Prayer

Join every Friday evening for our prayer meeting at 7:45pm via conference call. Simply dial the number below then enter the access code when prompted.

Number: 0330 606 0403
Access Code: 159662

The call will be covered by any ‘free minutes’ you have as part of your phone package otherwise it should cost the same as a standard landline call.

Use this form to send us your prayer requests, or email us directly on: prayerrequests@westcroydon.com

Friday 23 April 21

Psalm 118:1 NIV

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.

Pray for WCBC

Pray for the membership well being, those who are sick and grieving.
For the coming church meeting
That the technology will be accessible on the day.
Members will treat each other with love and respect.
Leadership for wisdom, knowledge and understandi ng
Settlement process - call of a senior minister - for God's leading and direction
That we won't grow weary but keep the faith knowing that God has WCBC in his hands.
For the youth and children and those who lead the online meetings with them.
Finances and giving

Local and national

We thank God for the easing lockdown.
That as a nation we will be mindful of each other and adhere to the rules.
The continued protection of NHS staff
The rollout of the vaccine
Those who have concerns about the vaccine, that their fears will be allayed.
The mayoral election.
"COVID-19 passports" that the Government takes time to discuss the pros and cons and consults widely.
Pray for the econmy of the nation and Croydon in particular.
Local and national government
Unrest in Northern Ireland

Worldwide

La Soufriere in St Vincent still erupting - pray for the people and other islands that have been affected.
USA - with the ending of the George Floyd murder case
India- new variant of COVID-19 virus is kept under control
Environmental issues
Countries that are dear to your heart

Friday 16 April 21

Roman 12 v12

¹² Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.

Prayers of praise, adoration and thanksgiving!

Particularly anything good that has come about because of this pandemic season. Lockdown positives.

Those who mourn and grieve

Church members and those connected to our church
Queen and the Royal family
Those left on their own or cannot be close to family at this time. Loneliness

Our church, WCBC

Thanks for safe and successful reopening of the building for services. No turning back this time! May more things be able to resume in the coming months
Thanks for seeing us through this past year of lockdowns
Thanks for new and innovative ways we have been able to stay connected over the last year
Thanks for all the ministers and guest speakers that have supported us and continue to do so
The deacons. For wisdom, discernment, guidance, insight, strength, love
Revd Phil Barnard, our moderator during interregnum and regional team leader for London Baptists
Our search for a new senior minister
The Lord to rebuild this church stronger than before. Renewal. Revival
Truly seek God's face for the future. His will for us. His vision for us revealed
Upcoming church meeting will run smoothly, especially the technology side for those needing to join via Zoom.
Children and Youth who have been without their normal groups for over a year. May they nor drift away from God. Thanks for Nehemie and the Youth team as they seek to engage the Youth via Zoom meetings
For those struggling with church being different. Feeling isolated.
Helping Hands. For Simon and all those seeking to meet the needs of those who are struggling in some way and that anyone in need feels comfortable to ask for help
That all our needs as a church would continue to be met
Croydon Refugee Day Centre.

Wider church: UK and worldwide

Work together to spread the Good News
Seek God's face moving forward out of Lockdown
New ways and creativity to reach those that don't know the Jesus yet
Revival
Persecuted church around the world. Continued courage. Protection from harm. Thanks for growth

UK

Thanks that coronavirus numbers have come right down. May it continue
Easing of lockdown
No new variants to spread
Roll out of the vaccine will continue well and safely
Those struggling with Long Covid symptoms
NHS workers. Strength and peace. Pray against exhaustion, emotional trauma, PTSD, strain on family relationships
Pupils and students preparing for exams in uncertain situations
Education staff and the constant new challenges
Mental and physical health of all
Government and leaders of all UK nations
Fair and humane treatment of refugees and all the most vulnerable in society

World

Coronavirus impact around the world. Spikes in Europe and extreme numbers in Brazil
Fair and safe roll out of the vaccine to all nations, especially the poorest ones
All leaders. Love for ALL people to be at the heart of all decisions
Tensions in US with George Floyd murder trial ongoing and other police incidents
Withdrawal of all US troops from Afghanistan over the coming months to go smoothly
Environment crisis to be taken seriously by all leaders
Other areas of unrest around the world

1 Thessalonians 5 v23-24

²³ May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. ²⁴ The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.

Friday 9 April 21

Prayer points:

Pray for God to have mercy on our country and the world
Pray for a Spirit of Brokenness and Repentance
Pray for unity in churches and families
Pray for global spiritual awakening and an outpouring of evangelism
Pray for those in Education (i.e. schools, colleges and universities)
Pray for those who have lost their jobs and are currently facing hardship
Pray for those who are sick, vulnerable, lonely and isolated
Pray for Salvation and Wisdom in Government and other (i.e. church, school, education etc.) Leaders
Pray for Sweeping Revival in The Church

Friday 2 April 21