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Prayer Calendar for January
5th January - World Braille Day
A day to raise awareness of the importance of Braille as a means of communication in the full realization of the human rights for blind and partially sighted people. We give thanks for Your gift of sight and our ability to look in awe at the wonderful world You gave us.
12th January - As we settle into a new year, we look forward to new challenges. Show us the way, Lord, that we go forward confident that we are doing you will. We may meet barriers, be at our side as we work to overcome them.
19th January - Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
Lord Jesus, who prayed that we might all be one, we pray for the unity of Christians, according to your will. May your spirit help us see the suffering caused by division, and to hope beyond all hope that we see the day when we can all pray together.
26th January - Holocaust Memorial Day
We remember the millions who died during the Holocaust. We pray today for the many millions of people who are still persecuted or imprisoned because of their faith or race. We pray for a world where all are able to live together in harmony.
Prayer Calendar for February
2nd February: As we hold our service for World Leprosy Day, we think of how Jesus welcomed everyone and cared for the sick. We thank God for all those who work with leprosy sufferers, bringing healing and support. We give thanks for advances in science that make better treatment possible. We pray for those ostracised and marginalised by their disease, that they may find acceptance and the healthcare they need.
9th February: This week we mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. We thank God for the perseverance of women scientists who have broken down barriers and forged a path for others to follow, and for their discoveries and contributions to our world. We pray for girls around the world who even today are denied an education and access to professions.
16th February: As we hold our Church Meeting today we pray for your guidance, Lord. Help us to be still and listen out for what you want us to do to sustain our fellowship and share your love with others
23rd February: By now, the first shoots of spring may be starting to show. Let our hearts be filled with joy for the wonderful world which God has created and hope for brighter days ahead.