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DIOCESAN DAY OF PRAYER Saturday 26 April The Bishops are encouraging every Christian community in the Diocese to join with them on this day in praying for the mission and ministry of the Church and the communities it serves. Programme Friday 25 April – 8 – 9 pm Launch of the Day of Prayer with the Bishops in Winchester Cathedral Saturday 26 April St Paul’s, Bishopstoke 10 am Praise and prayer for all ages 10.25 am Prayer for our church – in a variety of styles 11.15 am Refreshments 11.35 am Prayer for our community – in a variety of styles 12.30 pm Lunch (please bring your own, drinks provided) 1.30 pm Prayer for personal needs (in the church) People will be available to pray for you or you can pray in the stillness for yourself or others. Prayer with art (in the hall) There will be some guidance at the start of this session, followed by chance to pray whilst drawing, painting etc. Some materials will be available, but you may like to bring your own! Prayer walk For those who don’t want to fall asleep at this stage! 2.30 pm Refreshments 2.45 pm Reflective prayer – listening to God through scripture 3.10 – 3.30 pm Closing prayer and worship – a gentle liturgy for the end of the day You are most welcome to come for part or all of the day. Children are especially welcome at the start and for the morning sessions, when they will be included – and for lunch, of course! Come and try out a variety of ways of praying! ‘The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective’ - James 5.16