Community Payer Meeting at St Paul's & St Barnabas

Community Prayer Gathering

This past Wednesday evening, we were privileged to gather in the newly refurbished lounge at St Paul’s & St Barnabas for a community prayer meeting. It was a joy to welcome friends from other churches across the area as we united in prayer for our church, our community, and the wider world.

The theme for the evening was to seek God's guidance, and blessing for our church and community. Scripture encourages us to pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17) and to come boldly to the throne of grace (Hebrews 4:16), and so we lifted up our voices in faith.

During the prayer meeting, we focused on key areas: our local community, the great work of the churches in the area , and personal renewal. Encouraged by the echols of Philippians 4:6, where we are encouraged to bring our requests to God with thanksgiving.

As we moved into times of intercession, The words of Jesus in Matthew 18:20: “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” where so beautifully displayed as so many gathered from different churches.

In closing, may we reflect on James 5:16: “The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” May this truth inspire us all to continue in fervent prayer, trusting in God’s ability to work in and through us.

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