Prayer Diary

Day 24

For the nations

  • The Leader of the Territory Opposition and Shadow Cabinet, the Hon. Michael Gunner.
  • We offer thankful hearts for easy access to safe drinking water, sufficient to meet our needs. We remember those who lack clean water supplies, and those who walk for miles to fetch water for their families.

    For the church

    NT Diocese:
  • The Parish at Ngukurr (Roper River): St Matthew’s Church combined with St. Philips Urapunga:
  • Hon. Priests: Caroline & Andrew Robertson
      – Evangelists: William & Marjorie Hall
      – Ministry Support Workers: John & Jenna Armstrong,
  • Pray for security and safety for all the community.

    The Diocese of the Murray:
  • Bishop John Ford, clergy and people
  • Those exploring Lay and ordained ministry. Alice Springs Uniting Church Frontier Ministries:
  • Colin Gordon (Flying Padre for Central Australia)
  • Peter Wait (Barkly Patrol, Tennant Creek).

    For those in need

  • The chronically ill and the dying - Palliative Care: Pastoral Care Workers.

    For ourselves and our community

  • Those who work and reside in the Alice Springs suburbs of Desert Springs, East Side and Ciccone.
  • Interpreter Services, in the Alice Springs Hospital, the Alice Springs Prison and the Alice Springs Court.
  • For those supporting the retention and respect for indigenous languages and traditions.
  • For the inclusion and recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Australian Constitution.