Author: nickjones2011
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A prayer for the family of Eden Heaslip and for those affected by bullying
Loving Lord we continue to pray for Raymond and Maggie, Chloe and Finn, Bridie and the wider family and friends of Eden Heaslip. Please help them as they continue to grieve and seek to rebuild their broken lives. Please give them grace to cope. We pray in your mercy that good would come through a…
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A Prayer for Alzheimer’s on World Alzheimer’s Day
Today we remember all those suffering with Alzheimer’s and their families. In Isaiah 49:15 God says “though she may forget, I will not forget you.” Lord God, Thank-you that though we may forget, you never forget your people. We pray today for the many who suffer with Alzheimer’s or any other form of dementia. We…
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Childhood cancer awareness month
September is Childhood cancer awareness month. We will be praying for this on Sunday: Loving Lord, we thank-you that you are near to the broken hearted. We pray this day that you will give strength to families where there is a child effected by cancer. You know the burdens of every child, parent, grand-parent, brother,…
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Suicide Prevention Day
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. I’m sure it’s a hard day for many as it brings back painful memories of your loss. May the God of all comfort give you HIs peace that passes understanding as you trust in Him. Our next meeting for those bereaved of suicide is on October 4th at 8:30pm,…
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August Update from Gerald and Louise Mwangi
Sometimes when people are going through hard times, like we are now in the pandemic, it can be hard to see anything beyond ourselves. However, the above Scripture calls us to be a people of hope. It calls us to renew our worship, to re-dedicate our service, care, friendship, work and love to others and…
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What can you say to a parent who is grieving the loss of a child?
There have been a number of tragic deaths of young people recently. Adam McCormick, aged 14, Killian Casey aged 15, and Brendán Óg Ó Dufaigh aged 19. All died suddenly. To lose a loved one at any age is hard, but when they are young, it just seems even harder. Killian’s sister speaking at his…
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Mwangi’s family and ministry updates
One of the current students speaking about her experience. Great to see an update from Gerald and Louise and to hear from some of the students. You can find out more from Gerald and Louise here: https://www.crosslinks.org/people-and-places/africa/gerald-and-louise-mwangi/ You can see what to pray for below. <div class="sqs-video-wrapper" data-provider-name="YouTube" data-html=" “>
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Survivors of Suicide – an evening with Pieta House
“When your loved one dies by suicide, it is as though a bomb goes off. Many people find themselves in a cloud of shock, and words fail to express the deep loss that follows. While everyone reacts differently, the loss can be overwhelming. Time passes in a blur but over time the cloud starts to…