|
|
|
You are invited to pray every day for some or all of these topics. Our seven named priorities at St Thomas for 2009/10 1. Unleash the power of persistent prayer. 2. Engage in life-changing evangelism. 3. Master new structures for mission and ministry. 4. Build capital assets for the future. 5. Assemble a springboard for deeper community engagement. 6. Release new leaders in their God-given calling. 7. Realise financial stability in a season of economic insecurity. St Thomas (Living Stones) Parish Centre Funding. Appointment of the right contractor. Church members working to develop our community ministry. The future use of the building. Worship, Prayer and Leadership For Matt (Rector), Ruth (Curate), Audrey (Curate), Gemma (Youth Worker), Karen (Children and Community Co-ordinator), Gaz (Pastoral and Worship Assistant), Anne (Administrator), Readers and Wardens. For our PCC and DCC members and the decisions they have to make. For the lesson readers and those leading intercessions. For the musicians. For the PA and visuals operators. For the Welcome Teams and sidespeople. Resources and Support for Ministry Thanksgiving for resources that enabled us to employ Gaz as a Parish Assistant. For prayer to overcome the shortfall in our income. For Anne and her work in the office and all who support the church administratively. Children and Youth Ministry For our Powerzone, Enegise and Engage groups and leaders. For our Detached Youth team. For the Furnace team. For Totzone parents and carers and helpers. For our work in local schools (Brookfield, St Marys, Old Hall and Westfield). Adult Ministry and Pastoral Care For our Open House leaders and Emma Atkinson, our co-ordinator. For the pastoral care throught our church. For those who formally and informally care for others. Seniors Work For Rendezvous, including Summer Rendezvous. For the work in the local nursing homes (Chatsworth Lodge, Rydal House and Brookholme). For Communion and Cuppa. Mission and Evangelism For our work to encourage mens ministry: informal pub visits, Mens Breakfast, personal support. For our ALPHA courses. For our Mission Partners around the world (see details of them here). For our socials and Fun, Fitness and Friendship walks. For our website, magazine and podcasting.
|
|
