Sunday, 13th July
Glasgow local network gathering
Pray for the Glasgow local network prayer gathering today. Pray that the gathering would encourage Christian sportspeople in their witness as they spend time praying and together looking to reach local sportspeople with the good news of Jesus.
Monday, 14th July
Elite football
As the UEFA European Women’s Championship is played throughout July, pray for Christian players, coaches and staff involved in the top level of women’s football. Pray they would find security in their identity in Christ and enjoy applying their God given gifts despite the pressure of a major tournament.
Tuesday, 15th July
St Hilda’s School Thrive programme
Continue to pray for Mike Swanson running ‘Thrive’, a programme enabling young sportspeople to connect sport and Christian faith, at St Hilda’s school in Liverpool this week. Pray that young people would enjoy the programme and would continue to have opportunity to explore the Christian faith during the summer.
Wednesday, 16th July
Church Partners
Praise God for churches across the country who support the work through giving and prayer. Pray that these church congregations would be encouraged as they hear of the gospel bearing fruit in the world of sport.
Thursday, 17th July
Recruitment
Pray for the process of recruiting a Partner Engagement Lead to join the staff team at Christians in Sport. Pray that God would raise up the right person for the role and that they would be a faithful servant of the work of reaching sportspeople for Christ.
Friday, 18th July
Young Performance Athletes (YPAs)
Pray for YPA parents & guardians as they support and encourage their children on elite performance pathways. Pray that God would give them wisdom of how to point their children to Jesus. Give thanks for the regular YPA parent zoom calls and pray these would continue to be a valuable help.
Saturday, 19th July
Game Day
Over 2,500 people receive Game Day - a weekly devotion from Christians in Sport each week. Pray these devotionals would brilliantly help competitive and elite sportspeople to live and speak for Jesus on their game day and help encourage them pray for those they play and train with.
