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1st (Wed)
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For the thousands of young people, across the UK, facing exams this term. April is their last chance for revision. Pray they manage to get themselves fully prepared. |
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2nd (Thu)
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Pray for young people whose lives are challenging, & who live in difficult home situations, especially during the school holidays when they will be spending much more time in those environments. |
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3rd (Fri)
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Pray for the Youthscape team - that they can enjoy a break over Easter, & that they’ll feel relaxed & refreshed as they return for the Summer term in April.
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4th (Sat)
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Thank God for the youth workers & professionals who work with young people. For their dedication, & for the ways that they support those in their care. |
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5th (Sun)
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Praise God for what He has done through Jesus - as we remember Him this Easter time. That He loved the world so much that He gave His one and only Son, so we can be called children of God.
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6th (Mon)
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Pray for youth workers, teachers, youth leaders, & volunteers, who are feeling exhausted, struggling with their mental health, or feeling unsupported - that they’ll find the support they need. |
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7th (Tue)
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For all the young people currently on our Confirmation Course pilot; that they’ll feel encouraged & supported as they journey towards their confirmations this term.
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8th (Wed)
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Pray for strategic conversations happening with Dioceses, as they explore how Launchpad might fit within their strategy for increasing their engagement with young people. |
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9th (Thu)
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Pray for the Bristol & Truro Dioceses - who had their first Bishops Briefings last month, & as they prepare for their first Launchpad cohorts in the coming weeks. |
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10th (Fri)
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Pray for the young people you know. That they’ll be agents of change in our world as they grow up, & that young people might transform the church & the world positively.
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11th (Sat)
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Pray that young people experiencing suicidal thoughts would feel able to reach out for help. And pray that they would find positive support to get them through these difficult times.
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12th (Sun)
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Pray for Christian young people, that they would know God’s presence with them. That they’d find support from friends, youth workers & churches, & that they would encourage each other in their faith.
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13th (Mon)
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We’re in the process of recruiting a new Senior Researcher, & today is the interview day for the Satellites Events Delegate Experience Lead. Please pray that we are able to find the right people for both roles. |
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14th (Tue)
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Pray that people will continue to sign up for our Satellites volunteer team - especially in the less popular areas, (e.g. for night stewarding!).
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15th (Wed)
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For the Innovation team as we prepare to launch the third series of unfold towards the end of April. |
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16th (Thu)
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For young people who’ve come to the UK as refugees escaping dangerous situations. Pray that God will protect them from further harm caused by the current narrative in the media & society about refugees.
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17th (Fri)
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Pray for young people accessing Alumina. So many are carrying such big emotions & difficult stories. Pray that we’re able to support them, & that they’re able to access help closer to home as well.
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18th (Sat)
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Pray for young people piloting our new ‘Revision & Rest’ resource, as they prepare for their exams this summer. |
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19th (Sun)
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Pray for a successful outcome to our funding application for a science stream at Satellites. So we can run some exciting activities; including an outdoor observatory & a large indoor venue with fun science experiments.
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20th (Mon)
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Dioceses running Launchpad: Derby, Oxford, St Albans, Exeter, Bath & Wells, Portsmouth & Newcastle. Pray clergy will be encouraged, & grow in confidence whilst exploring work with young people in their communities. |
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21st (Tue)
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While we’re away on retreat, pray that God will speak to us, inspire us, & guide us, as we prepare for the summer term, & Satellites festival. |
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22nd (Wed)
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Pray for new young people starting the Fearless course tomorrow. Pray that good relationships will be made between them, & with the local team members leading the course. |
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23rd (Thu)
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Luton Unite Deeper takes place this evening. Pray for the young people exploring the Christian faith together.
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24th (Fri)
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Pray for clergy who have taken part in Launchpad - as they involve young people in services, or begin new forms of youth ministry. |
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25th (Sat)
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Pray for the launch of LyCiG Youth. Tickets are available, so please pray that they will reach the right churches, & that the booking process goes smoothly. |
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26th (Sun)
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Pray for parents, adopters, foster carers, & others who care for young people. May God help them to love, serve, & provide for those in their care.
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27th (Mon)
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Pray for the latest Youthscape Essentials course, which starts today. |
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28th (Tue)
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Pray for young carers; as they try to balance their role alongside school work. Pray too that they’ll be able to find time to spend with their friends, & enjoy being teenagers.
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29th (Wed)
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Praise God for the amazing answers to prayer regarding site logistics, at Bath & West Showground. It will make such a difference to this year’s Satellites festival.
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30th (Thu)
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Pray or Colchester, Chester, & Ely - for their Bishops Briefings this month; where clergy are invited to consider if Launchpad could help them to start or develop new youth work. |