GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD, FOR HE IS GOOD; HIS LOVE ENDURES FOR EVER. PSALM 107:1

PRAY4CHANGESunday 11th March 2012 to Saturday 8th September 2012

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Our Dream: “To release a movement of radical young people, committed to taking the good news of Jesus Christ to every generation.”

Our Passion: “To help young people live lives of faith, hope and love through Jesus Christ.”

Our Culture: Urban Saints’ commitment to Jesus Christ is outworked through…

Riotous FUN Being a Christian is not dull and boring! We believe that followers of Jesus should show the world how to really party.

Adventurous FAITHJesus doesn’t invite His followers to ‘play it safe’. He calls us into a radical, risk-embracing, world-changing, danger-accepting, servant-hearted adventure. So we wholeheartedly throw ourselves into the Father’s embrace, the Son’s mission, and the Spirit’s power.

Genuine FRIENDSHIPWho wants to do stuff alone? Not us! We’re following Jesus with friends because we recognise we need each other.

Life in all its FULLNESSGod wants us to be fully alive. So we embrace a life of learning and growing in order to realise our God-given potential through a healthy rhythm of rest, play and work.W

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Welcome to this edition of Pray4Change. I’m Liz Slade and I have taken on the compiling of Pray4Change from Jo Slater and Vicky Shepherd. My usual responsibility within Urban Saints is as the South East Administrator.

We give thanks to God for the 970 groups that are now linked with Urban Saints. Following your helpful feedback, the way we pray for the groups in this edition remains the same. The group names continue to be arranged alphabetically in

Nation and Region order, and we are now praying for five or six groups per day.

This time you will find a week has been allocated to each of the English Regions to enable you to pray more specifically for them, and for the many Urban Saints Holidays taking place through the Summer months.

We do value your prayer support. Your prayers do make a difference.

Thank You For PrayingLiz Slade, South East Administratorlslade@urbansaints.org

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Cluster: A network of mutually supporting groups/churches where there are opportunities to engage in a range of experiences for children, young people and leaders (e.g. events, holidays, community projects, training programmes).

Energize: Our resources website loaded with teaching materials and articles.

Global Village: We are developing a global village at Westbrook where young people can come and learn about global issues.

Infusion: A course designed to provide teenagers with practical experience of working with children or young people and helps them develop appropriate skills and attitudes for this role.

Influencers: A mentoring course which aims to enable young people to make a Kingdom impact within their local school.

Kinetic: A mentoring resource aiming to develop and release the leadership potential in young people.

Leadership Team: The Directors and senior staff of Urban Saints.

MIMIC: The new website for young people, encouraging them to be imitators of Jesus in their character and actions with challenges to complete, mentoring courses, and daily devotionals, opportunities to get involved and to serve.

ReAct: 11 days of mission with initial training, then family fun days and church outdoors.

ReBuild: 11 days of mission in Mexico and South Africa to build a home for a family.

ReDefine Mission Hub:

A cluster that is committed to mobilise young people to mission in their community, acting as a catalyst to draw in the wider church too. As a minimum this will involve young people and their leaders gathering for a 24 hour event every term which includes training, community action and celebration.

Refresh Days: Times when staff and others come together for a day of learning, worship and prayer.

Regional Volunteers: People who have committed to work within a region in support of group leaders and the young people they reach.

Respond: Short term mission trips organised by Urban Saints Scotland.

Shine: A weekend to empower young ladies to become all that they are destined to be.

Spree: Summer weekends where groups bring their young people to camp, and Urban Saints provide the fun and teaching!

Studentscape: A mentoring resource for those going on to University.

Team Gathering: Days when the whole staff team come together.

Youthwork Summit: A conference event for Christians working with children and young people. Organised in partnership with Youthwork Magazine and Youthscape.

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Sunday 11th March Jesus longs for hundreds of thousands of young people and children across the UK and Ireland to know Him as Saviour and Lord. Please pray that God will envision us with what He wants us to do to play our part in His mission.ABROAD:• Auckland Urban Vineyard,

New Zealand• Bangkok Christ Church, Thailand• Bermuda, Hamilton, Bermuda• Canada Qualicum Beach, Canada• Canada Summerland, Canada

Monday 12th March Jesus reminds us of the importance of planning and counting the cost as we launch ourselves into Kingdom ministry. Please pray that God will give us wisdom in our planning and stewardship so that we are able to develop a ministry plan that will bear fruit for the Kingdom – and fruit that lasts.• Doha Fellowship, Qatar• Gold Coast North Anglican, Biggera

Waters, Queensland, Australia• Malaysia Good News Fellowship,

Malaysia• Texas Trinity, Cypress, USA• Turi, Molo, Kenya

Tuesday 13th March There is a part for everyone to play in the mission of Jesus. Please pray that every team member across the movement will know the part that God is calling them to play in His Kingdom work, as we co-operate together to see His vision realised. • YWAM In Zambia, ZambiaSCOTLAND:• Aberdeen Gerrard Street• Arthurlie Parish, Glasgow• Ayr Riverside, South Ayrshire• Broughty Ferry St James, Dundee, Angus

Wednesday 14th March Jesus commands us to pray and never stop. Join us in praying that we will be a persevering people. Praying like it all depends on God and never giving up on what He has called us to do, even though it will be so hard at times. May His vision be the fuel that helps us keep on keeping on.

• Callander, Stirling• Comrie Juniors, Dunfermline, Fife• Crieff, Perth and Kinross• Edinburgh Footprints• Ellon St Marys, Aberdeenshire

Thursday 15th March Jesus expects us to grow and become more like Him. Pray that 2012 will be a year where we all take our growth and development as followers of Jesus more seriously. Growing in our strengths and abilities, and being more open to the Spirit to help us address our weaknesses.• Erskine Nazarene, Renfrewshire• Glasgow Cathcart• Glasgow Eaglesham Parish• Glasgow Jordanhill• Glasgow Jordanhill Parish

Friday 16th March Jesus commands us to be ONE. Pray that there will be even greater levels of unity across the movement so that we can move ahead together with passion and commitment to each other, and to our God - For where there is unity, the Lord commands a blessing.• Glasgow St Silas• Glasgow West End• Glenrothes Baptist, Fife• Inverclyde Youth For Christ• Inverness Kinmylies, Highland

Saturday 17th March What is God saying to you about Urban Saints at this time? Pray and write down what God says and then email it to msummerfield@urbansaints.org for him to share with and encourage the rest of the team.• Isle of Harris - Leverburgh• Isle of Harris - Tarbert• Lenzie, Glasgow• Lenzie Girls, Glasgow• Lenzie Union Parish Church, Glasgow

Special Events This Week:Wed 14th March:Refresh Day, Kestin HouseFri 16th – Sun 18th March: Leadership Team Meeting, LutonFri 16th – Sun 18th March:Trustee Meeting

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Sunday 18th MarchPlease pray today for all Urban Saints group leaders as they log on to Energize to prepare their programme for this week. Ask that God will inspire them through the material.• Leslie Baptist, Fife• Livingston Oasis, West Lothian• Maddiston, Falkirk, Stirling• Moffat St Andrews, Dumfries

& Galloway• Muir of Ord

Monday 19th MarchContinue to pray for the group leaders, as they deliver the planned Energize programmes that God will speak through the leaders, the activities and the teaching, and that children and young people would hear His voice.• Newcastleton Community,

Scottish Borders• Orkney Christian Centre• Paisley Sherwood, Renfrewshire• Renfrew• St Andrews, Fife

Tuesday 20th MarchPlease pray for young people as they log on to MIMIC, that they will be challenged to want to follow Jesus more closely, and to become like Him. We want them to reach all their God-given potential.• Staffin, Portree, Isle of Skye• Stirling• Stromness , Orkney• Tranent Lighthouse, East Lothian• West Kilbride, North Ayrshire

Wednesday 21st March Today, pray for all Group Leaders who are mentoring young people through MIMIC, that they will have wisdom to know the right words to say as they meet with their trainees.• Whitburn, West Lothian• Wormit, Newport-on-Tay, Fife IRELAND:• Aughnacloy, Co Tyrone• Ballinamallard, Enniskillen,

Co Fermanagh• Ballyalbany, Monaghan

Thursday 22nd MarchPlease pray for the writers of Meeting Plans and all other Energize and MIMIC resources, for creativity, and for sensitivity to what God would say through them.• Ballyholme, Bangor, Co Down• Bangor Ballyholme, Co Down• Bangor Lisnabreen, Co Down• Bangor Towerview, Co Down• Belfast East, Co Antrim

Friday 23rd March Please pray for the practicalities of providing web-based resources, for a minimum of glitches, and that leaders will be able to find all the material they need, to resource their work with their church and young people.• Belfast Knock, Co Antrim• Belfast Malone, Co Antrim• Belfast Malvern, Newtownabbey,

Co Antrim• Belfast McQuiston, Co Antrim• Belfast Mountpottinger, Co Antrim

Saturday 24th MarchPlease pray today for all those leaders who are currently trialling Energize, that they will find it to be the right resource for their group, and will decide to join the Urban Saints family.• Belfast North & Glengormley,

Newtownabbey, Co Antrim• Belfast Student Centre, Co Antrim• Belfast Woodvale Methodist,

Co Antrim• Belfast Youth Initiatives, Co Antrim• Braniel, Belfast, Co Antrim

Special Events This Week:Thurs 22nd March:Leadership Team Meeting, Luton

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Sunday 25th March Please pray for Spree in the Borders running again in June. Now is when we need groups to book, so pray that they will be stirred to come and our new planning team will deliver a great event with many lives impacted.• Carrickfergus St Colmans, Co Antrim• Carrigrohane, Co Cork• Carryduff Saintfield, Co Down• Castlereagh, Belfast, Co Antrim• Cookstown Desertcreat, Co Tyrone

Monday 26th March Please pray for Spree in the Highlands. After the success of our first year, planning is underway to reach more young people and impact churches and groups throughout the north of Scotland. Pray for fresh ideas for the planning team. • Donaghadee, Co Down• Dromore, Co Down• Dublin Tallaght, • Dublin West, • Dundonald St Elizabeth, Belfast,

Co Antrim

Tuesday 27th March Please pray for the formation of plans and team for Skye Spree. Due to some volunteer changes, more of the work will be carried by the Scotland office staff, so pray for wisdom in planning and new groups to attend.• Dundrod Youth Fellowship,

Hillsborough, Co Down• Dungannon, Co Tyrone• Dunmurry, Belfast, Co Antrim• Gilnahirk, Belfast, Co Antrim• Glenavy Youth Fellowship, Ulster

Wednesday 28th March Please pray for the Scottish Leadership Team; thanking God for the right people to serve Scotland, and that they might have vision, faith and boldness.• Glengormley Presbyterian, Co Antrim• Hillsborough Parish, Co Down• Holywood Mixed, Belfast, Co Antrim• Kilcooley, Bangor, Co Down• Knocknagoney, Belfast, Co Antrim

Thursday 29th March Please pray for the team from Ellon going on ReBuild Mexico at Easter, plus the other two groups going on ReBuild South Africa in July. Pray that God will enlarge their hearts and understanding of Him.• Londonderry, Co Londonderry• Lurgan, Craigavon, Co Armagh• Newtownards, Co Down• Portadown Light, Co Armagh• Portrush, Co Antrim

Friday 30th March Please pray for the 3 leaders and 5 young people going to Romania this summer on Respond. Pray that their fundraising is successful, and the trip gives them a chance to grow and develop as leaders and evangelists. • Tullylish, Craigavon, Co Armagh• White City, Newtownabbey, Co Antrim• Whitehead St Patricks, Carrickfergus,

Co Antrim• YL Northern Ireland, Bangor, Co DownNORTH WEST:• Atherton Howe Bridge, Manchester

Saturday 31st March Please pray for more key volunteers to emerge to enable the increasing workload to be met and prosper; ask God to provide so the vision before us is met and His faithfulness is celebrated.• Bass Lake, Keswick, Cumbria• Blackburn Ignite, Accrington,

Lancashire• Blackburn Leamington Road,

Hoddlesden, Lancashire• Blackpool Rehoboth, Lancashire• Bolton Farnworth, Greater Manchester

Special Events This Week:Sat 31st March – Tues 10th April: ReBuild Mexico: Week 1.

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Sunday 1st AprilMexico team 1 (116 people) is travelling today. We cross the USA border in Mexican buses and head down to set up the camp site. All needs to go smoothly! Training workshops in games, prayer and crafts and first main meeting tonight.• Burnley, Lancashire• Burnley Wheatley Lane, Lancashire• Congleton New Life, Cheshire• Coniston, Cumbria• Crewe New Life, Cheshire

Monday 2nd AprilThe 5 house building teams go to meet the families for the first time. Today is a hard one hand mixing the foundations. No rain, but not too hot please. Pray too for South Africa team leader Mark Arnold, launching South Africa 2013 today.• Didsbury St James, Manchester• Dukinfield St Johns, Cheshire• Failsworth Salvation Army, Manchester• Fleetwood Emmanuel, Lancashire• Glossop , Derbyshire

Tuesday 3rd AprilWalls up today, most teams really enjoy this day. Pray for the spiritual agenda taking place each night for both Mexico trip 1 and 2. The young people will be challenged to know God and live righteously. Today is a hard day for team 1, everything slows down and rapid progress yesterday makes this demoralising.• Heaton Moor, Stockport, Greater

Manchester• Heswall Parish, Wirral, Merseyside• High Peak Revival, Derbyshire• Hoylake St Lukes, Wirral, Merseyside• Kendal Holy Trinity, Cumbria

Wednesday 4th AprilPray for the team leaders of all groups participating in ReBuild. The experience the young people have depends so much on these crucial people. Pray for God’s energy, power and love to be upon them. Pray too for the core ReBuild Mexico team, and Phil Hulks, its leader.• Kendal Methodist, Cumbria• Kendal St Thomas, Cumbria

• Kirkby, Liverpool, Merseyside• Kirkby Lonsdale, Carnforth, Lancashire• Kirkdale St Athanasius, Liverpool,

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Thursday 5th AprilTeam 2 flies out to San Diego today (100 people). Handover the new house day for Mexico team 1. Pray for great relationship for them and their Mexican family. Pray for a good finish and a good team spirit.• Lancaster Alive• Lancaster Ellel• Lancaster Fathers• Lancaster Hest Bank• Leyland St Johns, Lancashire

Friday 6th AprilPray for the future development of ReBuild, for more weeks, more groups and more ways of facilitating young people on these mission trips. Pray for the South Africa team’s fund raising and preparing to go out in July.• Liverpool Grassendale, Merseyside• Liverpool Holy Trinity, Merseyside• Liverpool Salvation, Merseyside• Liverpool St Peters, Merseyside• Liverpool Toxteth, Merseyside

Saturday 7th AprilToday there is a community celebration for both teams working together in Mexico for a few hours. This is hard to arrange, pray for great collaboration with Mexican churches. Pray for team 2 commencing their build tomorrow.• Lymm Baptist, Cheshire• Lymm Bethel, Cheshire• Lymm Voice, Cheshire• Macclesfield Hurdsfield, Cheshire• Macclesfield Tytherington, Cheshire

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Sunday 8th AprilRemember today what Jesus has done and celebrate the fact that we can share that good news with the children and young people we serve.• Manchester Burnage St Margarets• Manchester Shalom• Manchester St Brides• Marple All Saints, Stockport, Greater

Manchester• Milnthorpe, Cumbria

Monday 9th AprilPray for the families of all those who give up their time and ask God to bless this day as they share time together, and refresh relationships.• Nantwich Elim, Cheshire• Nelson Brierfield, Lancashire• Nelson Central, Lancashire• Nelson St John, Lancashire• Newton Heath, Manchester

Tuesday 10th AprilGive thanks for all those who are making final preparations for Sprees and pray that God gives them strength, wisdom and fun as they draw their plans together to deliver a special weekend for groups.• Northwich Bethel, Cheshire• Oldham Sandy Lane, Lancashire• Poynton Baptist, Stockport, Greater

Manchester• Preston Great Ecclestone, Lancashire• Preston Hesketh Bank, Lancashire

Wednesday 11th AprilPray for creativity as we seek to release a radical movement of young people committed to taking the good news of Jesus Christ to every generation.• Ramsbottom Holcombe Brook, Bury,

Lancashire• Rochdale Kirkholt Community,

Manchester• Rochdale New Life, Manchester• Rochdale Salvation Army, Manchester• Sandbach, Cheshire

Thursday 12th AprilThank God for all the people that work to produce our resources that enable leaders to teach their children and young people to live lives of faith, hope and love.• Skelmersdale, Lancashire• Southport Community, Merseyside• Staveley, Kendal, Cumbria• The Message Trust, Manchester• Ulverston Parish, Cumbria

Friday 13th AprilAsk God to guide the media team as they consider how to enhance what we are doing and make it even more accessible for children and young people to understand.• Upton St Mary’s, Wirral, Merseyside• Warrington Dingleway, Cheshire• Warrington Kids Alive, Cheshire• Warrington Kings, Widnes, Cheshire• Waverton, Chester, Cheshire

Saturday 14th AprilPraise God for those who lead and volunteer on residentials. Pray for young people, parents and youthworkers to be prompted to book onto these life-changing experiences.• Whaley Bridge, High Peak, Derbyshire• Wigan Goose Green, Lancashire• Wilmslow St Bartholomew’s, Cheshire• Winsford Salvation Army, Cheshire• YL Runcorn, Cheshire

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Sunday 15th AprilThank God for the successful 2011 holidays programme. Praise God for all the children and young people who came to Christ through it – and pray for protection as they take their early steps in their walk with Christ. NORTH EAST:• Barnard Castle, Durham• Bawtry Evangelical , Doncaster, South

Yorkshire• Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire• Beverley Community, East Riding of

Yorkshire• Beverley Kings, East Riding of Yorkshire

Monday 16th AprilThank God for the Core Teams that run Sprees and week-long holidays. They spend the majority of the year planning in some capacity. Pray for God to be at the centre of all plans and preparations throughout the year.• Beverley St Michaels, East Riding of

Yorkshire• Billingham Crusader Club, North

Yorkshire• Bradford Holme, West Yorkshire• Bradford Sunbridge Road, West Yorkshire• Bradford Wibsey, West Yorkshire

Tuesday 17th AprilPray for the promotion of all holidays…pray that those who came last year will have the courage to invite their friends. Pray for holiday ambassadors– for many opportunities to talk passionately about all residential Experiences.• Burniston Methodist, Scarborough,

North Yorkshire• Chesterfield St Thomas, Derbyshire• Cleethorpes Kings, North East

Lincolnshire• Cottingham Christchurch, Hull, East

Riding of Yorkshire• Darlington Elm Ridge, Durham

Wednesday 18th AprilPray for all holidays, running for the first time in 2012. Pray for the new Spree North East. Pray for God to go ahead of all plans and preparations and make

paths straight! Pray for the provision of new team members and other resources. • Doncaster Epworth, South Yorkshire• Durham St Nicholas• Eaglescliffe Oakwood, Stockton-on-

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Wear• Gateshead Heworth, Tyne & Wear

Thursday 19th AprilPray for all those holidays running as partnerships. Pray for God’s blessing on these, for unity around core goals and fantastic working relationships to be established.• Grassington, Skipton, North Yorkshire• Grimsby City, North East Lincolnshire• Grimsby Neighbourhood, North East

Lincolnshire• Harrogate Evangelical, North Yorkshire• Harrogate Pentecostal, North Yorkshire

Friday 20th AprilPray for children and young people to be booking on to holidays. Pray that all holidays are full – so that the maximum number possible hear the Gospel this summer. Pray that each Experience manages to break-even financially. • Harrogate St Marks, North Yorkshire• Houghton-le-Spring Bethany, Tyne &

Wear• Huddersfield Elim Pentecostal, West

Yorkshire• Huddersfield Pennine Circuit, West

Yorkshire• Hull New Life, East Riding of Yorkshire

Saturday 21st AprilPray for the provision of sufficient leaders and service crew for all the holidays. Pray for those responsible for multiple Sprees and week-long holidays – that God will provide for all needs before, during and after.• Hull St John, East Riding of Yorkshire• Hull Victoria Dock, East Riding of

Yorkshire• Huntington All Saints and St Andrews,

York• Knaresborough, North Yorkshire• Leeds Christ Church, West Yorkshire

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Sunday 22nd AprilPlease pray for the Urban Saints praise night in May that the Lord would bless our time together and that it would be a time of challenge, inspiration and encouragement as we seek to follow Him and move forward in ministry.• Leeds Dayspring, West Yorkshire• Leeds Roundhay, West Yorkshire• Leeds South Parade, West Yorkshire• Leeds St Barnabas, West Yorkshire• Malton Elim, North Yorkshire

Monday 23rd AprilPlease pray for leaders and young people as they begin to think about Cranfield Summer camp. Pray that the Lord would bless all the preparations and that through this camp many young people would come into relationship with Christ.• Middlesbrough Eston with Normanby• Newcastle Elim, Newcastle upon Tyne,

Tyne & Wear• Newcastle Heaton, Newcastle upon

Tyne, Tyne & Wear• Northallerton New Life Baptist, North

Yorkshire• Otley, West Yorkshire

Tuesday 24th AprilPray for the work of Urban Saints in Southern Ireland that the Lord would continue to grant us His favour as we seek to develop our work and ministry there.• Pickering, North Yorkshire• Pickering St Pauls, North Yorkshire• Redcar Cleveland• Redcar St Peters• Ripon Sunday @ 5, North Yorkshire

Wednesday 25th AprilPraise God for the committee here in Ireland. Pray that they would continue to know God’s hand leading and guiding as they serve in this way.• Rossington, Doncaster, South

Yorkshire• Rotherham Elim, South Yorkshire• Saltburn-By-Sea, Redcar & Cleveland• Scarborough St Marks, North Yorkshire• Sheffield Christchurch, South Yorkshire

Thursday 26th AprilPlease pray for Kalos Summer camp that God would grant the leaders wisdom and discernment as they prepare and that God would lead them to the right speaker, theme, programme and venue. Pray that all who attend would be touched by God’s abundant grace and mercy.• Sheffield Greenhill, South Yorkshire• Sheffield Owlerton, South Yorkshire• Sheffield Polycarps, South Yorkshire• Sheffield Rock, South Yorkshire• Skipton, North Yorkshire

Friday 27th AprilPlease pray for this summer’s 3:18 project in West Belfast. Pray that as young take part in evangelism/outreach, community action and training that God would grow in them a real heart to see lasting change in their own communities.• Stockton All Saints, Stockton-on-Tees• Stockton Central, Stockton-on-Tees• Stockton Elim Pentecostal Church,

Stockton-on-Tees• Stockton Norton, Stockton-on-Tees• Stockton On Tees Hebron

Saturday 28th AprilPray that God would continue to bless us with growth in our support prayerfully, practically and financially that will allow us to grow our ministries and begin to develop new ones for the future.• Sunderland Hill View, Tyne & Wear• Wilsden Urban Saints, Bradford, West

Yorkshire• Yarm Methodist, • York Clifton• York Gateway

Special Events This Week:Wed 25th April: Leadership Team Meeting, Luton

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Sunday 29th April Pray that the call for churches to unite in reaching out to young people in their area will be heard, and as a result many new youth clusters will be established.NORTH WALES:• Beddgelert, Caernarfon, Gwynedd• Caernarfon, Gwynedd• Colwyn Bay Princes Drive, Conwy• Conwy• Denbigh St Thomas

Monday 30th AprilPsalm 133 tells us that where there is unity God commands a blessing. Let’s claim that blessing today for all youth clusters that are uniting together in reaching out to young people in our nation.• Fairbourne St Cynons, Gwynedd• Kinmel Bay, Rhyl, Denbighshire• Llanbedr, Gwynedd• Llanberis, Gwynedd• Llandderfel Clwb Plant, Bala, Gwynedd

Tuesday 1st MayWe give thanks for the ReDefine National Conference that took place in Leicester last month. Pray that all leaders who attended the conference will continue to carry the vision for young people impacting their communities with the Gospel.• Llandudno West Shore, Conwy• Llanelwy CF, St Asaph, Denbighshire• Mold KCC, Flintshire• Oswestry Cabin Lane, Shropshire• Rhos Family Church, Colwyn Bay,

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Wednesday 2nd MayPray for 52 ReDefine Mission Hubs to emerge across our nation with a vision for releasing young people as a catalyst for uniting and mobilizing the church for mission and seeing the power of God break out in their communities.• Rhyl Sussex Street Baptist,

Denbighshire• Rossett, Wrexham• Ruthin CF, Denbighshire• Tywyn, Gwynedd• Weston Rhyn, Oswestry, Shropshire

Thursday 3rd MayPray for the many community action projects planned for this summer with young people taking a lead. Pray that there will be a demonstration of God’s love and power that will impact our villages, town and cities.• Wrexham Acton• Wrexham Rock SaltMID WALES:• Llanfyllin, PowysSOUTH WALES:• Aberdare Aberaman, Rhondda Cynon Taf• Abergavenny, Monmouthshire

Friday 4th MayPray for the plans for bringing together 75,000 people to pray for our nation in Wembley Stadium on Saturday 29th September this year. Pray that this day will ignite the flames of revival for our nation.• Abertillery, Monmouthshire• Abertridwr• Barry, Vale of Glamorgan• Bridgend Bethlehem, Vale of

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Saturday 5th MayAs a new level of unity, prayer and mission impacts our nation this year, let’s pray that this will be a springboard for an even greater outpouring of God’s Spirit in 2013 and 2014. • Brynmawr Family Church, Ebbw Vale,

Blaenau Gwent• Caerphilly Elim• Caerphilly Gateway• Caerphilly Mount Carmel• Caerphilly Penyrheol

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Sunday 6th MayPlease pray today for the hundreds of young people taking part in “Ignite HOPE” which is a major social action project taking place this weekend. They are undertaking practical projects sharing their faith in communities across the region. • Cardiff Albany Road• Cardiff Beacon• Cardiff Grangetown Baptist• Cardiff Highfields• Cardiff Llandaff

Monday 7th MayPlease pray for group leaders faithfully working alongside children and young people in their community each week. Pray for the Wales national Children’s & Youth Work Conference in September.• Cardiff Rumney • Cardiff St Denys• Cardiff Thornhill• Magor Baptist, Caldicot,

Monmouthshire• Merthyr Elim, Caerphilly

Tuesday 8th MayPlease pray for communities and Churches across Wales where there is little or no outreach to young people. • Penarth Tabernacle, Vale of Glamorgan• Port Talbot Baglan, Neath• Rhydyfelin, Pontypridd, Rhondda

Cynon Taf• South Wales Revive, Cardiff• Swansea City

Wednesday 9th MayPray today for the development of schools work in Wales. We have seen a growth in the number of groups and Churches reaching out to work in their local schools. Pray that this will be well received, educational, valuable and fruitful in the lives of children, young people and teachers.• Swansea Dunvant• Swansea Parklands• Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taf• Troedyrhiw, Merthyr TydfilWEST WALES:• Neyland, Milford haven, Pembrokeshire

Thursday 10th MayGive thanks for the 20+ inter-group events that are being run in Wales this year. Pray that, as the Good News is preached, many will respond. MIDLANDS:• Abingdon Christ Church, Oxfordshire• Acocks Green, Birmingham, West Midlands• Aldridge St Thomas, Walsall, West Midlands• Ashby Holy Trinity, Ashby de la Zouch,

Leicestershire• Attleborough Holy Trinity, Nuneaton,

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Friday 11th MayPray for an increase in the number of supporters in Wales and also in the financial support base. Pray that we will connect well with individuals, Churches and trusts and that there would be an enthusiasm that leads to prayer, practical help and giving.• Banbury Hook Norton, Oxfordshire• Banbury Middleton Cheney, Oxfordshire• Bedworth Team Ministry, Warwickshire• Bidford Baptist, Bidford on Avon,

Warwickshire• Birmingham Cannon Street, West Midlands

Saturday 12th MayPlease pray for this summer’s forthcoming holidays; SPREE in South Wales in July, Llanddwywe Junior Camp in N Wales and the 2 Powis Camps in Welshpool. Do pray too for the many partner organisations we work with at this time and throughout the year.• Birmingham Christian Fellowship, West

Midlands• Birmingham CLC, West Midlands• Birmingham Grace, West Midlands• Birmingham Kings Heath, West Midlands• Birmingham Kings Norton, West Midlands

Special Events This Week:Tues 8th May: Preaching Team Meeting. Wed 9th May: Leadership Team Meeting, Luton.Thurs 10th – Fri 11th May: Staff Team Gathering, Hemel Hempstead.

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Sunday 13th MayPlease pray for all the groups and churches booked to use the Centre during the next few months. Pray for all the young people that they may not only have a great time during their stay but that God will speak to them during their meetings. • Birmingham Salvation Army, West Midlands• Bishops Cleeve St Michaels,

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire• Bridgnorth, Shropshire• Brierley Hill Lakeside, West Midlands• Brownsover, Rugby, Warwickshire

Monday 14th MayPlease pray for the staff team at Westbrook during the next few months. Pray that they may be given strength, energy and adequate rest as at times they work very long hours. Pray that wisdom may be given to Tony Roberts as he makes the many practical decisions related to the day to day running of the centre.• Burton All Saints, Burton-on-Trent,

Staffordshire• Burton on Trent, Staffordshire• Charlbury, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire• Charlton Kings, Cheltenham,

Gloucestershire• Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Tuesday 15th MayGive thanks for the Urban Saints holidays at Westbrook (Westbrook Wackiness, Wholly Wonderful Westbrook and The New Year’s House Party). May good bookings be received and the holidays be really blessed. • Cheltenham Apostles, Gloucestershire• Cheltenham Extreme, Gloucestershire• Cheltenham Winchcombe,

Gloucestershire• Chesterton Elim, Newcastle-under-

Lyme, Staffordshire• Corby Hope, Northamptonshire

Wednesday 16th MayPray that bookings may continue to be received especially during the Autumn period. Give thanks for the new swimming pool enclosure. Pray that this

will be well used and will also encourage new groups to use the centre during the winter months. Pray that our occupancy may increase from that in 2011. • Coventry Heartbeat, West Midlands• Coventry Lawrence Saunders, West

Midlands• Coventry Mosaic, West Midlands• Coventry Vineyard, West Midlands• Derby Melbourne, Derbyshire

Thursday 17th MayPraise God that we can use Westbrook to introduce Developing World issues which inspire a personal response. Pray for the team as they seek to communicate to others what this vision means in reality.• Derby St Alkmunds, Derbyshire• Derby St Stephens, Derbyshire• Desford St Martins, Leicester• Didcot All Saints, Oxfordshire• Didcot Kings Church, Oxfordshire

Friday 18th MayPray for creativity as we seek to understand how best to share the challenges others face in countries different to ours and how we can make those challenges accessible to the children and young people who visit. • Dudley Gateway, West Bromwich,

West Midlands• Dudley Straits, West Midlands• Dunchurch, Rugby, Warwickshire• Gloucester Abbeydale• Gloucester Elim

Saturday 19th MayPray for backing for the Global Village Project; in volunteers offering expertise and practical support, in prayer for strength and wisdom, and in funds for making this vision possible. • Gloucester Grange• Gorsley Youth, Ross-on-Wye,

Herefordshire• Groby, Leicester• Halesowen Zion, West Midlands• Harborough Evangelical, Market

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Sunday 20th MayPray that groups will have all the resources and support they need – personnel, finance, premises, etc. and that where any of these are currently lacking they will be provided.• Hereford Baptist• Kettering Christ the King,

Northamptonshire• Kettering Grafton Underwood,

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Monday 21st MayPray for group dynamics – that there would not be different factions, and that where new members join, they will be made to feel really welcome not just by the leaders, but by the other young people too.• Kingston Bagpuize, Abingdon, Oxfordshire• Kingswinford, West Midlands• Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire• Knighton Evangelical, Leicester• Leamington St Marys

Tuesday 22nd MayPray for the group programmes, that leaders will be able to plan activities that are exciting and totally relevant to the young people they are caring for.• Leicester Aylestone Baptist• Leicester Barrow, Barrow upon Soar• Leicester Reality• Leicester St Wilfrids• Leicester Thurnby

Wednesday 23rd MayPlease pray for safety, particularly as groups travel out more during the summer months. Pray that leaders will drive safely and that all activities will be conducted in a safe way in order to minimise accidents.• Lichfield Wade Street, Staffordshire• Lilbourne, Rugby, Warwickshire• Lincoln Access• Lincoln New Life• Lincoln Swallowbeck

Thursday 24th MayPray for the moving of the Holy Spirit amongst the young people – especially when they are being taught by their leaders. Pray too that the leaders will be sensitive to the Spirit’s moving.• Lincoln TCM• Lincoln The Vine• Long Hanborough, Witney, Oxfordshire• Loughborough Quorn, Leicestershire• Mansfield St Johns, Nottinghamshire

Friday 25th MayPray for a developing spirituality within each group where it becomes as natural to speak about spiritual matters as it does to talk about anything else.• Market Bosworth, Nuneaton,

Warwickshire• Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire• Melton Mowbray St Marys, Waltham

on the Wolds, Leicestershire• Milton & Steventon, Abingdon,

Oxfordshire• Minchinhampton Baptist, Stroud,

Gloucestershire

Saturday 26th MayPray for groups that have behavioural issues, for understanding and for respect on all sides. Pray for groups that have difficulties with discipline, that the leaders would have the wisdom to know how to overcome.• Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire• Newcastle St Giles, Newcastle under

Lyme, Staffordshire• North Cotswolds Cell, Stratford-upon-

Avon, Warwickshire• Northampton Broadmead• Northampton Emmanuel

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Sunday 27th May There are nine million children and young people in the UK today who only know Christ as a swearword. Please pray with us that the local and national church will raise its game in mission and disciple-making amongst this generation.• Northampton Grange Park• Northampton Kingdom Life Church• Northampton St Giles• Nottingham Bingham• Nottingham Compton Acres

Monday 28th May 2 Timothy 2:12 reminds us of the importance of passing on our faith to others, who in turn will pass it on. Join us in praying that we will see 2 Timothy 2:12 practically outworked in every group across the country as we seek to obey Jesus’ command in Matthew 28:18-20 to make disciples.• Nottingham Kings• Nottingham LYFT• Nottingham NTCG• Nottingham Ruddington• Nottingham St Johns

Tuesday 29th MayAnanias became the first person to mentor and disciple Paul following his conversion to Christ after the Damascus Road. We all need guides/mentors who will help us in our faith. Pray that more children and young people will have guides/mentors who will intentionally help them grow in their faith through doing life together. • Nottingham St Marys• Nottingham St Nics• Nottingham Vineyard• Nottingham Wilford• Oadby, Leicester

Wednesday 30th MayPaul was blessed to have Barnabas as a running mate; someone who would encourage and cheer him on – and hold him accountable for being like Jesus. We all need ‘running mates’ who run with us in the race of faith. Pray that this generation of young people will cheer each other on and hold each other accountable for living

like Jesus in the world. May God also bless you with ‘running mates’.• Oxford East• Radley Benefice, Oxford• Redditch Emmanuel, Worcestershire• Redditch Oasis, Worcestershire• Ross, Ross on Wye, Herefordshire

Thursday 31st MayPaul invested his life in growing Timothy as a follower of Jesus, and leader of the church. We want to encourage young people to similarly reach out to and disciple their friends so that they become baton carriers of the faith too. Pray that young people will share the Jesus that they know with others – growing them in the faith. • Rushden Park Road, Northamptonshire• Shrewsbury Hope, Shropshire• Shrewsbury Riversway, Shropshire• Smethwick Raglan Urban Saints, West

Midlands• Solihull, West Midlands

Friday 1st June We long to see new levels of impactful disciple-making happen in our world today. This world needs radical followers of Jesus who are learning and growing, through the power of the Spirit. Agree with us in prayer that the church will step up its investment to true disciple-making across every aspect of life.• Solihull Knowle, West Midlands• South Normanton St Michaels, Derbyshire• Stafford Elim• Stoke On Trent St Andrews, Staffordshire• Stone Baptist, Staffordshire

Saturday 2nd JuneWhat is God saying to you about Urban Saints at this time? Pray and write down what God says and then email it to msummerfield@urbansaints.org for him to share with and encourage the rest of the team.• Stourbridge, West Midlands• Stroud Psalms, Gloucestershire• Swadlincote, Derbyshire• Tamworth Elim, Staffordshire• Telford River Community, Shropshire

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Sunday 3rd JunePlease give thanks for the many denominations and organisations that are working together to see God’s Kingdom extended across the region and nation, giving thanks for the blessings that flow where unity is strong. • Telford St Johns, Shropshire• Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire• Thame Barley Hill, Oxfordshire• Thrapston, Kettering,

Northamptonshire• Walsall Aldridge, West Midlands

Monday 4th JunePlease pray for all the groups in the North West that they will connect with their local cluster and feel blessed, equipped and encouraged as a result. Please pray for cluster leaders and partner organisations, that their involvement will be a blessing for them. Please pray that opportunities for ReDefine hubs will be realized. • Walsall Bradford Street, West Midlands• Walsall Delves, West Midlands• Walsall Evangelical, West Midlands• Walsall WS3, West Midlands• Wantage, Oxfordshire

Tuesday 5th JunePlease pray that both Spree ( 6-8th July) and One Summer Knight (16th June) will be characterised by riotous fun and adventurous faith, that children and young people will be impacted by who God is and by His love for them.• West Bromwich Marsh Lane, West

Midlands• Whitwick, Coalville, Leicestershire• Wolverhampton Holy Trinity, West

Midlands• Wolverhampton St Josephs, West

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Wednesday 6th JunePlease pray for ReAct and Unite ReDefine, that they will be a blessing to communities throughout the North West and that new expressions of servant hearted mission will be birthed

from them. Please give thanks for the partnership we have with Warrington YFC. • Worcester St PetersEAST:• Acton Oaktree, London• Aston Clinton, Aylesbury• Aylesbury Long Crendon• Barking Kings, Essex

Thursday 7th JunePlease give thanks for the many connections we have with groups across the region, pray that we will support, encourage and enthuse them effectively as they serve in their local communities.• Barking St Erkenwald, Essex• Barkingside & Hainault Churches 4

Youth, Woodford Green, Essex• Barkingside St Laurence, Ilford, Essex• Barnack, Stamford, Lincolnshire• Barton-le-Clay St Nicholas, Bedford

Friday 8th JunePlease give thanks for the committed group who oversee the ministry in the North West, giving thanks for their faith, energy, enthusiasm and passion to see young people’s lives transformed and them becoming the people God intends for them to be. Please pray for wisdom and faith as we discern what God would have us do in the North West. • Beccles, Halesworth, Suffolk• Bedford Christchurch• Berkhamsted Northchurch, • Billericay Baptist, Essex• Bletchley Spurgeon, Milton Keynes

Saturday 9th June Please give thanks for 50 years of Nefyn camps, for the many changed lives and great friendships that have resulted. Please pray for all of this year’s holidays, specifically for the Voice residential in Lancaster, Spree and the five weeks of Nefyn camps in North Wales. • Borehamwood, Hertfordshire• Boston Holy Trinity, Lincolnshire• Braintree Elim, Essex• Brentwood, Essex• Brentwood New Harvest, Essex

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Sunday 10th JuneThank God for all He continues to do to protect the work of Urban Saints and those connected with it. God is good and His hand of protection is both reassuring and comforting to us all. • Bricket Wood St Lukes, St Albans,

Hertfordshire• Buckhurst Hill, Essex• Buckhurst Hill St Johns, Essex• Burlington Baptist, Ipswich, Suffolk• Burnt Oak, Edgware, Middlesex

Monday 11th JunePray that God keeps all of the children and young people connected to Urban Saints safe in an often dangerous and challenging world. Pray especially for those who face danger at home.• Burnt Oak (BOCF), Edgware,

Middlesex• Bury St Edmunds Vineyard, Suffolk• Bury St Edmunds West Road, Suffolk• Cambridge Community• Cambridge Queen Edith Chapel

Tuesday 12th JunePray that all of the leaders and helpers linked to Urban Saints in groups across the UK and Ireland experience a real sense of God’s protection and blessing as they work with children and young people each week.• Chelmsford, Essex• Chelmsford Broomfield Road, Essex• Chelmsford Central Baptist, Essex• Chelmsford Christchurch, Essex• Chelmsford Community Church, Essex

Wednesday 13th JunePray that health and safety concerns will not prevent groups from running great activities for children and young people that are fun and developing, while remaining within a framework that protects children. • Chelmsford St Michaels, Essex• Chenies, Hertfordshire• Cheshunt Rosedale, Hertfordshire• Chigwell All Saints, Essex• Cockfosters Christchurch, Barnet,

Hertfordshire

Thursday 14th JunePray that those who might desire to harm children and young people connected to Urban Saints will be prevented from getting involved in the work and will be kept away. Pray for God to work in their lives. • Colchester Baptist, Essex• Colchester Central, Essex• Colchester Community, Essex• Colchester Dedham, Essex• Colchester Methodist, Essex

Friday 15th JunePray that future Government policy and legislation will not make it harder for groups and experiences to continue to do the great work that they do with children and young people.• Colchester Plume Avenue, Essex• Colchester St Johns with St Lukes,

Essex• Colchester Stanway, Essex• Dagenham Wood Lane, Essex• Deeping St James, Peterborough,

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Saturday 16th JunePray for the programme of camps, holidays, and other experiences happening over the coming summer months. Pray that they are protected by God, that there are no incidents, and that everyone has a safe and amazing time.• Dereham Baptist, Norfolk• Diss Hopton, Norfolk• Downham Market, Norfolk• Dunstable, Bedfordshire• Dunstable Community, Bedfordshire

Special Events This Week:Wed 13th June: Leadership Team Meeting, Luton. Fri 15th – Sun 17th June: Spree in the Borders.

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Sunday 17th JuneGive thanks to God for the programme of Sprees and week-long holidays that are running this summer across England, Ireland, Wales and Scotland...pray for God’s abundant blessing over the entire programme.• Dunstable NXT Gen, Bedfordshire• Dunstable Salvation, Bedfordshire• Ealing Haven Green, London• Edmonton, London• Edmonton CDM, London

Monday 18th JunePray for the children and young people who hear the Gospel for the first time. Pray for lives to be changed eternally as the fantastic news of God’s rescue plan for His people is proclaimed faithfully this summer.• Ely Chapel Street, Cambridgeshire• Enfield Baptist, Middlesex• Enfield Christ Ambassadors, Middlesex• Epping Forest Community Church,

Loughton, Essex• Epping St Johns, Essex

Tuesday 19th JunePray for those children and young people who have already made a commitment to follow Christ. Pray that they will grow in their faith as they spend time away from home and hear more about living life God’s way. • Eye The Vine, Suffolk• Flitwick Methodist, Bedford• Granborough, Buckingham• Grays Chafford Hundred, Essex• Great Barton, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Wednesday 20th JunePray for all leaders and service crew. Pray that as they serve and learn more about living for Christ, they grow into radical risk-takers – people who are willing to go into battle because they know God is with them! • Greenford, Middlesex• Greenford Gospel, Middlesex• Haddenham St Marys, Aylesbury• Hadleigh Baptist, Benfleet, Essex• Harlow St Stephens, Essex

Thursday 21st JuneFor the main leaders and core team members - pray for strength, protection and a close walk with God. Pray they hear God’s voice as they finalise and deliver programmes. Pray for God-given wisdom in handling all situations.• Harpenden Crabtree, Hertfordshire• Harrow Elmfield, Middlesex• Havering, Hornchurch, Essex• Hayes, Middlesex• Hemel Crossover, Hemel Hempstead

Friday 22nd June Pray for God’s protection over the sites. Pray for safe, fun-filled, spiritually challenging programmes. Pray for God’s provision in ensuring all the practical aspects of running an Experience well are taken care of!• Hemel Lookout, Hemel Hempstead• Hemel New, Hemel Hempstead• Hertford Community, Ware,

Hertfordshire• High Wycombe St Andrews,

Buckinghamshire• Hitchin Urban Saints, Hertfordshire

Saturday 23rd JuneAs the children and young people head home from camps, pray that they keep on keeping on. Particularly pray for new Christians returning to non-Christian families and those who have recommitted their lives to Him. • Hitchin Walsworth Road, Hertfordshire• Honey Hill St Marys, Bury St Edmunds,

Suffolk• Hornchurch Fusion, Essex• Hornchurch Holy Cross, Essex• Ilford Christian Centre, Essex

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Sunday 24th JuneGrowing Deeper - Thank God for the Energize growth we have witnessed in the region, and ask that we will effectively serve leaders with good training. Pray also for MIMIC, which isn’t being used widely at present but is a fabulous resource.• Ipswich CFC, Suffolk• Ipswich Community, Suffolk• Ipswich New Life, Suffolk• Ipswich Rushmere Baptist, Suffolk• Ipswich Rushmere St Andrews, Suffolk

Monday 25th JuneGrowing Together - Pray for all those involved in doing youth work together. Pray for our nine clusters across the region and ask that God may pour blessings on them. • Ipswich Triangle, Suffolk• Kilburn Salvation Army, London• Kings Langley Christchurch• Leigh Energize, Leigh on Sea, Essex• Leighton Buzzard New Life

Tuesday 26th JuneGrowing Louder - Pray that the 1-2-3 vision will be captured by leaders and young people in the North East and that God will transform the landscape of the region!• Leighton Buzzard Trinity, Bedfordshire• Letchworth, Hertfordshire• Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire• Letchworth St Pauls, Hertfordshire• Lewsey Christian Centre, Luton

Wednesday 27th JuneGrowing Wider - Pray for all our young people who have taken part in overseas mission on ReBuild or similar. Ask that God will do exciting things in their lives back in the UK.• London Barnsbury• London Foursquare• London Latymer• London Magdalene Academy• London Salvation for Chinese Church

Thursday 28th JuneGrowing Stronger - Pray that God will meet our needs as a region as we seek to bring in £10k of regional funding in 2012. Praise him for providence over the last year.• London Stonebridge Park• London Wood Green• Luton 1st Girls Brigade, Bedfordshire• Luton Christ Divine, Bedfordshire• Luton Christchurch, Bedfordshire

Friday 29th JuneStaff Team and Regional Steering Group - Pray for Richard Townend and Claire Hill, their families and their ministries. Pray also for the Regional Steering Group in the North East as they discern God’s will for the region’s development.• Luton Christian Fellowship• Luton Church of God in Christ• Luton Greenhouse, Bedfordshire• Luton Hightown, Bedfordshire• Luton Kingdom Arena, Bedfordshire

Saturday 30th JuneSPREE North East - Please pray for the first ever SPREE North East on 29th June to 1st July. Pray that the weekend will be a success and that our children, young people and leaders walk closely with God in the following months.• Luton LCET, Bedfordshire• Luton Limbury Baptist, Bedfordshire• Luton Ramridge Baptist, Bedfordshire• Luton Redeemed Christian Church Of

God, Bedfordshire• Luton St Hughs, Bedfordshire

Special Events This Week:Fri 29th June – Sun 1st July: Spree North East.

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Sunday 1st JulyPray for recruitment to the overseas training team. Each volunteer agrees to raise funds to pay for their trip, gives up 2 weeks of their year and travels to work with an overseas host training young people’s workers.• Luton St Marys, Bedfordshire• Luton True Vine, Bedfordshire• Maldon Fullbridge, Essex• Markyate Baptist, St Albans• Mildenhall, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Monday 2nd JulyPray for our partners in Pakistan and Bangladesh. Pray for them to continue to have sufficient safety to function effectively, and to continue to develop networks of children’s workers. We are hoping to work into India too, later in the year.• Mill Hill, London• Milton Keynes Netherfield• Mistley Trinity, Essex• Mundesley, Norwich, Norfolk• Northwood Emmanuel, Middlesex

Tuesday 3rd JulyPray for Sri Lanka where we hope to continue working on the establishment of an effective network committed to outreach children’s clubs. Pray for the continued development of the key personnel and for Pastor Sanna and his family overseeing. • Norwich Mulbarton, Norfolk• Norwich Oak Grove, Norfolk• Norwich Windsor Road, Norfolk• Norwich Witard Road, Norfolk• Over, Cambridge

Wednesday 4th JulyEnergize overseas has pushed ahead in Bangladesh and Nigeria, and hopefully (by the time you read this) Pakistan. Pray that in many more countries we will find effective partners who can make the resource available in their language over the internet.• Peterborough Bretton, Cambridgeshire• Peterborough KingsGate, Cambridgeshire• Peterborough Werrington, Cambridgeshire• Ramsey, Harwich, Essex• Rayleigh Baptist, Essex

Thursday 5th JulyPray for South East Asia: Thailand where we plan to work among the Karen and with the Church of Thailand later in the year. Cambodia, in support of Evangelical Fellowship of Cambodia Children’s Commission particularly in the provinces, The Philippines, and a couple of other countries we cannot name here. • Rayners Lane, Harrow, Middlesex• Redbourn Christchurch, St Albans,

Hertfordshire• Rickmansworth Mill End, Hertfordshire• Rochford Ashingdon, Essex• Rochford Community, Essex

Friday 6th JulyPray for Africa: Pray for teams to work effectively in Burkina Faso, Mali, The Gambia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, and hopefully Burundi and a couple of others. • Romford, Essex• Romford S4G, Essex• Romford Shepherds, Essex• Royston Ignite, Hertfordshire• Sandridge St Leonards, St Albans,

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Saturday 7th JulyPray for great development of further training resources enabling thousands of children to receive really effective discipleship input from well trained and equipped leaders. Pray that Urban Saints serves appropriately and excellently wherever there is opportunity. Pray too for the finances of the Growing Wider team.• Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire• Sheringham, Norfolk• Shipdham, Thetford, Norfolk• Shoeburyness, Essex• Shoeburyness Friars, Southend-on-

Sea, Essex

Special Events This Week:Fri 6th – Sun 8th July: Spree in Wales, Midlands & East and North West.Sat 7th – Tues 17th July:Respond Romania.

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Sunday 8th JulyPray for the Trustees as they prepare for a time of transition. Peter Jeffrey (Chair for last 12 years) steps down in December. Please pray for continued great leadership and new people willing to take on the responsibility of governing the organisation. • South Woodford St Marys, London• Southend Steps, Southend-on-Sea, Essex• St Albans, Hertfordshire• St Albans Dagnall Street, Hertfordshire• St Albans St Pauls, Hertfordshire

Monday 9th JulyPray for the Board as they seek to involve young people in the governance of the organisation. Pray that the Trustees will have a role in mentoring and shaping significant leaders for the future.• St Neots River, Cambridgeshire• Stevenage Bunyan Baptist, Hertfordshire• Stonebridge St Michaels, London• Stowmarket Cedars, Suffolk• Stowmarket Forge, Suffolk

Tuesday 10th JulyPray for Matt Summerfield and Mark Arnold as they work together in leading Urban Saints. Pray that both of them will be clear in their responsibilities. Pray that their combined strengths will give vision and stability to the movement.• Suffolk CYM, Ipswich, Suffolk• Swavesey, Cambridge• Thetford Fountain of Life, Norfolk• Toddington Life, Dunstable,

Bedfordshire• Tottenham, London

Wednesday 11th JulyPray for the Leadership Team as they carry day to day responsibility for the outworking of vision and strategy. Pray that two way communication between leaders on the ground and the LT would be good so there is a common purpose in our work. • Walthamstow Greenleaf Road Baptist,

London• Walton, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex• Waterbeach, Cambridge• Watford Carpenters, Hertfordshire

• Watford St Lukes, Hertfordshire• Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Thursday 12th JulyThank God for all the volunteers who give their time to help out at the Support Centre. Pray that they will feel valued as members of the team and that God will bless them and their families as they give in this very practical way.• Welwyn Panshanger, Hertfordshire• Welwyn St Mary’s, Knebworth,

Hertfordshire• Wendover St Mary’s, Buckinghamshire• Westcliff West Leigh, Leigh on Sea, Essex• Wickford New Life, Essex• Woodbridge Revival, Suffolk

Friday 13th JulyPray for a sense of community and care amongst the staff team who are scattered across the UK and Ireland. Thousands of miles are clocked up by the staff team each year; please pray for safety for all those who travel.• Woodford Wells, Woodford Green, Essex• YL HertfordSOUTH WEST:• Alresford, Hampshire• Andover Salvation Army, Hampshire• Axminster, Devon• Barnstaple Fremington, Devon

Saturday 14th JulyGod’s promise is to equip and empower us in our service for Him. Pray for a fresh anointing of the Holy Spirit on the staff team and volunteers who work with them that each would be fully enabled in their roles.• Bath All Saints• Bath Citadel• Bath City• Bath Combe Down• Bath Peasedown • Bideford Wings, Devon

Special Events This Week:Wed 11th July: Refresh Day, Kestin House.Fri 13th – Sun 15th July:Spree South East and South West.Fri 13th – Mon 23rd July:ReBuild South Africa.

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Sunday 15th JulyPray for the leaders who dedicate their time and energy to delivering holidays within the Midlands region. Ask God to continually bless them with guidance, strength and an abundance of energy that captivates and engages the young people they meet. • Bishops Waltham Kings, Southampton• Bishops Waltham St Peters,

Southampton• Blandford Evangelical, Blandford

Forum, Dorset• Blandford Forum, Dorset• Bournemouth Community, Dorset• Bournemouth Vineyard, Dorset

Monday 16th JulyThank God for Shine 2011 and pray we can maintain this discipleship throughout 2012 to continue impacting the lives of teenage girls. Pray these girls will truly begin to understand their value and worth as individuals and daughters of Christ. • Bransgore, Christchurch, Dorset• Bridgwater Salvation Army, Somerset• Bristol Alove• Bristol Ashton• Bristol Cairns Road• Bristol Citadel Salvation Army

Tuesday 17th JulyGive thanks to God for releasing fresh, innovative ideas and energy into the Midlands Regional Steering Group with the addition of two new members in 2011. Praise God for completing our committed and visionary team. • Bristol Ebenezer• Bristol Fishponds• Bristol Oldland• Bristol Vineyard• Brixham, Devon• Bude, Cornwal

Wednesday 18th JulyPray for the young leaders who selflessly give their time and energy to help lead groups. Pray that we, as a region, will be able to equip and empower these dedicated young people through effective training and resources in 2012.

• Burnham On Sea Baptist, Somerset• Burton Christchurch, Dorset• Calne, Wiltshire• Cerne Abbas Dorchester, Dorset• Chard Forefront, Somerset• Cheddar Baptist, Somerset

Thursday 19th JulyPray for God’s continued guidance and wisdom as we work with some marginalised young people in the Midlands. Pray for further doors to open, and a strengthening of our partnerships with the local authorities, schools and young offenders units. • Chippenham St Pauls, Wiltshire• Chippenham Station Hill, Wiltshire• Christchurch TFCC, Dorset• Christchurch Twynham, Dorset• Chudleigh Parish Church, Devon• Corfe Mullen St Nicholas, Wimborne,

Friday 20th JulyThank God for the volunteers who give their time to help coordinate regional work. Pray they feel valued as members of the team and that God will bless them and their families as they give in this very practical way. • Corsham, Wiltshire• Crediton, Devon• Creech St Michael, Taunton, Somerset• Cullompton St Andrews, Devon• Dawlish, Devon• Dorchester Family, Dorset

Saturday 21st JulyPray for the continued development of clusters, and the key partnerships with churches and other organisations such as Girls’ Brigade and YFC. Pray that we can bring glory to God’s kingdom through working together ecumenically and collaboratively. • Eastleigh Baptist, Hampshire• Exeter Silverton, Devon• Exeter St Davids, Devon• Exeter Stoke Valley, Devon• Falmouth Alove, Cornwall• Ferndown Pinehurst, Dorset

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Sunday 22nd JulyIn 2012 we’re focusing on sharing the heart of the movement to increase awareness of what Urban Saints is about. Pray that we can connect with as many people as possible in ways that move them to get involved.• Hedge End St Lukes, Southampton, • Hemyock, Cullompton, Devon• Jersey St Andrews, St Helier• Jersey St Aubins, Channel Islands• Long Ashton, Bristol• Lymington, Hampshire

Monday 23rd JulyPray that all our videos, websites, adverts, exhibition stands and literature reflect our value of riotous fun; that being part of the Urban Saints family is really enjoyable as well as inspiring and life-changing.• Lymington St Lukes, Hampshire• Lyndhurst Baptist, Hampshire• Lytchett Minster, Poole, Dorset• Malmesbury, Wiltshire• Middlezoy, Bridgwater, Somerset• Midsomer Norton, Bath

Tuesday 24th July We want the information and stories we communicate to challenge and build up the faith of those who connect with us. Pray we can share who we are with those who also want to make a Kingdom-impact in the world.• Mutley, Plymouth, Devon• Nailsea Baptist, North Somerset• Nailsea Holy Trinity, Bristol• Nether Stowey, Bridgwater, Somerset• New Milton, Hampshire• Paignton Generate, Devon

Wednesday 25th JulyPlease pray that we can help our supporters, volunteers and partners to feel supported by us too; that they’re not just receiving a stream of one-way messages but they know they are a valued part of Urban Saints. • Plymouth Cattedown, Devon• Plymouth Chaddlewood, Devon• Plymouth Hope Baptist, Devon• Plymouth Salvation Army, Devon

• Plymouth St Pancras, Devon• Poole, Dorset

Thursday 26th JulyAsk God to help us demonstrate the fruit of the Spirit, especially love and joy, when we are marketing our resources and experiences and communicating to our supporters and volunteers.• Ringwood Poulner Baptist, Hampshire• Roborough, Plymouth, Devon• Salisbury Harnham Free, Wiltshire• Salisbury St Francis, Wiltshire• Salisbury St Marks, Wiltshire• Salisbury St Pauls, Wiltshire

Friday 27th JulyHe’s a creative Creator God so please pray that we will tap into that creativity for His glory when thinking of new and innovative ideas for telling others about Urban Saints and helping them to connect with the ministry.• Seaton Christian Fellowship, Devon• Shaldon, Devon• Southampton Baptist• Southampton Community• Southampton Hedge End• Southampton James Street,

Saturday 28th JulyFinally this week, please pray for Lorne, Dan and Paul as they generate and coordinate all the various media and marketing material for Urban Saints. Ask God to guide, inspire and encourage them today.• Southampton Marchwood• Southampton Mercy• Southampton Portswood• Southampton Salvation Army• Southampton Shirley Parish, • Southampton Sholing

Special Events This Week:Mon 23rd – Sun 29th July:Westbrook Wackiness.Tues 24th July – Thurs 2nd August:Dorset Venture and Dorset Explorer.Fri 27th July – Wed 1st August:Fully Loaded @ Stubbers.Sat 28th July – Fri 31st August:5 separate weeks of Nefyn Camps.

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Sunday 29th JulyThank God for our rich heritage which has given us strong roots. Pray that we would never be complacent and rely on this, instead of looking to God ‘doing a new thing’ (Isaiah 43:19).• Southampton Thornhill Baptist• Swanage Methodist• Swindon Freshbrook, Wiltshire• Swindon Highworth St Michaels, Wiltshire• Swindon St Pauls, Wiltshire• Swindon Upper Stratton, Wiltshire

Monday 30th July Thank God for the many individuals who sacrificially give financially to the movement, and pray they would know God’s blessing. • Taunton Dean, Somerset• Taunton Fivehead, Somerset• Taunton St James, Somerset• Taunton St Peters, Somerset• Taunton Trull, Somerset• Tiverton Community, Devon

Tuesday 31st July Thank God for the army of prayer warriors who pray regularly for the movement. Ask Him to give these people wisdom as they pray, recognising the battle in which we are engaged, and that we would remain open to hearing His voice.• Torquay Hele, Devon• Torrington Community Church, Devon• Trowbridge, Wiltshire• Trowbridge Capernaum, Wiltshire• Trowbridge Kingfisher, Wiltshire• Trowbridge Maranatha, Wiltshire

Wednesday 1st AugustGive thanks for all those who support Urban Saints in ways other than finance or prayer. Thank God for those who work directly with young people but also those who offer support through driving, clearing up, cooking, putting up tents, offering first aid, locking up, and 101 other ways.• Truro Light and Life, Cornwall• Truro St Kea, Cornwall• Twyford St Mary’s, Winchester, Hampshire• Uplyme, Lyme Regis, Dorset• Waltham Chase, Southampton• Warminster Baptist, Wiltshire

Thursday 2nd August Pray for all the people who come into contact with Urban Saints through exhibitions, or as a parent etc. Pray that they would be encouraged and inspired by the work we do, and would offer support as appropriate.• Wedmore Bagley Baptist, Somerset• Wellington, Somerset• Weston Worle, Weston-super-Mare, North

Somerset• Weston-Super-Mare St Pauls, North Somerset• Wimborne St Johns, Dorset• Yatton, Bristol

Friday 3rd August Give thanks for all the people who become leaders of groups. Pray that we would be able to make them aware of all that Urban Saints has to offer.• Yelverton St Andrews, Devon• Yeovil Community, Somerset• Yeovil St James, SomersetSOUTH EAST:• Addiscombe, Croydon, Surrey• Alton Four Marks, Hampshire• Ashford Park Farm, Kent

Saturday 4th August Pray for all our ‘long-standing’ contacts. Give thanks for their faithfulness and pray for good relationships to continue. • Ashford Teen, Kent• Ashford Willesborough, Kent• Balham Community, London• Basingstoke Chineham, Hampshire• Basingstoke South Community, Hampshire• Battle, East Sussex

Special Events This Week:Sun 29th July – Sat 4th August: M and M Motion. Sun 29th July – Sat 4th August: M and M Max. Sun 29th July – Sat 4th August: Cranfield Junior Camp, Ireland. Fri 3rd – Sat 11th August: ReAct, Warrington. Fri 3rd – Sat 8th August: Powis Camp 1, Wales. Sat 4th – Sat 11th August: Madness and Mayhem 1.

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Sunday 5th AugustYoung people returned home from our Fully Loaded @ Stubbers holiday in Essex last week. Give thanks for the spiritual impact of the holiday on all who attended. • Bexleyheath , Kent• Billingshurst, West Sussex• Blackheath St Michaels, London• Bolney, Haywards Heath, West Sussex• Bracknell Easthampstead, Berkshire• Brading, Isle of Wight

Monday 6th AugustGive thanks for our groups in rural areas of the region such as Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire. Pray that they will not feel isolated and that we can find effective ways to support and encourage them in their work.• Brentford Bless, Middlesex• Bridge Benefice Youth, Canterbury, Kent• Brighton St Peter’s, East Sussex• Bromley Holmcroft Church, Kent• Bromley Town, Kent• Calleva Reading, Berkshire

Tuesday 7th AugustGive thanks for our groups in Essex and the growth we have seen of the work in this county. Pray for opportunities to develop training hubs and other clusters in this part of the region.• Camberwell Community, London• Canterbury Salvation Army, Kent• Canterbury St Andrews, Kent• Canterbury Stelling, Kent• Canterbury Vineyard, Kent• Carshalton 21CC, Surrey

Wednesday 8th AugustGive thanks for the 100s of young people who attended our Spree last month. Pray that, even during the summer holidays, leaders are finding ways to nurture and encourage the steps of faith made during the weekend.• Carshalton Methodist, Surrey• Caterham, Surrey• Chichester Grace, West Sussex• Chichester Immanuel, West Sussex• Chichester North Mundham, West Sussex• Chiddingfold St Marys, Surrey

Thursday 9th AugustGive thanks for our groups in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire. Pray that the summer is a time of refreshment and reinvigoration for the leaders in these groups, and indeed all our groups across the region. • Chilworth, Guildford, Surrey• Chislehurst Christchurch, Kent• Cliftonville Holy Trinity, Margate, Kent• Cosham Portsmouth, Hampshire• Cove COGS, Farnborough, Hampshire• Cowes, Isle of Wight

Friday 10th AugustGive thanks for all our volunteers who serve the region either on the Regional Steering Group or in some other capacity. Pray that their work will be blessed and more people will step up into strategic roles.• Cranbrook St Dunstans, Kent• Crawley Christ the Lord, West Sussex• Crawley St Andrews, West Sussex• Crofton, Orpington, Kent• Croydon, Surrey• Croydon Emmanuel, South Croydon, Surrey

Saturday 11th AugustAs the Olympic Games draws to a close pray for our groups and churches in North and East London, and elsewhere in the region, which have been using sport to reach out to young people in the community.• Croydon Grace, Surrey• Darby Green, Camberley, Surrey• Deal St Georges, Kent• Dorking The Vine, Surrey• Dormansland, Lingfield, Surrey• East Grinstead Trinity, West Sussex

Special Events This Week:Mon 6th – Wed 15th August: Houseparty at Bethany School. Fri 10th – Tues 14th August: Powis Camp 2, Wales. Sat 11th – Sat 18th August: Madness and Mayhem 2. Sat 11th – Sat 18th August: Wholly Wonderful Westbrook. Sat 11th – Sat 18th August: Kalos Senior Camp, Ireland. Sat 11th – Sat 18th August: 3:18 Community Project, West Belfast.

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LeadersEsther O’Sullivan, Volunteer Support Administrator

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Sunday 12th AugustMany of our leaders are finding life an uphill struggle at the moment. Please pray for a relief of pressure, for light at the end of the tunnel and for comfort not only from our Lord but from fellow leaders and loved ones.• Eastbourne FCF, East Sussex• Eastbourne IGI Youth, East Sussex• Eastbourne Old Town, East Sussex• Eastbourne Players, East Sussex• Egham St Johns, Surrey• Emsworth, Hampshire

Monday 13th AugustPlease pray for energy and commitment, enlightenment and staying power for our leaders in the roles they have been called to carry out.• Emsworth St Johns, Hampshire• Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey• Epsom Christchurch, Surrey• Epsom Kings Church, Surrey• Ewell aka Stoneleigh, Epsom, Surrey• Ewell Generation, Epsom, Surrey

Tuesday 14th AugustPray that each of our leaders will see a young person come to Christ this year; that each one will be filled with the joy that only comes from seeing someone saved.• Fareham Locks Heath, Hampshire• Farnham Vineyard, Surrey• Fetcham St Marys, Leatherhead,

Surrey• Finchampstead St James, Wokingham, • Fittleworth, Pulborough, West Sussex• Fleet St Johns, Hook, Hampshire

Wednesday 15th AugustToday please pray for more leaders! That our Lord will sweep through our towns and cities igniting a passion in people to reach out with His love to the young people in their communities.• Folkestone Alove, Kent• Folkestone Seabrook, Kent• Folkestone Urban Saints, Kent• Gipsy Hill, London• Godalming Busbridge, Surrey• Godstone, Surrey

Thursday 16th AugustPlease pray that our leaders will be able to spend valuable time with loved ones, and have some time to relax!• Gosport Christ Church, Hampshire• Gravesend Northfleet, Kent• Gravesend South Street, Kent• Gravesend St Georges, Kent• Greenham St Marys, Berkshire• Guildford Boys, Surrey

Friday 17th AugustPlease pray for good relations between leaders running groups and for good relations between leaders and young people.• Guildford Christchurch, Surrey• Guildford GYM, Surrey• Hampton Baptist Church, Middlesex• Handcross St Marys, Haywards Heath,

West Sussex• Haslemere 3 Counties, Surrey• Haslemere Immerse, Surrey

Saturday 18th AugustPlease pray that our leaders will not be lonely in the work they are doing, that they will be supported by loved ones.• Haslemere Shottermill, Surrey• Hastings St Helens, East Sussex• Hawkhurst, Cranbrook, Kent• Haywards Heath, West Sussex• Haywards Heath Ruwach, West

Sussex• Heathfield Kings, East Sussex

Special Events This Week:Mon 13th – Sat 18th August:Great Walstead Youth Camp.Wed 15th – Thurs 23rd August:Purbeck Venture.

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Sunday 19th August Pray for the Regional Steering Group as they encourage Urban Saints groups to join with churches and other Christian organisations with the aim of being more effective in supporting young people and seeing lives changed.• Heathfield Welcome, East Sussex• Henfield Community, West Sussex• Herne Bay Baptist, Kent• Herne Bay United Benefice Youth

Group, Kent• Hextable St Peters, Swanley, Kent• Horley, Surrey

Monday 20th August Please pray for God’s favour and blessing as we continue to partner and build relationships with churches and other youth organisations in the South East over the coming year.• Horsham Christ Hospital C.U, West Sussex• Horsham Christian Life, West Sussex• Horsham St Marks, West Sussex• Hounslow Maswell, Middlesex• Hove Off The Fence, East Sussex• Kingswood, Maidstone, Kent

Tuesday 21st AugustWe give thanks to God for the young people whose lives have been impacted by the Gospel through attending this year’s Spree. Please pray for the Spree team as they review this year and begin to plan for 2013. • Laleham All Saints, Staines, Middlesex• Lancing, West Sussex• Leatherhead Pioneer, Surrey• Lewes All Saints, Maidstone, Kent• Leybourne Respect, Kent• Liphook, Hampshire

Wednesday 22nd August We give thanks for the Westbrook holidays that have taken place this summer and for the Great Walstead Camp happening this week. We pray that those who make commitments will be encouraged to continue in their walk with God.• Littlehampton Evangelical, Brighton,

East Sussex• London Beacon• London Lee• London Thamesmead

• Loose All Saints, Maidstone, Kent• Loose Baptist, Maidstone, Kent

Thursday 23rd August We give thanks for our 220 groups in the South East Region and pray that each group will feel supported by the Urban Saints family, and be encouraged to join in with our activities.• Maidenhead, Berkshire• Maidstone Allington, Kent• Maresfield St Bartholomews, Uckfield,

East Sussex• Margate New Life, Kent• Mayfield, East Sussex• Merstham, Surrey

Friday 24th AugustAs the Autumn Term starts soon, pray for our leadership teams in the South East Region. Many leaders have busy lives and face the weekly pressures of juggling their time with their groups with their work, family and church commitments.• Mickleham, Dorking, Surrey• Milford, Godalming, Surrey• Morden St Theresa, Surrey• Mortimer, Reading, Berkshire• New Addington, Croydon• New Malden St Johns, Surrey

Saturday 25th August Give thanks for the members of our groups, praying that they will be keen to return after the summer break, that new members will settle in well, and that those starting secondary schools will continue their attendance despite their extra workload.• Newbury St Nicolas, Berkshire• Normandy, Guildford, Surrey• Northbrook New Community Church,

Worthing, West Sussex• Okewood St Johns, Dorking, Surrey• Orpington, Kent• Paddock Wood St Andrews,

Tonbridge, Kent

Special Events This Week:Sun 19th – Sat 25th August:Great Walstead Camp.Sun 19th – Fri 24th August:Voice Holiday, North West.

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Sunday 26th AugustThank God for his goodness and provision especially in terms of finances.• Peacehaven, East Sussex• Peckham Blenheim Grove, London• Petersfield, Hampshire• Petersfield St Marys, Hampshire• Petersfield URC, Hampshire• Portslade, Brighton, East Sussex

Monday 27th AugustPray that Urban Saints would have wisdom to use these finances well.• Purley, Surrey• Ramsgate Living Waters Christian

Community Church, Kent• Reading Argyle, Berkshire• Reading Brookside, Berkshire• Reading Greyfriars, Berkshire• Reading Hope Community, Berkshire

Tuesday 28th AugustPray for the Finance team at Kestin House – that we would glorify God in all we do.• Reading Mountain, Berkshire• Reading St James, Berkshire• Reading St John & St Stephen,

Berkshire• Reading St Laurence, Berkshire• Reading Woodley, Berkshire• Reading Wycliffe Baptist, Berkshire

Wednesday 29th AugustGive thanks for the members of the Finance and Audit Committee and pray for their meetings four times a year. Pray that they would hear from God and know His plans for Urban Saints’ finances.• Redhill Baptist, Surrey• Reigate and Redhill Kidz Church,

Surrey• Reigate Sparkfish, Surrey• Reigate St Lukes, Surrey• Rochester Borstal, Kent• Romney Marsh, New Romney, Kent

Thursday 30th AugustPray for the budget process which takes place in the Autumn that we would follow God in everything.• Sanderstead URC, Surrey• Seaford, East Sussex• Sevenoaks St Botolphs, Kent• Sevenoaks St Georges, Kent• Sevenoaks Town, Kent• Shepperton Jubilee, Middlesex

Friday 31st AugustPray for the Nations and Regions as they manage their finances and fundraising.• Sidcup Avery Hill, Kent• Sittingbourne, Kent• Slough Baptist, Berkshire• Slough Burnham, Berkshire• Sompting Community, Lancing, West

Sussex• South Croydon Harvest, Surrey

Saturday 1st SeptemberThank God for all the volunteer Treasurers on Committee and holidays and events and pray for them.• South Kent Community, Folkestone,

Kent• Southern Cross, Brighton, East Sussex• Southwater Community Church,

Horsham, West Sussex• St Leonards Wellington, St Leonards-

on-Sea, East Sussex• St Leonards Westfield, St Leonards-

on-Sea, East Sussex• Streatham Baptist, London

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Sunday 2nd SeptemberPlease pray for all the leaders and helpers in our groups across the South West of England, that they would know God’s guidance, wisdom and spiritual refreshment as they make their final preparations for the start of the new term. • Streatham Mitcham Lane• Sunbury St Saviours, Sunbury on

Thames, Middlesex• Sunningdale, Berkshire• Surbiton Christchurch, Surrey• Sutton Chiltern, Surrey• Sutton SCWT, Surrey

Monday 3rd September Please pray for all the young people, that the Holy Spirit would reveal the love of God to them.• Sutton UnitedLife, Surrey• Swanley Christ Church, Kent• Swanley Hope Community, Kent• Tadworth Merland Rise, Surrey• Tenterden, Kent• Tenterden Trinity Baptist, Kent

Tuesday 4th September Please pray for the South West Regional Steering Group and the Regional Director, Brian Spurling, as they oversee the planning and delivery of all the events and activities for the coming academic year.• Thornton Heath Glo 7 Urban Saints, Surrey• Tonbridge Baptist, Kent• Tonbridge St Peters, Kent• Tooting New Testament, London• Tunbridge Wells St James, Kent• Tunbridge Wells St Marys, Kent

Wednesday 5th September Please pray for all the partner organisations with whom we work across the South West, especially South West Youth Ministries (SWYM), that together we would make a significant spiritual impact among the thousands of young people we jointly contact. • Tunbridge Wells St Matthews, Kent• Tunbridge Wells St Philips, Kent• Tunbridge Wells TLC, Kent• Uckfield, East Sussex• Virginia Water Christ Church, Surrey• Wargrave St Marys, Reading, Berkshire

Thursday 6th September Please pray for the teenagers across the region just starting on the 2012-13 ‘Rise Up’ mentoring programme we run in partnership with SWYM, that all would grow in faith, character and especially leadership potential during the coming year.• Waterlooville, Hampshire• Waterlooville Cowplain, Hampshire• Weald, Horsham, West Sussex• West Ewell, Epsom, Surrey• West Wickham and Shirley, Kent• West Wickham Christian Fellowship, Kent

Friday 7th SeptemberPlease pray for the Management Group overseeing the future development of Urban Saints’ Studland campsite in Dorset, that they would know God’s guidance and blessing as they look at new ways of developing the site.• West Wickham Coney Hall, Kent• West Wickham Coney Hill, Kent• Whitstable, Kent• Wimbledon Hillside, London• Wimbledon Kairos, London• Wimbledon Park, London

Saturday 8th SeptemberPlease pray for all those meeting shortly to plan regional events for 2013 – especially the SW Spree Core Team, the various Studland holiday teams and the partnership running the Youth Work South West leaders’ conference next Spring. • Woking, Surrey• Wokingham Vineyard, Crowthorne,

Berkshire• Woodley Emmanuel, Reading, Berkshire• Worthing Maybridge, West Sussex• Worthing St Georges, West Sussex• YL Surrey / Berks, Virginia water, Surrey

Special Events This Week:Tues 4th September:Preaching Team Meeting.Wed 5th September:Leadership Team Meeting, Luton.Thurs 6th – Fri 7th September:Staff Team Gathering, Hemel Hempstead.

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Week Commencing Topic Prayer Requests

Sunday 11th March Strategy/Planning Pray for God’s envisioning.

Sunday 18th March MIMIC and Energize

Pray that our resources would be helpful and would reach those who need them.

Sunday 25th March Scotland Pray for the work of Urban Saints in Scotland.

Sunday 1st April ReBuild Pray for our short term mission teams in Mexico and South Africa.

Sunday 8th April Growing Deeper Pray for leaders as they help children and young people learn more about Jesus.

Sunday 15th April Urban Saints Holidays – Preparation

Pray for leaders preparing for holidays this Summer.

Sunday 22nd April Ireland Pray for the work of Urban Saints in Ireland.

Sunday 29th April Growing Together Pray for unity across churches as we work together to share the message of the Gospel.

Sunday 6th May Wales Pray for the work of Urban Saints in Wales.

Sunday 13th May Westbrook and Global Village

Thank God for His blessing on Westbrook. Ask Him to open doors for new bookings.

Sunday 20th May Groups Pray for excitement in groups as members meet together.

Sunday 27th May Growing Louder 1-2-3

Pray for the development of mentoring relationships between leaders and those they work with.

Sunday 3rd June North West Region

Pray for the work of Urban Saints in the North West Region.

Sunday 10th June Safety and Protection

Pray for God’s continual protection for all our children, young people and leaders.

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Week Commencing Topic Prayer Requests

Sunday 17th June Urban Saints Holidays

Pray for fun, safety and for many to respond to the Gospel message.

Sunday 24th June North East Region Pray for the work of Urban Saints in the North East Region.

Sunday 1st July Growing Wider Pray for more opportunities to work with others across the world.

Sunday 8th July Trustees, Staff and Leadership Teams

Pray for God’s direction and provision for the Trustees, Leadership Team, and Urban Saints staff and volunteers.

Sunday 15th July Midlands Region Pray for the work of Urban Saints in the Midlands Region.

Sunday 22nd July Media and Marketing

Pray that God would guide our Media team in how they make best use of the technology and media available to them.

Sunday 29th July Growing Stronger Give thanks for God’s provision for the needs of Urban Saints.

Sunday 5th August East Region Pray for the work of Urban Saints in the East Region.

Sunday 12th August Leaders Pray for God’s guidance and refreshing for our group leaders.

Sunday 19th August South East Region

Pray for the work of Urban Saints in the South East Region.

Sunday 26th August Finance Pray that we would be good stewards of God’s money.

Sunday 2nd September South West Region

Pray for the work of Urban Saints in the South West Region.

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Growing Deeper: Matt 28:18-20“A movement of Jesus followers”Serve over 1,100 groups/churches with a generational* outreach and disciple-making toolkit of experiences**, resources, training and support, helping them in their work with children and young people.

Growing Together: Psalm 133“A movement of co-workers”Envision and equip over 300 communities*** where at least 3 churches are working together to develop and implement a strategy to reach and disciple the children and young people in their locality, so that they in turn may be a catalyst to mobilize the church to reach every household with the Father’s love and power.

Growing Louder: 2 Timothy 2:2“A movement of baton carriers”Develop a movement of 3,900 emerging leaders [children and young people] who are committed to make disciples of at least three people.

Growing Wider: Acts 1:8“A movement of global missionaries”Serve the global church by [a] enabling over 1,200 young people to experience an overseas

community project, and [b] providing resources, training and support for indigenous mission [particularly in developing nations].

Growing Stronger: Philippians 1:3-6“A movement of partners”To mobilize 5,000 passionate prayer and financial supporters, enabling the work to grow and thrive.

* From 5 to 25 year olds** Experiences include weekly groups, events, holidays, community projects and training programmes*** A community could be a town/village/cluster etc.

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