Weekly Prayer List

Thursday 20th November 2025

Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Col 4.2-3


VALUE 4 - We’re all on the team (everyone has a place in Jesus’ mission)

Bradleys in Germany

  • 1. Pray for the gospel to go out this Christmas. Like last year, I will be handing out 2026 calendars with Bible verses on them in various languages next month with our former teammates. 

  • Pray for our housing situation as we plan to move close to the Tubingen area. We can praise God that he has provided a house for us in the same village Verena grew up in, 25 mins from Tubingen but we need prayer that it would happen speedily or that we would be able to find a temporary solution before we can move in. 

NextGen: Creche, KidzCentral, Central Youth, Young Adults, Ministry Leaders

  • Pray for all Schoolies this week as they celebrate finishing school. Pray that they would stay connected to the true vine in this big transition period for them into adulthood. 

  • Pray for Alex as he gives 5 talks on Schoolies on the topic of Jonah. Give him the clarity and gospel sharpness he needs - even in the midst of tiredness. 

  • Pray for new leaders coming on board late in the year that they would feel part of the teams they are joining. 

Chaplains: 

Jeanette Teale (WCC Chaplain),

  • Pray for a good end to the Academic Year, especially with students who are moving on or moving up to High School

Suzanne Paddock (Ipswich Special School Chaplain), 

  • Please pray for opportunities to connect with parents and families as the year draws to a close and in particular at the end of year celebration.

Peter Meyer (Faith Christian School of Distance Education)

  1. As the Pastoral Care Team supports and Cares for students, families and staff so the they can finish 2025 well.

  2. For the Pastoral Care Team as they continue to Care and Support Students, Families and Staff over the Summer (Christmas) Holidays.

  3. Pastoral Care Team Planning for 2026

    • Student Leadership Program

      • In 2026 we will have 13 Student Reps (7 in 2025)

    • Mission Trips (Looking to do 5 Mission Trips across QLD)

    • Weekly Programs (Bible Studies, Chapel Service - Faith Talks, Prayer Meetings)

  4. Strength and protection for our Pastoral Care Team

  5. Praise God:

  • For the students that have stepped up to lead our weekly Bible Studies

  • For the Outreach of our Mission Trips in 2025

  • Student Leadership Program and its growth

  • Chapel service - Faith Talks

  • Growth in our Pastoral Care Team

Specific community prayer points

(For the sake of time, the expectation is that the corporate prayer person just prays for the community they are praying in). 

Ipswich AM Community:

  • Pray for Geoff Dean as he has an important meeting on Friday about his cancer and further treatment options. Pray for direction as to which options are best for Geoff, and continue to pray for Lorainne as she cares for him. Pray that the family will continue to know God’s peace during this time of uncertainty.

  • Give thanks that Tessa Duffey’s hip surgery went well and that she is up and about.  Pray for pain management as she  recovers.

  • Give thanks for the safe arrival of Azael Bilyj - newborn son of Jeremy and Quincy - born last week. Give thanks that Quincy and Azael are doing well.

  • Give thanks that Stan Williams has been maintaining good health since his heart attack. Stan is thankful for all those who have been praying for him.

Ipswich PM Community:

  • Praise God for the new people who have joined us over the past 4 weeks. We pray they will draw closer to Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.  

  • For Ashton Smith and Gary Smart with their various health issues

  • Please continue to pray for the members of our church dealing with long term health issues in particular cancer and mental health concerns. 

  • Pray for CJ and Jono who get married next weekend (the 29th). Pray for a wonderful day of celebration, but also for a life together honouring and loving Jesus. 

Bellbird Park Community.  

  • Praise God for the safe arrival of Daisy Davies. Please pray for Sean, Imogen, Marley and August as they settle into being a family of five. 

  • Pray for recovery of health for those in our church community who have been suffering with sickness of late. We particularly pray for Amanda Nduati in hospital after her recent ankle fracture. May she recover quickly and find her peace in you during this stressful time. We ask that you would watch over the family in her absence. Please encourage and equip those who are caring for Amanda and the family at this time. 

  • Pray that you would guide and provide for Amanda Nduati as she looks for a house that is suitable for their family needs. We thank you that Ron Hart’s surgery went well this week and pray that the follow up surgery in 2 weeks will resolve the kidney stone problem. May Ron find his comfort and peace in you at this time. 


Plainland Community

  • Pray for God to provide a venue for us to meet better suited to our size and mission.

Other (including World Issues):

  • Give thanks for all those attending the 3-2-1 course in Ipswich. Pray that the gospel would be clear and that it would be received by all who attend.

  • Pray for those in our congregation who have completed Yr 12. Pray that in all they do they seek first the Kingdom of God and love him with all their hearts, souls and minds.

  • Pray for Alex Richards as he gives the Bible talks at the PCQ Jumpstart Schoolies week starting Monday 24 November.

  • Pray for the Red Frogs team (including Davie Johanson) on the Gold Coast this coming Schoolies season, that they would bring the light and love of Jesus to the young people celebrating the end of school.