Glenavy Parish

12/06/2026

05/06/2026

One Church, One Mission, One Hope
Bible passage: Revelation 7:9–17
“A great multitude that no one could count, from every nation…” To reflect and pray
The mission of Jesus reaches every nation. We pray for revival here, but we also remember that we belong to a worldwide family of faith. Some of our brothers and sisters follow Jesus at great cost. The Barnabas Aid display about the persecuted Church in Nigeria helps us remember one part of the global Church where Christians need our prayers.
Questions for prayer
How does the courage of persecuted Christians challenge my own discipleship?
Do I pray only for my own church and locality, or also for the worldwide Church?
What does Revelation 7 teach me about the final purpose of mission? How can suffering Christians strengthen our faith rather than simply evoke our sympathy?
Set prayer
Father of all,
we thank you for the worldwide Church,
for every tribe, language, people and nation
who belong to Jesus Christ.
We pray for Christians in Nigeria
and for all who suffer because they bear the name of Christ. Give them courage, protection, provision and hope.
Comfort the bereaved, heal the wounded,
release the captive, and strengthen your Church.Keep us faithful in prayer, generous in love,
and hopeful in mission,
until the day when every nation gathers before your throne. Amen.
Challenge for the day
Before the week ends, decide on one ongoing prayer commitment: for revival, for someone to come to faith, for local mission, or for the persecuted Church.

04/06/2026

Compassion for Our Locality
Bible passage: Matthew 9:35–38
“When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them…” To reflect and pray
Jesus saw the crowds not as interruptions, problems or statistics, but as people needing shepherding, healing and hope.
Questions for prayer
What do I see when I look at our locality?
Where are people weary, lost, lonely or spiritually hungry?
Do I have the compassion of Jesus, or have I become numb? What workers might God be raising up for his harvest here? Set prayer
Lord Jesus,
give us your eyes for this community.
Let us see people not as strangers, but as those you love.
Break our hearts for what breaks yours.
Raise up workers for your harvest.
Show us where to serve, whom to welcome,
and how to speak of your grace with humility and courage.
Amen.
Challenge for the day
Walk, drive or sit somewhere in the parish and pray for the homes, schools, farms, businesses and people around you.

03/06/2026

Renewed Hearts, Renewed Church
Bible passage: Acts 2:37–47
“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.”
To reflect and pray
Revival is not only an emotional moment. It is a deep work of God that brings repentance, devotion, fellowship, generosity, worship and witness. Questions for prayer
Where do I need to repent and return to the Lord?
What spiritual habits need to be renewed in me?
How devoted are we to Scripture, fellowship, Communion and prayer? What would a revived parish look like in ordinary weekly life? Set prayer
Merciful God,
soften our hearts before you.
Bring us to repentance where we have grown cold, proud or careless. Renew our hunger for your Word,
our love for one another,
our joy in worship,
and our commitment to prayer.
Let our life together become a sign of your kingdom.
Amen.
Challenge for the day
Pray for the regular worshipping life of the parish: Sunday services, prayer gatherings, children and families, Alpha, small groups, pastoral care and outreach.