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