Saint Chad’s, Chadwell Heath, Romford
A Christian Community Seeking To Serve Jesus
Prayer doesn't always have to take place in Church, you can pray wherever you are at any time. Talk to God throughout the day. He knows us better than anyone, He called each of us by name; have conversations with Him in the way we would talk to our closest friend. You could pray whilst you are travelling, this could be a regular time for you to be with God.
It is important to ask for God's guidance in your life. Don't just wait until things are going wrong and then turn to Him for help (although He is always there to help you). Give thanks for all your blessings, take time to look around you, your family, your work, your church - there is much to give thanks for. Pray for others, those who are sick, your neighbours, your family, wider issues
you have seen on the news.
Prayer shouldn't be seen as a duty, it should be something we are passionate about, whether we are excited to thank God for His abundant love or urgently needing His help through a difficult situation - there are no limits in prayer.
Alternatively, find a quiet, comfortable place where you can really spend quality time with God, not just talking to Him, try and spend some time in quiet reflection, listening and waiting for the Lord. Read your Bible, you may find your answers in there.
Just Talk To Me
This poem, written by Lee Abbey Past Community member Bill Colclough, is a simple reflection on how to pray. Click here to be redirected to this webpage. We also have this poem available in leaflet form at the back of church and/or from the church office.
Prayer Requests
Here at Saint Chad’s, we have a group of people who meet weekly to pray for those who ask. We have prayer request forms at the back of our church, which are then collected weekly and prayed for every Tuesday evening. This allows people to remain anonymous if they so wish. If you have anything that you would like our group to pray for, please click Prayers to e-mail our prayer coordinator. You can rest assured that this matter will be prayed for on the following Tuesday evening.
Prayer is Important at Saint Chad’s
Joy Blackwood co-ordinates the prayer life here at Saint Chad’s. This happens in a number of ways.
1) Those who are involved in leading prayers on Sundays should hear from Joy with specific issues to include in their prayers.
2) The Prayer Board at the back of church includes information of people/projects for you to remember in prayer.
3) Every Tuesday we have our Revival Prayer Meeting from 7.30pm to 9.00pm (come for as long or as short as you are able) to pray for Revival in our church, community, nation and world.
4) People are available to pray with you before and after every service. Look out for those wearing Welcome Team and/or Ministry Team badges.
5) We meet for a Prayer Breakfast every second Saturday, from 8.30am to 10.00am, with our friends from Chadwell Heath Baptist and Oasis churches. Venues change from month to month and are as follows:
12th January - Chadwell Heath Baptist Church (High Road)
9th February - Saint Chad's Anglican Church
8th March - Oasis Church (Essex Road)
12th April - Chadwell Heath Baptist Church (High Road)
10th May - Saint Chad's Anglican Church
14th June - Oasis Church (Essex Road)
12th July - Chadwell Heath Baptist Church (High Road)
6) We have a 7.45 Prayer Guide to encourage all church members to be praying for the same things at the same time, see below.
7) We also believe that to be a Christian is to be in a Spiritual Battle and so we encourage all church members to pray for the Armour of God every day, see below.
Please contact Joy Blackwood with any matters relating to prayer or, indeed, with any answers to prayer, by clicking on the praying hands above, or by mailing them at Prayers
We encourage our church members to use the 7:45 Prayer Guide twice a day at 7:45am and 7:45pm. This enables us to have a focus for our daily prayers as well as creating a sense of the church community praying together for the same issues at the same time. Use this Guide in your Prayers and let us know the answers you receive.
"Let us approach the throne of grace with confidence so that we may receive mercy and
find grace to help us in our time of need."
Hebrews 4:16
Sunday: Thanksgiving Prayers
Give Thanks: For all the good things in life.
Monday: Church Life
Pray For: God’s Anointing, Blessing and Protection on our: Mission and Ministry; Leaders; House Groups; PCC; Church Groups; and for Growth in Unity as we seek to Serve Jesus together.
Tuesday: Renewal & Revival
Pray For: An increased awareness of God’s presence in:
Saint Chad’s; Chadwell Heath; our Country; our World.
Wednesday: Personal
Pray For: Your own Personal needs; Relationships;
Temptations; and Struggles.
Thursday: Families
Pray For: God’s Blessing on your Parents; Children; and for those Relatives
who don’t know Jesus for themselves.
Friday: Healing & Wholeness
Pray For: Those who need God’s Healing touch in their life, whether Physical, Emotional or Spiritual.
Saturday: A Troubled World
Pray For: World Leaders and Governments; Peace; Countries affected by War, Famine and Natural Disasters; Current Events.
Daily Prayers
In Ephesians 6, Paul explains how each of us are involved in a spiritual battle between the forces of good (God) and evil (the devil) and the spiritual powers who are fighting over our souls.
It may be helpful, therefore, to put on God’s armour of protection on a daily basis. (It can also be used before going to bed, because we can also be vulnerable at night). As you read through these, you might find it helpful to touch those parts of your body to which they refer.
Heavenly Father, I take to myself this morning/evening:
The HELMET of Salvation;
The BREASTPLATE of Righteousness;
The BELT of truth;
The SHOES of the Gospel of Peace;
The SHIELD of Faith;
The SWORD of the Spirit.
The following prayer might be helpful when you feel oppressed, burdened and heavy in your spirit and when you are facing difficult times.
In the name of Jesus Christ I disclaim, renounce,
and totally reject all the depression,
heaviness and gloom, which now burdens me.
I am a child of light, not of darkness.
I will walk in the light as He is in the light,
while the blood of Jesus Christ cleanses me from all sin.
May I live today in the Communion of Saints.
I take as my companions the Angels, Archangels, and all the Company of Heaven. May they surround me on every side
to be my keepers and guardians.
And I claim the promised indwelling of the Holy Spirit,
the Father's gift to all who ask Him.
May I be His temple today that I may live to the praise of God the Father and after the pattern of Jesus Christ my Lord.
Amen.
Whenever we ‘cast off’ something, it is important to fill any gap that is left. This prayer might be helpful as you do that.
May the Strength of God Empower me;
The Wisdom of God Direct me;
The Spirit of God Inspire me;
The Love of God Enfold me;
The Grace of God Comfort me;
The Joy of God Fill me.
And may the Blessing of God Almighty,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit be upon me,
this day/evening and always.
Amen.
If you would like to download a 'Prayer for the Armour of God' leaflet to keep with you, and/or to put on your bedside table or to pass onto others, click here.
Office Address:
Saint Chad’s Road
Chadwell Heath
Romford
Essex
RM6 6JB