EDUCATION SUNDAY – 31 JANUARY 2010
Need some help with materials for Education Sunday? The Churches Together in England website has some very good ideas! See the website link below.

There are so many aspects to education that need our prayers and God’s help. The transforming lives presentation highlights just a few issues in a humorous way.

Matthew writes in Chapter 7 about the ‘wise and foolish’ builders and there is a song that goes something like this –
‘The wise man built his house upon the Rock, the wise man built his house upon the Rock, the wise man built his house upon the Rock — and the house on the Rock stood firm.’

The more we pray for God to work in our schools and colleges – the more they will be built on good firm Christian foundations. The Education Sunday materials can be used by Pray for Schools groups and individuals as well as churches to pray intentionally for schools

There are many good resources that you can download from the link below – I particularly liked the primary and secondary school assemblies which could be used in school or within a church setting. Prayer stations too are always a good idea to show us how to pray for our schools, also giving us the opportunity to pray in a different way by perhaps writing our prayer out or finding out about aspects of education which are new to us so that our prayers can be more focused.

If you don’t have time this year to devote a whole service to celebrate schools and colleges – have a look at the prayers on the website which could perhaps be woven into your church’s intercession time on the 31st.

These resources are not just for Education Sunday but can be used any time of the year and are there for you to dip into as and when you are short of ideas. Ask God what would be right for your church or school.
Have fun!

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Dear Father
Thank you for all the people you are raising up to pray for all aspects of education in this country. Thank you for our schools and colleges, our teachers and staff. You bless us abundantly in so many ways. Equip us to serve you on Education Sunday and beyond. Be close to us as we prepare what is on your heart for this special day. Help us to hear your still small voice of guidance and encouragement in all that we do.
In your name Jesus
Amen.

Additional Links
www.educationsunday.org.uk