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 share one language, the Gospel has to be proclaimed in language people can understand. The greatest language it can be proclaimed in is the language of love…and the language of music comes close. And if food be the music of love…play on! It is N T Wright who highlighted in his impactful work, ‘Surprised by Hope’, that the church should be one of the most celebratory communities on the planet because the resurrection changes everything, and the Holy Spirit breathes his creative missionary impetus through the lives of his people if we’d only let him!
The Spirit was given to the believers when they gathered together in unity, awaiting the promise. The great news is that the promise is for us too. We at Sannox hope to play our part in God’s eternal purpose, and we’d love to encourage you in it in whatever way we can.
Prayer Points
Lord, we give you thanks for…
The successful operation of the MV Caledonian Isles and arrival of the MV Alfred which is bringing much needed stability to travel to and from the island.
For the increase in bookings over the summer months and opportunities opening up into the autumn.
Great responses to the recent ‘Journaling as a Spiritual Practice’ and ‘Wild Goose: Life in the Spirit’ day retreats and for all the retreatants who join in those.
For the recent ‘Thy Kingdom Come’ pilgrimage event held at Sannox.
Please Pray for…
The flow of resident guests and day visitors to continue and increase in 2023 and for the preparations the staff are making to welcome folks back in hopefully greater numbers.
The upcoming programme of Retreats – that there will be a good response to each one.
God to open doors to funds from Trusts and other grant-giving bodies to provide the finances required for the Manse renovation and new regular donors to lay a solid foundation in support of our staff and the general running costs
For continuing plans for our Open Days, Arran Open Studios, Brodick Highland Games, and for other opportunities to participate in island life.
June Prayer Gathering
Upcoming Events
‘Exploring Silence: Going deep with God’
Half-day retreat – Saturday 17th June – 9.30am – 12.30pm
Join us for some teaching around the spiritual discipline of silence and solitude in the beautiful surroundings of Sannox Christian Centre. An opportunity to enter into stillness, and to access the depths of God in the quiet place. For booking and more details, email admin@sannox.org.
Suggested donation: £10
Sannox Stitches Knitting Retreat
8th – 10th September
Join us for a few days to rest, restore, renew and refresh…and knit/crochet/weave!! Each day is framed with optional times of worship, reflection and prayer but with plenty of time to knit and chat together. There will be chance to take part in a Knitalong, or to work on your own Works-In-Progress! We hope to include demos and workshops with local island fibre artists too.
Suggested donation for the Retreat: £30. Suggested donation for accommodation: £35pppn
Sannox Saturdays
The monthly Sannox Saturdays – special times of worship, prayer and teaching – continue on the first Saturday of each month. We start at 2 pm with a cuppa and a catch up and we enter into worship by 2.30pm. We usually finish by 4pm
Our next Sannox Saturday is on the 4th June 2023 at 2.00pm for 2.30pm. This month we explore the dynamite that God has placed in the DNA of his people for his glory. Are we a movement or a monument?
We bless you in the name of Jesus, to receive all that the Father has for you, and we thank you for your continuing support of His work at SCC. Be blessed and protected in all you do for the Kingdom, in the mighty and beautiful name of Jesus.
The Trustees of Sannox Christian Centre