Members of UK Parliament Say They Need the Prayers of the Christian Community

At a crucial time when Members of Parliament need prayer support from the Christian community, a simple, straight-forward prayer resource pack has been produced to help Christians pray effectively for those in power. 

Jointly developed by Bible Society, Christians in Parliament, Christians in Government and 24/7 Prayer, the pack suggests four simple ways to pray during the week of Prayer for Parliament and Whitehall which takes place 7-12 June 2009.

 

"Christians in Parliament are hugely grateful for the prayers of Christians across the country. I trust that these prayer resources will help you to pray in an informed and relevant way, and that together we can make a positive contribution to seeing our nation blessed and healed", said Andrew Selous, MP for South West Bedfordshire.

 

Churches can take advantage of ready-to-use power-point presentations such as a parliamentary prayer guide for use in church services. A 60-minute prayer meeting plan gives an opportunity for in-depth communal prayer or individuals can follow a 7-day personal prayer guide during the week. The pack highlights information on websites and points to what is happening in the political world and specific ways to pray.

 

Andy Reed, MP for Loughborough, asks us not to underestimate the power of prayer: "Christians are called to serve and lead in politics and government - and prayer is where we need to start. With the Bible, prayer needs to be shaping and guiding our words and actions as we obey the call to disciple the nations for Christ."

 

The resources provide inspiration and opportunity for Christians to get involved and be creative in praying for politics.

 

As part of the Week of Prayer for Parliament and Whitehall, many churches around the UK and across the world will be praying through the nights and even through the entire week. For those looking to get involved in such a challenge, the resource pack also offers ideas for hosting these kinds of continuous prayer events.

 

This annual event, organised by Christians in Parliament, Christians in Government, Bible Society and 24/7 prayer, has the support of MPs and Peers from each of the major political parties. Christians are warmly invited to get involved regardless of personal political viewpoints. 

 

For all event details and for more information on how individuals and churches can be involved, visit www.christiansinparliament.org.uk  or e-mail parliamentandgovernment@24-7prayer.com