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Prisons Prayer Partnership - join a prayer vigil on Holy Saturday
Join us on Holy Saturday, at any time, to be part of a 24 hour prayer vigil for those who are in prison and prison staff. Praying throughout the day, praying through the night…
You are free to join in at any time, although registration is required.
“The aim of the prayer vigil is to let the men and women in custody and
all prison staff know that they are not forgotten
and we are remembering them at this time.
Every prayer counts.... ”
Event photo (cover photo courtesy of Ehteshamul Haque Adit at Unsplash)
Every prayer counts... join us for a vigil on Holy Saturday
We are warmly invited, by the Prisons Prayer Partnership, to join in a prayer vigil on 3rd April.
The Prisons Prayer Partnership says, “We have an exciting opportunity coming up to pray for all the men and women in the UK’s 138 Prisons during this Easter period.”
So let’s join together with other Christians, from all over Britain, to take part in 24 hours of prayer for those who are serving sentences and prison staff. Once registered, you can join in at any time during the day!
“The aim of the prayer vigil is to let the men and women in custody and
all prison staff know that they are not forgotten
and we are remembering them at this time.”
(cover photo by Priscilla Du Preez @ Unsplash)
An invitation to join a prayer vigil on Holy Saturday...
We are invited, by Prisons Prayer Partnership, to join in a prayer vigil!
Our very own Rev Bob Wilson, Secretary for Prison Chaplaincy, says: “I would like to encourage you to join together with other Christians from all over Britain to take part in a PRAYER VIGIL on Holy Saturday (3rd April 2021).” This event is being co-ordinated and hosted by a number of leading Christian Prison Ministries who are coming together to pray for the 24 hours from midnight to midnight. They extend the invite to us - to anyone who has a heart for prayer and cares about those who are in prison and prison staff.
So here’s how the day will work … During this time each prison ministry will be hosting 2 x 1hr slots in which they will be praying for all the aspects of prison life. Rev Bob says, “To my knowledge this is the first time this has been done collectively so join us in this ground breaking event. Every prayer counts.” Bob will be hosting two hour-long sessions (from 06:00-07:00 and 18:00-19:00) and so we would love to see you there; once registered you can join in at any time during the 24 hour period… .You will need to register in advance:
“The aim of the prayer vigil is to let the men and women in custody and
all prison staff know that they are not forgotten
and we are remembering them at this time.”
(cover photo courtesy of Kelly Sikkema @ Unsplash)
Palm Sunday - praying with Prison Fellowship
On this Palm Sunday, we are invited to join Prison Fellowship in praying this prayer:
“Loving God, we are reminded on Jesus entering Jerusalem as the Prince of Peace.
Pray for God’s peace throughout our prisons this Holy Week.
Amen”
May I take this opportunity to invite you to pray for all prison chaplains who are busy preparing services for sharing with prisoners and prison staff over Eastertide.
We pray for Rev Bob Wilson, our very own Free Churches Faith Adviser, who will be particularly busy preparing and recording services for sharing across a variety of prison media over the coming week.
We pray for wisdom, courage and discernment in all they prepare and for the Word to reach the ears of those in prison in need and be a comfort and an inspiration to all who hear…
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayers. Amen
(Sara Iles, FCG Media Support Officer)
You can read more about the vital work of Prison Fellowship HERE.
(cover photo courtesy of Jacob Bentzinger @ Unsplash)
Prayers from Prison Fellowship for Mothering Sunday
Mothering Sunday from the March Prayer Diary with Prison Fellowship
We pray together…
We ask the Lord to bless mothers and carers who have a loved one in prison.
We pray for mums receiving an Angel Tree Mothers’ Day card and gift from their child today.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Amen
The words of a young person in prison, in a Mother’s Day card, with support of Angel Tree
You can find out more about the vital work of Angel Tree and read some poignant reflections on Mother’s Day from the Prison Fellowship HERE.
(cover photo courtesy of Kate Macate @ Unsplash)