These are the prayer points used in our online prayer gathering on the 18th March.
If you would like a printable version you can find a PDF here.
BREAKOUT 1
EVANGELISTIC OPPORTUNITIES
- Pray for the launch of the 2024 Sports Mission Pack, created to help churches share Jesus with sportspeople during this amazing summer of sport. Including quizzes for Euro 2024 and the Olympics and new evangelistic films based on the story of Eric Liddell, 100 years since his famous win, pray that many people hear the respond to the gospel through the resources in this pack.
- Pray for the short evangelistic book produced with 10ofThose which is being released for use by churches and individuals during the Olympics and shares the gospel story through the story of Eric Liddell. Pray that many purchase and use these to share the gospel with sportspeople.
- Every Olympic summer we get many opportunities to speak more widely to people about the work of Christians in Sport. Pray for us to make the most of every opportunity we get to speak of Jesus in the public square – to both Christians and those not yet trusting in Jesus.
- The big summer of sport ahead provides opportunities for local Networks and churches to hold Guest Events focussed towards getting sports people under the sound of the gospel. Pray that many sports people would hear the good news of Jesus and respond to His call to follow Him.
BREAKOUT 2
ELITE ATHLETES
- In this Olympic year, pray for athletes to be confident and clear in their training programs and trusting the Lord with this coming season.
- Praise God for the Irish rower and three GB rowers heading for the Olympic final trials. Pray that they would continue to know their worth in Christ and be a light in their teams as the pressure increases. Thank you for the other rowers we know who continue to work towards the next Games, may they continue to put their roots down in Christ as they journey with Him.
- Give thanks for the each of the players on the tennis Bible study. Pray for people to grow in maturity in their faith and for there to be a meaningful Christian fellowship on the tour.
- Give thanks for the three football player gatherings. Pray for there to be ongoing meaningful Christian fellowship and ownership.
- Give thanks for the three new rugby players who have got involved in the work from two clubs we haven’t previously had a lot of contact with. Pray for the opportunity to visit these clubs and in doing so making the offer of our work more visible.
- With the netball Super League well underway, pray for Christian netballers to continue to stand firm in their faith through the highs and lows of the season. Pray particularly for those who are struggling with injury, or not getting selected.