Fortnight

Prayer Diary
Sunday 8th to Saturday 21st May

Young people spend the majority of their week in school, and their
experiences of school life will determine the course of the rest of their lives.
For the next two weeks please join us in praying for our local schools,
students and issues which affect them.

Spend just 5 minutes each day praying for the particular

school/organisation/issue listed for that day. Feel free to use the prayer
points offered each day to guide your prayers, or simply pray as you feel led.

When the fortnight is over, please consider incorporating these prayer points
into your own personal devotions on a fortnightly basis.

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Bridgebuilder Trust Sunday 8 May
give thanks for the enormous range of work they undertake in schools across MK
ask:
 for further opportunities to work together with Spurgeon & other Churches
 that the staff would be blessed as they serve the Lord by serving schools
 that the Trustees would receive & implement the Lord’s vision for schools
work in MK

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Water Hall Primary School Monday 9 May
give thanks for their regular & enthusiastic involvement in Christmas/Easter Cracked
ask:
 that the Christian teachers would be able to meet to pray without
interference
 that they would welcome input to help with the faith elements of the
curriculum

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Schools as Safe Spaces Tuesday 10 May
give thanks for students working to protect & support other students
ask:
 that anti-bullying schemes be accessible, well used & effective
 that those who have difficult issues at home would find school a place of
support
 that they be environments where students can be themselves without fear of
reprisals

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Drayton Park School Wednesday 11 May
give thanks for their openness to welcoming the Bridgebuilder Trust into the school
ask:
 that further links would be developed between the school and Spurgeon
Baptist Church
 that they would be able to join us again for the Christmas & Easter Cracked
programmes
 that the school’s specific focus on literacy would be fruitful

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Teachers & Support Staff Thursday 12 May
give thanks for the love, care & commitment shown by so many on a daily basis

ask:
 that they’d cope with an ever-changing landscape of education policies
 that they’d thrive in such a challenging environment
 that they’d find the balance between an all-consuming role & time for
themselves

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Leon School & Sports College Friday 13 May
give thanks that they are open to regular involvement from the Church & community

ask:
 for peace & patience as they ‘eagerly await’ the anticipated Ofsted inspection
 an atmosphere that would be welcoming to visitors & new staff/students alike
 for continued improvement in achievements across the school curriculum

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Assisted Reading Scheme at Leon Saturday 14 May
give thanks for the opportunity to serve the school in this way

ask:
 that the students would value the additional support & make progress
 for an increase in confidence of both volunteers & students
 that the scheme would make a lasting difference for each student

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Manor Road Centre Sunday 15 May
give thanks for staff who work with disaffected students who require extra support

ask:
 that the teachers would be able to motivate the students
 that students are able to return to mainstream school/alternative placements
 that the staff would also be motivated & committed, despite the recent cuts

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Revision & Exams Monday 16 May
give thanks for teachers who work hard to see their students succeed

ask:
 that students aren’t overcome by the pressure from parents/teachers
 for patience & concentration as students revise alone & together
 for peace & calm as they sit in exam halls and as they await results
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Bishop Parker Roman Catholic Primary School Tuesday 17 May
give thanks for their ethos of Christian witness & discipleship
ask:
 that they fulfil their aim to: inspire joy for learning and achievement
 that their desire to engage with the community would be a benefit to the local
area

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School Leavers Wednesday 18 May
give thanks for all that has been invested in them & achieved during their school life
ask:
 that grades would do justice to their commitment to school work & exams
 for the right opportunities for those seeking employment in a scarce market
 for suitable University/College places & finance for those seeking
higher/further education

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Premier Academy (formerly Eaton Mill Primary) Thursday 19 May
give thanks for outstanding Ofsted ratings & the vision of the headteacher/governors
ask:
 that things would settle down after the transformation into an Academy
 that parents & students would be comfortable with the changes made
 that the students would thrive & be fully prepared for secondary school

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Emulate Groups at Leon Friday 20 May
give thanks for the relationships formed & opportunities to support students
ask:
 for further meaningful conversations/interactions at lunchtime ‘chill’ sessions
 that the new after school ‘explore’ sessions would be well supported
 that staff would continue to be open to us running & leading these groups

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Knowles Infant & Junior Schools Saturday 21 May
give thanks for the range of experiences & activities they offer outside the curriculum
ask:
 for wisdom for governors & Local Authority as there is talk of merging the
schools
 for stability for the staff throughout the merger discussions
 that the outcome would be the very best for all the students concerned
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