Thank you for joining with us in prayer for a number of cities around Wales in the year 2023. In 2024, we will be praying for different areas within the city of Swansea where we currently have a church. We would love if you would join with the Apostolics of Swansea in prayer for our city this year.
We pray God's blessing would be upon every individual, home and business. We pray God would provide for the needs in people's lives and families.
The LORD bless thee, and keep thee: The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
Numbers 6:24-26
We pray for God's protection to be on every individual physically, emotionally and spiritually. We realise we live in a fallen and sinful world so there is evil present among us. Wr pray for a covering for each person.
For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.
Psalms 27:5
We pray for an awareness and awakening to who God is would take place. We pray for a realisation and revelation of who God is. We believe God can and will open the spiritual eyes of people to see the love God has for them and there is salvation available for everyone.
For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
2 Corinthians 4:6
This area takes its name from the Tennant family who developed and built the Tennant Canal which was completed in 1824 and was used to connect various rivers and communities to the Swansea Docks. This area is dominated by the famous natural landmark of Kilvey Hill. This is a mainly residential area with a population of around 7,000 in the whole are which includes Port Tennant and St. Thomas. A bigger and expanded dock was later constructed along with more housing changing the face of this whole area. Now the main entry to Swansea from the east passes through this Port Tennant separating the old docks from the new.
We believe for God to open doors throughout this area and a great revival to take place.
The district of Mayhill lies just west of the city centre on a 175m (575ft) hill. It has stunning views to the south of the city centre and, towards the north, Bannau Brycheiniog (Breacon Beacons) can be seen in the distance. Mayhill was an area affected by the bombing in World War 2 with several parts hit heavily. Mayhill is an area which was seen more development in recent years. Located within the area of ownhill, we are believing God to begin opening doors in this area.
The hilltop of Townhill can be seen from almost every part of Swansea. With a population of around 9,000 in this whole area, it has a large population of children and young people. The area was developed around the turn of the 20th Century as more housing was needed. The previous farmland was turned into mainly housing. To preserve the Welsh heritage, many of the streets are named after famous Welsh figures in history and culture. We are believing God for a church on "the Hill".
The heart of Swansea, the city centre area provides shopping, restaurants, museums and entertainment. It experienced a large downturn but in recent years, it has been slowly rebuilt and refurbished and new structures added. The Maritime Quarter is where much of the new construction has taken place as apartments and restaurants have been built surrounding the boat docks and seafront/beach areas. It is also home to Swansea Market, the largest indoor market in Wales.
Sandfields is located just to the west of the city centre. With many small B&B's and hotels on the waterfront, it is also home to the largest mosque in Wales which is housed in St. Andrew's, a former Presbyterian church building. With its great location right on the seafront, it is an area which will probably see a lot more development and upgrades in the next few years.
Uplands is the birthplace of the famous poet Dylan Thomas. It has a population of around 14,000 and is thriving area of Swansea. Many students live in this area meaning the largest population group is aged 16-24. Located in Uplands is Mansion House, the official residence of the Lord Mayor of Swansea. There are also several religious groups which have locations in Uplands as well as two private schools.
Mt. Pleasant is located to the north of the city centre. Much of Mt. Pleasant was affected during the Swansea Blitz in World War 2 so it has seen much change. It features many steep roads, including Constitution Hill, one of the steepest roads in the UK.Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church was built in 1825 and once hosted the famous Welsh preacher Christmas Evans.
Our church is located in Sketty, at the Sketty Crossroads. Sketty has a population of just under 15,000 in the local area. Sketty Ward includes the areas of Sketty, Tycoch, Derwen Fawr and Sketty Park. Within Sketty are several major locations including Singleton Hospital, Swansea University (Singleton Campus), Gower College (Tycoch Campus), Cefn Coed Hospital as well as many local businesses. There is also the largest park in Swansea, Singleton Park.
Brymill is the home of many students who attend Swansea University. Because of the student population, Brynmill is the most densely populated area in Swansea. Situated with the beach to the south, Singleton Park to the west and with the beautiful Brynmill Park in the middle, it makes for a great place to live. It is also home to St. Helens Rugby Club, one of the oldest rugby clubs in the UK.
Bridgend is located between the cities of Swansea and Cardiff. The last several years have seen the population of Bridgend growing as people move out of the cities and commute. Several recent statistics indicate it to be the fourth largest population center in Wales with around 50,000 people. Bridgend county as a whole has almost 150,000 people. Plagued with a rise in substance dependency especially among the youth, it is an area which desperately needs a revival.
The seeds of revival among the youth in Bridgend were planted years ago. In 1902, in the nearby village of Pencoed, four teenage boys felt a burden for prayer. They would climb to the top of a mountain, Cefn Hirgoed, and would spend time in prayer for their community. They did this daily for several months and then others heard about it and began to gather with them on the mountain. This crowd gathered every evening for six months, praying for revival in their community. The revival continued into the main Welsh Revival of 1904. In one particular prayer meeting on a Sunday evening, the congregation appeared apathetic until, "a brother got up to read Chapter II. of Acts, a remarkable change came over the audience, some grew pale as death, others wept copiously, and sobs were audible, intermingling with the reading" (Evening Express 22nd November, 1904).
Pray with us that God would ignite the young people of this region again as He did over 100 years ago. We are believing God will raise up a great harvest in this growing region of south Wales.
Located in Pembrokeshire County, Tenby represents the many small towns located throughout Wales. With a population of just over 4,000, it is a popular tourist attraction as it sits on a stunning coastline with access to nearby Caldey Island. Despite its small population, around two and a half million people visit Tenby annually. Tenby is emblematic of much of Wales: beautiful, attractive to tourists, small population, and a distinctly Welsh language name (Dinbych-y-Pysgod (Little Fortress of the Fish). It's also emblematic in that it needs an Apostolic church.
Settled in Norman times and becoming a fortified city in the 13th century, Tenby was host to John Wesley in 1763. While revivals throughout the years touched this area in different parts, nothing can be found specifically about their effect in Tenby. There has been a church on the pier to serve visiting fishermen since 1539 so it has a history of reaching out to those who come and visit. It still holds this potential today with the continual flow of tourists as well as a need for the local residents.
We ask you pray God would open the doors in Tenby but also in the many other small communities and towns throughout Wales.
Aberystwyth is located in the middle of Wales on the west coast. Including the surrounding villages, it has a population of around 18,000 with a university or around 9,000 also which makes it the largest town in mid-Wales. It has a rich and varied history and, despite it's size, has many claims to fame. It is the home of the National Welsh Library which has a copy of every book published in the United Kingdom. It is home to Aberystwyth University founded in 1872 and has been ranked as the number one university for student satisfaction with the U.K. It boasts the first pleasure pier in Wales, opening in 1865. It is also home to the second longest funicular railway in the U.K. with the electric tram ascending Constitution Hill to the north of the city. Constitution Hill offers one of the best views in the world with 1000 sq. miles of land and sea visible as well as 26 different mountain peaks. A popular destination in the summer for holiday goers, Aberystwyth is a thriving seaside community in the heart of Wales.
Aberystwyth was affected by the great revival of 1859, specifically by the preaching of the revivalist Rev. David Morgan. Hundreds were added to the church during this time as public houses closed and other "establishments of vice" suffered during this time. Aberystwyth is considered one of the "wells of revival" and we are praying the living water would soon be drawn from this well again to quench the thirst of hungry souls. Pray for contacts in this area so a preaching point can be started.
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