#prayforsu

Sunday 20

SU Romania write, ‘Please pray for the many camps and vacation clubs being held over summer – that God will bring many children and teenagers closer to himself. Please also pray that God will provide passionate volunteers, material resources and his protection.’

Monday 21

Thank God for new holidays such as The SU Bake Off 2 which starts today. Pray that it will inspire children to develop their culinary skills and discover God for themselves. Ask God to give wisdom and strength to the leaders and team.

Tuesday 22

Chris Eales, Development Worker in the South West, has a vision for a new beach mission in North Devon and for more Guardians of Ancora Clubs in schools in the region. Please pray that God will open doors and lead in the right direction.

Wednesday 23  

Sarah Jenkins of Local Mission Partner Christian Connections in Schools wants to see more prayer spaces in schools growing out of initiatives that took place earlier in the year. Pray that she may have successful contacts and build good relationships with the schools.

Thursday 24

Fleet & Crookham Churches Together in Schools, a Local Mission Partner, ask us to pray that the Year 6 pupils who currently come to their junior school lunch clubs will make a good transition to their secondary school Christian Unions.

Friday 25

Pray for those who will be taking up leadership roles in Christian groups in schools at the start of the new school year asking that God will give them confidence, boldness and wisdom, and that the groups might be a light for Jesus in the school.

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Sunday 13

Please pray for SU Cameroun giving Lifeskills training to Student Bible Fellowship leaders to assist in their secondary school programme, asking that it will bring transformation to many lives.

Monday 14

Local Mission Partner, Learn4Life, Reading, give praise and thanks for the various new openings they have in schools and ask us to pray for a door to open at the right time in one school they are not working in yet.

Tuesday 15

Thank God for all those who so faithfully and generously give and for the many donations we receive to support our mission. Pray for Tracey Bell and Michelle Johnson as they process gifts and thank supporters. Pray too that supporters will catch the vision of The 95 Campaign.

Wednesday 16

Pray for the preparations for the Jubilee Fun Day on September 9 that will draw together holiday and mission teams past and present and many more of the SU family to celebrate all that God has done through SU.

Thursday 17

Christian Schools Work Hastings, a Local Mission Partner, will be taking a group to Soul Survivor. These will be young people who attend their ‘Link’ Youth Group aimed at those they meet in schools who wish to explore the Christian faith further. Pray that these young people will have questions answered and respond to Jesus.

Friday 18

Local Mission Partner Bridgebuilder in Milton Keynes are hoping to create Prayer Spaces for secondary schools following a successful programme in primary schools. Pray for the launch of this new project and for a good response from schools.

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Sunday 6

A team is heading to Rwanda for a new sports mission initiative involving SU England and Wales, SU Rwanda, Gloucester Diocese, Bungoma Sports Club in Kenya and the Diocese of Muhabura in Uganda. Pray that churches and agencies will gain a new vision for sports ministry.

Monday 7

Scripture Union in Wales will be promoting Arwyr Ancora at the National Eisteddfod this week and at the Anglesey and Pembrokeshire shows next week. Pray that the Christian presence at these events will make an impact on the 95% outside the church.

Tuesday 8

South East Region are running two camps with the London City Mission: Runways 1 (7–10 August) for children and Runways 2 for young people (12–16 August). Pray that as they engage in a range of activities and explore who Jesus is, he will become real to them.

Wednesday 9

Christians and Sheffield Schools, a Local Mission Partner, aim to develop school chaplaincy in Sheffield by offering a training course for potential chaplains, and providing support and training for existing chaplains. Pray that this will result in better support for young people.

Thursday 10

Pray for holiday and mission teams and especially for those who may be coming to the end of their second week on a mission team. Ask God to give them the physical and emotional strength and for wisdom in sharing Jesus with The 95.

Friday 11

As part of the Jubilee celebrations and The 95 Campaign, a fund has been launched to encourage innovative initiatives in mission to children and young people who have no contact with the church. Pray that many new opportunities will emerge.

Saturday 12

Sunday 30

Please pray for seven work parties coming from other SU Movements to continue rebuilding the SU campsite in Vanuatu after Cyclone Pam in 2015. Pray for safety on site and for opportunities for ministry during the reconstruction.

Monday 31

Graham Bell manages the Ministry Support team, responsible for donations, mail order, customer services and processing volunteer team & DBS applications. Please pray for Graham and the administrative hub as they work to build God’s kingdom by using their administrative gifts.

Tuesday 1

In line with our emphasis on reaching The 95, staff in the North West Region are involved this month in mission activities on and around the beach in Fleetwood (Rob Steward) and in communities in Manchester (Lucy Pearson). Pray that all involved will be able to communicate the love of Jesus powerfully.

Wednesday 2

Pray for the large-scale holiday clubs for 5- to 11-year-olds in Bishop’s Stortford and Saff ron Walden run by local churches and coordinated by Local Mission Partner, the Stort Valley Trust, running 7–11 August. Pray that the 300-plus children who come for games, stories, craft and Bible teaching will encounter Jesus.

Thursday 3

Please give thanks that National Mission Partner Chaplaincy Central have a new Development Worker, Miriam Kearney. With new chaplains to schools and colleges being appointed every term, do pray for her as she gets used to her new role.

Friday 4

Pray for the Bibury outdoor activities camp for unchurched children and young people run by the South East Region that those who have never heard of Jesus before will find him in life-changing ways.

Saturday 5

Sunday 23

Please pray for the Bibel Mobil team from SU Austria as they travel around the country this year, asking that many will be encouraged to read the Bible regularly.

Monday 24

Please pray for the relaunched Marske Mission taking place this week. Pray for the newly formed team to work together well and especially that many local children will go along to the activities and will respond to Jesus.

Tuesday 25

Pray for The 95 Campaign, that it may act as a catalyst for SU and the wider church, encouraging a fresh vision for ministry to children and young people outside the church, so that many who do not know Jesus may be introduced to him.

Wednesday 26

Today Tim Hastie-Smith and Chris Poch leave for the Gambia with a mission team from SU England and Wales. Pray that this trip will bring blessing and growth to SU in the Gambia and to members of the team

Thursday 27

Local Mission Partner MINE have a new trainee starting in Byker. She is from the area, became a Christian through the work of MINE and SU holidays, and now wants to take a year out learning how to share Jesus with others. Pray for her as she starts her year.

Friday 28

Thank God for the all the volunteers who give up a week or more to serve on holiday and mission events this summer. Pray that their faith would be renewed as they see God at work in the lives of children and young people.

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Sunday 16

SU in Madagascar praise God for the common programme agreed for the whole island. Pray that this will lead to a growth in ministry. Pray too for the distribution of a new tool, Woman of Value, and for the daily Bible devotions on 34 radio stations.

Monday 17

As part of the Jubilee celebrations and The 95 Campaign, a series of talks designed to provoke fresh thinking on mission to children and young people is being produced and made available online. Pray that these will help churches to think in fresh ways.

Tuesday 18

Tonight Local Mission Partner Faith in Schools based in Newham are holding their Appreciation Evening where they thank God for their volunteers and pray for their work in schools. Join with them in thanking God for all the volunteers who make SU ministry to The 95 possible.

Wednesday 19

COINS, Local Mission Partner in Newbury, ask for prayer for effective follow-up to work done when Riding Lights visited schools in April. Pray too for the provision of new workers in their team and especially for maternity cover for next year.

Thursday 20

Please pray for those who try to balance the requirement to ensure our data is secure with the need to help staff work efficiently. New regulations governing data security and new credit card payment systems need to be integrated with our existing work.

Friday 21

Please pray for the Publishing Team as they move towards a new and more focused vision of reaching The 95. Pray that those guiding this process can help the team adapt so they can become better equipped for a future that includes more digital content.

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Sunday 9

Please pray for the Bible Youth Camp which Scripture Union Chad are running this month, especially as it takes place against a background of social unrest affecting the whole country with striking officials, and closed schools and clinics.

Monday 10

Family Fun events are planned across the summer in the South East Region aiming to encourage and equip churches to reach out to The 95 in their communities. Please pray for a good level of involvement and for followon events to help families continue to explore faith.

Tuesday 11

Shine in Schools will be running in November encouraging Christian young people to be signposts to Jesus for their friends. Pray that those planning it will find ways to help young people catch a vision for ways God can use them in school. See shineinschools.com

Wednesday 12

More young people than ever from Byker attended SU holidays last year. This year, Local Mission Partner MINE hope to see even more young people getting excited about prayer and learning about Jesus. Pray for wisdom in nurturing those who are too old to be campers but are not sure about leading.

Thursday 13

Local Mission Partner, Brentwood Schools Christian Worker Trust are looking to expand the team to meet the demand from schools for various activities including prayer spaces and lunchtime clubs. Pray that the right people will be forthcoming.

Friday 14

Pray for Graham Bell, Susannah Quinn and Andy Evans as they process holiday and mission team applications and DBS clearance, enabling volunteers to serve on residential activities and missions during the summer.

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Sunday 2

Last month SU in French-speaking Canada visited food banks, inviting children from families struggling financially to a summer camp. Pray that many will come and be ready to receive the gospel. Pray also for generous donors to sponsor them.

Monday 3

Pray that as Local Mission Partner, Sevenoaks Area Youth Trust advertise for a part-time youth worker, the right person with the appropriate gifts to share Jesus with The 95 will come forward.

Tuesday 4

Local Mission Partner Gobaith Môn (Anglesey) prepares breakfast for an entire student body every Monday and Tuesday, showing students the love of God. Students have been more attentive during school and more receptive to assemblies led by the team.

Wednesday 5

In order to help the churches reach The 95 we are creating a new suite of online resources. Pray that this new online resource centre will be a means of bringing many to Jesus.

Thursday 6

Thank God for the commitment of long-term staff. Maureen Okwara has worked in the finance team for ten years and on her sabbatical this summer is taking her three young children home to Nigeria for the first time. Pray that this will be a time of refreshment for her. Pray for other staff taking holidays during the summer

Friday 7

The SOLID Festival, run in partnership with Urban Saints, YFC, Red Balloon Family and Chelmsford Diocese, provides a weekend away for children and young people, with a wide range of activities and the chance to meet with God in new ways. Pray that many will do just that.

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