July 2010

Thursday 29th July
Please pray for the teams working on each project, that all will have a good working day together with a time of fellowship. Pray that all who come to join in the projects at CFL will feel really encouraged and blessed during their time spent with us.

Thursday 22nd July
Praise God for the wonderful group of volunteers that help us at Caring For Life. Pray that they will be blessed in all they do for us, and pray especially for any who may be unwell, or facing difficult times.

Wednesday 21th July
Pray for the different project teams working at the farm. Pray for the people who come to attend those projects, that they will continue to enjoy the range of activities and new experiences they are able to have being on the daytime projects.

Tuesday 20th July
Pray for our Being There Team as they work with some very needy and vulnerable people in the city of Leeds. Pray they will be protected as they enter some potentially dangerous environments. Please especially pray for the people this team are caring for, many of whom are in very desperate and difficult situations.

Monday the 19th
Pray for the men who live at Tindall House. This week they have a range of fun day activities planned. Pray that all will be kept safe and that they will have a really fun time together.

Friday 16th
Pray for the Agriculture Project workers who are trying to collect silage from the fields. They are regretably being held up by weather. Pray that the weather clears enough to give them a good slot to collect this much needed provision.

Thursday 15th
Praise God for the faithful support of many people around the world. Pray that as they remember us in prayer, they in turn will be blessed by our heavenly father, especially any who may be going through particularly difficult and worrying times.

Wednesday 14th
Please praise God for all the volunteers we have that come and give their time to the many projects we have running. Without this group of people, it would be impossible to provide the quality of care and support that we do. Please pray that they will be greatly blessed as they work alongside those whom God has entrusted to our care.

Tuesday 13th
Pray for all the new people who have been coming to the daytime projects.
As we see more people come to us, pray that God will use the work of Caring
For Life to help these people overcome many of the problems they have faced,
learn new skills and understand that they are now part of an extended family
that genuinely loves them.

Monday 12th
Pray for Peter, Esther and Judith who have gone on holiday for a couple of
weeks. Pray they will be refreshed and will knows Gods peace during their
break.

Saturday 10th, Sunday 11th July Please pray for our two supported homes over the weekend, for peaceful and happy times for all the residents and strength for the staff on duty.

Friday 9th July Pray for all CFL’s volunteers, who are literally a lifeline for the Trust. Please pray that all will be kept safe and blessed as they help out each week, in many different area’s of our work.

Thursday 8th July Please pray for our Being There team, who are taking some of those in their care who have mobility problems on a trip out and picnic today.

Wednesday 7th July
Please pray for for all those seeking to help CFL by fundraising and pray for all the efforts being made ot increase income to CFL through sales of fresh meat and free range eggs, extending the Granary kitchen and sales of plants.

Tuesday 6th July
We are currently seeking to re-house a number of people who are in unsuitable housing. Please pray for those efforts to be successful.

Monday 5th July
Our Equestrian team at the farm are very busy, with a new shire horse foal, new grazing areas being fenced and prepared and a great deal of ongoing work. It is very positive and exciting for all those involved with the project. Please pray that all these activities will be of real benefit to those involved.

Sunday 4th July
Please pray for the staff working at Tindall House this weekend, and for our plans to open a larger new Tindall House, as funds permit.

Saturday 3rd July
Pray for the staff working in the Granary this week, as there is some disruption due to work being undertaken to extend the kitchen area.

Friday 2nd July
Pray for our Housing Support team, Being There, as they continue to care for very vulnerable people, including children and adults of all ages.

Thursday 1st July
Please pray for Peter and his family, as Peter deals with ongoing health problems.

June 2010

Wednesday 30th June
Pray for the staff of Wendy Margaret Home who have taken the residents on holiday this week.

Tuesday 29th June
Please pray for Carol, who started work with Mark in the CFL kitchen yesterday, helping to provide lunches each day for the growing number of people coming to Crag House Farm to undertake a wide variety of project activities.

Monday 28th June
Do thank God with us that we were able to bring in a harvest of silage and hay last week before the weather started to break. This is essential for feeding livestock in the winter and is vital for CFL’s income.

Thursday 24th June
Please also pray for our Equestrian team and all those on that project as they await the arrival of a new foal and as the project develops riding for the disabled.

Wednesday 23rd June
Pray for our agricultural team and the gentlemen on that project as this is a very busy time of year for them. Pray for a successful harvest of silage and then hay.

Tuesday 22nd June
We thank God for all our supporters, many of whom travelled from all over the UK to be with us on Open Day. Please pray for the CFL Support Groups and those organising them. Pray also for those supporters experiencing difficult times, including Harold Rushbrook, who very recently lost his wife.

Pray for our 'Being There' team and for all those in their care who will be attending the Bible Study this evening.

Monday 21st June
Do thank God with us for a very happy and blessed Open Day on Saturday, despite rather chilly weather.

Saturday/Sunday
Please pray for those working in our two residential homes over the weekend, that it will be a happy and positive weekend. Pray for those residents who attend church on Sunday, that they will be really blessed and encouraged.

Friday 11th June
Please pray for the CFL Being There team, who are taking some of those in their care out on a trip today.

Thursday 10th June
Pray for the staff working on all the daytime activity projects, as we begin to transport many more people to the Farm each day and as new people settle down with each other on the projects.

Wednesday 9th June
Pray for the Bible Study being held tonight for those in CFL’s care who want to learn more about Christ.

Tuesday 8th June
Please pray for all CFL's volunteers and especially those who are new in their role and just settling in. Volunteers are CFL's ''lifeline''.

Monday 7th June
We are very busy preparing for our annual Open Day on 19th June. Please pray that all goes well, as a lot of work and organisation is involved. Please also pray for the CFL staff meeting being held this evening.

Sunday 6th June
Please pray for those in our care who attend Bible Studies and come along to church, but who do not yet know Christ as their Friend and Saviour.

Saturday 5th June
Please pray for peace and harmony to reign in Tindall House and Wendy Margaret Home over the weekend and pray for the staff caring for all the residents of our two homes.

Friday 4th June
A new era in the life of CFL begins very soon, as we start to organise regular pick-ups of vulnerable people in our new disabled-accessible minibus, planning trips to various areas of Leeds, linking in who will join which daytime activity project and planning to cater for a lot more people every day as the numbers build up. We praise God for this facility and pray that many more lives will be truly changed as people feel part of the CFL family and develop constructive daytime routines.

Thursday 3rd June
Please pray for all our volunteers, helping so faithfully on every CFL project, that they will be kept safe in their work and that they will be encouraged in all they do.

Wednesday 2nd June
Please pray for Zoe who is coordinating preparations for this year’s Open Day, that all will go well and we will have enough helpers.

Tuesday 1st June
As we meet to discuss the development of the CFL butchery department and how this can really help to fund CFL’s work in the future, please pray for blessing on those discussions. Pray also that we will be given wisdom to combine the pastoral outreach of this project with the commercial aims.

May 2010

Monday 31st May
Although it is a Bank Holiday today, quite a number of staff are working on the various Farm-based projects, but there is sometimes a little extra time for staff just to talk together. Please pray that the day will be an encouragement to all who are working.

Sunday 30th May
Please pray for all those in our care who will attend church today, and pray also that all our staff will be refreshed spiritually today.

Saturday 29th May
CFL’s Trustees meet today. Please pray for blessing on their meeting and discussions.

Friday 28th May
Continue to pray for our Being There team as they support so many vulnerable people in the community, including some whose lives are at risk.

Thursday 27th May
We are encouraged that our new plant sales area is increasing sales. Please pray that all our efforts to raise funds will be blessed, including the new fresh meat production, the Granary and Farm Shop.

Wednesday 26th May
Please pray for all our TFJs: David, Sam, Pippa, Phil, Cat, Tom and Sarah. They are working extremely hard in helping us to keep various projects afloat and our prayer is that they will be really blessed as they work in this ministry.

Tuesday 25th May
Please pray for our agricultural project team who are still busy with calving and will also be cutting silage soon.

Monday 24th May
As we enjoy beautiful weather at present and the farm is looking very beautiful, please pray that the eyes of all those in our care will be opened to see the beauty of creation and to understand more about our loving Heavenly Father.

Saturday and Sunday
Please pray for a group of young people visiting the Farm on Saturday afternoon to undertake conservation work and hear more about the work of CFL. Pray for all those in our care who will be attending church this weekend, that they will have a really time and will grow in Christ. Please pray espeecially for those who don't yet know Christ as their own Saviour.

Friday 21st May
Pray for the CFL Granary and Farm Shop, as income from these ventures and the sales of fresh meat and other products are all crucial to CFL's future ministry.

Thursday 20th May
Please pray for those supported by our Being There team, including J, who needs somewhere to live by the end of this week, and a vulnerable couple who urgently need a suitable new home in a safe area.

Wednesday 19th May
Please pray for Jonathan who is speaking tonight at a church in Caterham and tomorrwow in Tenterden. Pray for Tom, TFJ, who is with him and that they will be able to really encourage supporters and inspire new support.

Tuesday 18th May
Some of the cows are still calving and this is an exciting but busy time of year for the agricultural team. Please pray for Chris and Steven as they care for the people on this project and also carry a lot of responsibillity.

Monday 17th May
Thank God with us that the residents of our two homes had a really happy week at home last week. Please make finding the right new gentleman to move into Tindall House a matter of prayer, as the current residents are anxious about this.

Friday 14th May
As the Granary Cafe now opens 9-5 each weekday and Saturday, please pray for the staff and volunteers working in the cafe and Farm Shop, and pray for God's blessing on all our efforts to bring in income for the charity.

Thursday 13th May
Our Being There team are currently getting to know some new people who have been referred to them for support and help. Please pray that all will go well as they begin the task of helping people to unravel problems, hurt and the difficulties they face.

Wednesday 12th May
Some of the gentlemen who attend the farm projects very regularly are having a day out today. Please pray that they will have a really good time together, with lots of opportunities for helpful conversations.

Tuesday 11th May
The residents of our two supported homes are staying at home this week to tackle some spring cleaning tasks and to spend time together. Please pray that everyone has a very happy week.

Monday 10th May
Do thank God with us for a very successful Plant Sales Day, with lots of encouraging conversations with supporters and visitors and good income from sales.

Sunday 9th May
We praise God for His goodness, as we have received several generous and unexpected gifts over the past few days. We also thank God for the provision of new staff, Stevie in the wood workshop and Steven on agriculture, as both young men are making a real difference and are already much loved by those in their care.

Saturday 8th May
Please pray for blessing on today’s Plant Sales Day, for safety for all helpers and visitors and for all to go smoothly.

Friday 7th May
Everyone is working very hard today to be ready for the Plant Sales Day tomorrow. Please pray for a really successful day, as the horticultural team have been busy growing a wide variety of plants and volunteers Gordon and Phil have built a beautiful horticultural display area.

Thursday 6th May
Please join us in praying that we will find the right gentleman to move into the available room at Tindall House, and that all the gentlemen will settle well together. Please also pray that we will find the right person to manage the Being There team.

Wednesday 5th May
We are deeply thankful to God for the wonderful day we spent with our Patron last Thursday and for the special time spent with the Directors of Dunbia, who are supporting CFL so generously. We also thank God for the excellent contacts made at the Civic Reception that day.

Tuesday 4th May
We are saddened today to hear that Linda Rushbrook, a lady who worked alongside Caring For Life in Romania, has passed away. Linda faithfully loved and cared for the children in Romania and our prayers are with her husband, Harold, and their family.

April 2010

Thursday 29th April
Our patron, Her Royal Highness, The Countess of Wessex will be visiting the farm today to open our new Butchery and Egg facilities. There will also be time for her to spend with those in our care and to catch up with all that’s been happening here at the farm. Please pray this will be a really good day for everyone involved and that those who may be visiting for the first time will feel a real presence of God’s love as they meet and spend time with us here at CFL.

Wednesday 28th April
Give thanks for the many blessings we daily receive at CFL. The Lord has faithfully provided for all our needs over the years and we ask you to join us in thanks and praise to Him who gives us more than we can ever ask or imagine. Pray we will be able to continue to provide the care so desperately needed by the many needy and vulnerable people who come to us for help and support, and that the light and love of Christ will shine out in all we do and say.

Tuesday 24th April
Please pray for the Housing Support. Their ministry is a real blessing and a lifeline for many lonely and vulnerable people. Pray for those in our care who are really struggling with any difficulties in their lives at this time

Friday 23rd April
Pray for everyone who is involved in Caring For Life’s ministry in any way that all will be blessed and encouraged. Pray we will be bold in our Christian witness to one another and put Jesus at the centre of all we say and do.

Thursday 22nd April
Give thanks that we are seeing our CEO, Peter, at work each day, although he does get very tired around midday. Please continue to pray for Peter and for the family, that they will know the Lord's strength and grace with each new day.

Wednesday 21st April
Give thanks for our supporters and for their prayer support. Our young people remember them each morning in our prayer time and love to see and spend time with those who support through volunteering.

Friday 16th April
Please pray for those who have recently come to faith at Caring For Life, that they will be able to settle into churches where they will be loved, valued and appreciated. Pray for those who will be caring for people in our residential homes this weekend, that they will be able to have really profitable conversations with the residents who have not be going to a place of worship on Sunday, as well as being able to get responses from those who have, in order to help them grow in their faith.

Thursday 15th April
Give thanks that the Granary Caf'e and Farm Shop are doing really well. Pray for the staff and volunteers who work in there, that they will be encouraged in their work as they meet customers both new and those who have become regulars. Pray all those who visit might capture something of CFL's ministry and the reality of how lives are changed through the very special love and care received by all those who have been entrusted to us.

Wednesday 14th April
Please continue to pray for the Agri team at this very busy time. Most of the lambs have been born now and are doing very well. The young men on this team are really enjoying this special time of year as they are surrounded by the wonder of new life.

Tuesday 13th April
Please pray for all who will be attending the 'Being There' (housing support) Bible Study this evening. Pray this will be a good time for fellowship and making new discoveries drawing them into a closer relationship with Jesus. Pray also for those who will be leading the study, for wisdom and discernment as they share the good news of the gospel with those entrusted into their care.

Monday 12th April
Please pray for our management team, especially for any decisons that have to be made that may be difficult and stressful. Pray they will be encouraged in their work and ministry as they seek to be faithful and live out the work of Christ.

Thursday 8th April
Please give thanks for our supporters. We are blessed with the love of God’s faithful people who uphold us in prayer, time given volunteering and financial gifts. Pray the Lord will bless them, especially those who are in particular need of God’s healing and comfort at this time.

Wednesday 7th April
Please continue to pray for the team of young men on the Agri project. We have lots of new lambs now and they are very busy making sure that all are safe and well each day. Pray that those still to be born will arrive safely and be healthy and the young men on the project will enjoy being a part of this wonderful time of new life.

Tuesday 6th April
Give thanks for the many blessings the Lord has given us this Eastertime. After many years spent patiently and gently ministering we have seen two more of our young people baptised, which has been a time of great joy for everyone to share this very special day with them both. Pray the Lord will protect them and they will know His presence with them each day.

Thursday 1st April
Pray for everyone who is involved in Caring For Life’s ministry in any way that all will be blessed this Easter. We have a God who gives new hope, new life and new beginnings. Pray we would be bold in our witness to each other and radiate the love of Jesus who is our true hope.

We thank you for your support in prayer and wish you every blessing this Easter.

"Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13

March 2010

Wednesday 31st March
Please pray for two of our young people who will be baptised on Easter Day. Pray this will be a day of real joy and blessings as they each make a commitment in their journey of faith.

Tuesday 30th March
Please continue to pray for our CEO Peter as he is not too well at this time. Pray the Lord will draw close to Peter and comfort him and his family that He would cover them with His powerful protection each day.

Monday 29th March
Please join us today in giving thanks to the Lord for His love and faithfulness to us through our ongoing ministry. There are so many vulnerable people who benefit from the love and acceptance received when they come here and this would not be possible without God’s provision and the love of His people.

Friday 26th March
Please pray for our young people and particularly for those who are struggling emotionally right now. Pray we will know the best and right way to care for each individual in our care. Pray also for those who are on a real journey of faith that we will be an encouragement to them and they to others, who are enquiring about the Christian faith.

Thursday 25th March
Please pray for our Management team as they work hard to ensure our work and Christian ministry moves forward, staying focused on all who have been entrusted into out care, that they will always have somewhere they are safe and loved. Pray for our finances that the Lord will continue to provide for all our needs and in all things we will give Him the glory.

Wednesday 24th March
Give thanks for all our volunteers. What a blessing and encouragement they are to staff and young people. Pray they will know the grace of the Lord in their ministry here at CFL as they seek to serve Him in a very practical way.

Tuesday 23rd March
Please pray for the agri team as the lambing has now begun and there are many to be born over the next few weeks. Give thanks for the young men working on this team and pray they will feel really encouraged as they care for the animals and see and experience God's new creation each day.

Monday 22nd March
Please continue to hold our CEO Peter and his family in your prayers. Pray the Lord will continue to give him a measure of good health and be a real presence of peace and grace each day particuarly when he feels unwell.

Friday 19th March
Pray for both homes this weekend, for peace and fellowship between the young people. Pray that this will be a good family time with the staff and each one will feel loved and cared for.

Thursday 18th March
Please pray for our ‘Being There’ team and each one in their care. Pray for the Lord’s wisdom and guidance as they deal with some extremely sensitive situations. Pray for the team along with volunteers, show Jesus’ love in a very practical way. Pray that opportunities might arise for sharing the Gospel in all they say and do.

Wednesday 17th March
March Give thanks for all that we have been graciously provided with here at CFL. Pray we will carefully steward each gift and take great care of all equipment we have been provided with on each project.

Pray for each one attending Bible Study this evening. Pray this will be a good time for discovery and fellowship.

Friday 12th March
Please pray for all the staff team, those travelling around Leeds from the Being There team, those working on the many different projects and for all the office staff and management team. We are all part of the body of Christ; pray each one will be blessed and encouraged in their daily life and ministy.

Thursday 11th March
Please pray for the Granary and farm shop and for the team of staff and volunteers who work in there. Pray also for the many people we are seeing pass through our doors, that they might not only enjoy the good food and produce on sale but they will also see something special about this place.

Wednesday 10th March
Please pray for our young people, many encountering Jesus in a very real and special way. Pray we will be able to find the right way to nurture their faith and bring them into a closer relationship with their loving Saviour. Pray also that we will have opportunites to build up others who doubt their faith due to personal circumstances and difficulties.

Tuesday 9th March
Give thanks and pray for our volunteers. We are blessed by those who come and join us in our daily work and for the many gifts they share with us and with those in our care. Please pray for each of them in their minstry, that they will be encouraged and uplifted in their lives as they give their time freely in love and service.

Monday 8th March
This morning in our prayer meeting we had lots to give thanks and praise for. Peter, our CEO, is home and was with us this morning after spending some time in hospital. The morning was really beautiful with clear sunny skies and the sound of the birds singing was just lovely to hear. We would not be here right now in this ministry if the Lord had not provided for us in more ways than we could imagine. Please join us in giving thanks for all the above and for His amazing love to us each day.

Friday 5th March
Pray that all we do here at CFL will be to the glory of God and that we will always stay focused on Him and His purpose for us. Pray we would remember when we struggle, that we cannot do His work in our own strength but in His.

Please pray for peace in both homes this weekend. Pray that staff and young people will have a good family time together. Pray for those attending church this Sunday that they might gain a deeper understanding of how much Jesus loves them just for who they are.

Thursday 4th March
Please pray for the Being There team, for safety on the roads and for the time they spend with each person in their care. Pray they will be guided by the Lord in all they say and do, especially when dealing with sensitive situations.

Wednesday 3rd March
Peter, our CEO is unwell at this time; please continue to keep him and his family in your prayers. Please pray that he will be comforted and strenghened and know the Lord's peace within him. Pray also for our young people who are anxious about him and miss seeing him around the farm

Please pray for new staff members, Steve and Steven, as they settle into their new roles at CFL. Pray each one will be blessed in their ministry as they begin to make new friends and that they will build good relationships with those in our care.

February 2010

Friday 26th February
Please pray for the Being There team. Pray for all those in their care that they will receive something of Jesus love and compassion in the care they receive. So many people are isolated and lonely and we give thanks for the privilege of being part of their lives and the opportunity of drawing them closer to our loving Saviour, Jesus.

Pray for our 'Pause for a Cause' Coffee Morning taking place at the farm this morning. Pray that a good number of people will come and support this event, despite the weather!

Thursday 25th February
Give thanks and praise for all that we have received through the love of the Lord here at CFL. We are amazed at the generosity and commitment of so many of God’s people, without whom this ministry would not be here. They are with us in prayer, by their giving and their time volunteering. Give thanks for all who love us here at Caring For Life and are very much a part of our wider family.

‘Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us,’ Ephesians 3.20

Wednesday 24th February
Please pray that all staff, young people and volunteers will stay safe and have a good day together at the farm. Pray that their time together will be blessed with good conversations and happy working environments.

Tuesday 23rd February
Please continue to pray for our CEO Peter who is unwell at this time. Pray he will soon be feeling better and will know the peace and comfort of the Lord in his heart.

Monday 22nd February
Please pray for Stevie who has just joined the staff team at CFL. Pray he will be blessed in his ministry, that he will soon settle into his role in the woodwork shop and build good relationships with the young men on that project.

Friday 18th February
Please give praise and thanks for all our supporters. We are so blessed with their love and support of this ministry. Pray they will each receive an abundance of God's grace in their own lives particularly those who are facing challenging times with health, work or family difficulties.

Thursday 18th February
Please pray for our 'Being There' team who support many needy and vulnerable people who live independently across Leeds. Pray particularly for the staff as they support a family who are in a very difficult situation and need much loving care at this time.

Wednesday 17th February
Please pray for all those leading and attending Bible study this evening. Pray that their time together will be blessed in many ways. Pray for good fellowship with those in our care as they gain a deeper understanding of Jesus who loves them for who they are.

Tuesday 16th February
Give thanks for all we have received and for the many blessings that we continue to receive each day. Pray that all staff, volunteers and young people will be uplifted and encouraged by the Lord's faithfulness to this ministry.

Monday 15th February
Please continue to pray for our CEO, Peter and for his family. Pray he will feel the love, strength and peace of the Lord within him and recognise the times when he needs to take time to rest.

Friday 12th February
Please pray for all those in our care this weekend; for those in both homes, that there will be good fellowship and a time of rest. Pray particularly for those who depend on coming here each weekday and struggle at the weekend with being alone.

Thursday 11th February
Please give thanks for our Volunteers who come to us in all weathers and are a real blessing and encouragement to our staff and young people. Pray for each one of them, that they will equally be blessed and encouraged in their valuable contribuition to this ministry.

Wednesday 10th February
Please pray for good weather so that the team from Dunbia will be able to complete the meat room. Please pray for the team that they will stay safe and for the good relationships that are being formed with our young people (who want to challenge them to a friendly game of football when given opportunity at lunchtime!). The new meat room is an amazing gift that will open new doors us, giving us the ability to increase our range of products and our sales through the farm shop.

Tuesday 9th February
Please pray for the Granary and Farm Shop and all the staff and volunteers who work there. We are seeing an increase in customer numbers and many people now come up on a regular basis because this is a place ‘with a difference’ and they feel there is something very special here! Pray that we will use opportunities for God given conversations with those who want to know more about Jesus whose love is freely given to all.

Monday 8th February
Please pray for a couple in our care who have just got married. Pray that they will grow in their relationship together with each other and stay close to the Lord. Pray we will be able to support them in any way they may need us.

Friday 5th February
Please pray for all at the farm today, that everyone will stay safe and for good working relationships in all areas. Give thanks for all those who have been entrusted into our care, that they will know how much they are loved and respected for who they are and that they will know that they are very much a part of our special family.

Thursday 4th February
Give thanks that we are so blessed with the love of God’s people who uplift our work and ministry each day through prayer, voluntary work and financial gifts. Pray they will each receive many blessings and encouragement each day in their own lives.

Please also pray for those we know whom have supported us for many years who are struggling with ill health at this time. Pray they will know the peace of the Lord and be comforted by those who love and care for them.

Wednesday 3rd February
Please pray for all those leading and attending the Bible study this evening, that they will have a good time of discovery and fellowship together. Pray for those who are still 'testing the water' with their faith that they will come into a into a closer relationship with Jesus and know that He is with them in all things.

Tuesday 2nd February
Please pray for our Management and PR teams. We are facing challenging times connected to our financial situation and our teams are working hard with the Lord’s guidance to discover ways of finding new supporters and funding. Pray that they will each be encouraged particularly when doors are closed to them and give thanks for any new doors that are opened to us.

Monday 1st February
Please pray for the Being There team and the many people who have been entrusted into their care. Pray for wisdom, strength and protection as the team work with some very sensitive and difficult situations each day. Pray particularly for:

M, who is living in fear of her violent ex-partner. Pray for her peace of mind and protection, and for Becky who is supporting her - that she may know how best to help her.

K, who has just been released from prison. Pray that he may quickly settle into a new way of life, away from old influences, and that he will have a strong desire not to go back to old habits.

Two young men who both quickly need somewhere new to live. Pray for Tim as he seeks to support them and help them find appropriate accommodation.

L, a young mother, who is back in Court this week in what is a long and difficult case. Pray that she may be able to withstand all that she is having to go through, and may still be able to care for her young children through all the difficulties she faces.

January 2010

Thursday 28th January
Please continue to pray for our finances, that the Lord will continue to provide for our needs. Many charities continue to be affected by the current financial cllimate and are facing similar challenges to those of CFL. We do however have the prayers of many faithful people uplifting us every day and we are also in the hands of a mighty God, who is with us in all things. For this we give thanks and praise and pray (as many of our young people do each day) that this work and ministry will be here for many, many more years.

Wednesday 27th January
Please pray for our young people. We are seeing Jesus' love working in the hearts of some very fragile individuals who have problems and struggles that only He can fully understand. Pray they will feel loved and cared for and also encouraged to join our bible studies and to attend church.

Tuesday 26th January
Tonight and tomorrow night we will be spending the evening with our volunteers at a special thanksgiving meal. Pray this will be a great time of fellowship as we come together and try to give back something for all the hard work and dedication they so freely give to the ministry of CFL.

Monday 25th January
Give thanks for the many ways we are blessed in our ministry at CFL, The Lord supports and protects us and we feel His presence throughout each day, which uplifts and encourages our staff, volunteers and young people.

Friday 22nd January
Please continue to pray for our CEO, Peter and his family. Pray also for those we know who are struggling with many different health issues at this time and for those who are caring for them each day.

Thursday 21st January
Give thanks and praise that we have the love and prayers of God's faithful people. There are many who support our ministry in manys, making it possible for us to be there for many hurting and vulnerable people over the years. Pray we will always have the Lord's powerful protection over the whole of the charity's work and ministry, that we will keep our eyes focused on Him and His vision for CFL and give Him all the glory.

Wednesday 20th January
Please pray for those in Haiti in the aftermath of the earthquake. Pray for families and individuals who have witnessed the most terrible and unthinkable of horrors. Pray they will quickly receive the help they need from the teams who are working to bring them relief and help them as they suffer from loss and trauma. Pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ who are working to help rescue and bring aid to those in Haiti. Pray that they will find time for rest and will be encouraged as they work in the midst of overwhelming suffering and pain.

Tuesday 19th January
Please pray for the team of builders from Dunbia (Ireland) who are building our new meat room. The weather did hold things up for a few weeks but things are now back on track. Pray and give thanks for the team, that they will stay safe and each will be blessed in their time spent here at CFL.

Monday 18th January
Please pray for all those in our care. Some have their own personal stuggles and we pray that through the help and loving care they receive, they may find ways to cope and look to the future with a more positive attitude and a real sense of belonging to the CFL family.

Thursday 14th January
Please pray for our volunteers. We are blessed with some very gifted people who are faithful and willing to serve along with the staff. Pray they will be blessed in their work, which is extremely valuable to us and our young people who love to see and work with them.

Wednesday 13th January
Give thanks that we have all stayed safe over the bad weather period. The Housing Support team have managed to continue with most of their visits, which has been a real blessing and a lifeline for many lonely and vulnerable people. Pray for those in our care who are really struggling with any difficulties in their lives at this time.

Tuesday 12th January
Please pray for everyone working outdoors on the farm. There is always plenty to do and the snow has made things more difficult for the team. Pray for good fellowship as they work together to care for the animals and each other.

Also pray that we will soon find the right person to fill the post of Agri Project Leader.

Monday 11th January
Please pray for our supporters, God’s faithful people who help to sustain our ministry through Prayer, time given volunteering and financial gifts. Pray we will have doors opened to us that will bring new supporters on board. It is with the support of God’s faithful people that we are able to move forward in faith and give glory to His name.

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7

Thursday 7th January
Please pray for the Housing Support team as they care for many vulnerable and needy people, some in very difficult situations. Pray the Lord will guide and bless them and help them to build relationships with those in their care and protect them as they travel in such bad weather conditions.
 
Wednesday 6th January
As we look forward with hope for the year ahead we ask that you would join us in prayer for the following:

Give thanks for:
The Lord’s faithfulness to the ministry of CFL.
Those the Lord has entrusted and brought into our care.
Our amazing team of staff and volunteers.
All those who have committed to support our work in prayer and financially.

Pray for:
Peter, our CEO and his family.
Our management team as we face challenging times with our finances.
Spiritual growth and the Lord’s powerful protection for those in our care.
All who come to the farm each day.