Ascension to Pentecost Friday 10th May – Sunday 19th May
Thy Kingdom Come (TKC) is a global ecumenical prayer movement that invites Christians around the world to pray from Ascension to Pentecost for more people to come to know Jesus.
Since it began in May 2016, God has grown TKC from a dream of possibility into a movement which unites more than a million Christians in prayer, in nearly 90% of countries worldwide, across 85 different denominations and traditions - so that friends and family, neighbours and colleagues might come to faith in Jesus Christ.
Every person, household and church is encouraged to pray during this period in their own way.
It is the hope & 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.
Pray for 5
Specifically, each and every Christian across the globe is invited to pray that God’s Spirit might work in the lives of 5 people who have not responded with their ‘Yes’ to God’s call.
Thy Kingdom Come is all about praying for people to come to know the amazing, life-transforming love of Jesus. Everyone is encouraged to choose 5 people they know, and pray for them throughout this period and beyond.
There are so many ways you can pray for your 5. Find some suggestions by clicking on this link: Â https://www.thykingdomcome.global/stories/pray-5
“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 prayer will be taking place in all the churches across our Parish. Here is a list of specific prayer events you can join in with.
Friday 10th May – St. Mary’s, Willesborough
The church will be open all day with a designated prayer space 9-12pm
Saturday 11th May – St. Mary’s, Town Centre
Sunday 12th May – All
Thy Kingdom Come prayer in all Sunday services across the Parish
Monday 13th May – St. Mary’s, Kennington
The church will be open for an hour of prayer from 6pm
Tuesday 14th May – Christ Church, South Ashford
Wednesday 15th May – St. Michael’s and All Angels, Kingsnorth
The church will be hosting school children all day for prayer activities, with a prayer meeting held at 8pm. All welcome.
Thursday 16th May – Ignite Church, in St Mary's, Ashford Town Centre
The Ignite community will be praying for Thy Kingdom Come 12-12.45. All welcome.
Friday 17th May – Singleton Community Church
Saturday 18th May – St. Mary’s, Great Chart
The Revd Jo Purle