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CEF OF IRELAND
Daily Prayer Guide
JANUARY–MARCH 2022
JANUARY 2022
Saturday 01/01 Monday 03/01
Colin Hylands: Pray as New Year Camp Philip & Denise Annett: Pray for Denise
finishes up. Pray for the young people that as she needs to finish some writing work
they will have been blessed, encouraged for CEF Europe on the Elijah/Elisha Bible
and that they will walk with Him. lessons by the end of January. Pray that all
will go smoothly, and those deadlines can be
Geoff & Karen Wallace: Praise the Lord for met by all involved.
opening doors at Christmas into children’s
residential homes, and after–care facilities. Brian & Helen Donaghy: Praise God for
Pray that the children and young people will the Christmas activities they were able to
read their Gospel literature and that God conduct in the schools/clubs and Youth
would speak into their lives. Pray that God Challenge™. Praise God for the calendars
would open up doors into the homes for that have gone into homes of children that
regular ministry. new schools requested.
Stephen & Pamela Garrett: As they enter a Stephen & Grace Chambers: Praise God for
new year of service, pray for great wisdom the children’s ministry that went ahead as
to plan out the most necessary country visits part of the Christmas Together project.
for these opening months of 2022. Pray that
it will be possible at some point this month Tuesday 04/01
to make a visit to CEF® Greece who joined Andrew & Beulah McMullan: Thank God for
the SW area back in June 2021. His gift of this new year to labour for Him.
Pray as Andrew & Beulah share about the
Sunday 02/01 work in Hillsborough FPC tonight, that God
Jennifer McNeill: Praise God for “The will guide their thoughts and words and
Christmas Picture” which was used in a that He will burden others to pray for the
couple of churches this Christmas. Pray that work.
God would continue to speak through His
Word that was faithfully taught to the boys Simon & Hannah Snodgrass: Pray for the
and girls. ongoing Good News Club®s in Harthill, Shotts
and Milngavie.
Louise Davidson: Pray that the calendars
given out at Christmas will be displayed in Wednesday 05/01
many homes across the area and that God’s Multimedia Department (Victoria Hylands,
Word will be read. David Coffey, Jill Crawford & Monty
McCleery): Pray for the final preparations
Philip & Rachael Agnew: Pray that the Lord of the materials for the ‘What’s the Story?’
would help and guide as they take part in a project, that they will all be completed on
couple of church meetings this month. time.
1David & Rosemary Edwards: As they meet but who join the Zoom/YouTube GNC every
with the Board of Trustees, pray for God’s second and fourth Saturday.
guidance and leading in the discussions.
Paddy & Jill Crozier: Pray as they visit local
Roberta Sherlock: Pray that God would committees this month that they would be a
speak through the verses in the calendars help, blessing and encouragement to them.
that have been distributed.
Rosalind Patterson: Pray for the students
who are doing the TCE™ 1 course. Pray that
Thursday 06/01 they will learn many new things and that
Mid Antrim: Give thanks with the Mid God would give them a burden and a vision
Antrim Committee for the 8400 calendars to reach the children in their neighbourhood
distributed in the area and pray that God with the Gospel.
will speak through His Word in so many
homes.
Sunday 09/01
David & Olivia Crutchley: The GNC™ in David & Olivia Crutchley: Pray for David
Ballyvea recommences tonight and Seaview as he speaks about the work of CEF in
JYC starts back after the Christmas break. Newcastle Baptist this morning and for
Praise God for this keen group of young Olivia speaking at Mourne Presbyterian PW.
people.
Brian & Helen Donaghy: Praise God for
Stan & Denise Beamish: Praise God for the their helper from OM (Kyla)—please pray
opportunity to share the Christmas message she will be blessed as she serves alongside
in many school classes and to give out the Brian & Helen.
children’s calendars in the schools.
Simon & Hannah Snodgrass: Pray for God’s
grace and help in the early months of
Friday 07/01 parenthood.
Angie McKee: Pray for Carryduff PS GNC
as Tanya and Angie teach the children
each Friday afternoon. Pray that they will Monday 10/01
enjoy GNC and that God will speak to them Jennifer McNeill: Praise God for the Bible
through His Word. Club in Ballykelly PS which reopens this
week. Praise God for the assistance of the
David & Ruth Jackson: Castlereagh Youth local Presbyterian minister with this club.
Challenge resumes tonight. Please pray for Pray that a good number of children will
the group as they continue their studies on sign up. Praise God also for the schools that
prayer. have opened up to in-person assemblies
again (Fountain PS, Central PS and Rossmar
Gareth & Lindsay Gwynne: Pray for the 12- school).
week Teaching Children Effectively™ Level 1
course starting in Co Armagh. Pray for both Andrew & Beulah McMullan: They are
teachers and students that they might know thankful for the opportunity to join with
the help of the Lord. the Board members and workers in Italy
via Zoom to pray for the work. Pray that in
2022 God will call more workers to labour
Saturday 08/01 among the children in Italy.
Stephen & Tanya Hamilton: Pray for the
children who do not attend in-person GNCs Heather Watson: Pray for God’s help as well
2as safety in travel as she visits five schools students doing TCE1 in Dublin online as it
this week to take assemblies. begins tonight.
David & Heather Cowan: Pray as they meet Co Donegal: Thank God that schools
with the Lagan Valley Committee on the continue to have open doors to the
second Monday of each month. Pray that volunteers coming in to teach children the
they will know God’s guidance as they make Gospel.
plans for the future.
Friday 14/01
Tuesday 11/01 Stephen & Tanya Hamilton: Pray that
Beverley McMaster: Pray as she takes the Christian children will be encouraged in
minutes at the Republic of Ireland Workers their faith at Esker GNC in Lucan which
meeting that she will know the Lord’s help. meets every Friday.
Emma Reid: Praise God for the great open Mid Antrim: David Jackson and the
doors into Mid Ulster schools for assemblies committee meet tonight to review the
and afterschool clubs. Pray for more open Christmas outreach and start planning for
doors into schools to share God’s Word. the spring and summer.
Sarah Bleakley: Praise God for His hand Gareth & Lindsay Gwynne: It was a real
of protection on Sarah and Ida while they blessing to see the commencement of three
travel to GNCs in Lapland. Pray for good new GNCs back in September of last year.
driving conditions and for God’s continued Pray for these fledgeling clubs and for the
protection over them. commencement of more.
Wednesday 12/01 Saturday 15/01
National Office: Pray for the team as Andrew & Beulah McMullan: Pray as they
they work behind the scenes to ensure meet with the GB board today that God will
administration for the mission is all in order. guide and direct in the discussions. Pray
especially that God will raise up a National
Johanna Austin: Pray for Johanna and the Director for the work in Britain.
camp team as they plan for a camp in May
for children with additional needs. Heather Watson: Pray for Heather and
the team involved in the Omagh JYC this
David & Rosemary Edwards: Praise God for evening.
His goodness in providing the new Seaview
Camp Centre. Pray that it will be used for Stan & Denise Beamish: Give thanks to God
His glory and filled with boys and girls and for all those who support Stan & Denise in
young people. so many ways—in prayer, financially and
practical help.
Thursday 13/01
Philip & Rachael Agnew: Praise God for the Sunday 16/01
JYC that runs on alternate weeks, starting Simon & Hannah Snodgrass: Praise God for
again today. They are thankful for the group the opportunity for Hannah’s mum, Terri,
who have been coming to this regularly. to visit for approximately six weeks from
mid-January. Pray for her as she travels
Stephen & Tanya Hamilton: Pray for all the as it will be the first time she has flown
3internationally for 40 years. Wednesday 19/01
Ida Johnston: Pray that children will come
Lynda McAuley: Pray for a TCE1 course due back to the GNCs in the New Year.
to commence in Drumreagh Presbyterian
in February. Pray that there will be good Emma Reid: Pray for each child who has
interest in the course in the NE Ulster area. received a Children’s calendar; pray for
salvation for these precious children.
Colin Hylands: Pray as he speaks at 1st
Dromara Youth Fellowship. Angie McKee: Pray for Saintfield JYC as they
continue to meet every other Wednesday.
Praise God for a great group of young
Monday 17/01 people. Pray that God will speak to them
17–21 Colin Hylands: Pray as he teaches at through His Word as John and Angie teach
a refresher course online for JYC instructor each time.
courses across Europe.
17–21 Stephen & Pamela Garrett: Pray for Thursday 20/01
Stephen and others who will travel to the Andrew McNabb: Pray as he leads the team
European Leaders Advisory Group meetings. in the National Office, that he would know
Pray that it may be possible to meet face to much wisdom and guidance from the Lord
face and that God will lead in all the points in day-to-day decisions.
on the agenda for these meetings.
David & Rosemary Edwards: As leadership
Philip & Denise Annett: Pray for Philip as conduct committee visits over the next few
he takes part in the European Leadership months pray that they will be a help and
Advisory Group meetings. Pray for wisdom, encouragement to those who faithfully serve
insight, and good decisions to be made. on the local committees.
Louise Davidson: Pray for the NE Down
Tuesday 18/01 Committee as they continue to oversee the
David & Olivia Crutchley: Praise God that work during the year ahead.
some schools’ ministry is now possible
again, some face to face and some on Zoom.
Pray for Olivia and Karen Wallace as they Friday 21/01
teach. 21-23 Rosalind Patterson: Pray for the
Junior camp weekend in Durrow. Pray that
David & Ruth Jackson: David would value the children will enjoy the weekend and
prayer as he deals with Safeguarding that God will work in their hearts and lives.
queries.
Paddy & Jill Crozier: Thank God for
Brian & Helen Donaghy: Pray for their answered prayer and new children coming
planned deputation in SE Antrim, that God to GNC. Pray that God would speak into
will raise up more prayer partners and their hearts and lives.
supporters and that God will encourage the
present prayer partners and supporters in Linda Corry: Pray for Linda and her work in
all that is happening in the North West of the European Education department.
Ireland.
Saturday 22/01
Mid Antrim: Pray for the Mid Antrim SYC
as they meet. Pray that a number may get
4involved in the ministry. Philip & Denise Annett: Pray that Philip will
know God’s help and power as he shares
David & Heather Cowan: Praise God for God’s Word with the students in Stranmillis
each JYC leader who gives off their time to CU this evening.
teach the young teens each fortnight.
Jennifer McNeill: Pray for the JYC as it
Co Donegal: Pray for the preparation of the resumes after the Christmas break. Pray that
upcoming camp reunions. the young people would be encouraged in
their faith.
Sunday 23/01
Ida Johnston: Pray for Ida and Sarah as Wednesday 26/01
they prepare for a TCE1 course. There is a Gareth & Lindsay Gwynne: For the first
considerable amount of work involved in time in 21 months, they have a number
this, updating visuals etc. of bookings back in the diary to teach in
school assemblies. Pray for the teachers and
Ruth Nelson: Praise God for all the new children as they listen.
online platforms which help Ruth and the
IT team in Europe to communicate with Colin Hylands: Pray for the weekly GNCs
each other. Pray for the IT Department as that Colin is involved with: Blackskull
they train up workers on these platforms (Mondays), Kilwilkie (Wednesdays) and
and help them learn new ways to be Lurgan Baptist (Fridays).
better equipped in leading their teams and
reaching children with the Gospel.
Thursday 27/01
Ruth Nelson: Pray for her time of deputation
Monday 24/01 in the Armagh area this month and next
Heather Bell: Pray for accuracy and (rescheduled from last year). Pray that she
efficiency as Heather records numbers and will be able to share about the IT ministry
makes calculations in her role as finance and that God will put it on the hearts of His
administrator. people to pray and/or give financially.
24–3 Feb Johanna Austin: Pray as she Roberta Sherlock: Pray for opportunities to
teaches at the online Instructors of train more volunteers.
Preschool Teachers Course. Pray for all
those who attend from around Europe that Simon & Jayne Gibson: Remember Simon &
they will have many opportunities to train Jayne and their ministry in Co Cavan.
teachers who work with this age group.
Stephen & Tanya Hamilton: Pray that Tanya Friday 28/01
will be able to balance doing the Preschool 28–30 David & Olivia Crutchley: Pray for
Teachers Course online alongside their the Mourne JYC Weekend at Seaview. Pray
regular ministry. for all the young people and leaders who
will attend, and that God will speak through
His Word.
Tuesday 25/01
Heather Watson: Pray for the GNCs which Seaview: Pray for health and strength for
meet in West Tyrone each week and for Rosemary Law and Kim Bell as they serve at
those who faithfully teach God’s Word. Seaview.
5Oceanview: Praise God for His continued
faithfulness in providing for Oceanview
FEBRUARY 2022
through His people. Pray for wisdom in how Tuesday 01/02
to develop more activities for the outside Jennifer McNeill: Pray for the second five–
space and that God would raise up the week Bible Club in Ballykelly with the older
person/people of His choosing to manage children. Pray that a good number will sign
the Centre. up for the club.
David & Olivia Crutchley: Praise God for
Saturday 29/01 all the GNCs in the area which are now up
Brian & Helen Donaghy: Pray that the youth and running again. Give thanks for faithful
will return to the JYC night and the SYC teachers who are committed to the work
night as well as GNCs. among the children.
Emma Reid: Give thanks to God for the Paddy & Jill Crozier: Praise God for the
volunteers who so faithfully serve among opportunity to help in some training courses
the children and young people in Mid Ulster. this month. Pray that through these more
Pray God’s abundant blessing upon them. boys and girls will have the opportunity to
Pray for more volunteers to join in this great hear the Good News of the Lord Jesus.
work especially volunteers to help with
ministry to the young people.
Wednesday 02/02
David & Heather Cowan: Pray that they
Sunday 30/01 will know God’s anointing as they teach in
Stan & Denise Beamish: Pray for more assemblies this week in Dromara PS, Fairhill
opportunities to promote the work of CEF. PS and Saintfield PS.
Stephen & Grace Chambers: Praise God Philip & Rachael Agnew: Pray for the P4
for the National Directors, Team Leaders, and P5 RE classes in Fairview PS this month
workers, and volunteers in the NW Europe and next.
Area.
David & Rosemary Edwards: Pray for the
Board of Trustees meeting tonight. Give
Monday 31/01 thanks to God for those who serve on the
David & Rosemary Edwards: As they
Board and for their godly input.
chair the Workers meeting pray for good
discussions and fellowship together.
Thursday 03/02
Beverley McMaster: Pray as she takes the Emma Reid: Pray for the weekly GNCs in
minutes at the Workers meeting that she Mid Ulster; for help for each volunteer and
will have good concentration. that each child attending the clubs would
grow in their love for the Lord.
Angie McKee: Pray as the national online
TCE2 course starts this evening. Pray Lynda McAuley: Pray as Module 1 of
that the course will be of real help to the the TCE1 course commences tonight in
students. Drumreagh Presbyterian and continues each
Thursday night in February. Pray that this
Lynda McAuley: Pray for God to grant will be a blessing to each one involved.
wisdom and help as the NE Ulster
Committee meet this evening. Stephen & Tanya Hamilton: Pray for the
Dublin TCE1 students doing their Bible
6verse practical tonight.
Stephen & Grace Chambers: Praise God
for the Lord’s faithful provision of their
Friday 04/02 financial needs each day and continue to
4–6 Colin Hylands: Pray as he leads and pray for the Lord to provide especially for
speaks at Mid Antrim, Mid Ulster, West new workers and leaders in NW Europe.
Tyrone, NE Ulster, NW Ulster JYC weekend.
Heather Watson: Pray for the JYC weekend, Monday 07/02
that a good number of young people will Ida Johnston: The TCE1 course begins today
attend, for safety in travelling and God to and continues each Monday morning in
work in the lives of the young people. February. Pray that there will be a number
of participants who will get a vision for
David & Ruth Jackson: Castlereagh Youth teaching the children.
Challenge meets tonight. Please pray that
the young people would grow in their walk Stephen & Tanya Hamilton: Pray for safety
with God. in transporting children with the minibus at
Jobstown GNC in Tallaght every Monday.
Saturday 05/02 Johanna Austin: Praise God for the children
Stephen & Tanya Hamilton: Pray for the coming to the Wexford GNC on Monday and
young people that meet every 1st and 3rd the Shillelagh GNC on Friday. Pray that God
Saturday they they will be encouraged would continue to work in their hearts and
to take their stand for God in school and lives and pray for Johanna and the others as
college. they teach and disciple them.
Seaview: Give thanks for the JYC groups at Co Donegal: Pray for the continued work of
Seaview. May young lives be transformed the GNCs in Donegal.
over these weeks.
Andrew & Beulah McMullan: They thank Tuesday 08/02
God for the two CLMCs planned for this Louise Davidson: Pray for the continued
year. Pray that God will be speaking into recordings for school assemblies.
hearts and that He will call students to
attend either the autumn course in Ireland Simon & Hannah Snodgrass: Pray for the
or the summer Spanish/Portuguese course planned Equip course this month. Pray that
in Portugal. many volunteers will sign up and enjoy the
course.
Sunday 06/02
Brian & Helen Donaghy: Pray that they Philip & Denise Annett: Pray that Denise
will know God’s guidance in the weekends will have creative ideas enabling her to
they hope to run in Oceanview and the complete a writing project this month for
continuing of GNCs and YC – this is often CEF of Ireland.
one of the busiest parts of the year with
activities. Wednesday 09/02
Stan & Denise Beamish: Pray for them as
Rosalind Patterson: Pray for the young they prepare their lessons each week.
people who attend JYC. Pray that they will
be challenged as they study God’s Word Geoff & Karen Wallace: Pray for Spa GNC.
together.
7Praise God for such a gifted and dedicated Saturday 12/02
team of volunteers. Pray that the children Co Donegal: Pray for the Junior Camp
would trust in the Lord as Saviour and for reunion weekend happening this month.
Christian children to be built up in their
faith. Pray for all school assemblies to David & Rosemary Edwards: Pray that God
return to normal, in person. will call the worker/s of His choosing to fill
the vacant areas in Northern Ireland and
Ruth Nelson: The online world is constantly Republic of Ireland.
changing, and the IT team have updates to
do to websites to keep them current; pray Stephen & Grace Chambers: Pray the Lord
for them as they work on these and meet will send someone to help as assistants in
other deadlines. the coming months. They really need help
and support if the work is to develop and
not just be maintained as it is at the minute.
Thursday 10/02
National Office: Pray that the team would
know much unity and blessing as they Sunday 13/02
work to provide support for workers across 13–19 Stephen & Tanya Hamilton: Pray
Ireland and further afield. that many people will be encouraged in NE
Ulster during deputation this week.
Emma Reid: Praise God for how He is
answering prayer and working in young Gareth & Lindsay Gwynne: Pray for the
lives in Mid Ulster. Pray for prepared hearts JYC groups within the county as well as the
for all those who will hear God’s Word this planned weekend this month. The two clubs
month in school assemblies, afterschool in Co Armagh are going from strength to
clubs, GNC and SYC. strength; pray for the commencement of a
new club.
Gareth & Lindsay Gwynne: For GNCs to
be maintained and JYCs to commence Julie Fenton: Pray for Julie as she serves in
volunteers are needed. Pray that God would North Belfast.
challenge people about the spiritual needs
of the children in Armagh.
Monday 14/02
Beverley McMaster: Pray as she answers
Friday 11/02 emails and telephone enquiries from people
11–13 David & Heather Cowan: Pray that who are interested in the ministry.
the leaders and young people will enjoy
being together at Seaview for their JYC Stephen & Pamela Garrett: Pray for the
weekend. latest literature project being undertaken
by CEF Italy. The concept is to introduce
Mid Antrim: Pray for David Jackson and the the message of the Wordless Book through
area committee as they meet this evening to a specially written or adapted narrative
pray and plan for the work in the area. and on the final page offer each child a
wristband showing the Wordless Book
Heather Watson: Pray for the West Tyrone colours, which they may use whilst sharing
Committee as they meet this evening, and the Gospel with other children. It is planned
that God would guide in all the decisions. to print 50,000 copies of this booklet for
distribution by September 2022.
Angie McKee: Pray as the national online
8TCE2 course continues, particularly as the Friday 18/02
students do the various practicals. 18–20 Colin Hylands: Pray as he leads and
speaks at Armagh, Belfast and NE Down
JYC weekend.
Tuesday 15/02
Andrew McNabb: Pray that he would know Roberta Sherlock: Pray that the young
the Lord’s help each day as he ensures the people would be challenged from God’s
National Office staff have everything they Word at the JYC weekend.
need to serve in their various roles.
Louise Davidson: Pray for the young people
Jennifer McNeill: Pray that camps will be from NE Down attending the JYC weekend.
able to go ahead this summer. Pray as the Pray that this will be a great time of
camp forms go out this month that a good encouragement for them.
number of children and young people will
sign up.
Saturday 19/02
Johanna Austin: Pray for Johanna on
Wednesday 16/02 deputation in Mid Antrim this week. Pray
Andrew & Beulah McMullan: Pray for the that it would be an encouragement to those
renovation of the “Hope Christian Centre” who pray for and support the work.
in Greece. Thank God for the many children
and young people who have been taught Lynda McAuley: Praise God for the faithful
His Word in the centre over the years. volunteers in NE Ulster. May each one know
Pray that He will provide the finance and the Lord’s help in all they do for Him. Pray
workers to complete this project. for the Lord to raise up more GNC, JYC and
SYC teachers in the area.
Oceanview: Praise God for His continued
faithfulness in providing for Oceanview David & Olivia Crutchley: Continue to pray
through His people. Pray for wisdom in for the area JYCs as they meet fortnightly.
how to develop more activities for the
outside space and that God would raise
up the person/people of His choosing to Sunday 20/02
manage the Centre. Multimedia Department: Pray for the
churches in the Republic of Ireland as they
Claire Bain: Remember Claire serving in prepare to reach out during the ‘What’s the
Romania. Story?’ project. Pray that they will see the
need to reach the children with the material
that CEF have provided, as well as the
Thursday 17/02 adults.
Stan & Denise Beamish: Pray for safety on
the roads as they travel. Emma Reid: Pray for spiritual growth for
the Christian children and young people
Philip & Denise Annett: Praise God for His in Mid Ulster and that they would have an
faithful provision. Through the generous increased hunger for God and His Word.
support from some prayer and financial
ministry partners they were able to
purchase a new laptop for Denise which has Monday 21/02
been a tremendous help and blessing in her Philip & Rachael Agnew: Praise God for
writing ministry. the assemblies they have been able to do
over the past few months. Pray for Philip &
9Rachael as they speak to the children face Thursday 24/02
to face. David & Ruth Jackson: Pray for David as he
conducts Safeguarding Training sessions.
Rosalind Patterson: Praise God for the GNCs
taking place. Pray that God would bless the Stephen & Tanya Hamilton: Pray for TCE1
teachers and speak to the children as they students doing their Counselling a Child
hear the Gospel each week. practical tonight.
David & Olivia Crutchley: The Mourne David & Olivia Crutchley: Pray for summer
Committee meet tonight; pray for God’s helpers for the camps and 5-Day Club®s
guidance for the advancement of the work this summer. This is the time of year when
in the area. recruitment is in full swing!
Gareth & Lindsay Gwynne: Co Armagh
Tuesday 22/02 remains partnered with Co Louth, which
Heather Watson: Praise God for open currently still has no full-time worker.
doors to hold school assemblies in the West Will you pray today for the churches in
Tyrone area. Pray that God would speak Louth, and their ministries? Pray in faith,
through His Word. believing, that God will put a full-time
worker in place before too long.
Stephen & Tanya Hamilton: Pray for the
children who come to the Balgaddy GNC
in Clondalkin every Tuesday. Pray they will Friday 25/02
trust in Jesus for salvation. 25–27 Colin Hylands: Pray as he leads and
speaks at the Teens weekend.
Paddy & Jill Crozier: Pray for more
opportunities to share about the spiritual Philip & Denise Annett: Pray that Philip and
need of the children in Ireland and the his team will make good progress in the
need to reach them with the Gospel. development of new training resources for
Pray earnestly that God would call more CEF National Committees across Europe.
workers.
Stephen & Pamela Garrett: Praise God for
the possibility given to CEF Portugal to
Wednesday 23/02 produce Mailbox material in the Portuguese
Mid Antrim: Pray for the team planning the of mainland Portugal. Pray that this
Mid Antrim summer camp in July (dv). material will be a blessing for the schools’
ministry and in the Bible Correspondence
Simon & Hannah Snodgrass: Pray for The Course ministry in Portugal.
Connected Podcast as they prepare for a
second season. Pray for wisdom as they
plan what topics to cover and which book Saturday 26/02
of the Bible to study. Co Donegal: Continue to pray that God
would send Donegal a full-time CEF worker.
Angie McKee: Pray for preparations for
CMLC Ireland 2022 which starts on 28th Jennifer McNeill: Praise God for the NW
September. Pray that students will sign Ulster Committee and for their vision for
up for the course, and that from it more the work in the area. Praise God for all who
workers will join us in reaching the children pray and support the work financially in the
of Ireland, especially in the vacant counties. area.
10Roberta Sherlock: Pray for the salvation of
children and young people in East Belfast.
MARCH 2022
Tuesday 01/03
Matt & Adele Corke: Pray for them as they Stephen & Tanya Hamilton: Pray for all
continue to serve in Co Cork. the volunteers who help each week at the
Jobstown, Balgaddy and Esker GNCs.
Sunday 27/02 Roberta Sherlock: Pray that God would
27–5 March Colin Hylands: Pray as he speak to the hearts of boys and girls at
teaches at the CMLC, Sibiu, Romania. school assemblies this month.
Stan & Denise Beamish: Pray for the Lord’s Andrew & Beulah McMullan: They thank
leading as they seek to make contacts in the God for the team of workers in Netherlands.
target counties. Pray that God will continue to open new
doors for them to share the Gospel and that
Sarah Bleakley: Praise God for the teens’ God will provide for Marco and Jose as they
clubs in Lapland and for all the teens who lead the work.
can come. Pray that teens will continue to
come to the club and that they will also
bring some of their friends. Wednesday 02/03
David & Rosemary Edwards: Pray as they
Fermanagh: Continue to pray for the meet with the Board of Trustees. May they
ongoing ministry in the area by the know God’s help, wisdom and discernment.
committee and volunteers.
Angie McKee: Pray for Carryduff PS GNC
as they meet on Friday afternoons and
Monday 28/02 Saintfield JYC every other Wednesday.
David & Rosemary Edwards: As they chair Thank God for the children and young
the Workers meeting pray that each worker people who come along. Pray that God will
who attends will be encouraged in their work in their lives.
ministry.
Beverley McMaster: Pray for the Lord’s Thursday 03/03
undertaking as she takes the minutes at the Multimedia Department: Pray that many
Workers meeting. boys and girls in the Republic of Ireland will
be reached through the ‘What’s the Story?’
Andrew & Beulah McMullan: Pray for the project which takes place during the six
Gospel packs which have been distributed weeks before Easter.
to homes in Corsica, France. These packs
include the Gospel of Luke, a booklet for David & Heather Cowan: Praise God
children and a letter to parents. The CEF for all the GNC leaders who teach the
team in France plan to have sent one into children each week in the GNCs. Pray that
every home by June. Pray that God will each one of them will be encouraged as
bless this outreach and that many children they faithfully serve God.
will read the booklet and understand the
Good News of the Gospel. David & Olivia Crutchley: Pray for the
ongoing schools’ ministry involving Olivia
and Karen Wallace.
11Friday 04/03 Declan & Amanda Curley: Pray for Declan
4–6 Stephen & Tanya Hamilton: Pray & Amanda as they serve in West Belfast.
children will be encouraged at the South
Dublin Kids Camp weekend.
Monday 07/03
Mid Antrim: The area committee want to Ida Johnston: Continue to pray for the TCE
thank the Lord for the face to ministry in course running each Monday morning until
GNCs, Scripture Unions and other events just before Easter.
over the winter months.
Stephen & Grace Chambers: Pray that they
David & Ruth Jackson: Pray for the can make contacts in Austria, Norway,
Castlereagh Youth Challenge who meet Iceland and Switzerland specifically. Local
tonight. Pray for those starting to prepare workers and leaders are needed for these
for their school exams. countries, so they can begin to train, equip,
support and serve the local church.
Saturday 05/03 Colin Hylands: Pray for the weekly GNCs
Heather Watson: The West Tyrone that Colin is involved with: Blackskull
Fellowship Evening is planned to take (Mondays), Kilwilkie (Wednesdays) and
place this evening in the Newtownstewart Lurgan Baptist (Fridays).
2000 Centre. Pray that people would be
challenged to get involved with the work in
the local area. Tuesday 08/03
Andrew McNabb: Pray as he works with
Simon & Hannah Snodgrass: Pray for Alan and Heather in the finance office, and
genuine conversion of children in clubs external software developers, to complete
across the central belt in Scotland. a new financial database which will replace
the current ageing one.
Emma Reid: Pray for the young people who
attend Mid Ulster SYC; pray they will love Rosalind Patterson: Praise God for the
the Lord with all their heart, soul, mind and volunteers who work alongside me to reach
strength and that they will desire to use children and young people in the North
their gifts and talents to serve God. Dublin area with the Gospel. Pray that God
would bless them as they work for Him.
Sunday 06/03 Lynda McAuley: Praise God for the faithful
6–13 Philip & Denise Annett: Pray that God prayer and financial supporters who are
will touch hearts and bring new prayer such a blessing to the work in NE Ulster.
and financial partners into their ministry
support team as a result of their deputation
meetings in the Mourne area this week. Wednesday 09/03
Gareth & Lindsay Gwynne: Planning is now
6–13 Paddy & Jill Crozier: Pray for them well under way for summer ministries; for
as they share in deputation meetings in the the past two summers everything has been
Mid Ulster area. Pray that others would a little bit ‘hit or miss’—Pray, with God’s
stand with them both prayerfully and help, that children will return with an
financially in the work but most of all that eagerness to hear the Word of God.
they would catch the vision of reaching the
children with the good news of the Lord Louise Davidson: Pray for good ideas for
Jesus. Easter outreach in the area.
12Johanna Austin: Pray for the bookings Sunday 13/03
and preparation for the Teens Weekend at Jennifer McNeill: Pray as plans are put
the beginning of April. It will be the first in place for Holiday Bible Clubs, 5-Day
residential camp for this group since before Clubs etc for the summer months. Pray for
the Covid restrictions. more church partnerships in these areas of
ministry.
Thursday 10/03
Stan & Denise Beamish: Praise God for the David & Rosemary Edwards: Praise God for
number of school classes booked for the His goodness to the Mission. Pray for His
Easter lesson. Pray for them as they prepare protection upon each worker.
to teach in these schools.
Philip & Rachael Agnew: Pray that the
David & Ruth Jackson: Pray for Ruth as she Lord would guide them and the local area
prepares for the Easter Conference. committee as they discuss the area work
each month.
Stephen & Tanya Hamilton: Pray for the
Dublin TCE1 each Thursday night. Monday 14/03
14–18 Stephen & Pamela Garrett: Praise
David & Olivia Crutchley: Pray for all the God for the opportunity given to Stephen
planning being done for summer ministry to teach at the second half of the CMLC
especially 5-Day Clubs which will start in training in Sibiu Romania. Pray that God
May (dv). will make him a blessing to the students
as he teaches from the book of Ephesians
Friday 11/03 and as he preaches at the closing service on
Mid Antrim: The Mid Antrim Committee Friday 18th March.
meets tonight to plan for the months ahead.
Angie McKee: Continue to pray for the
Co Donegal: Pray for the Inters Camp national online TCE2 course. Pray for the
reunion weekend happening this month. teachers and the students, especially as the
students work towards their Bible lesson
Philip & Denise Annett: Pray that God will practical.
help and direct Philip and his team as they
co-ordinate and make final preparations for Tuesday 15/03
the CEF European Conference at the end of Jennifer McNeill: Pray that there might be
April into early May. opportunities for Easter clubs this month.
Saturday 12/03 Ruth Nelson: Praise God for the gifts that He
Colin Hylands: Pray for the JYC Missions has given the team in the IT Department!
Night. Pray as all the JYC groups come Pray that they will have the inspiration and
together to focus on mission. creativity to continue to develop websites
and materials to help with the spread of the
Andrew & Beulah McMullan: Pray as the Gospel.
General Assembly meet in Belgium that God
will give guidance. They are thankful for the Beverley McMaster: Pray that she will be a
TCE 1 and 2 courses which were held last help, blessing and encouragement to David
year and would ask you to pray that God and Rosemary.
will call people from these courses into the
work in Belgium and Luxembourg.
13Wednesday 16/03 Saturday 19/03
Roberta Sherlock: Pray for opportunities to Simon & Hannah Snodgrass: Pray as they
have Easter clubs. plan an Easter club in Shotts using Lego;
this will be a new venture with a new
Emma Reid: Pray for the prayer and church for them.
financial supporters in Mid Ulster. Pray
they would be blessed abundantly as they David & Heather Cowan: Praise God for
play such a vital part in the ministry in Mid Nicola-Ann and Becky as they lead the
Ulster. SYC. Pray that the young people will be
encouraged as they meet for Bible study
Sarah Bleakley: Praise God for the and fellowship.
wonderful volunteers. Pray that God will
bless them and that He will also call a co- Emma Gordon: Remember Emma in her
worker to join CEF Lapland. ministry to the south Belfast area.
Thursday 17/03 Sunday 20/03
David & Rosemary Edwards: Pray for the Mid Antrim: Pray that a good number
for workers as they conduct outreach for of folks may join together in Mid Antrim
St Patrick’s Day. Pray for the clubs that are during the week of prayer. Pray that more
planned, that children would attend these young people will join in this important
clubs and respond to the Gospel, and as St ministry.
Patrick’s booklets are distributed that God
would use the message in these leaflets David & Rosemary Edwards: Pray that
to draw children to Himself. Outreach is many believers would join for the Spring
planned for the Dublin, West Tyrone and NE Week of Prayer.
Down areas.
Stephen & Grace Chambers: Thank God
Seaview: Give thanks for the bookings that Gerd-Walter will continue to help lead
Seaview has received and may other the work in Germany after he retires in
bookings be received. May. Please pray together the Lord will lead
to the right person to be National Director
in the future.
Friday 18/03
Paddy & Jill Crozier: Pray for them as they
meet with David & Rosemary Edwards Monday 21/03
each Friday. Pray for continued unity, Stephen & Tanya Hamilton: Pray for
discernment and guidance and that as a freshness as they make videos for the
Leadership Team they would know God’s Dublin YouTube channel every week.
continued help and wisdom in all decisions.
Heather Bell: Pray for accuracy and
Multimedia Department: Pray for the efficiency as Heather records numbers and
preparation of the summer materials. Pray makes calculations in her role as finance
for wisdom in prioritising tasks and good administrator.
time management so that all the materials
will be ready in good time. Pray for health Johanna Austin: Pray for those involved
and strength for the team as they each play in teaching a Preschool Teachers’ Course
their part. either in person or online that it will be a
blessing and many children of this age will
be reached with the gospel because of the
14training. Philip & Denise Annett: Pray that God will
continue to give them creativity, wisdom
and skill to write and develop short courses
Tuesday 22/03 that can be taken online by European
22–24 Stephen & Pamela Garrett: National Directors.
Remember all who will take part in the
Multimedia Advisory Group during these
dates. Pray that as material is reviewed and Friday 25/03
as plans are made to develop new materials Simon & Hannah Snodgrass: Pray as they
for use in Europe that God will guide and approach the two schools in Livingston
provide the means to make this possible. about the schools’ week in June. In the
past they have had the opportunity to have
David & Ruth Jackson: David would value a session with each year group in both
prayer for safety on the roads as he travels schools. This is a wonderful opportunity to
to Safeguarding Training sessions. evangelize children.
Gareth & Lindsay Gwynne: Pray for a
number of new prayer meetings for the Angie McKee: Continue to pray for CMLC
Week of Prayer and that a few might Ireland 2022. More workers are needed, so
become established. please pray that the Lord will “send forth
labourers into his harvest” from this course.
Wednesday 23/03
Heather Watson: Pray as schools in West Saturday 26/03
Tyrone are visited in the coming weeks Stephen & Pamela Garrett: Pray for the
for Easter assemblies. Pray that it will National Board and General Assembly of
be possible to hold Easter clubs in local CEF Portugal as they meet at the Vendas
community centres. Novas Retreat Centre, outside Lisbon, today.
Jennifer McNeill: Pray for the Spring Week Emma Reid: Praise God for the young
of Prayer being held in the area this month. lives He is changing in Mid Ulster. Pray for
Pray that more people will be raised up to spiritual impact in every ministry in Mid
support the work prayerfully. Pray for Zoom Ulster CEF this month.
meetings and the use of social media to
encourage people to pray. Co Monaghan: Pray for the ongoing
ministry in the county.
Sarah Wagner: Pray for Sarah and her work
in the European Multimedia department.
Sunday 27/03
Stan & Denise Beamish: Pray for them as
Thursday 24/03 they share in various churches about the
National Office: Pray that God would spiritual need of young people.
continue to provide all of its needs,
practically, spiritually and financially. Andrew & Beulah McMullan: Pray for the
Wondersurf website which is used to reach
Lynda McAuley: Pray as Module 2 of many children. Pray for those who design
the TCE1 course commences tonight in the site and provide the content that God
Drumreagh Presbyterian and continues for will give them the wisdom and knowledge
the next three weeks. Pray that the Lord will needed to keep the site up-to-date and
use the course for His glory. interactive for the children.
15Monday 28/03 Thursday 31/03
David & Rosemary Edwards: As they chair Jennifer McNeill: Pray for young people in
the Workers meeting pray that God will the area as they plan for their summer, that
guide in the discussions. they would consider volunteering in the
summer ministry.
Beverley McMaster: Pray as she takes the
minutes at the Workers meeting that she David & Olivia Crutchley: As GNCs draw
will have good concentration. towards a close, pray that they may finish
the term well.
Lynda McAuley: Pray for God to grant
wisdom and help as the NE Ulster Philip & Rachael Agnew: Praise God for the
Committee meet this evening. many children who have been reached this
month with assemblies and RE classes and
after school GNCs.
Tuesday 29/03
Geoff & Karen Wallace: As they prepare to
go round the children’s residential homes
at Easter, pray that the Lord would supply
all their needs to purchase the Gospel
literature and Easter eggs. Please pray that
the Lord will soften hearts of staff who
would seek to remove the Gospel literature.
Ida Johnston: Please pray for Easter clubs.
Co Donegal: Pray for the committee in
all the work they do organising the
ministries in the county. Abbreviations
GNC Good News Club
Wednesday 30/03 HBC Holiday Bible Club
Co Mayo: Pray for the ministry in the
5DC 5-Day Club
county.
JYC Junior Youth Challenge
Stephen & Tanya Hamilton: Pray that
many young people will go to the Summer SYC Senior Youth Challenge
Outreach training Course in the summer. TCE Teaching Children Effectively
Pray also as Stephen & Tanya prepare for
the summer ministry. CMLC Children’s Ministry
Leadership Course
Gareth & Lindsay Gwynne: This month sees
the last visit to local primary schools for PS Primary School
this term. Many children will be making NS National School
a transition into High School and their
contact will be lost; pray for all they have SOTC Summer Outreach Training Course
heard over the past seven years that it
might bear fruit. Child Evangelism Fellowship of Ireland is a charity, registered
with The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (NIC
010984) and with the Charities Regulator in the Republic of
Ireland (RCN 20201509).
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