The entertainment business may seem full of glitz and glamour, but it can be one of the loneliest, most insecure and isolated places to work in, claims showbiz charity Christians in Entertainment. They are asking churches and individuals across the UK to spare a thought and a prayer for those working in front of the footlights, microphone and camera. Churches are being offered a free DVD with star interviews and backstage glimpses of the charity’s work, which have never been seen before.  “As part of our 25 year Celebrations we have dedicated Sunday December 2^nd as a day to pray for this most unusual of professions,” explained the founder and Director of Christians in Entertainment, Chris Gidney. “Entertainment is a service industry but because of its very nature it’s easy to forget that those who work in it are often under a huge amount of pressure whether it be unemployment, separation from their families, or the stress of keeping a career alive in a fast moving industry.”  “We support those in the profession who are working away from family, friends and perhaps church. Through our backstage discovery groups, dressing room Bible placements, one-to-one visits and our prayer textline, we also offer opportunities for performers at every level of the profession to explore what the Christian faith might mean to them. “ “Entertainment Sunday has been linked to the weekend of the Royal Variety Performance, so that when we as an audience laugh, enjoy the music, be inspired by dance or moved by drama we will remember to send up a quick prayer for all those involved in the world of showbiz.” 

PRAYER FOR ENTERTAINMENT SUNDAY

Dear God, we praise you and thank you that you are the giver of all that is good and worthwhile and that you have created gifts of entertainment to be used in your world. We ask that you will inspire and encourage all who work in theatres, television and radio.We pray for all those working in the entertainment business, including actors as they bring drama to life, comedians as they remind us how to laugh, dancers as they provide elegance and beauty and singers as they offer the wonder of music. We pray that all entertainment will be used as a tool for understanding, healing, relaxation, enriching and to express your love for humanity. Amen.

For Further information please contact Chris Gidney 07803 050714/chris@cieweb.org.uk/www.cieweb.org.uk