Church of Scotland supports national time of prayer
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The Church Of Scotland is supporting calls for a National Day of Prayer and Action today, March 22.
This also coincides with Mothering Sunday.
The Moderator, Rt Reverend Colin Sinclair said: “There are many different ways the Church can and should offer support and help to their communities at this time, but one way is through prayer.
"We believe in a God who hears and answers prayer.
"We are encouraged to come honestly in prayer, sharing openly our emotions, questions and concerns in the light of Covid-19.
"We have become aware in a new way of our frailty and need to renew our dependence on God.
"I welcome this call to prayer across the UK and encourage you to join in wherever you are."
The call to prayer asks everyone to light a candle at 7pm as ‘a visible symbol of the light of life, Jesus Christ, our source and hope in prayer.’
During their prayer, people are being encouraged to pray for those working on the frontline as well as Government leaders, with The Moderator continuing: "We would pray for all in leadership at this time, making decisions about the containment of the COVID-19 virus, for those working in health and social care, and especially for the most vulnerable, whether elderly or those with underlying health conditions.
"There are already stories being told of wonderful acts of kindness across neighbourhoods.
"Alongside your prayers, take the opportunity to telephone or email someone who is isolated, buy some additional food for your local foodbank, offer to deliver shopping for an elderly neighbour.
"We may not be able to touch physically, but we can make connections in so many other ways."
“We note that this call to prayer and action comes on Mothering Sunday: a time of thankfulness, remembering especially mothers that have served us, often in very costly ways.
"It is also a very mixed day for many.
"For some the remembrance is painful, and for others Mothering Sunday is a reminder of disappointment or loss.
"In many ways, this period under the shadow of the coronavirus will be prompting similarly diverse reactions and so it seems especially appropriate that the call to prayer is made today."
Methlick Church have announced that they will ring the bells at 6.45pm and 7pm to encourage the community to come together, in their homes, in prayer.
