Daily Prayers

Sunday

Hospital and Prison chaplains
Pray for our chaplains who are involved in this challenging work in hospitals and in prisons throughout Ireland. Pray that God will give them His wisdom and grace to offer to those who need it.

Forces Chaplains
These are demanding times for all the Armed Forces, with repeated operations in dangerous areas. Our Chaplains are no exception. Pray for all Chaplains and their families, often in isolated situations, who frequently have to cope with long periods of separation, and especially for any on operational duty.

Monday

Thompson House
Pray for David Farrow, director of Thompson House and all of the staff and volunteers. At times residents can exhibit challenging behaviour pray that staff will be patient and will be able to share God’s love in every situation. Give thanks for the residents who attended the bible study over the last year, pray that new residents this year will be open and accepting to the prompting of the Holy Spirit.

Carlisle House and Grays Court
Pray for David Cuthbert and the staff who work with residents on a daily basis and respond to the helpline phone calls. Pray for those who attend the Tuesday night meetings, that they will look to God to help them overcome their addictions and dependency on drugs and alcohol.

Tuesday

Students, University chaplains, Derryvolgie Halls
Pray for University Chaplains who provide pastoral care and support for students and staff in institutions of third level education throughout Ireland.  The Chaplains also provide Christian insight and comment on many current issues.  Pray also for students that they will have strength and courage to stand up for Christ on campus and in class. Pray for the 88 students resident in Derryvolgie Halls and the programme of events in which they take part. Pray for those making decisions about the development and use of the Elmwood Avenue Chaplaincy and Cafe complex and the future for university chaplaincy in the Dublin area.

Kinghan Mission for deaf people
As the Kinghan Church continues to seek a new minister, Anne Rodgers (Lay Assistant) and the Church Committee shoulder much of the responsibility for Sunday Services and week-day activities. Canon Will Murphy (Church of Ireland) conducts two services per month in the Kinghan Church as the Church of Ireland Mission to the deaf has closed. Pray for all involved in the Kinghan Church and its wider Mission to Deaf People, that they will keep their eyes on Jesus as He guides His Church to find His way forward.

Wednesday

Older people services
We currently provide residential care homes in Belfast, Londonderry, Newcastle, Portrush and Bangor, a nursing home in Omagh and sheltered housing in Newtownabbey and Dublin. Pray for Linda Wray and May Gordon as they oversea the management and training for the homes. Pray for each Head of Home and their staff as they serve the residents. Pray that the residents will be happy in the homes.

Learning disability
Willow Brook in Coleraine provides practical help in supported living for 9 tenants and Topley houses the families of 3 people with physical disabilities. Pray for Anne Campbell and the staff as they work hard to meet the needs of residents.

From January 2009 PCI assumes responsibility for Aaron House in Dundonald, a residential and day-care unit for those with a more profound learning disability. Pray for Denise Keegan and the staff, especially in this transition period.

Pray for the residents and their families that God will meet their needs. Pray for God’s guidance as we seek to expand this work and for Patience, strength and grace for all carers throughout the community.

Thursday

PCI Counselling 
The PCI Counselling service is a professional, confidential service available throughout Northern Ireland. Problems dealt with include marriage and relationship difficulties, emotional, mental, physical or sexual abuse (past or present), sexual orientation, bereavement, self-esteem and stress.
Pray for Stephanie Windrum as she liaises with clients and counsellors, developing the service and also arranging the Re-Marriage Panels. Pray for wisdom and empathetic understanding for all our professionally trained counsellors, as they, voluntarily, aim to help those who are suffering. Pray for the clients who can, through the Grace of God, find peace and helpful ways of dealing with their problems in a totally non-judgmental and Christian environment.
 PCI Family Holiday

Taking place again at the Share Centre in Co Fermanagh, this annual Easter event gives families an opportunity to come together for worship and teaching, activity and fun.  Pray for Rev Gary Trueman who is the speaker for 2009, pray for those who lead in worship, The Youth Team as they plan and lead the children's programme, The Share Centre Staff and our witness to them and The families who participate - that the Lord would bless each one.

Friday

Taking care Taking Care aims to encourage and support every congregation to create and sustain a safe environment for children, young people and leaders who participate in the activities, outreach and worship connected with the Church. Pray for Deborah Webster in the Taking Care Office who facilitates the safeguarding of children with training, advice and guidance. Pray for those who assist with administration support as well as our 21 volunteer trainers who give of their time and expertise. Pray also for our Designated Persons in each congregation.

Friendship House South Belfast Friendship House aims to serve and bear witness to the Sandy Row Community. It is a place of fun and learning for children, fellowship for Senior Citizens, and an oasis for the lonely and struggling. The House continues to be used weekly for After School Clubs, Friendship Group and Parent and Toddler Group. A two-week Holiday Bible Club in the summer reaches many with no church connection. Pray for Jenny Robinson (Deaconess) as she leads her team and for wisdom as they deal with many different issues on a daily basis.

Saturday

Pray for our Director of Social Service, Lindsay Conway as he works tirelessly to oversee all areas of the Board’s work.

Pray also for Rev. Bobby Liddle, the convenor of our Board as he seeks to support the work and convene the board. Pray for wisdom for all of our committee convenors and give thanks to God for all members of committees who give of their time and expertise to serve in this way.

Pray for the Board Office staff as they support the varied work on a daily basis.