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SUNDAY 23

Praise God for all the young people now coming to Rooted Kids Club at Faith Guide Lydia’s church. Please pray as she and SU Mission Enabler Neil Jackson seek to find ways to reveal Jesus to this very diverse group of young people, so that none miss out on the opportunity to explore and respond to his invitation to follow him.

MONDAY 24

Following the Tees Valley holiday club initiative in the summer, please pray for the churches involved, that God will guide them as they plan follow-up activities for the children and young people with whom they have connected.

TUESDAY 25

Lydia was one of the first people to become a Faith Guide, back in autumn 2019! Give thanks to God for her service in revealing Jesus to the next generation, and for the 600+ people who have committed to become Faith Guides in the years since.

WEDNESDAY 26

Give thanks for the new openness to faith amongst children and young people in this generation. Please pray for more churches to recognise the season that we are in, and to make plans to reveal Jesus to the next generation in their community.

THURSDAY 27

Please pray for those Faith Guides who see little evidence locally of children and young people wanting to engage with faith and feel discouraged. Ask God to give them grace to persist, and to bless their faithfulness with encouragement.

FRIDAY 28

Please pray for Faith Guides as they reveal Jesus to a generation with little or no knowledge of Jesus or the Bible. Help them to find the right words to be able to explain God’s love so that children and young people can discover how knowing Jesus changes everything!

SATURDAY 29

Praise God for the means to produce the free Reveal Bible Reading Guides for children, which have been distributed at events this summer. Please pray that they will enable a new generation to really engage with Scripture.

SUNDAY 30

Pray that the Young Entrepreneurship Programme run by SU Africa Community Groups in Nigeria, from 7–11 September, will inspire young people with purpose, bold faith and vision.

MONDAY 31

Pray for Mission Partner Future Vision in Sudbury – for the new chaplain, Sandy, joining Liz in schools and for Arabella leading Open the Book. Pray that their ministry will have an impact and for good relationships in every school community in which they serve.

TUESDAY 1

Shine Films (a partnership between SU movements in the UK and Ireland, Jesus Film project and Crown Jesus Ministries) produces videos enabling young people to share Jesus with their peers. The new series, ‘Way, Truth, Life’, has a focus on Jesus and is accompanied by a guide containing session plans, activities, games and Bible studies. Pray that this will help many young people to talk about Jesus.

WEDNESDAY 2

Thank God for all the stories of young people encountering Jesus over the summer events. Over 48 events (with 4 to go), we have seen 1,500 children and young people attend holidays and festival villages, with a similar number at beach missions. Pray that every seed sown will bear fruit.

THURSDAY 3

Give thanks for the use of our resources during the summer – for the wide reach of our Kingdom Builders holiday club material, the number of Year 6 children engaged through It’s Your Move and the many pre-school children reached through Getting Ready to Go.

FRIDAY 4

Mission Partner Groundbreakers are seeking to extend the team as the demand for work in schools increases. Pray for financial support for Andrea who is currently volunteering in schools in Bury and ask that churches in the area would catch the vision.

SATURDAY 5

Please pray for Mission Enabler Pete Croall based in Luton as he works across Berkshire, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. Pray that he will be able to make the right connections to enable the next generation to see how amazing the gospel is.

SUNDAY 6

Pray for the SU Hong Kong meeting for children’s leaders on 12 September with the theme Hope. Pray that pastors and leaders from different denominations will be refreshed, encouraged and reinvigorated for their ministry.

MONDAY 7

Pray that God will strengthen the work of all our Mission Partners in schools, churches and communities, providing resources, unity and wisdom and enabling them to guide young people towards Jesus and grow lasting faith.

TUESDAY 8

Pray for courage and clarity for Safeguarding Manager Chloe Shivraj as she navigates complex safeguarding situations. Pray that she will continue to lead in developing and sustaining a healthy culture with safeguarding at the heart of all we do, shaping how we lead, serve and care for others.

WEDNESDAY 9

Pray that as a new term starts, the new assembly resources (Step by Step for Primary and Leap of Faith for Secondary) will be well publicised and that they will be used in many schools helping children and young people to explore Christian faith.

THURSDAY 10

The Forge is a year-long mentoring resource equipping men to walk alongside lads, helping them explore how Jesus and the Bible shape character and faith through topics like resilience, relationships and money. Pray they will see Jesus at work in daily life and have faith ignited and character shaped by him.

FRIDAY 11

Please pray for Jordan Cousins (Mission Enabler for Hampshire, Surrey and West Sussex) as he gathers Faith Guides together next Thursday for a retreat day at the start of the new academic year. Pray that they will be refreshed, encouraged and will know God’s way forward.

SATURDAY 12

Pray that all the children and young people who heard the message of Jesus at holidays, missions and holiday clubs across the north of England will continue to grow in faith. Pray for the SU staff team in the north as they continue to support the churches where these were held.

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SUNDAY 13

Today and tomorrow see the last two days of East, West and South Asia Community Group meetings in Thailand which started last Thursday. Pray that God will guide them as they come to final conclusions.

MONDAY 14

Pray for Mission Events Co-ordinator Heidi Beckham and the events team as they review a new expenses app, used for the first time by event leaders this summer to manage expenses. Ask God that technology like this will make everyone’s job easier, and free up more time for frontline work.

TUESDAY 15

Pray for Tolu and Ben of Mission Partner CLiKS in Keighley as they serve in the local schools through collective worship, prayer spaces and seasonal events, asking that they will help young people discover God’s love and the difference he could make in their lives.

WEDNESDAY 16

Please pray for God’s guidance and wisdom for the fundraising team as they collate and share stories with our supporters. Ask that they will find the best ways to encourage supporters, and inspire them to pray and to donate.

Pray that God will guide them as they prepare to serve this summer.

THURSDAY 17

Pray for Supporter Care Assistant John Cartwright as he deals with the administrative details of processing gifts and responding to supporters. Pray for the smooth running of all the different computer software and hardware systems that enable this to happen.

FRIDAY 18

Our 2027 Easter and Summer Events are now open on our website for people to book in and secure a place for all the fun next summer. Pray for the Mission Events team as they dream and plan for new events to open next summer.

SATURDAY 19

Pray for the in-person schools ministry training in South Wales. Ask that it equips more people to go into schools and share the gospel, and ultimately creates more opportunities for young people to encounter Jesus.

SUNDAY 20

Pray for the Child Protection Training being run by SU Eswatini, asking that God will give wisdom to the trainers so that strong safeguarding systems and a culture of care might be established across all ministries.

MONDAY 21

Pray for the continuing work of Mission Partner Hope for the Valleys in South Wales and that Ilan Tricker’s links with schools and youth clubs will lead to stronger relationships and more effective outreach. Pray that their work will draw many young people and families to know Jesus Christ.

TUESDAY 22

Pray that the Mission Resources team will have unity, clarity of vision, creativity and effectiveness in every area, as it settles into its new shape with a focus on research, innovation, physical and digital resources, speaking and conferences.

WEDNESDAY 23

Join Head of Mission Event Operations Paul Folland in giving thanks for the work of the volunteers on our events this summer that reached so many children and young people. Pray for wisdom as he leads the team in planning for next year, looking to create more opportunities to reveal Jesus.

THURSDAY 24

In his role as National Schools Lead, Geoff Brown is really keen to see more churches engage with their local schools. To encourage this, he is developing some new Schools Work training courses. Please pray for wisdom as he prepares the content and then promotes these courses.

FRIDAY 25

Pray for Young Leaders’ Enabler Rachel Blake as she works on resources that Faith Guides can use with young leaders including a journal and Bible reflections. Please pray that the resources will help and encourage the young people to step out and reveal Jesus to those around them.

SATURDAY 26

Pray that the Scripture Union movement – which extends far beyond the staff team to include many volunteers, young leaders and supporters – will be united to reveal Jesus to the next generation and will see incredible impact in the coming months.

SUNDAY 27

Pray that SU Timor-Leste’s Happy Wednesday children and youth programme will foster friendships through sports and activities and that many children and young people will come to know and follow Jesus through the sharing of the gospel.

MONDAY 28

Pray for Mission Enabler Matt Farley as he works on the Mission Sparks podcasts. Pray that more people will discover the series and would be sparked into mission in their own communities. Ask that an interactive and supportive community would form around the content of the podcasts.

TUESDAY 29

Trustee Sandra Morris invites us to join her in giving thanks for God’s faithfulness and for those who faithfully serve SU – reaching those who desperately need to hear they are accepted and loved by God. She also asks that we pray for guidance, and protection of everyone connected with SU.

WEDNESDAY 30

Mission Partner SASW in Southport are seeing an increase in young people engaging in churches and wanting to explore more. Pray that they will be able to equip the churches to work together to point those in the community to Jesus and lead them into lasting relationships with him.

THURSDAY 1

Last summer over 1,000 volunteers joined our events. Today the volunteer website for the 2027 events opens. Pray that people would be inspired to bring their talents and time to serve young people through our missions, holidays and events.

FRIDAY 2

The schools work foundation course will be promoted during the autumn with the first group of participants starting their training early next year. Pray for effective promotion and that there will be a good uptake with many being better equipped to serve in schools.

SATURDAY 3

Pray for a new worker to join Rachel and the youth and children’s volunteers of Mission Partner Ignite in Alnwick. Pray that as they start planning to host the Life Exhibition in January, schools will sign up and they will have enough volunteers to run each day.

SUNDAY 4

Thank God for the growing momentum of Timelanders interactive children’s Bible reading material produced by SU USA. Pray that it will continue to increase its reach and impact as marketing efforts expand.

MONDAY 5

Pray for Fundraising Innovation Lead Simon Tuck as he seeks new ways to inspire supporters and build partnerships for SU nationwide. Pray for wisdom and resilience as he looks for new opportunities to strengthen connections and enable growth, expanding impact and bringing encouragement to communities across the country.

TUESDAY 6

Please pray for Dave Newton, our National Director, asking for wisdom in decision-making, clarity in direction, energy with his often-demanding schedule, and continued passion for the gospel.

WEDNESDAY 7

Please pray for the many children and young people who feel they have no one to talk to (research suggests as many as 59% of over-16s feel this way). Ask God to help them be seen and heard, and to raise up adults who will create safe, welcoming spaces for real conversation.

THURSDAY 8

Back in May, former members of staff and SU volunteers gathered for the Scripture Union Retirees Network Conference. Give thanks for this faithful group, and for such an inspiring and prayer-filled time, with current members of staff sharing how God is at work through SU today.

FRIDAY 9

Please pray for Mission Events Co-ordinator Sue Hill this autumn, as she ties up admin details for this year’s holidays and missions and finalises volunteer event entries for next year – the old favourites, innovative new ones and any emerging opportunities for mission.

SATURDAY 10

The south region is promoting their Ignition project designed to recruit and train 100 new volunteers into youth ministry across the south. Please pray that as it launches many will be inspired to join and that many more young people will hear the good news as a result.

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SUNDAY 11

Give thanks to God for giving Ellie the vision ten years ago of the school filled with young people praying and seeking God, and that it is now being fulfilled in an extraordinary way.

MONDAY 12

Praise God for what he is doing in this school, working through young Christians new to faith! Please pray for the three boys who started the Christian Union as they move on from school, and for the young people who have taken on leading it.

TUESDAY 13

Please pray for the young people coming to the Christian Union. Ask God to open their hearts and reveal Jesus to them, and discover how they can find life in all its fulness through following him.

WEDNESDAY 14

Pray for the SU Board as it meets today asking that God will give them a clear sense of the future he has for the mission of SU. Ask that they’ll get a clear sense of priorities and the faith and vision to step out into what he has prepared for the movement.

THURSDAY 15

Please pray that a desire to seek God spreads further afield, beyond the young people at the Christian Union to those in the wider community. Ask God to inspire the local churches to be ready to help them explore faith, respond and grow.

FRIDAY 16

Give thanks to God for the faithful service of SU Local Mission Partners across the country. Ask him to continue to bless all they are doing in their communities and with their local churches to reveal Jesus to the next generation.

SATURDAY 17

As SU relaunches the Mission Partnership Scheme to support Local Mission Partners, please pray that more missional projects will hear about the programme and its benefits and join the network, so that ever more children and young people get to encounter Jesus.

SUNDAY 18

Pray that as SU Finland commit to the renewal of the Bible reading notes Hetkinen and the associated website, God will give wisdom in every change, so that these resources may become more accessible and enable more to grow in faith.

MONDAY 19

Pray for Revealing Jesus pioneer Ian Kent as he develops work in new areas of the north-east and establishes relationships with new networks of churches. Pray for opportunities to create new partnerships and for more churches to catch the vision of revealing Jesus to the next generation.

TUESDAY 20

Pray that churches across the country would use our Light Party resources to celebrate Jesus joyfully this All Hallows’ Eve. Pray that many children and families would encounter the light of Christ in fresh and meaningful ways.

WEDNESDAY 21

Please pray that Company Secretary Sue Winning will have clarity and wisdom in her work, as she supports the trustees, Council and Leadership Team, and helps provide strong foundations for SU’s mission.

THURSDAY 22

Pray for Mission Partner Brighton and Hove City Mission’s Youth and Children project, as they work in partnership with the local church. They are seeking to impact children and young people across the city with assemblies and specially designed Christian projects requested from schools.

FRIDAY 23

Please pray for young people who are turning to technology instead of people for support. Many are seeking advice from AI rather than trusted relationships. Ask God to lead them into meaningful, life-giving connections, and to equip Christians to listen with care, compassion and patience.

SATURDAY 24

Please pray that Mission Enabler Janine Parkinson will be able to help a new Faith Guide in the Chesterfield area who is new to faith and is keen to share this new-found faith with young people and work in local primary schools.

SUNDAY 25

Pray that more young people will be drawn to serve God through the ministry of SU Gabon. Pray that God will stir their hearts with passion, raise them up with purpose and establish them as faithful servants.

MONDAY 26

Pray that as the central team see children and young people being open to explore the Bible and prayer, they will be able to equip the churches they support to reach out to these children and young people.

TUESDAY 27

Pray for Mission Partner Artless. They are touring with their stage show Prodigal – a modern retelling of the parable through live cinema – and for their conference for Christian Creatives, ‘More than the Art’. Pray that Jon and Chris will always be in step with God’s will and never lose the heart of reaching people with the gospel.

WEDNESDAY 28

Please pray that Fundraising Manager Kathy Brooks will know God’s guidance and wisdom as she leads the Fundraising team, and that they would have creative inspiration as they produce materials to encourage and inspire people to support SU’s mission.

THURSDAY 29

Thank God for all the young people and leaders who attended Amplify Young Evangelist academy this month. The young people now receive regular mentoring as they begin the practical work of sharing Jesus with their friends. Pray for great stories and moments of God encounters as they go.

FRIDAY 30

Pray for Sports Mission Pioneer Sarah Bowey as she encourages churches and volunteers in the north of England. She seeks to provide them with the confidence to break out of their walls and help them grasp the vision of Holy Ground – adopting community spaces and doing regular sessions of games and fun to reveal Jesus to the next generation.

SATURDAY 31

Pray for Mission Partner Reach in Reading asking for protection and good health for their workers, Sarah, Anne and Aaron – and their families. Pray that they will see responses in the Christian Clubs and that as they sow seeds in RE lessons pupils will engage.

SUNDAY 1

This week is SU’s Global Week of Prayer. Pray that as various groups and individuals pray around the Word, they may have faith and confidence and will see God work in response. Further details can be found on the SU Global website.

MONDAY 2

As the Mission Resources team shape plans for 2027, pray for discernment and wisdom, asking that they would pursue God ideas, not just good ideas – choosing resources that will have deep and lasting missional impact.

TUESDAY 3

Pray for Revealing Jesus Pioneer Nic Findlay and the churches she supports across Merseyside. Pray that churches would go beyond simply connecting with schools and have the courage to start new spaces in schools for children and young people to explore faith.

WEDNESDAY 4

Pray for Trevor Ranger working for Mission Partner Synergy Christian Trust in Wiltshire. He will be continuing a series of assemblies in 13 primary schools about the people Jesus met. On 15 November he will be leading a Café Church gathering in Bradford-on-Avon near Bath.

THURSDAY 5

Please pray for Rooted as we continue to create spaces where young people can explore wellbeing, faith and honest conversation through workshops, journals and retreats. Pray that the impact of the Rooted Retreat weekend during the autumn term would continue to bear fruit.

FRIDAY 6

Mission Enabler Jack Newbould has transferred from south Wales to north Wales; pray for Jack and his family as they settle into a new community. Pray for Jack as he explores how to best support churches in the north, and for the continuation of the work in churches he supported in the south.

SATURDAY 7

Give thanks for the group of people who serve on SU Council, drawn from a variety of backgrounds and bringing different expertise, as they meet today. Ask that God will lead as they help the movement discern what God is saying about mission in today’s world.

SUNDAY 8

Pray that SU Korea will have wisdom and grace as they undergo a season of ministry innovation and reorganisation. Pray for a smooth transition and that a strong foundation for faithful and fruitful ministry in the next 50 years will be laid.

MONDAY 9

Pray for Bex Jignasu as she seeks to build strong relationships with Mission Partners across England and Wales. Ask God to grant clarity as she supports trustees, strengthens systems, nurtures collaboration and helps partners deliver faithful, life-changing ministry to children and young people.

TUESDAY 10

Mission Partner Bodmin Youth Project are delighted to have a new part-time paid member of the team, Molly. Pray for her as she connects with the young people, thanking God for all their groups. Ask God to provide more volunteers for all their activities.

WEDNESDAY 11

Pray for the development and impact of resources confirmed for 2027 including Diary of a Disciple (John), Stepping Stones Illustrated Bible, and Reveal: 365 Days Bible Reading Guide for Children. Pray for wisdom and creativity for those working on them and that these resources would help children engage with Scripture in life-changing ways.

THURSDAY 12

Today, spend time giving thanks to God for the faithfulness of our supporters, whose prayer and generosity sustain this mission and make this vital work possible.

FRIDAY 13

Please pray that God will continue to open doors in schools, churches and communities across England and Wales. Ask that simple, everyday moments would lead to meaningful conversations, and that many children and young people would be drawn to explore who Jesus is and the difference he can make in their lives.

SATURDAY 14

Please pray for wisdom for South Region Team Leader Prince Laryea as he looks back on the year and seeks God’s direction as he begins to set priorities and direction for next year. Pray that God will provide all the resources needed.

SUNDAY 15

Pray that God will give SU Serbia wisdom to discern the right projects to meet the needs of children and families and pursue them effectively so that his love may continue to be shared through this ministry.

MONDAY 16

Pray for the Wales team as they undergo changes with Jack moving north. Pray for the new Mission Enabler in the south as they settle into the role and that the team would continue to maintain strong and supportive relationships with churches across Wales.

TUESDAY 17

Please pray in response to the growing reality of loneliness among children and young people. As connection becomes harder to find, ask God to inspire churches and volunteers to notice those who feel isolated, build genuine relationships, and help many discover their sense of worth and belonging in him.

WEDNESDAY 18

Pray for the Elevate event taking place at the end of the month. Twenty young leaders from our summer events will gather to reflect on those moments of ministry and how their leadership can continue to grow within their home, school and church contexts.

THURSDAY 19

Pray for the Board of Trustees of Mission Partner Gobaith Môn in Anglesey, asking that they would be equipped and resourced to meet the administrative demands of running the trust and be inspired and have wisdom on how to grow the schools and youth work across the island.

FRIDAY 20

Please pray for Content Editor Isaac O’Brien in Mission Resources as he works on bigger, more complicated and more demanding projects. Please pray that these resources will ultimately land in the hands of children and young people and be a source of light and encouragement for them.

SATURDAY 21

Pray that our Christmas resources The Little Shepherdess (including the theatre production) and Robin’s Christmas Song would clearly communicate the message of Jesus, reaching children, families and churches with hope, joy and truth this Christmas.