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Peacemakers Patrols praying Peace on the Streets of Bristol once again…

WP_20160513_12_20_11_Pro“And a little child shall lead them.” Four-year-old Chioma Samuel is the youngest Prayer Patrol to date. On her day off from Nursery, she happily accompanies her Mum on the latest round of foot Patrols, in the Barton Hill area of Bristol. Patrolling through the section  of a housing estate, with predominantly Muslim Somalian families, the Prayer Patrols found a warm welcome and positive responses.

Pictured left: Chioma admiring the small flowerbed outside the Barton Hill Settlement, the largest community facility in the area.    WP_20160513_12_08_31_ProThere were several opportunities to stop, to speak to, and pray with folks along the way.

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THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD: Prayer Patrols Blessing the Community with Peace.

One young lady that  we spoke to said, ” ..What a lovely idea!”

Just over a year ago this area was at the height of Police investigations and continual focus from the Media. There was a lot of fear and concerns by residents, when body parts  of Becky Watts, a young 16-year-old girl were found in a terraced house, on the residential estate.  After many weeks of investigations, her  killers were caught and sentenced.  See HERE for full Story – BBC News

Today, we were joined by a woman who also lives in the area, she told us, how glad she was that we had come to pray in her neighbourhood. She said she there was still a ‘dark eerie feeling’ in the environment. However, at the end of our Patrol, she said she believes that the presence and prayers of the Patrols will help to transform the area, and uplift the mood around the lane .

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“Releasing Peace on the scene where innocent blood was shed, is part of what we do,” says the Peacemakers Chief.   “This clears the area, recreating a more harmonious environment, and a sense of security and peace within those communities”

 

 

 

New Year’s Day Prayers for City of Bristol 2016

Peace Makers Prayer Patrols are on the move again, they aim to start off 2016 by hitting the streets of Bristol with Prayer and well wishes for the city, for one hour, on New Years day, 1st January 2016 at 1 pm .

It is to be the first of many such Events of Conference, Talks and Workshops being planned for 2016 to take place here in Bristol as well as in the USA.  Peacemakers Prayer Patrols describes themselves as ‘a beneficial  presence for peace and safety on the streets, and a viable global spiritual source of  healing, support, and blessing  through their *New online service.  Here, visitors to their website are invited to post their prayer requests.  They will also be given opportunity to peruse the Prayer Wall for inspirational texts, videos and to see other products on offer.

The Event will starts at 1 pm outside the Council House on College Green, with prayers and well wishes for the city and for the peoples of Bristol from every sphere of life.  They will then proceed to patrol across Park Street, along past the Hippodrome, crossing at the traffic lights onto the  Promenade.  On the Promenade they will then form a circle by holding hands for the Benediction Blessing.

 

Anyone interested in the prosperity, well-being and safety  of the City is invited to ‘just turn up’ (on time) on the day.  Flasks of tea and coffee will be provided afterwards but if those coming could bring a flask with sufficient to share with someone else, then cups will be provided.

” …. the good intention for peace and goodwill for person place or thing”  The art of Prayer-  by Reverend Dawnecia Palmer