BERKHAMSTED WATCHMEN ON THE WALL
24 hours a day 7 days a week Prayer for Berkhamsted
Prayer Guide No 64 – March 2008
The Servant of the Lord
“My Elect One in whom My soul delights!
I have put My Spirit upon Him;
He will bring forth justice to the Gentiles.
He will not cry out, nor raise His voice,
Nor cause His voice to be heard in the street.
A bruised reed He will not break,
And smoking flax He will not quench;
He will bring forth justice for truth,
He will not fail nor be discouraged,
Till He has established justice in the earth,
And the coastlands shall wait for His law.” Isaiah 42:1-4
PRAY FOR THE CHURCH IN BERKHAMSTED using these Scriptures
Jesus says, “ I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven….”Matt 16:18,19
“praying always ……..that utterance may be give to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel…….that in it I may speak boldly as I ought to speak.” Eph 6:19,20
“Do not be afraid but speak, and do not keep silent; for I am with you, and no one will attack you to hurt you; for I have many people in this city.” Acts 18:9,10
“you are the salt of the earth, but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? You are the light of the world A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden….Let your light so shine before men…” Matt 5:13-16
pray for boldness within the church to evangelise and witness, that we wouldn’t be afraid to speak and that we would be salt and light in our society.
for the monthly witness of the market stall as churches work together to maintain a regular Christian presence in the heart of Berkhamsted. Pray for creative ways of sharing our living faith in Christ, for real communication and fruitfulness in the face of a lot of nominalism and secularism.
for the Easter services in local churches, for a strong presentation of the gospel.
for KRC as the elders interview for the position of church leader and for Billy Milton’s future.
for unity within BBC especially for Mary Stringer at this time
for NBC, for renewed visions and refreshment for David Russell as he goes on sabbatical for four months.
for unity within the church in Berkhamsted and for ministers as they meet and pray together, that they would have unity in the Spirit.
pray for all youth and childrens workers as they have the incredible task of pastoring and mentoring young people in their faith
PRAY FOR THE TOWN
· As original visionaries of the Swan Project we feel strongly that the Church has a responsibility to prayer, asking God to revive the original vision and restore the honour of His name at the Swan. Clare Muir, the co-ordinator of the youth project is working hard to maintain a programme for many needy young people and fundraise. She needs our prayers.
· pray for the shortage of school places for reception children in September 2008. Gazette February 6th, ‘following a meeting with Herts County Council officials parents have been assured that the 33 children who had been rejected from over-subscribed primary schools in Berkhamsted, would not have to make the journey to Hemel Hempstead schools, where there were surplus places.’ Pray for wisdom for local planners, for the local MP David Gauke who. Pray also for parents who are distressed about the uncertainty of their children’s schooling.
· Free psychic readings have been offered in the local paper. Pray that this offer won’t be taken up by readers, and this initiative will be a failure. Pray that those with spiritual hunger will seek the living God.
· Psychic Fayres Pray that those who organise these Fayre and those who attend would have their spiritual needs met only in Jesus Christ. Pray for a turning to Christ among those attracted to New Age philosophy.
· continue to pray for the Way Inn, for the Trustees and Directors as they make major decisions, that God’s will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
· pray for all those of other faiths who live in our postcode, for developing of good relationships and break down of misunderstandings between us.
PRAY FOR MARRIAGE
Pray for the strengthening of all marriages and families that “what God has joined together, let no man separate.” Matt 19:6
Pray for Christian marriages as the enemy tries to breakdown marriage in this nation and as satanists pray against Christian marriages, especially those of church leaders.
See attachment regarding marriage in Norway.
PRAY FOR TRING
As Watchmen we want to include Tring as there have been deaths through suicide and accidents of young people.
Pray for a blanket of love over Tring, and for healing of divisions in churches.
PRAY FOR THE POLICE especially Jerry Alford, Area Superintendent of West Herts
Watchmen prayer evening at Sally and Alistair McIver’s @ 7.30pm on Tuesday March 18th . This evening is a time of listening to God and praying for the town. The next town Prayer Breakfast will be at 8am on Saturday
March 15th at All Saint’s Church. Please send any prayer requests or answers to Lexie Thompson, (01442 875672) or at
Berkhamsted_watch@hotmail.com
Tuesday, 11 March 2008
Prayer Guide no 4
Valley of praise Prayer Guide No 4
March 08
Romans 12:1-2
Jack Hayford in his book ‘Manifest Presence’ has a chapter ‘Worship: The total being made alive.’ It begins “Becoming the kind of worshipers that the Father God is looking for – those who worship Him “in spirit and in truth” (John 4:24) – means that our worship will be called beyond both cerebral preoccupation and merely emotional exaggerations. It will call us to come with hearts engaged; empty ritual overthrown as our forms and formats, our liturgies and our lives become enflamed with the fire of God descending upon living sacrifices presenting acceptable sacrifice to the Lord.
May the Holy Spirit help us to come with Regenerated Spirits, Renewed Minds, Revived Emotions and Rededicated Bodies our ‘total being’ made alive to Him.
Prayer Focus - Science and Medicine
“If any of you falls short in wisdom, he should ask God for it and it will be given him, for God is a generous giver who neither refuses or reproaches anyone. But he must ask in faith, without a doubt in his mind.” James 1:5-6 NEB
Pray that God will enlighten those in medicine and health care to acknowledge the sanctity of life and serve with true integrity and compassion.
Pray for Christian scientists, academics, doctors and others who are concerned about medical ethics. Help them to discern what is right in His eyes and have the courage to speak out.
Pray that Christians in the science world will be able to integrate their scientific knowledge with the wisdom and values of their faith.
Ask God to help anyone considering an abortion as they face an unplanned pregnancy or have been told that their baby has serious disabilities. Pray that they will receive wise counsel from medical staff, counsellors, family and friends and be led by God in this difficult decision.
Prayer for the Church in the Valley As you pray for the Church in the Valley use Psalm 20 as a launching pad. Pray that the Church will not trust in its programmes but will “remember the Name of the Lord”.
Pray for Brian and Vanessa as they with other leaders endeavour to facilitate this vision that God will grant them great wisdom and inspiration. They are hoping shortly to set up a working committee for the ‘Valley of Praise’ vision as there is wisdom in many counsellors, and to share the responsibility. Col. 1:9-11
Pray for unity amongst the church leaders especially those involved in ‘Focus Herts’ and those already beginning to work together in the Chiltern Hills that others will join them in their passion for the land.
Pray for Tring
As Watchmen we want to include Tring as there have been deaths through suicide and accidents of young people. Pray for a blanket of love over Tring, and for healing of divisions in churches.
Marsworth On Mothering Sunday, 25 folks turned up at the village hall to worship and pray for the village. The worship band had musicians from 5 different churches in the area!
Next ‘Harp and Bowl’ Nights
Friday 7th March 8pm Pitstone Memorial Hall
Saturday 5th April 8pm Pitstone Memorial Hall
Friday 2nd May 8pm Pitstone Memorial Hall
Saturday 10th May 6-10pm Hemel Hempstead Community Church
March 08
Romans 12:1-2
Jack Hayford in his book ‘Manifest Presence’ has a chapter ‘Worship: The total being made alive.’ It begins “Becoming the kind of worshipers that the Father God is looking for – those who worship Him “in spirit and in truth” (John 4:24) – means that our worship will be called beyond both cerebral preoccupation and merely emotional exaggerations. It will call us to come with hearts engaged; empty ritual overthrown as our forms and formats, our liturgies and our lives become enflamed with the fire of God descending upon living sacrifices presenting acceptable sacrifice to the Lord.
May the Holy Spirit help us to come with Regenerated Spirits, Renewed Minds, Revived Emotions and Rededicated Bodies our ‘total being’ made alive to Him.
Prayer Focus - Science and Medicine
“If any of you falls short in wisdom, he should ask God for it and it will be given him, for God is a generous giver who neither refuses or reproaches anyone. But he must ask in faith, without a doubt in his mind.” James 1:5-6 NEB
Pray that God will enlighten those in medicine and health care to acknowledge the sanctity of life and serve with true integrity and compassion.
Pray for Christian scientists, academics, doctors and others who are concerned about medical ethics. Help them to discern what is right in His eyes and have the courage to speak out.
Pray that Christians in the science world will be able to integrate their scientific knowledge with the wisdom and values of their faith.
Ask God to help anyone considering an abortion as they face an unplanned pregnancy or have been told that their baby has serious disabilities. Pray that they will receive wise counsel from medical staff, counsellors, family and friends and be led by God in this difficult decision.
Prayer for the Church in the Valley As you pray for the Church in the Valley use Psalm 20 as a launching pad. Pray that the Church will not trust in its programmes but will “remember the Name of the Lord”.
Pray for Brian and Vanessa as they with other leaders endeavour to facilitate this vision that God will grant them great wisdom and inspiration. They are hoping shortly to set up a working committee for the ‘Valley of Praise’ vision as there is wisdom in many counsellors, and to share the responsibility. Col. 1:9-11
Pray for unity amongst the church leaders especially those involved in ‘Focus Herts’ and those already beginning to work together in the Chiltern Hills that others will join them in their passion for the land.
Pray for Tring
As Watchmen we want to include Tring as there have been deaths through suicide and accidents of young people. Pray for a blanket of love over Tring, and for healing of divisions in churches.
Marsworth On Mothering Sunday, 25 folks turned up at the village hall to worship and pray for the village. The worship band had musicians from 5 different churches in the area!
Next ‘Harp and Bowl’ Nights
Friday 7th March 8pm Pitstone Memorial Hall
Saturday 5th April 8pm Pitstone Memorial Hall
Friday 2nd May 8pm Pitstone Memorial Hall
Saturday 10th May 6-10pm Hemel Hempstead Community Church
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