Thank you for taking the time to find out more about Pray for Wirral, a prayer initiative that is being led by Christians in Wirral. Many different churches are involved and each bring their own distinct ‘flavour’ of prayer and worship to the party.
For many years people have been under the impression that Christian churches are in competition with each other and with our society’s modern ways. The view presented is often that of an old, irrelevant, religious tradition that no longer has a significant role to play in life. We would like to ensure you that this is not the truth! The church in Wirral is working hard together and with others to make a positive impact on our communities. Pray for Wirral is just one expression of this and was born out of a desire to see our communities regenerated and revived socially, financially and spiritually.
Christians believe that prayer is powerful and that if we pray and ask God for His help he will heal our land. Pray for Wirral then is about Wirral Christians putting what they believe in to action for the good of the people and peninsular we love. Many different churches, Christian organisations and individuals are getting involved and each will bring their own distinct ‘flavour’ of prayer and worship.
Martin Dickson, the Director of Wirral Youth for Christ and the Pray for Wirral Co-ordinator writes,
“There is no agenda other than to inspire people to pray specifically for the Wirral… and all that could mean. My hope is that Pray for Wirral will play its own small part in reigniting our passion for prayer. I am also hoping that many people will be encouraged to spend more time with God. I am inspired by the stories of Moses’ encounters with God in Exodus. When Moses returned to the people after meeting with God in His glory the people noticed a tangible change in him both physically and spiritually. I am convinced that we too are noticeably changed when we spend time in God’s presence and that this must positively impact those around us. If Pray for Wirral inspires people to spend more time deliberately connecting with God, both individually and corporately, seeking His face and patiently waiting for His response I will be so pleased. The amazing thing is that we know God will respond; He says in 1 Chronicles 7.14 that if we humble ourselves and pray and seek His face and turn from our selfish ways, then He will hear from heaven and will forgive ours sin and He will heal our land. What an awesome promise!”
Although there are many aspects of the Pray for Wirral initiative the main focus is an ongoing series of well informed termly prayer updates with themes that are pertinent to the Wirral and its people. Each of these will be written by Christians with experience in the areas in questions and will include various related bible studies, prayer points and creative prayer ideas. The information will be sent to every church in the Wirral and made available to all via the pray for Wirral website; the impetus will then be with those who have received the information to use it in ways which best suit their context.
Pray for Wirral starts with a high profile launch week from the 17th – 23rd October 2010 which includes a launch event on the evening of Sunday 17th October 2010 at Woodchurch High School.
For more details on the exciting plans for launch week and for a clearer picture of the people behind Pray for Wirral and the aims, objectives and plans for long term sustainability please do visit the Pray for Wirral website at http://prayforwirral.info, email admin@prayforwirral.info or call the Wirral Youth for Christ office on 0151 647 8400.
