Praying for Christian students and staff...

On our final day of these ten days we have dedicated to praying for our school, we pray for Christian students and staff.

‘You are the light of the world ... let your good deeds shine out for all to see,

so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.’

Matthew 5:14-16 (NLT)

Let us pray…

Dear Jesus, please inspire and equip those in our schools who love You to be faithful, loving, bold and wise ambassadors for the gospel, through their words and lives wherever they are.

Amen

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I would like to take this opportunity to thank Care and Pray for Schools for inspiring us to pray through these recent times.

You can download and share the Ten Ways to Pray for our Schools sheet HERE.

Thank you all too for joining in with us!

Dates for your diary:

UK wide Day of Prayer for Schools 24th September

Pray Day for Schools 17th November

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Praying for coronavirus' effect on schools

Today, we join with the partners and network of Pray for Schools and share this reading and prayer together, in the challenging yet hope-filled times…

‘The Lord is close to all who call on Him ... He grants the desires of those who fear Him;

He hears their cries for help and rescues them.’ Psalm 145:18,19 (NLT)

Let us pray…

Lord, please provide our teachers and pupils with all they need in the aftermath of Covid-19.

Help children to readjust and to continue to thrive and enjoy their learning, especially those most affected by lockdown.

Amen

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Praying for vulnerable children

Today, as part of our sharing, caring and praying with Pray for Schools, we pray for vulnerable children…

“Do the right thing for the weak and those without a father.

Stand up for the rights of those suffering and in need.”

Psalm 82:3 (New Life Version)

Let us pray…

Father, please come near to young people living in the shadows of unhappiness, abuse, pain or fear. Bring new hope to any who are desperate and draw them into the circle of Your love.

Amen

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Today is Education Sunday

Today is Education Sunday and the theme is "A learning people in a time of change".

This year Education Sunday takes place at a time when many children, young people and staff have been away from schools, colleges and universities and have been working in different ways. Churches, too, have had to learn and adapt, whilst still maintaining a pattern of worship. This is a time to think about what we have learnt about ourselves, about our communities and about God.

There is so much for us to reflect on from our lives and experiences over recent months, so join us as we mark this special day of prayer and care for our schools, colleges and universities…

There are some brilliant materials for you to share, pray through and enjoy including a wonderful introduction for the year’s theme by Barbara Easton, Vice-President of the Methodist Conference 2021/2022 and Head of Service, Methodist Academies and Schools Trust.

A learning people in a time of change… inspired by these readings from Holy Scripture: Exodus 14.19-31; Psalm 114; Romans 14.1-12; Matthew 18.21-35

(image below is the logo from this year; cover photo courtesy of Chris Lawton at Unsplash)

Praying for children with additional needs...

“Each talented, each different, each valued…”

That was the motto at the Quaker school I attended as a child. This is a great motto to live by and one that the school I attended more than lived up to. I was quite good at languages and singing; others were good at netball and maths… we were all different with different gifts… each were seen as talented and valued

In my working life these days I am part of the excellent Pray for Schools steering group who encourage us to pray for our schools!

Today I am sharing the Bible verse and prayer, praying for children with additional needs…

‘Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart.’

Matthew 11:30 (NLT)

Let us pray…

Lord Jesus, please help children in school who are facing many kinds of challenges and equip and encourage their teachers and carers.

Amen

(photo courtesy of Soraya Irving at Unsplash)

(Sara Iles, FCG Media Support Officer)