Irish news digest – free resources and prayer points

Spring Harvest Home resources download

Spring Harvest have put all of the resources that you’ll need for Spring Harvest Home in one easy to access place. Free for you to use and download, enjoy resources for all ages to help aid worships, teachings and more.

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Irish Council of Churches shares resources on Covid–19

The Irish Council of Churches has produced a page on its website to help churches and Christians seeking information on the various issues that churches are facing in responding to the Covid–19 virus.

The page mainly points to member church resources or other publicly available authoritative sources of information helpful to churches. Resources cover prayer, podcasts, sermons and messages, government information, suggestions for how to help, services for vulnerable groups, good news stories, self–care for clergy, online services, and ministry to families, children and young people. To find out more –
[ www.irishchurches.org/covid–19 ]

C of I Broadcast and online worship opportunities

The following listing may be helpful for building a regular rhythm of worship between Sundays. Download document at –
[[] https://www.ireland.anglican.org/news/9622/broadcast-online-worship-opportunities ]

Broadcast & Online Worship Opportunities for Weekdays
The list highlights broadcast services and reflections on radio (television content to be added if available), and online services and reflections from each of the Church of Ireland’s dioceses and from St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin.

[[] https://www.ireland.anglican.org/news/9622/broadcast-online-worship-opportunities ]

Those wishing to use online content from the Book of Common Prayer as they follow services. Service sheets can be downloaded at link above for personal use.

Listen to the second episode of PCI’s TheseThreeRemain podcast as Rick Hill explores how congregations are reimagining relational children, youth and family ministry. Subscribe in your favourite podcast software or listen at
bit.ly/2Rj6YSf

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Prayer points

Risen Christ, the story did not end on the cross, you triumphed over death and now we can say “Christ is risen indeed”. Help us to tell the world about you boldly, especially during these tough times.

Pray for many in the community who are anxious and fearful, especially those who fear for their loved ones in treatment. Pray for protection of the vulnerable, including those who live in nursing homes and other institutions

that our leaders would receive wisdom from God and that the necessary decisions they have to make would be good for everyone.

that our governments would have good advisers who will help them to navigate these troubling times

pray for those trapped in modern day slavery. They’re unlikely to seek the healthcare they need due to the threat of detention or deportation. Pray for their protection and that they are able to access safe accommodation and healthcare during this crisis.

As we pray for the suffering members of your Body throughout the world-by your Cross, give strength, bring hope, disarm our fears & hardness of heart. You, who are lifted up from the earth draw all people to yourself in your wide embrace, grant us healing and peace.

God in creation