1 Chronicles 16: 8-11

"Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done. Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts. Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice. Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always."

Pray for WCBC

• Pray for the well-being of membership, those who are sick and grieving.
• For the deacons elections – that God will raise up the people he wants
• Leadership for wisdom, knowledge and understanding
• Settlement process - call of a senior minister - for God's leading, direction and discernment
• For the youth and children – the leaders of Kids Zone, that activities will soon resume for the youth.
• Finances and giving

Local and national

• Pray for the economy of the nation
• Elderly and vulnerable facing the rise in energy price.
• For Croydon as it announces closures of leisure centre etc.
• Leaders of local and national government

Worldwide

• Environmental issues - climate change web summit in November
• Countries that are dear to your heart

1. Pray for the people that are in need amongst us.
2. Pray for the people that are grieving amongst us.
3. Pray for the country and those in authority.
4. Pray for the church i. e. the congregation and leaders
5. Pray for the Lord to help our hearts to be focused on the kingdom.

6. Pray for the people that are feeling low amongst us.
7. Prayer for healing from a particular illness.
8. Prayer for our spirit to align with that of Jesus so we can worship and reverence Christ in the splendor of his majesty.
9. Pray this day that we should be dead to the life we lived before Jesus Christ came to Our life
10. Pray that when our hearts are depressed, confused or overwhelmed with issues, Jesus Christ should help us.
11. Pray for God to help us to always acknowledge the truth about our lives and help us to have more faith in Christ

Thanksgiving and Praise to God

My mouth will speak in praise of the LORD. Let every creature praise his holy name for ever and ever. Psalm 145:19

Psalm 145 is a powerful symphony of praise and testimony. It is a cry of joy, proclaiming God's kindness, righteousness, faithfulness, majesty, glory, and love. This Psalm comes from the heart of one who is in complete awe of God, and the admiration and praise is contagious.

Pray for UK Government

• Let us pray that God, by His mercy will release upon the nation the spirit and the fruits of genuine repentance Jonah 3:1-10

• As a nation the Holy Spirit will work in today's generation of the people in the UK to produce fruits of righteousness through genuine repentance Matthew 3:7-10

• Let us pray for the Royal Family and the Tory government led by Boris Johnson. 1 Timothy 2:1-7, Psalm 72:1- end

Pleading for God's Mercy Over Judgement

Amos 7:1-16

• Let us use this passage to plead for God's mercy to avert the intended calamity as signalled by the red star suspended in the middle of November 2021 according to the content of the prophecy. James 3:13.

• Though God revealed to me red star stationed on the month of November and which seem to be a sign of danger or bad occurrence .

• Yet, God used the rainbow sign to enter into covenant of Mercy with Noah and his family...Genesis 9: 8-17.

• Let us pray that God will show mercy andby the blood 🩸 of Jesus we decree atonement over our nation, the United Kingdom irrespective of what the red star stands for.

• Let us pray that the blood 🩸 of atonement will speak mercy over the UK instead of impending judgement or calamities...Leviticus 17:11.

• Let us repent on behalf of the state of the church in the UK, as we confess the prayer of Nehemiah. Nehemiah 1:1-11

• Let us pray that the church will align herself perfectly with the purpose of God and be sensitive to the will of God by the leading of the Holy Spirit.

2 Chronicles 16:9, Romans 12:1-2, Psalm 82:1-8. Romans 8:14-16.

• Let us pray for the leadership of the church, especially those in the 5-fold ministry office that the grace of God will be sufficient for us to meet God's expectations of us in our various offices, stewarding the words of God in truth and in consistent prayer...Ephesians 4:1-25.

Prayer for our Government

• Pray for the salvation for those in government
• Pray for the restoration of our economy
• Forgive the sin of Britain Lord

Prayer for the Leaders

• That they will be govern by the fear and integrity of Gods Word
• For wisdom, knowledge and understanding
• For Humility

World

• Nigeria facing presecution in the nothern part
• Afghanistan protection and peace to rain

Prayer for Isreal

• Prayer for protection over the nation
• Pray for the peace of Jerusalem
• Pray for their salvation

WCBC

• We pray for God's mercies and protection through this ongoing pandemic season
• We pray for all who are bereaved, ill (at home or in hospital), vulnerable or feeling isolated 2 Corinthians 1: 3-5
• We pray for all who are in need - physical, spiritual, financial, emotional, mental or otherwise - Philippians 4: 19 - God, grant us breakthroughs all around;
• We pray for WCBC members and attendees - that God will do a new thing in every life, transforming us to be who He has purposed us to be according to His word in Isaiah 43: 19
• We pray for God's glory to manifest in WCBC, in all ramifications - Deuteronomy 5: 24, John 11: 40
• We pray for youths and children, for adults and elderly, for men and women - that none will feel disenfranchised but all will find their place in the Body of Christ here in WCBC
• We pray for WCBC leaders, for wisdom and clarity to know and do the will of God in His service
• We pray for God's leading and direction for a new senior minister

Our community

Adoption Isaiah 40:31.

• Pray for waiting adoptive families, waiting children, host families, orphanages, and adoption agencies. Remember to include families who have adopted in years past and pray for any struggles just now surfacing with their children. Elderly Isaiah 46:4.
• Pray for the elderly in your community, for the families who care for them, and for the caregivers who assist them, whether at home or in assisted-living or nursing homes. Pray they will be honoured and blessed until the end of their days on earth.

Kindness Galatians 5: 22-23.

• Pray that you and your community will be filled with and known for kindness and compassion. Ordinary Life 10:31.
• Pray over the elements of your everyday, ordinary life. Remember to bring Him every detail - not just the big challenges, but also the daily routines - and seek to glorify Him in all you do.

Pregnancies Psalm 139:13.

• Pray for those who are pregnant.
• Pray for those who have unexpected pregnancies to have wise decision-making skills and support.
• Pray for those suffering from postpartum depression to receive help and experience hope and healing.

Revival Psalm 85:6.

• Pray for the Holy Spirit to move in peoples' hearts and bring renewed spiritual fervor.
• Pray that believers of Christ will have a passion for Him and His Word.

Suicide Psalm 56:8,13.

• Pray for those in your community with suicidal thoughts, that they will know their lives have value and they are loved.
• Pray that God will give hope, peace, and a sound mind and spirit.
• Pray for children and families in your community who have been affected by suicide, that they will know God's deep comfort.

Unity Ephesians 4:3.

• Pray for unity among believers and for churches to come together in the name of Christ to love and serve the community.
• Pray for unity in families where there is division, and for relationships where there is strife.
• Pray for unity even among diversity and disagreement, for God's glory and honour.

Victory Isaiah 63:1.

• Praise God for His victory over sin and death through Christ.
• Recall the ways He has brought His victory in to your life and community.
• Offer praise for His victory, which overcomes the world and all the trouble in it.

Our Church

Pray for unity in the church.

(Ephesians 4:1-3)

Pray that God would be glorified in all things and that the name of Christ is exalted.

(2 Thessalonians 1:11-12)

• Your ways and thoughts are far greater than ours
• You had a plan to redeem and make all things new
• Your face is towards the righteous
• You hear our prayers and know our hearts
• You reign supreme
• We are more than conquerors through the gift of Christ
• You are holy and just

Pray that God's Spirit and power would fill the church.

(Ephesians 3:16-19)

Pray that the body of Christ would faithfully show love to a hurting world in His Name.

(1 Corinthians 16:14)

• For your reminder that both in seasons of celebration and in seasons of brokenness, you're still with us
• That your Word says you are close to the brokenhearted and save those who are crushed in spirit
• Our comfort abounds through Christ
• That our greatest source of help and strength comes from you
• That though we face trouble and loss in this world, we can be assured you have overcome it all

Pray for God's provision and that the church would be faithful to give generously.

(Philippians 4:19)

Pray that the church would be faithful to go into all the world and share the gospel of Christ.

(Mark 16:15)

Pray for the leaders of every church, that their hearts and minds are directed towards Christ.

(Galatians 6:9)

Pray for the church to have a love for God's Word and to walk in His wisdom, humility, and strength.

(2 Chronicles 7:14)

Pray for God's power and protection against the attacks of the enemy.

(Matthew 16:18)

Pray that God would wake up the church and stir us to action.

(Ephesians 6:18)

• Rich in mercy and full of grace
• Forgiving and merciful
• Strong and mighty.

Praise and thanksgiving

• Including sharing any answered prayers/testimonies

Focus on BMS World Mission

(Based on the BMS Prayer Guide prayer points for the first few weeks of September 2021)

• Bangladesh: In 2020, Bangladesh was hit by Cyclone Amphan. This 'one-in-20-year' flood was the fifth time in two decades the country had been hit.
  1. Every year many people across Bangladesh suffer from dengue fever and other mosquito-borne diseases. Please pray that the mosquitoes can be kept under control and that medical care is available to those needing it.
  2. As monsoon season comes to an end, pray that the communities devastated by flooding will have the support and resources needed to rebuild lives.
  3. Please pray that God will call and inspire young people to become Christian leaders and mission workers. Pray that BMS workers Louise and Peter Lynch will be kept safe as they travel to train these young people.
  4. Praise God that new communities are responding to the gospel and pray for the new pastors as they begin work to support these new believers.
• People on the move: Among some of the world's most vulnerable people are those who have been forced to leave their homes because of war, environmental devastation and persecution.
  1. BMS participates in different networks that support refugee and migrant communities moving across Europe, through discipleship, community cohesion, education, livelihoods training or women's health projects. Thank God for this work.
  2. Pray for members of the refugee community who have found life-giving hope in Christ as they have been loved and cared for on their difficult journeys.
  3. Many people arriving in Europe in search of a better life come from countries where BMS works, including Afghanistan, Lebanon and Chad. Pray that through our partners we can build a better life in those places.
• BMS Community: Caring Christians who enable mission through prayer, giving, volunteering and advocacy.
  1. Please pray for wisdom for the BMS candidate board: volunteers who collectively help to discern and test the call of those applying to serve overseas with BMS.
  2. Pray for volunteers who participate in different challenges and events to raise money for BMS. Pray for creativity, energy and success for those taking part!
  3. Pray for ministers and church leaders in the UK. Pray that they would be equipped and inspired to encourage those they lead to follow the Great Commission.

COVID 19

• Give thanks that most schools have settled back well with most areas of school life 'back to normal'. May this continue.
• Wisdom for those looking at all areas of winter vaccination plans
• Pray for those that have been separated from loved ones in other countries for the last 18 months.
• Pray for the government as they consider their winter plans.
• NHS workers and social care workers under continued pressure.
• Vaccine roll-out across the world.

World

• Afghanistan: those that have fled would find a safe a welcoming home. Safety and peace for those left behind.
• Climate crisis: governments and individuals would take it seriously.

UK

• Churches would work together to support the needs of their local communities in these challenging times.
• Wisdom, insight and a spirit of creativity for churches as we move into this new (post-pandemic) season. New opportunities!
• Revival!

Our Church

• Thanks that more and more people are returning and for the many new attenders over the last year.
• Give thanks that some children's work has begun. Pray for all those involved and for more helpers.
• Youth
• Those unwell, those grieving
• Search for new minister
• Croydon Refugee Day Centre

For ourselves and each other - prayer requests

Pray for UK Government

• For the Governments proposal for Social Care and NHS funding
• Pray for wisdom in the handling of asylum seekers crossing the channel
• Handling of Covid matters particularly with schools returning and opening up of social events
• With increase in infections as we head into winter and the possibility of further lockdown

World

• Pray for the ongoing situation in Afghanistan
• Pray for countries suffering from extreme weather events
• Pray for countries needing Covid vaccines
• Pray for the persecuted church around the world

Prayer for WCBC

• Pray for children's and youth work restarted
• Pray for the leadership team restarting after the summer break and in particular for the search for a new pastor
• Pray for all who are ill- physical, spiritual or mental
• Pray for continued financial resources for the church

Refugee Day Centre

• For the continued donations received and in particular Harvest festival gifts in coming weeks
• Prayer for the workers and keep them safe from infection

Praise and Thanks: for who God is.

• For our salvation through Jesus Christ.
• For the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

WCBC: thanks we can sing again.

• For a new pastor.
• For the children and youth work now restarting.
• For Little Jewels.
• For ongoing building maintenance.
• For finances.
• For the ill and bereaved.

Croydon Refugee Day Centre: for volunteers.

• Thanks for generous donations of clothes and for wisdom of when to say no .
• For our Christian witness to those in need.

UK: wisdom this autumn concerning the pandemic.

• Children and young peoples� education.
• The elimination of knife crime and other violence.
• The NHS.

Japan: For Martie and Jen.

• That 1 million Japanese will come to Christ this year.
• For the remaining 2 days of the Paralympics.

Afghanistan: for those who have fled.

• That the UK will grant asylum to Christians in Afghanistan �see Barnabas Fund Campaign.
• That the current drought which is causing food shortages will end and overseas aid continue.
• That one day it will be safe for Afghans to return to their country.

North Korea: for secret workers keeping 90,000 North Korean believers alive with food, and supplying bibles.

• For estimated 50 to 70,000 Christians imprisoned in labour camps.
• For protection from covid. People are so malnourished that they die quickly of covid.

Madagascar: for 1 million facing starvation due to drought since September 2020-thought to be due to climate change.

Nigeria: For better government.

• For an end to the murder or abduction of thousands of Christians since 1.1.2021.
• For an end to the materialism that has gripped the churches of the south.