Sunday 6th December
Give Thanks for God’s Provision
Praise God for the partners He raises up to enable the work prayerfully and financially and ask that God would provide more partners in both these areas.
Monday 7th December
Prayers Northern Ireland and Ireland Clubhouse
Give thanks for the 26 Christians in Sport from Northern Ireland and Ireland, including several newcomers who attended the Clubhouse online training last week. Pray that the participants felt both encouraged and better equipped to reach the world of sport for Christ in their locality and pray for good follow up as a result.
Tuesday 8th December
From 5-7 January, there will be a student event, ‘Running in the Light’ with seminars, main meetings, a prayer gathering and fitness making up the programme. Pray that many students sign up for this and that they would be built up, challenged and encouraged as they meet together.
Wednesday 9th December
Give Thanks for Elite Football
The first lockdown provided an opportunity to gather directors of football, managers, academy coaches and backroom staff on a weekly basis using Zoom. Praise God that we have been able to sustain group meetings to include the majority of those who initially attending in March, through three weekly meetings.
Thursday 10th December
Pray for the Leadership Development Programme
Pray for the second Bible topic of this term, looking specifically at how the participants share the gospel. Pray that how the sessions they did previously help shape these conversations. Pray that the participants will be intentional in looking for opportunities to have these conversations with those who don’t yet know Christ.
Friday 11th December
Please pray for tonight’s event, which includes a quiz round, an interview with a sportsperson, a Christmas animation and a Christmas talk. Pray that many of those who have attended the sports quizzes through the year will join tonight and will be impacted by the good news of Jesus.
Saturday 12th December
Interns for September 2021
As applications for next year’s internship open this month, pray that many would prayerfully consider applying. Pray for helpful conversations to take place too by those seeking to apply and for wise decisions to be made both by these individuals and by staff who process the applications.
