This Week’s Prayers and Praise

Last updated 17/01/2025

Praise God for:

The Bible – give thanks that we have free access to a personal copy of a Bible in our language – may millions still do not have such access.
Being able to freely ask for and receive forgiveness.
The continuing growth in the fund to employ a children’s and youth worker.
The 500 students who attended the Annual Bible Camp in Bangladesh
For the emerging evidence of an approaching Spring

Please pray for:

A swift and successful conclusion to the peace deal discussions between Israel and Hamas.
The process to appoint a new Archbishop of Canterbury – pray that the Holy Spirit will identify a person that can take the Anglican Church forward against the backdrop of some very turbulent and sad times for many people.
The Cathedral at Peterborough as it is facing some very challenging times with regard to its finances. Pray especially for the Dean, our Bishops and Archdeacons as they seek to resolve the issue and maintain the Cathedral as an historic building and also as a centre of Christian life for Peterborough and the wider Diocese.
Those affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles and for the high winds to subside.

Please pray especially for:

Please pray especially for: Pauline; Mark; Kerry & Ali; Colin; Matthew; Debbie; Michelle; Heidi; Lynne; Tola; Bob; Peter. May God bless them.

Some wisdom from Scripture

Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.

And finally… A Point to Ponder

1.5 billion people are still waiting for the Bible in the language they know best, There are 7,398 languages in the world – 3,578 languages have no Scripture – yet (down 9 from last month)
But huge progress is being made – Source: Wycliffe Bible Translators