3rd November - Please pray for Cornerstone Church, Bournemouth, Orchard Baptist Church, Bicester and Woodstock Baptist Church in Oxfordshire.

10th November - Please pray for Cosham Baptist Church, Portsmouth, Parkstone Baptist Church, Poole and Wycliffe Baptist Church, Reading.

17th November - Please pray Acoustic 84 Communites in Charlton Downs, Dorset, Ocean Church in Poole and Cove Baptist Church in Hampshire. 

24th November - Please pray Peachcroft Christian Centre in Abingdon, Cowes Baptist Church on the Isle of Wight and Crowthorne Baptist Church in Berkshire.

3rd November - For nearly 75 years, sisters in Christ have united in prayer for the Baptist Women’s World Day of Prayer. The Day is marked annually on the first Monday in November, and all are invited to unite in prayer, hosted by Baptist World Alliance Women. The 2024 theme is “Purposeful Life” drawn from Romans 8:28: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”  (BWA Women Day of Prayer)

10th November - On Remembrance Sunday, and at the beginning of Interfaith Week, we unite across faiths, cultures and backgrounds to remember together the service of people of all faiths and none, and to think about peace. We remember with thanksgiving and sorrow those whose lives, in world wars and conflicts past and present, have been given and taken away. We commit ourselves to work for reconciliation between the nations, that all people may, together, live in freedom, justice and peace.  (CTBI Remebrance Sunday) (Interfaith Week)

17th November - A prayer on Safeguarding Sunday:
Dear God,
Help us to be a church that:
Loves, welcomes, protects.
Listens, learns, serves.
Repents, restores, transforms.
Values, cares, believes.
God of Justice and compassion, hear our prayer.
Help us, heal us, guide us, we pray. In Jesus name.
Amen

Prayer taken from materials produced by thirtyone:eight for Safeguarding Sunday: (Safeguarding Sunday)

24th November - Please pray for the Heart of England Baptist Association as they endeavour to stimulate and assist the region's Baptist churches for their God-given task of sharing the good news of Jesus Christ; and nurture values of companionship, generosity, diversity, learning and innovation. (HEBA)

27th October - 2nd November - Former Missionaries - In the last issues of the Prayer Guide, praying for former missionaries provided a reminder that one never ceases to ne a missionary for Jesus, no matter where God puts you. BMS World Mission is blessed to have several former missionaries now working behind the scenes to ensure BMS endures for generation to come.

3rd - 9th November - Persecuted Church - There is an increase in the persecution of Christians on every continent and a general restriction on religious freedom. Scripture teaches us to pray for those who are persecuted and for the persecutors. Let’s pray for those who are persecuted for their faith in Christ Jesus. 

10th - 16th November - Creation Stewardship - It can be frightening to hear about the suffering caused by heat waves, droughts, storms and flooding around the world, including in many of the countries that BMS World Mission works in. Yet God reminds Job that he knows more about the state of creation than any of us.   Praise God for creating light out of darkness and pray that his Church will also shine in the world, through lives of love and righteousness.

17th - 23rd November - Chad -  Political instability, conflict in neighbouring Sudan and climate change all put pressure on Chad’s fragile healthcare system. In a country of great medical need, BMS World Mission provides practical hope by sending medical professionals to support Chadian staff at Bardaï and Guinebor II hospitals. Pray for God’s wisdom and guidance for the senior management team of Guinebor II Hospital in Chad.

24th - 30th November - Gender Justice - According to UNICEF, the annual number of girls married in childhood stands at 12 million. Child marriage violates the basic rights of girls and women, putting them at significant risk of abuse and violence. BMS World Mission addresses gender inequalities in the areas of child protection and education, and challenges unjust cultural and religious norms.  Pray that victims of violence will report cases and receive fair hearings in courts of law

You can access the full BMS World Mission Prayer Diary here