​Intercessions

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Prayers for Our World

• Pray for our brothers and sisters in Aleppo, suffering economic hardship after the Syrian civil war, and for those in Cali, Colombia, recovering from a devastating earthquake in August.

• Pray for the brothers and sisters in the wider Middle East, in Lebanon, Haifa and in Kuwait, for peace and protection from harm.

• Pray for our King and Government, for wise decisions and stable leadership in these disturbing times. Thank God that the Assisted Suicide bill has failed and that Parliament will focus time on what is righteous and for the common good.

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Prayers for Consolation and Healing

• For Ralph and Mary.

• For Maddy and Ian Bird. Pray that Maddy can have increased energy and cognition and is able to continue her roles in Bless Community Church.

• For Arthur’s mum, Claire, for her Parkinson’s, which causes her to fall regularly; for wisdom for the family as they care for her well.

• Pray for Rebecca Delargy, that God heals her and brings grace for all her love and service.

• For Jean Everington (John’s mum) and for her care, that her life in her flat is peaceful. Pray for wisdom and strength for John and Deborah as they help look after Jean in this new phase of life.

• Pray for Mercy Potter and the Feldbrugge family with the sudden death of her sister Eva, that God will pour out his grace and comfort.

• For Stevie McGill, that God continues to heal him. Pray for continued grace for Elaine and the family as they care for Stevie and that God provides what they need.

• For Monette delos Santos, Emzo’s mum, that she can travel and return safely to the Philippines and that her operation will go well.

• For Holy Spirit energy for Ken Noecker and Des Dick in their continued service in Christ and for complete healing.

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Prayers for Those in Need and for Protection​

• For Elizabeth Flynn, and that her house sale stresses are eased by the Lord's providence and presence.

• For Luca, and his last court hearing on the 15th September for his business in Italy, that the Lord deliver truth and justice for him and his colleagues through the process.

• For Teen's dad Teofilo Estero Jr: for his wellbeing, for guidance as he discerns which course to take regarding his health issues. Also for Teen and the entire family – for grace, providence, strength and courage in this season.

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• For those amongst us struggling with their jobs, looking for new jobs, and finding difficulty with finances, that God swiftly provides.

• For our marriages, that God protects them from the evil one and that husband and wife can love each other as Christ loves us.

• Pray for all our young families, for grace, joy and energy! Especially pray for those pregnant, for grace and health.

• Pray for Acton Homeless Concern and Hilly Park Baptist Lunch Club, as they care for the poor.

• Pray for Fr. Paul Uwemedimo and his work with the poor in Metro Manila, especially in Payatas, through the Puso Ng Ama Foundation (PNA).

• Pray for those damaged by abuse, especially those that we know.

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Prayers for Growth

• Thank God for a wonderful Community Anniversary Weekend and for the 124 folks who came. Pray that we would continue to be united and together in our calling as Antioch.

• Pray for all our new friends to come to our meetings this term and powerfully experience Christ through our worship and participation in Come to Me / Parenting or Follow Me / Discipleship Pathways.

• Pray God continues to send new folks to us, and they really experience his presence and wisdom amongst us.

• Pray for Daniele and Raja Baz, Deborah Everington, Stephen Bick and Karl Codouni as they continue being Leaders in Training.

• For our wider Leadership Development Team, may God continue to encourage them as they seek to learn and serve.

Prayers for the Gospel Mission

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• For our local churches, ministers, priests and pastors. Continue to ask God to call a new faith-filled pastor for Acton Baptist Church.

• For Koinonia, for Koi Staff and students and all their plans for the new term, especially for a presence on the Imperial College campus. Pray for miraculous encounters and n

ew relationships in the first few weeks of term.

• For YPO, for a new start and a new team as they gather back from the Summer.

• For our preparation for the Life in the Spirit Seminar in January to March 2027, and for our “Five in Focus” - five people that God places on our hearts to pray for and invite to this, so they can hear or re-hear the Gospel and receive or renew the Baptism of the Holy Spirit and new vibrant life in Christ.

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“Likewise, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.

And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.”

(Romans 8:26-28)