Sometimes when we are talking to people, and they say something that we need to think about, or we are busy, and we can’t give our full attention to something or someone we say “give us a minute” to think about it or finish what we are doing.

God gives us 1440 minutes every day and what I am asking you to do is just give one minute per day back to God by saying a set prayer which will take about 30 seconds and then spending 30 seconds to listen to God.

A box will be put at the back of church so if you feel God has spoken to you or given you a picture or bible verse write it down so it can be shared as we are all doing this together.

This prayer has been written to bring everyone in the church together in praying for the same thing, mission, and growth; and the future of this church.

Now you can do this anytime, but we need to do it faithfully every day. Just spend a minute in Gods company. Not saying you only need to spend a minute; you can spend more if you like; he will always be there listening to you.

The powerhouse, the engine if you like of any church, is prayer and it’s prayer that will drive mission and this church forward.

The Lord gave us The Great Commission, to minister to all people.

Matthew 28 16:20 - The Great Commission

16 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to
me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely, I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

Most of the prayer remains the same but every month we will bring one group or function to be thought about especially.

As we venture forward into the future, please “Give us a Minute” every day to pray for this church, its outreach and its future right here in Skegness.

The Give us a Minute Prayer

Lord, I pray that you will give every member of our church the strength to be “Christ centred and community focused” as we all follow your great commission.

I pray that you will be at the centre of everything this church does.

I pray our church will be an army of disciples that will bring light and transform our community.

I pray that St Paul’s will grow and flourish. New members will join us as we carry out your will for Skegness.

I pray for the future, for a person to be called to lead us in the years to come. I pray for the all the groups which are run to reach out to our community.

(Line of the month) This month Lord I especially bring to you ............................. May your love and protection be with all who run and participate.

I ask all this in Jesus’ name. Amen.

* The line of the month will be included in the weekly news sheet.