Archives for Prayer Points

Prayer News – July 2023

Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.   – Philippians 2: 9 – 11 Some time ago, Pete Greig, the key catalyst for the 24/7 prayer movement, was asked the question, ‘What is the vision?’  His answer came to him in poetic form, but basically, the answer was ‘Jesus’ – Jesus is the vision. 
Read More

Categories: Prayer Points and Prayer request.

Prayer News – June 2023

June Prayer News ‘When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place…’  – Acts 2: 1 As we journey through the Easter season and then into Pentecost, we’re reminded that the Gospel didn’t remain shut up in Jerusalem but exploded outwards, propelled by the Spirit, through all the known world. God left nothing to ‘chance’ – the coming of the Spirit when people were gathered in Jerusalem from across the Roman Empire was no accident. Each heard the works of God proclaimed in ways they could understand! We live in a day where, even if we
Read More

Categories: Prayer Points.

Prayer News – April 2023

April Prayer News “See! The winter is past; the rains are over and gone. Flowers appear on the earth; the season of singing has come, the cooing of doves is heard in our land. The fig tree forms its early fruit; the blossoming vines spread their fragrance. Arise, come, my darling; my beautiful one, come with me.” Song of Songs 2: 11 – 13 Winter seems to be holding on a little here on the Isle of Arran.  We are still seeing snow on the mountains, and the occasional flurry at lower ground.  And yet, as Albert Camus said, ‘Once
Read More

Categories: Prayer Points and Prayer request.

Prayer News – February 2023

Prayer News – February 2023 “So I prophesied as he commanded me, and breath entered them; they came to life and stood up on their feet—a vast army.” – Ezekiel 37: 10 The Isle of Arran has had a few storms blowing through on a reasonably consistent basis over the past year.  This, of course, brings with it the challenges to infrastructure and supply lines, to transport and occasionally makes you wonder if you want to step out the door.  Yet, on the other hand, there is nothing quite so invigorating as the power of the natural world making its
Read More

Categories: Prayer Points.

Prayer News January 2023

Prayer News January 2023 ‘For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God’ – I Tim I: 6a We step into 2023 with hope in our hearts.  Even in the midst of a world in crisis, we have confidence in Jesus who walked on water and calmed the storms and who is the answer to the world’s needs.  It was a joy to celebrate 200 years of Sannox Church last year.  As much as we praise God for all that has passed, we praise Him for all that he is enabling as we step into
Read More

Categories: Prayer Points and Uncategorized.

Prayer News November 2022

Prayer News November 2022 “Love must be sincere.  Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.  Be devoted to one another in brotherly love.  Honour one another above yourselves.  Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervour, serving the Lord.  Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.  Share with God’s people who are in need.  Practise hospitality.”  [Rom 12:8-14] Practicing hospitality was a key part of Celtic Christianity, and it is a key part of what we are seeking to develop at Sannox as we build and develop a centre based on the principles
Read More

Categories: Prayer Points and Uncategorized.

Prayer News October 2022

Prayer News October 2022 “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good.  His love endures forever.”  [Ps 136:1] The quote above was the heading for last month’s prayer news, and we continue with it again this month as He is indeed good!   In the past 10 years we have had many reasons to celebrate His goodness and His faithfulness, and we have cause to celebrate again, as we have recently received a large private donation towards the costs of renovating the former Manse. As many of you know, the Macmillan family, who founded Macmillan Publishers and from whom came
Read More

Categories: Prayer Points and Uncategorized.

Prayer News September 2022

Prayer News September 2022 “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good.  His love endures forever.”  [Ps 136::1] The past couple of months have been a busy time at Sannox with the June retreat led by Roy Searle, the Celtish and Song of the Island musical events, the Open Days, Arran Open Studios, the ongoing Sannox Saturdays and the arrival of Andrew Clark to join the staff team.  Andrew shared his story on 6 August – a great encouragement for all present and all of us involved in the unfolding Sannox vision.  The good news is that Andrew and
Read More

Categories: Prayer Points.

Prayer News August 2022

Prayer News August 2022 “Righteousness and justice are the foundations of your throne; love and faithfulness go before you.”  [Ps 89:14] There is no doubt that this is a difficult time for the UK (and for many other nations) as we listen to the news each day. Throughout the world we desperately need leaders we can trust and respect, people who will clearly demonstrate that they have honesty and integrity as well as compassion for the ‘widow and the orphan’, peacemakers, people who can lead and make decisions that are righteous and just, in the best interests of society and
Read More

Categories: Prayer Points and Uncategorized.

Prayer News June 2022

Sannox Prayer News – June “Well done, good and faithful servant”   [Matt 25:21] Last month we wrote about God’s faithfulness, and the faithfulness (and faith!) of all involved in the Sannox project since its beginnings. Having watched on Thursday the excellent Trooping of the Colour, the Mall thronged with thousands of folk and the powerful tribute flypast over Buckingham Palace at the start of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, I was reminded strongly once again about faith and faithfulness – this time the faith and faithfulness of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11. Politicians and Prime Ministers come and go, and
Read More

Categories: Prayer Points and Uncategorized.