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Minister, Worship

Prayer Walk

I wonder what you reaction will be to an invitation to Prayer Walk as part of a group. Some may say, “I do that on my own whenever I walk somewhere”. Others may feel it would be embarrassing, or intrusive, or inappropriate. I hope some may have good stories to tell and other may be intrigued. I find Prayer Walking a fruitful thing to do, and when done with others it helps me to be aware of things I might not notice myself. It helps me to see the changing shape of a good community and it encourages me to ask, “Where is God in this?”

Loughborough Churches Partnership have committed to a year of prayer in which the whole town is walked in prayer. The Elders would like us to play our part in ensuring this happens. There are some regular walks that have already been arranged, there is the opportunity for you to pick your own routes but let LCP know your route so that we know which places are bring prayed for and which are not. The contact details are in some booklets that have been made available in church and so i would encourage you pick one up for yourselves and some for those who do not make it to the building.

So, it is our intention to host some prayer walks and to concentrate on the area around Frederick Street. We will gather at church the first and third Wednesday of each week at about 4:30pm. One week will walk the area bounded by Frederick Street, Burfield Ave, William Way, Radmoor Road and Ashby Road. The other we will cover the area within Frederick Street,  Ashby/Derby Square, Swan St/High Street, Southfield Road, Brown Lane. On each route we will Walk, Observe, and pause to quietly pray. Nothing too embarrassing, or intrusive or inappropriate, but something that will help us to be aware of the community in which this church meets. And if you cant manage to walk with us, then please pause around that time, with a map in front of you and join us in prayer or even be at church to meet with those who return and share in that question, “Where is God in this?” 

The dates for your diary will be 4 & 18 May, 1 &15 June, 6 & 20 July, 3 &17 August. 

be blessed

Craig

Minister, Worship

Crossing the Town

This is a prayer for the Loughborough Churches Partnership Service in January. It follows LCP’s theme of crossing the town in prayer and picks up on many of the communities that come together to be the people of Loughborough.

If you feel it speaks for you, please pray it. 

Crossing the Town

God of river, hills and plains;
	We praise you for all you provide,
		for refreshing water, 
		for arable fields,
	for the interdependence of all creation.

God of town, village and neighbourhood;
	We praise you for all you provide,
		for nurturing relationships,
		for abiding welcomes,
	for the interdependence of each community.

God of path, road and rail;
	We praise you for all you provide,
		for adventurous plans,
		for regular routes,
	for the interdependence of each journey.

God of work, rest and play;
	We praise you for all you provide,
		for sustainable lives,
		for sabbath refreshment,
	for the interdependence of life rhythms.
				

God of child, youth & adult;
	We praise you for all you provide,
		for educators and mentors,
		for wise heads and foolish plans,
	for the interdependence of generations.

God of settled, transient & stranger;
	We praise you for all you provide,
		for places of sanctuary,
		for truthful dialogue,
	for the interdependence of cultures.

God of faith, hope and love;
	We praise you for all you provide,
		for families birthed, adopted and blended,
		for friendships; new, restored, enduring,
	for the interdependence of each blessing.

Craig Muir, January 2022 for Loughborough Churches Partnership