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The Parish of Bishopstoke |
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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 Saturday 26 April St Pauls, 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 dont 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 |