At this time in your Monday and in these uncertain times you are invited to pause and pray with others in our city and across the nation
You are encouraged to pray for all those affected by the coronavirus
For family and friends and neighbours
For your Church family
For NHS and Care Home staff in our city
For our country and our national leaders at this time as they make important decisions
As a Church we set aside a Tuesday each week and provide a place with space – the UPPER ROOM – a place for time-out. However in these recent weeks and months sadly it was not possible to open and run this space….BUT IT IS THIS TUESDAY!!
You are invited to….
* A place with space
** For time-out
* Private prayer
** With God
Above the Kirkgate Cafe…..7.30am-7.30pm
Opportunites to pray with others will be possible at 8am…12 noon and 7pm
There are guidelines to follow…..including wearing a face covering.
But…..our Tuesdays – and every day – can still be an opportunity for time out…..with God…..where we are at home or work
You are invited to pause regularly at some time during OCTOBER and be still with God – Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
You are encouraged to speak with Him….to listen to Him.…to receive from Him…especially at this time as we seek to hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church in these times.
The PATHWAY of PEACE around the Kirkyard is now closed but you can still walk around the Kirk and as you walk and think and reflect and pray in these days know that God is still walking with you. You will find that there are prompts to consider from the Bible as you prayerfully walk – the church magazine has more information.
You are invited to share in the Midday Prayers and Evening Prayers that will be posted online at 12noon and 9pm on various days on the Kirk website and on our social media pages. We are also encouraged to pray with others in our city and across our land at 5pm….focussing on all those affected by the coronavirus…..and during this particular week you are invited to join with others and pray for all those affected afresh by the new coronavirus restrictions.
You are invited to take time out with God.
You are invited to the Upper Room tomorrow.
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from the LORD God, the Eternal One
Reading : PSALM 93
Meditation : take time to consider these words this morning.
The LORD is King!
What words or images stay with you?
What is God saying to you today about Himself?
Then take time to Pray in response
As you bow in the Presence of the LORD our King
LORD God,
As we bow before You
As we bring our sacrifice of praise
Thy Kingdom come
Thy will be done
On earth
As it is in heaven
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those who live near the Kirk
O LORD, hear our prayers at this time of day and give saving grace we ask.
Evening
Reading : read the verses again from PSALM 93
Reflect on their meaning for you and pray in response…to this God of ours
O Living and True God, our King, hear our evening prayers
And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sinned against us even today.
O pour out a blessing on those we name before you
And in our lives may others see evidence of Your Kingdom life and grace
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
At this time in your Sunday and in these uncertain times you are invited to pause and pray with others in our city and across the nation
You are encouraged to pray for all those affected by the coronavirus
For family and friends and neighbours
For the Church in our city
For NHS and Care Home staff in our city
For our country and our national leaders at this time
Come, let us worship and bow down.
Let us kneel before the Lord our maker,
for he is our God.
We are the people he watches over,
the flock under his care.
Psalm 95 verses 6 and 7
