These are the prayer points used in our online prayer gathering on the 16th June.

BREAKOUT 2: PEOPLE

• Pray that as young people and leaders hear gospel truth that all would trust that He came to forgive sins and give fullness of life.
• Pray that as a team of leaders we would trust in God’s sovereign rule and take the opportunities He gives us to share the Good News with young people this summer.

YOUNG PEOPLE

• Pray for young people who don't yet trust in Jesus; that their eyes would be opened to understand who Jesus is and trust in what He came to do for them. Pray for those who are Christians; that they would grow in Christ and leave better equipped to represent Him in their sport.
• Pray for unity amongst young people; that the Gospel will unite amidst the many differences.

LEADERS/TRAINEES/DEVELOPMENT SQUAD

• Praise God for the team of leaders who give their time to serve at Sports Plus.
• Pray that in preparation for Sports Plus, every leader might be grounded in the gospel and ready to lead.
• Pray that every leader would reflect God’s love to the young people, both in action and word.
• Pray for all the Team Leaders who will open the Bible at Sports Plus. Pray that they would be faithful to God’s Word in preparation and always point towards Jesus.
• Pray that each Coach would prepare well, establish good relationships with the young people and be a good witness for the Lord Jesus.
• Pray that the Support Staff would serve well and enjoy helping Sports Plus to run smoothly.
• Pray that the Development Squad, Trainee Leaders and Trainee Coaches would learn much and serve well.

BREAKOUT 3: PROGRAMME & PRACTICALITIES

SPORT/COACHING

• Pray that young people would respond well to their training programmes, develop in their sport.
• Pray for great fun and enjoyment of God’s good gifts during Team Challenge every day.

MAIN & TEAM MEETINGS

• Pray that the teaching in John in the Evening Meeting and Ephesians 2 in the Morning Meeting would be faithful, understood and applied by every young person.
• Pray that the MCs would lead the meetings well, finding the right balance of fun and seriousness as they point young people to Jesus.
• Pray that all practical elements of the Morning and Evening Meetings (tech, music etc.) would combine effectively to create an atmosphere in which God is glorified.
• Pray that the young people would actively engage in the Bible studies and that the Spirit would convict, encourage and teach the young people in gospel truth.

PRACTICALITIES

• Pray for the health and safety of everyone involved at Sports Plus; for no major illness or injuries.
• Pray for the safeguarding of young people; that every leader would be wise in the way they act towards each young person.
• Pray for the smooth running of admin, registration, accommodation, catering and relations with school staff at each site.