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www.thykingdomcome.global
Try looking at the prayer station ideas in the New for 2021 section

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Thy Kingdom Come is a global prayer movement that invites Christians around the world to pray from Ascension to Pentecost for more people to come to know Jesus.

Since its start in May 2016 God has grown Thy Kingdom Come from a dream of possibility into a movement. Christians from 172 countries have taken part in praying 'Come Holy Spirit', so that friends and family, neighbours and colleagues might come to faith in Jesus Christ.

This praying together has been across our diversity and differences as every person, household and church are encouraged to pray in their own way. According to our annual survey findings an astonishing percentage of people said they were praying for family and friends to come to faith in Jesus, and a significant number of people join in for the first time, we recognise there is much more we can do together to help Thy Kingdom Come be fully in the lifeblood of the Church.

During the 11 days of Thy Kingdom Come, it is hoped that everyone who takes part will:

After the very first Ascension Day the disciples gathered with Mary, constantly devoting themselves to prayer while they waited for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. Like them, our reliance on the gift of the Holy Spirit is total - on our own we can do nothing.

Through the centuries Christians have gathered at that time to pray for the coming of the Holy Spirit. 'Thy Kingdom Come' picks up this tradition. Over the years more and more worshipping communities have dedicated the days between Ascension and Pentecost to pray 'Come Holy Spirit'.

We are praying that the Spirit will inspire and equip us to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with our friends and families, our communities and networks. It has been amazing how many varied ways there have been in which people from every tradition have taken up this challenge. The effects have been remarkable.

It is our prayer that those who have not yet heard the Good News of Jesus Christ and his love for the world will hear it for themselves, and respond and follow Him. Specifically, we again invite each and every Christian across the globe to pray that God's Spirit might work in the lives of 5 friends who have not responded with their 'Yes' to God's call.

Whether you have joined in 'Thy Kingdom Come' before or not, we invite you to take part - along with churches from over 80 different denominations & traditions in nearly 90% of countries (172) around the world.

"In praying 'Thy Kingdom Come' we all commit to playing our part in the renewal of the nations and the transformation of communities." Archbishop Justin Welby

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Thy Kingdom Come is a global prayer movement that invites Christians around the world to pray from Ascension to Pentecost for more people to come to know Jesus. Since its start in May 2016 God has grown Thy Kingdom Come from a dream of possibility into a movement.

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https://www.24-7prayer.com/how-to-pray/help-me/
Some simple ideas for starters.

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Help me Archives - 24-7 Prayer International

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Time to pray for your own five family or friends to get to know or come back to God.

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Thy Kingdom Come is all about praying for people to come to know the amazing, life-transforming love of Jesus. We encourage everyone to choose 5 people they know, and pray for them throughout the 11 days and beyond! There are so many ways you can pray for your 5.

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Thoughts on Homecoming from Crystal Cryer 24/7 Scotland

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There is a passage in the Bible that I love, specifically in The Message version. Jesus and His disciples have been interacting with individuals and crowds, healing, doing miracles, teaching, telling stories, bringing hope and freedom and causing the religious leaders great consternation.
Matthew 9:35 - 10:1 tells us:
' Then Jesus made a circuit of all the towns and villages. He taught in their meeting places, reported kingdom news, and healed their diseased bodies, healed their bruised and hurt lives. When he looked out over the crowds, his heart broke. So confused and aimless they were, like sheep with no shepherd. "What a huge harvest!" he said to his disciples. "How few workers! On your knees and pray for harvest hands!" The prayer was no sooner prayed than it was answered. Jesus called twelve of his followers and sent them into the ripe fields. He gave them power to kick out the evil spirits and to tenderly care for the bruised and hurt lives. '

I imagine Jesus and the disciples making their way up a steep hill towards a solitary place to rest and recover from days of intense ministry. They pause to catch their breath and Jesus turns to look out over the city, remembering the pain and suffering as well as the deep spiritual hunger he has encountered these past few days. His response? Prayer. And prayer together. He gets his friends to pray with him.
Watch this next part. ' The prayer was no sooner prayed than it was answered. Jesus called twelve of His followers and sent them into the ripe fields.'
Those who prayed the prayer were sent as the answer to their prayer!

I think as Jesus looked out over these "ripe fields" he saw the potential for a great Homecoming. And just like the stories he had told, he sent his disciples out into the streets, the alleyways, the nooks and crannies to seek out the lost and the prodigals, the homeless and the wanderers, to bring them in to partake of the grand feast the Father had prepared.

This is what Thy Kingdom Come is all about this year. It's about praying for the lost and the prodigals, the homeless and wanderers to find their Home. And for us as Jesus' followers to be filled with His Spirit and courage to go out and bring them home.

Thy Kingdom Come is a Pentecost prayer initiative that began a number of years ago as a call to the British Church to prayer and to a Pentecost-like boldness in sharing the Hope we carry. It has since become global and ecumenical.

This year, we as 24-7 Prayer Scotland would like to invite you and your church/missional community/organisation to get involved!
Would you join us in praying 24/7 throughout the 10 days between Ascension and Pentecost, 13 - 23 May, for a great Homecoming in our nation of Scotland?

Here are some ideas as to how it could work:
* Like Jesus did, gather others to pray with you. What it could it look like for the churches across your city/town/village to come together for 10 days of unbroken, 24/7 prayer?
- Simply register your "virtual prayer room" on the 24-7 Prayer website and receive an online sign-up with your own URL to share out with all those involved.
- People can sign up as individuals, as families, groups, or even as a church
- Consider using a platform like Padlet to create an online interactive prayer room of sorts for everyone to take part in together.
- Initiate some prayer walks as part of it, in accordance with social distancing guidelines and current restrictions
- Maybe one or two evenings there could be a community-wide prayer meeting or worship time on zoom or another online platform
- Help children, young people and families engage with it through the fun and creative and simple to use Prayer Spaces at Home
* What could it look like to create an outdoor prayer space that is accessible to the local community for the purpose of reflection, where they feel welcomed to add their prayers and know they are being prayed for? In accordance with government regulations and guidance around social distancing, of course.

There are lots of helpful tips and ideas on the 24-7 Prayer website for running online prayer rooms and prayer events and more information around Thy Kingdom Come as well as free resources on the Thy Kingdom Come website. But we as 24-7 Prayer Scotland are also here for you and are happy to chat with you, discuss ideas, give you any support we possibly can. So do not hesitate to contact us at scotland@24-7prayer.com and we will be in touch.

Be watching for more information across all of our social media platforms for some Facebook and Instagram live prayer times that we will be hosting throughout the 10 days, as various voices from across Scotland lead us in prayer.

Let's come together as the Church across Scotland and pray with Jesus for a great Homecoming in our nation, ready and willing to become the answers to that prayer by the power of Holy Spirit within us!
Crystal is the National Coordinator for 24-7 Prayer Scotland and loves being part of the wild, contagious and life-transforming movement that is 24-7 Prayer. She loves hospitality, cooking, talking about prayer, the history of Celtic Christianity, all things Nature, exploring new places and cultures, conversations over coffee (or a glass of red wine), reading and all things creative.

Crystal Cryer originally hails from Oregon, but now claims Scotland as home. She is the National Coordinator for 24-7 Prayer Scotland. She is also part of the Prayer Spaces in Schools Scotland team as well as the Central Church family in Edinburgh, where she is based.

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We Seek Your Kingdom  (Official Song for 2021)

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We Seek Your Kingdom  (Official Song for 2021)

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We Seek Your Kingdom (Official Music Video)

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Look up the Family Adventure Map in Augmented Reality or check out the Cheeky Pandas.

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An illustrated prayer book for children with daily Bible readings and prayers to use during Thy Kingdom Come.

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Videos and ideas to help you pray.

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We have a great selection of exciting new resources for young people. We have our daily reflections done by some brilliant special guests, as well as a brand new Escape Room resource! Join TK the Cat and his cathedral cat friends as they try to solve a mystery before Pentecost Sunday.

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What was last year like?

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New Resources for 2022

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Once again we have a stunning variety of new resources for Thy Kingdom Come 2022. Keep checking this page as we will regularly be adding new reources for TKC 2022 as they become available. You can order free resources (just pay postage & packaging) here.

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A short video reflection to help you think.

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Bible verses to encourage and inspire prayer. Add yours in the comments.

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Bible verses to encourage and inspire prayer. Add yours in the comments.

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Jeremiah ch29v7  Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.

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Feel free to leave encouraging comments, observations, thoughts and prayers here for others to be inspired and encouraged.

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The main video series and a series for Youth can be found here.

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Our videos have been created to inspire, equip and appeal to a wide range of church tradition and denomination.

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Why not  put a place name in the comments as you pray for where you stay. Try praying for the health of the people, the opportunity for jobs , education (your nearest school), good relationships and Christian Witness.
Delighted to have folks from East Ayrshire joining us so a separate post here for East Ayrshire. Spread the Blessing.

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Why not  put a place name in the comments as you pray for where you stay. Try praying for the health of the people, the opportunity for jobs , education (your nearest school), good relationships and Christian Witness.