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1st (Sun)
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| Today we want to give thanks to God for all our staff, volunteers and funders. For those who support us in prayer, financial and physical support. May the Lord bless and keep you all, cause His face to shine on you, and give you peace. |
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2nd (Mon)
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| Health, strength and wellbeing of Youthscape staff and volunteers. As the winter brings the cold, may we continue to walk in health and strength, and when ill, may we recover quickly. |
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3rd (Tue)
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| Young people living in pain, need or suffering. As darker, colder nights impact social connection - pray young people wouldn’t be isolated. Pray they would find support with their mental health, & will feel the hope of Christmas & the coming spring. |
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4th (Wed)
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Youthscape are working with Leading Your Church into Growth (LyCiG) to support the extension and development of LyCiG’s work with Churches who are seeking to grow in numbers and grow their youth ministry.
Please pray for the Launchpad team today, as they interview for our Church Partnerships Officer. |
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5th (Thu)
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Youthscape are seeking to recruit an exceptional youth worker to take on an exciting and innovative role at Bute Mills.
Please pray for the Local team today as they interview for a Senior Youth Worker & Drop-In Lead. |
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6th (Fri)
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| Please pray for the daughter, the family, friends and colleagues of our former Director of Research Lucie Moore, as they process their grief at her passing. May the peace of God guard their minds, and the comfort of the Holy Spirit heal their hearts. |
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7th (Sat)
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| All those who are completing Youthscape Essentials and now moving more confidently into youth ministry in 2025. May what they've learnt bear fruit & may they continue to feel enthusiastic and courageous. |
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8th (Sun)
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| Today, we pray for heads of Luton local authority and the government. May those who may choices that affect the lives of young people, their families, schools and futures make choices governed by wisdom & compassion. |
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9th (Mon)
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Youthscape Events run two major events each year; Satellites and the National Youth Ministry Weekend (NYMW).
Please pray for the Youthscape Events team today as they interview for a maternity cover Event Co-ordinator. |
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10th (Tue)
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| Local team, in partnership with St Mary’s, have been doing detached work in Luton on Tuesday afternoons. Please pray for creative ideas on how to continue engaging with young people we have been connecting with in local parks and on the streets, as winter brings a different set of challenges. |
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11th (Wed)
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| Our Resources team aim to identify young people’s needs and create resources to meet those needs, in an ever-evolving culture. Please pray for the Resources team as they interview of our new Innovation and Resources Developer today. |
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12th (Thu)
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| New Launchpad cohorts are coming to an end in London, Guildford and Blackburn - prayers that, from these courses, clergy will grow new youth ministry in and through their churches. |
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13th (Fri)
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| Tonight is the Luton Unite Christmas Ball, being held at St Mary’s Church. Pray that everyone will have a wonderful, fun-filled evening together celebrating Christmas. May the young people experience the love of God as we continue to love and serve them. |
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14th (Sat)
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| Pray for young people in youth groups across the UK who are worried or suffering with anxiety. May they find and receive the peace of God and get practical help for their needs. |
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15th (Sun)
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| Pray for young carers looking after family members. May they find the support they need. Pray too, that they won’t feel isolated over the Christmas holidays and that friends, neighbours and organisations will notice and help them. |
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16th (Mon)
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| Give thanks for our Board of Trustees, our CEO Chris Curtis & our Senior Leadership Team. Pray for wisdom and the Holy Spirit to guide them as they continue to lead Youthscape. |
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17th (Tue)
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| Pray for those feeling the additional pressures & financial worries of Christmas. For parents who won’t be able to afford presents, & who are worried about keeping their families fed & warm. |
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18th (Wed)
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| Tonight is our Drop-in Christmas party. Pray that everyone will have a wonderful, fun-filled evening together celebrating Christmas. May they feel like Youthscape is a sanctuary for them, where they can be free and inspired to be their best selves. |
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19th (Thu)
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| Today is the final drop-in session before the school Christmas holidays. Pray the young people would enjoy themselves, & pray for them over the Christmas holidays - when they are without this additional support. |
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20th (Fri)
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| School Christmas Holiday. Praise God for the young people who have completed this academic term - may this be a restful time for them. Pray for the young people for whom school is a refuge. May they find safety, hope and home during this Christmas break. |
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21st (Sat)
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| Many young people, who are struggling with their mental health, are on the Alumina course waiting list. Pray that those with high levels of need are able to find the help they need soon. |
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22nd (Sun)
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| Please pray for young people who are grieving the loss of family members & friends. Many of whom will be feeling it even more poignantly at this time of year. |
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23rd (Mon)
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| Pray for school staff; that they will be able to enjoy spending time with their friends & families over the Christmas holidays. And that they will be able to switch off from their work & relax. |
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24th (Tue)
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| Pray for young people who are living in poverty around the UK, & for those who are not currently living with their families. Christmas can be traumatic for some families & young people, highlighting the things they are missing. |
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25th (Wed)
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| Today as we celebrate the Lord, we remember that He was born in less-than-ideal circumstances, homeless, then a fleeing refugee. Thank the Lord for all He went through, so that He too could experience our suffering and give us such joy. Praise God for His faithful love that rescued us when we didn't even know we needed rescuing. |
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26th (Thu)
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Across Britain, young people approach their local authority every day because they are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
Pray for young people who, for many reasons, find themselves homeless- sleeping on the streets, or in short term accommodation, facing an uncertain future. May the Lord protect them and provide them with good homes. |
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27th (Fri)
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| Pray for the Youthscape team, that they would enjoy a break over Christmas & New Year. And that they would feel relaxed & refreshed as they return for the Spring term in January. |
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28th (Sat)
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| Pray for those families struggling with addictions - parents and young people. May they find the courage to get the help they need, and may the Holy Spirit strengthen their resolve to walk free of addiction. |
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29th (Sun)
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| Pray for young people experiencing suicidal thoughts, that they would feel able to reach out for help. Pray that they would find positive support to get them through these difficult times. |
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30th (Mon)
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| New employees who will be joining us in January. May their on-boarding go smoothly and may it be a good fit for both them and the rest of the team. May they settle in and bond well and may they bring something new to the team - and may Youthscape make space for their "new". |
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31st (Tue)
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| Thank the Lord that we are alive to see the end of this year. May He give us the strength, wisdom and grace to walk through 2025, loving and serving Him. |
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