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Following Christ
Spreading the Word
Serving the Community
Prayer Diary – May 2021
This month, let me invite you to lift your eyes up beyond the horizons of our own
community to focus on the wider world. Pray that the Gospel may be shared to the ends
of the earth and to the darkest corners of our own land, in word and in deed.
Saturday 1st May – Jeremiah 17:9-10 Join in prayer this morning with the Moderator of the
General Assembly and some members of Perth Presbytery, as they undertake a prayer walk up
Kinnoull Hill in Perth to pray for the Presbytery of Perth. [Station Rd, Kirklands Ct, Swansacre, Lomond Mews,
Queen's Cres, Douglas Cres Primary School]
Sunday 2nd – Jeremiah 31:33-34 – Pray for Rt Rev Martin Fair as he leads churches across the
Presbytery in worship this morning, live-streamed from Perth: North Church. Morning Service at
10.30am. Time for Prayer on Zoom at 6pm. [High St (Bank of Scotland to Church Centre), Police Houses, St.
Ronan's Dr, Chambers Ct, Talla Pk]
Monday 3rd – Joel 2:12-13. Lift before God the elders of our congregation, as they meet this
evening and seek God's leading for our church in these challenging and changing times. Silent
Meditation 8am. [Bell Gardens, Muirhead Crescent, Simpson Wynd]
Tuesday 4th – Hosea 14:2-3 – Ask God to inspire and guide the Out-reach Group as they meet this
evening, and for our whole church to be outward facing as a blessing to our community. [Avenue Rd,
Kinross House Estate, Coventry Pl, Mill St, Burns Begg St, Kirkgate, Old Causeway, Causeway Ct, Millbridge]
Wednesday 5th – Psalm 51:1-4. Pray for the appointment of a new Office Co-ordinator to replace
Margaret Hamblin as she steps down next month. Midweek Service 10.30am. Midday Time for
Prayer. [Sandport, Sandport Gait, Nan Walker Wynd, Sandport Close, Pier Rd ]
Thursday 6th – Daniel 9:17-19 – Pray that, as we go to the polls. we may each go prayerfully and
that those who are elected today will serve our nation well in the years ahead. [Parliament Square,
Brewery Lane, School Wynd, Piper Row, Whyte Ct, Smith St, Myre Terrace, Curate Wynd ]
Friday 7th – Ezekiel 36:24-28 – Pray for our sister congregation of Orwell & Portmoak as work is
completed on the refurbishment of Orwell Church, and as preparations are made for Angus
Morrison's retirement later in the year. [High St (Church Centre to Todd & Duncan), Queich Pl, Old Cleish Rd,
Bridgend]
Saturday 8th – Titus 3:3-7 – Pray for the Family Week team as they make preparations for this
summer. [Bowton Rd, Montgomery Rd, Ross St]
Sunday 9th – Romans 3:21-24 – At the beginning of Christian Aid week, pray that we may all have
our eyes raised above our limited horizons to see (and respond to) the needs of the wider world.
Morning Service at 10.30am. Time for Prayer on Zoom at 6pm. [Montgomery St, Montgomery Way,
Montgomery Ct]
Monday 10th – Romans 8:1-2 – Pray that efforts this year to take fund-raising for Christian Aid
online will be fruitful and that a good sum will be raised for this significant work. [Levenbridge Pl,
Devonvale Pl, Hopefield Pl, Junction Rd, Clashburn Rd, Clashburn Close, Clashburn Way]
Tuesday 11th - 2 Corinthians 5:17-20 – Pray that those unable to contribute online will be able to
get their Christian Aid donation collected. [Ochil View, Churchill Rd, Emslie Dr, Macdonald Avenue, Alexander Dr]Wednesday 12th – Hebrews 10:19-23 – Ask God to motivate many to get involved with Saturday's
Quiztian Aid quiz hosted by the Moderator of the General Assembly. Midweek Service 10.30am.
Midday Time for Prayer. [Green Rd, Green Pk, Green Wood.]
Thursday 13th – 2 Peter 3:8-9 – Between Ascension Day (today) and Pentecost (23rd May) we join
in the international movement praying 'Your Kingdom Come' and asking God to touch the lives of
those for whom we pray. [Muirs (Green Hotel to Springfield Rd), The Sycamores, Muirpark Rd, Muirfield Grove, Muir
Grove]
“Your Kingdom come.”
(Matthew 6:10)
Friday 14th – Jonah 1:1-6. Remember before God those in our world who have none of the basic
provisions for life, such as clean water that we too easily take for granted. [Muirs (Springfield Rd to
Gallowhill Rd), Whinfield Dr, Whinfield Gardens, Broom Rd, Broom Ct, Sunnypark]
Saturday 15th – Jonah 1:11-17 – Pray for all those involved in today's Water Bucket Challenge,
carrying water from the loch to the church, that it will be a powerful witness and a fruitful fundraiser.
[Muirs (Gallowhill Rd to Leisure Centre), Burnbank Meadows, Lethangie Rd, Bishop View, High School]
Sunday 16th – Jonah 2:7-10 – Pray that, in the midst of the current restrictions on worship, God's
Word may still be faithfully preached and heard. Morning Service at 10.30am. Time for Prayer on
Zoom at 6pm. [Lathro Pk (South), Gallowhill Wynd, Highfield Circle]
Monday 17th - Jonah 3:1-5 – Pray for our partners in Malawi in a situation where medical support
and vaccination is limited. [Lathro Pk (North), Courcelles Ct, Lathro Ct, Lathro Lane]
“Come, Holy Spirit.”
(ancient prayer of the Church)
Tuesday 18th - Jonah 4:6-10 – Pray for the situation in India, Brazil and in many other countries
where Covid is out of control, that God may provide relief. [Acremoar Drive, Lathrocht Grove]
Wednesday 19th – Psalm 23:1-6 – Remember our partner church in Debrecen and the situation in
Hungary, which proportionately has the highest Covid death rate in the world. – Midweek Service
10.30am. Midday Time for Prayer. [Dalwhamie Street, Drumeuther Way]
Thursday 20th – Psalm 98:4-7 – Ask God to bless Kathy Dain as she is inducted this evening to
the parishes of Kilmun, Strone and Ardentinny – the Shore Kirk – and pray for fruitful ministry and
service there in the coming years. Compline 9pm. [Gallowhill Rd, Gallowhill Gardens, Mavisbank, Lomond Pl, Argyll
Ct]
Friday 21st – Psalm 66:1-5 – Pray for all preparing to take part in the General Assembly, in
Edinburgh and remotely from home. [Argyll Rd]
Saturday 22nd – Psalm 33:1-5 – Ask God to pour blessing upon the General Assembly of the
Church of Scotland as it begins today, that the Church may be wisely and faithfully led into an
uncertain future. [Renton Dr, Morlich Pl, George Dr, Thompson Pl, Torridon Pl, Sandwood Pl, Rannoch Pl]
Sunday 23rd - Psalm 72:11-14 – On this day of Pentecost, pray for a fresh outpouring of God's
Spirit upon our people, that those who know the Lord may be re-quipped to share the Good News
of Christ with those who as yet do not know Him. Morning Service at 10.30am. Time for Prayer on
Zoom at 6pm. [Sutherland Dr, St. Mary's Pl, Tummel Pl, Morar Pl, Katrine Pl]
Monday 24th – Psalm 47:6-9 – Lift before God Jim Wallace, an elder of St Magnus Cathedral in
Kirkwall and former Deputy First Minister, as he serves as Moderator of the General Assembly this
year. [Maree Pl, Seaforth Dr, Leven Pl, Cameron Avenue, Springfield Rd]
Tuesday 25th – Psalm 105:1-4 – Pray for elders, deacons and ministers from across Scotland and
beyond, as they deliberate and vote as part of the General Assembly. [Wilson Ct, Springfield Pk, McWilliam
Pl]Wednesday 26th – Psalm 100:1-5 – Remember before God all who have particular responsibilities
at the Assembly – committee convenors giving reports, and office-bearers and technicians as they
keep order and record the proceedings. Midweek Service 10.30am. Midday Time for Prayer.
[Beveridge Pl, McBain Pl, Gordon Pl]
Thursday 27th – Psalm 103:1-6 – On the closing day of the General Assembly, pray that God will
be honoured in the Church of Scotland and in our nation over the year ahead. [Balado, Burnbrae,
Kellieside, Tillyochie]
Friday 28th – Psalm 65:1-5 – Ask God to lift your eyes above your immediate horizons to pray for
community, church and nation, for safekeeping and for an openness to God's love. [Rural South (B996) -
Cleish Road, Classlochie, Hatchbank]
“You who answer prayer, to you all people will come.”
(Psalm 65:2)
Saturday 29th – Psalm 150:1-6 – Pray that, as elders and members, we may be offering pastoral
care to one another in these days of separation, when many are struggling emotionally and
spiritually. [Orwell & Portmoak]
Sunday 30th – Zechariah 4:6 – Keep praying for the Spirit of God to bring revival and new life to
the church and spiritual awakening in our community and nation. Morning Service at 10.30am.
Time for Prayer on Zoom at 6pm. [Cleish and Fossoway.]
Monday 31st – John 15:26-27 – Pray for the Growing Young team as they continue to have
conversations with people about the way forward for Kinross Parish Church. [Presbytery of Perth]
Time for Prayer
Sunday evenings at 6pm – Time for Prayer together on Zoom
Monday to Friday - listen to daily reflection & prayer by dialling 01577 528270.
Wednesday at 10.30am – Worship Service on Zoom
Wednesday at 12 noon – Prayer for the Community
Silent Meditation on the first Monday morning of the month this month – 3rd May.
Compline at 9pm on the third Thursday of the month – 20th May.
Prayer times are available on the KPC Facebook page www.facebook.com/kinrossparishchurch/Following Christ
Spreading the Word
Serving the Community
Additional Prayers – May 2021
As this Prayer Diary covers Christian Aid Week 2021 and, because of the
continuing COVID restrictions we are unable to distribute the Christian Aid
Devotional, we have reproduced their prayers for each day of Christian Aid
week (with the permission of Christian Aid). If you would like an electronic
copy of the Devotional, please contact Anne Sutherland or the Church Office,
who will send one to you.
Christian Aid has been working in Kenya since 1997. The climate crisis is having
a significant impact on Kenyan communities. The coronavirus pandemic has
increased the urgent need for families to have access to a reliable source of
water. Our long-standing partner, Anglican Development Services Eastern
(ADSE) is helping climate-vulnerable communities to adapt and become more
resilient to prolonged drought and poor rains caused by the changing climate.
With every gift, with every voice, with every prayer, with every action, we stop
this climate crisis.
Christian Aid Week Prayers
Day 1: Sunday 9th May
Giver of life,
thank you for the light of each day,
and for your mercy, new every morning.
Tune us into the rhythm of your will,
renewing, restoring and releasing creation,
so we may be co-creators with you.
Amen.Day 2: Monday 10th May Creator of the seas and sky, in this time of climate crisis, as we pour out our feelings, pour in your Spirit of hope and renew our resolve to work together to stop this climate crisis. Amen. Day 3: Tuesday 11th May God of all the earth, you saw the land and called it good, yet for so many today, droughts are prolonged, rains delayed and crops have failed. Help us to work together with you and all of creation to stop this climate crisis. Amen. Day 4: Wednesday 12th May God who spoke stars into being, challenge, awaken and inspire us to raise our voices with the cry of the Earth the prophets throughout history and the prophets of today in our call for justice, climate justice for all. Amen. Day 5: Thursday 13th May Creator God, thank you for the community of creation, for the wonder of sea creatures, for the magnificence of birds in flight, and for the whole family of humanity. Transform our individual isolation Into natural interconnection For the flourishing of all And the glory of your name. Amen.
Day 6: Friday 14th May Water of life, who quenches all our thirsts, become in us a spring that gushes up to eternal life, flowing through our giving, acting and praying that all may drink deeply from your abundance and all of creation may thrive. Amen. Day 7: Saturday 15th May God of the Sabbath, forgive us for ignoring the rhythms of nature for overextending the Earth and each other. Instil in us sustainable ways of resting and enjoying the goodness of creation, and protecting the Earth with all our sisters and brothers. Amen. Day 1 – 7 prayers (above) © Christian Aid; Scottish Charity No. SC039150 “I am the vine, and you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will bear much fruit; for you can do nothing without me.” John 15: 5 Lord, We ask that the elections taking place on 6th May are peaceful, and everyone wishing to vote is able to do so safely in these strange times. We see all around us, here and across the world, evidence of brokenness and need, which has only been exacerbated by the pandemic. We are sorry if we have taken you for granted, and kept our light hidden during this past year and allowed our saltiness to diminish. As we begin to open up again, we ask that you would raise up men and women with wisdom, hope and perseverance, rooted in Biblical truths, and empathy to serve across our society and, especially at this time, in the Scottish Parliament. Amen
“My commandment is this: love one another, just as I love you. “
John 15:12
Father,
As we continue to open the country up after lockdown, we pray especially for our young people,
who seem to be the proportionally the most affected by this pandemic. As they think about
assessments and exams, Lord, calm their minds and help them to seek Your peace – the peace
that passes all understanding. Let them feel your loving arms surround them, especially when they
feel most vulnerable. As we work towards meeting together again, help the lessons we are all
learning from the Growing Young initiative be put into practice throughout the church, and, above
all, help us love one another, no matter what.
Amen.
“And now I am coming to you; I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world.
Holy Father! Keep them safe by the power of your name, the name you gave me, so
that they may be one just as you and I are one.” John 17:11
For Ascension Sunday: 16th May
Father,
Help us to remember that Ascension was not an act of dominance, but an
expression of the power of Love; not the loss of Jesus, but the gift of an
ascended Lord, established in victory over everything that would destroy Him.
Lift our vision, we pray, to see that victory comes in many forms, and help us
not to be discouraged by failure, as it is often through this that You teach us
the most valuable lessons. Give us confidence not in our church but in Your
Church, not in our faith, but in Your Gospel and not in our success, but in Your
Ascension. We so need the message of Ascension in our world today – the
confidence from our Risen Lord and the invincible Kingdom of a God who will
reconcile all things to himself. Help us show, through words and actions, the
hope we have, and the love, truth and integrity which are never defeated, and
we pray that the kingdom of this world will become the Kingdom of our God
and of His Christ.
Amen.For Pentecost Sunday: 23rd May
“The Helper will come—the Spirit, who reveals the truth about God and who comes from
the Father. I will send him to you from the Father, and he will speak about me.”
John 15:26
God of Spirit and power, give us such confidence in the truth of the gospel that you gave to
your early disciples that we will want to share our faith, as naturally as the sun rises and sets
each day. May Your Spirit break our reticence as it did the fear of the disciples on that first
day of Pentecost. May our lives tell the same story as our lips. May the Spirit that dwells in
each one of us find us willing co-workers in tending Your creation. May the Spirit mould us
into the likeness of Jesus, so that we will live in the way He lived and love the way He loved.
Fill us afresh with Your Spirit and renew us in our service.
Amen
For if you live according to your human nature, you are going to die; but if by the
Spirit you put to death your sinful actions, you will live. Those who are led by
God's Spirit are God's children.” Romans 8: 13-14
For Trinity Sunday: 30th May
Holy God beyond us, lead us forward to pray. You create and sustain all things by the power
of self-giving Love. We celebrate the wide diversity of Your creation, and the mystery and
joy at the heart of creation. We celebrate the mystery and joy which can be found even in us.
At the heart of the mystery is LOVE, the energy behind creation and the foundation of all
life. May we build our lives on the firm foundation of Your Love.
Son of God beside us, You never leave us comfortless. You always walk beside us. Bless those
who have not noticed You there, or who have chosen to ignore you. We pray that they will
raise their eyes to see You, our Lord and Saviour. Thank You for showing us how to live well,
with generosity, justice & kindness, and guide us to be more like You each day.
Holy Spirit within us, we thank you that You are always seeking to infiltrate our lives with
peace and strength and give us more of yourself. Where there are people we know in whom
hope is running low, be for them a summer breeze and a spring of fresh water. Still our
hearts to pray.Father God beyond us, give us faith. Lord, beside us, give us Your peace. Holy Spirit within us, give us life. Holy Trinity, we place in the strong arms of the Trinity, the concerns of our hearts; the tasks of the week; the people we love; the fears we hide; the world and its labours and all things living. God, the Holy Trinity, make us strong in Faith and Love. Amen
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