CRU Prayer Diary: May 2022

MAY

Sunday 1 May – Pray for the CRU Board as they meet later this month. Give thanks for the men and women who serve on the Board, and for their love of the gospel. Pray that the decisions they make will enable the gospel to be proclaimed through the work of CRU, that Jesus might be glorified.

Monday 2 May – Toongabbie Christian College Year 8 is at CRU Galston Gorge this week with the CRU Educational Camp team. Please pray for safety as they hike along part of the Great North Walk and sleep in tents, and pray that the logistics and camp program will run smoothly. Pray also that many fruitful conversations will be had during the hikes. Year 7 will also be having a camp at CRU Galston Gorge. Please pray that the students will form new and stronger friendships with their peers.

Tuesday 3 May – Please pray for our guests at CRU Galston Gorge. As we welcome guests from all areas of the community, pray that they would be confident to come to camp and that their camps would run smoothly and safely. Pray that more groups will book camps at our sites.

Wednesday 4 May – The CRU Educational Camps team is with Danebank Anglican School for Girls Year 6 at CRU Lake Mac this week. Please pray that the students will enjoy spending time away from the classroom and that they will leave camp wanting to know God more.

Thursday 5 May – William Carey Christian School Year 11 will be attending a leadership and study skills CRU Educational Camp at CRU Galston Gorge this week. Pray that it will be a great time of personal growth for the students who attend. Pray that the students will be encouraged as they interact with the Summit trainees.

Friday 6 May – St Philip’s Christian College Newcastle Year 7 are with the CRU Educational Camps team at CRU Lake Mac this week. Praise God for the opportunity to be out on the water and surrounded by God’s amazing creation. Pray that as a result of the camp, the students who attend will grow in their faith and seek to live wholly for Christ.

Saturday 7 May – Please pray that God will give wisdom, love and humility to each member of the CRU West Committee. Pray that they will be united and work well as a team so that Jesus will be honoured in all they do.

Sunday 8 May – Praise God that the boys at Shore Preparatory School were able to meet in their CRU Group online last year. Pray for the teachers at Shore Prep as they continue to lead the CRU Group. Give thanks that Pete, the Director of Schools Ministry, can support the school and pray that he will be able to encourage the students and teachers as they meet together.

Monday 9 May – The CRU Educational Camps team is with St Luke’s Grammar School Year 6 camp at CRU Galston Gorge this week. Please pray that great relationships will be built between the leaders and the students, and that they will have many opportunities for good conversations as they complete fun activities.

Tuesday 10 May – Australian Christian College Year 8 are at CRU Galston Gorge this week on a CRU Educational Camp. Please pray that as the students participate in activities and share mealtimes with the leaders, there will be opportunities for fruitful conversations with the campers.

Wednesday 11 May – CRU Educational Camps is running the Barker College Year 4 camp this week. Praise God for such a big and exciting camp with lots of gospel opportunities. Pray that the students on camp will have softened hearts and have a thirst to learn more about our great God.

Thursday 12 May – Please pray for Pacific Hills Christian School Year 4, who is with the CRU Educational Camps team at CRU Lake Mac this week. Praise God for this opportunity and pray that the students will grow in their understanding of who God is and be inspired to live like Jesus after camp.

Friday 13 May – Scots All Saints College Year 6 are at CRU Lake Mac this week on a CRU Educational Camp. Please pray for the students as they participate in various new activities and experiences, both on the water and on land. Pray that they may have the courage to step out of their comfort zone and experience great growth.

Saturday 14 May – Pray for the camp directors and leaders of upcoming CRU West camps. Please pray for the leaders as they plan and prepare, and pray that the Bible will be taught in an engaging and faithful manner on the camps.

Sunday 15 May – Give thanks for the work that Jen Boulden and Tim Robinson do at Knox Preparatory School. Pray that the CRU Group would see more Year 6 students attend on a regular basis and pray that Nigel Vaux, Schools Ministry Worker, will be able to be a great encouragement and support to them this year.