At this time in your day you are invited to pause and pray with others in our Church Family gathered in the Upper Room
You are encouraged to
P ause in God’s presence….waiting, listening
R ejoice in the blessings He has given us
A sk for His help for yourself and for another
Y ield to His Kingdom will for our church life and work – say yes with others!
You may want to share in the prayers from the Northumbrian Community that are used in the Upper Room at Midday
Upper Room day – time-out with God
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus, Saviour and Lord
Reading : ISAIAH 63 verse 15 – ch.64 verse 12
Meditation : take time and consider these verses this morning.
A Prayer for Mercy and Help.
What words stay with you?
What is God saying to you today from His written Word and what is your response?
Take time to Pray in response – including for others known to you in need at this time
Looking again at verses 8 and 9 of chapter 64
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Midday
Take time to listen for God to speak with you at this time of day
Ask and seek and knock……and hear
Father God…thank you.
Evening
Reading : read these verses again from ISAIAH 63 and 64
Reflect…. and then Pray as your day closes
God of the prophet and the God of today,
My God, our God,
Hear our evening prayers
For mercy and help
As we thank you for your help today
As we journey from today to tomorrow
As we name others in need before you
In Jesus’ name. Amen.
As your Monday closes you are invited to pause and pray with others in our Church Family
You may want to revisit the Daily Devotions for today from ISAIAH 59 verses 9-15
You are encouraged to
P ause in God’s presence
R ejoice in the blessings of the day
A sk for His help for yourself and for another
Y ield to His Kingdom will for tomorrow – say yes!
You are invited to the Upper Room….and to take a walk…..
As a Church we usually set aside a Tuesday each week and provide a place with space – the UPPER ROOM – a place for time-out in our busy days. This is a safe place, and COVID-19 guidelines are carefully followed.
* A space to be still in a busy world – in the room above the Kirkgate Cafe 7.30am-7.30pm
** Private prayer for yourself and for others – come and go as you wish
* Listening to God – Father Son and Holy Spirit
** Opportunities to pause and pray with others at 8am…12 midday…7pm
You are invited to take a walk…
We would invite you to take a walk around the Kirkyard and consider what God is saying to you at this time from the words displayed at various locations….starting at the Offering House.
You are invited to use the bench at the top left of the Kirkyard (under the large tree) to pause and pray – to be still with God – to ask, seek, knock, wait and receive.
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Holy Spirit
Reading : ISAIAH 59 verses 9-15
Meditation : take the time to consider this passage today.
The People Confess their Sin.
What words or images stay with you?
What is God saying to you this morning?
What is your response to God’s Word today?
Pray in response – to our God , the God who forgives and cleanses us
Pray your own words at the start of this day
Of praise and worship
Of confession and trust
Of need – for yourself and others
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Midday
Pray God’s blessings on those who walk through our Kirk grounds
O LORD, have mercy on all we call out and pour rich blessings!
Evening
Reading : read the set passage again prayerfully at the end of your day
Reflect….. and then pray to God in response for His forgiveness
LORD God, the LORD Almighty, hear my prayer this evening.
As I confess my sins this day
As I humbly name others before you.
As I lay myself and this world before you
As your Sunday closes you are invited to pause and pray with others in our Church Family
You may want to revisit the Daily Devotions for today from ISAIAH 55 verses 6-11
You are encouraged to
P ause in God’s presence
R ejoice in the blessings of this Sunday
A sk for His help for yourself and for another
Y ield to His Kingdom will for tomorrow – say yes!
