BURNSIDE PRAYER WALK

Begin at Kilbride Presbyterian Church (look out over the area towards and ) Pray for our country, for the politicians and leaders; that God would give them wisdom and knowledge as they implement policies and make decisions through this pandemic. Hebrews 13v17

Walk along the road towards the crossroads As you walk along the road, pray for safety on the roads of and that God would grant protection for those who drive, cycle and walk our roads. Psalm 121v8

Walk down the Kilbride Road towards As you pass Kilbride Manse pray for our Church leaders both here and in the Kilbride area (Rev Gareth McFadden, Steve Kennedy, Rev. James Tosh and Rev Canon David Humphries) and across Northern Ireland, that they would be Jesus’ disciples ministering to those they care for during this crisis. 1Thess 5v12-13

Turn left at the Piggery (Cogry) Road As you pass by the farm along this road, pray for all farmers in our area, that God would bless them and that the weather this year would cause them to have a good harvest. Genesis 1v11-12

At the end of the road cross to the other side of the Cogry Road and enter the River Walk Thank God for the beauty of his creation as you walk through the River Walk, for the variety of plants and animals that we have been blessed with and the blessings that each Season brings. Psalm 148

Walk across the bridge and out of the River Walk. Stop and look toward Burnside shop Ask God to bless the business owners in our community in Burnside and Ballyclare. Colossians 3v23

Walk to the Burnside Community Notice Board Ask God to dwell in our community and bless each household. Pray that God would develop a strong community spirit within Burnside where people look out for each other and seek God’s face. Pray also that God will bless and protect those who continue to work each day and that He will bring healing and restoration to all those who have been affected by the Coronavirus. Hebrews 10v24-25 and Psalm 31

Look toward the Park and Football area Praise God that he has given us activities that we can enjoy e.g. the Park. Thank God for the children who use the facilities and pray their enjoyment will not be hindered by social distancing. John 10v10

Walk up through Burnside As you walk, ask God to bless the households that you are passing by and that they would know the love and peace that only Christ can bring during lockdown. Numbers 6v24-26

Turn left at the Moyra Road As you pass the Orange Hall, thank God for the community groups within Burnside for their hard work and for the Ballyclare Together Volunteers who continue to help people. Matt 22v39

Walk up the Moyra Road past Kilbride Central Primary School Ask God to bless the children and teachers of Kilbride Primary School. Thank God for the hard work that the teachers put in and pray for parents who are home schooling. Pray that as things resolve that children will be able to return safely to school and that God will show favour and bless them. Deut 11v19

Walk up the Moyra Road towards Kilbride Presbyterian Church Pray for God’s blessing on our church and thank Him that we are currently able to be a church without walls; helping in the community and live streaming services. Just as the church building stands on the hill, we pray that the people of Kilbride Presbyterian will be a beacon of Christ’s light to the surrounding community and that many will encounter The Lord Jesus Christ. Philipp 2v1-5