Logo

 

Banner Image:   National-News-banner-Purple
Template Mode:   Baptist Times
Icon
    Post     Tweet

Praying for the Union 

Thousands of people are expected to take part in a day of prayer for the Baptist Union of Great Britain on Sunday

BUGB organises day of prayer f
 
The day is timed to mark the period when most churches are meeting altogether for the first time since the summer.

In just over six weeks the webpage featuring the resources prepared specially for the day has received more than 3,500 hits.

These resources have been shared across emails, the internet and many social media platforms.

A Twitterfall page has been created to enable prayers or words received to be shared in the same place. This tweet aggregator, which automatically links tweets via the #BuGBPrayer hashtag, can be shown on church's projector screens to give a sense of conversation and the whole Union praying together.

In addition there is strong anecdotal evidence that many churches have committed to taking part.

Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Northampton is one church to have responded creatively to the call.

It is holding an evening of prayer on Saturday night, where it will incorporate prayer for its own church and mission with prayer for the wider union, using resources from the website. On Sunday it will take an offering for Home Mission.

Commenting on the importance of the day, minister the Revd Paul Lavender said, 'At a time of uncertainty prayer helps to centre our own ministry and mission in the life of God.'

BUGB general secretary the Revd Jonathan Edwards believes the Day of Prayer is a vital one in seeking God's guidance for the future. Task groups are meeting throughout the autumn, and November's Baptist Union Council will make detailed decisions about BUGB based on their recommendations.

'These are very challenging days for our nation in general and our Baptist union in particular,' Mr Edwards said.

'I am convinced that Baptists have a deep commitment to prayer but that we still need continual encouragement to keep on praying.
 
'I hope that the whole denomination will unite behind Sunday's Day of Prayer and that we will see amazing results from it.

'Let's pray for God's renewal of our life together and of our mission to the world.'

The Day of Prayer resources have been prepared by the Revd Geoff Andrews, regional minister team leader London Baptist Association, and are based around Revelation 3:14- 22.

Churches and individuals are encouraged to tweet prayers or words they have received under the #BUGBPrayer hashtag - or on the BUGB Facebook page.
 
    Post     Tweet
'A thank-you—from those taught, challenged, and inspired by her ministry'
The Revd Dr Karen E. Smith was surprised with the presentation of a new volume published in her honour at this year’s Baptist Historical Society Summer Conference
Calling previous members of the Joppa Group
Were you a member of the Joppa Group? Do you have historic papers about it? An invitation-based roundtable event is being co-convened to mark the 40th anniversary of the group's founding. Paul Weller explains more
Ripples of Change - a service of celebration and thankfulness
A service has been organised to mark the role Jane Day served in our Baptist family as Centenary Enabler, combining thankfulness for the progress made, as well as a time of lament for many of the findings of Project Violet. Lisa Kerry explains more
I Will...Leave a lasting legacy
The Baptist Union of Great Britain with BMS World Mission have now launched a new church resource to help those considering an ongoing blessing to support God’s mission both in the UK and overseas
Church planting: a national perspective on God at work
A report from the latest meeting of the The National Church Planting Network, which aims to spot emerging trends - and seek God’s direction together for the future of church planting in the UK
Graduation for Baptist local leaders course
The first cohort of students on a two year course designed to help Baptist church members deepen their understanding of faith and develop skills in ministry and mission has graduated
     Latest News 
    Posted: 04/06/2025
    Posted: 21/05/2025
    Posted: 07/01/2025
    Posted: 07/01/2025
     
    Text Size:  
    Small (Default)
    Medium
    Large
    Contrast:  
    Normal
    High Contrast