bishop Szablocs Bogdán as he provides leadership to the Reformed Church in Romania, Királyhágómellék District for the next five years.

Wednesday, December 27 We pray for Cedar Tree Ministries, an outreach ministry for Indigenous people on Vancouver Island that hopes to bring healing and reconciliation between the church and the First Nations, as well as to worship God.

 

Tuesday, December 26 For Christ, there was no room in the inn; we pray for those who seek shelter. Christ had to flee his birthplace; we pray for those who seek refuge. Christ read scripture as a child; we pray that God’s wisdom will enlighten our minds and direct our paths.