Pray for Our Church

Pray for the Advancement of God’s Kingdom through GBC

1. That the gospel would be central to all we say and do. o “Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ…” Philippians 1:27

2. That we would be able to multiply (plant) churches. o “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” Acts 1:8

3. We would actively share our faith and see more conversions. o But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect.” 1 Peter 3:15

4. Our church family would grow in spiritual maturity/holiness. o Until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.” Ephesians 4:13

5. More people giving cheerfully, consistently, and generously. o “Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:7

6. Deeper love within the church body. o “From whom [Christ] the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love.” Ephesians 4:16

7. Deeper unity within our diversity. o “May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Romans 15:5-6

8. Effective and fruitful preaching of God’s Word. o “Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching.” 2 Timothy 4:2

9. Greater generosity with our time in serving others. o “Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord.” Romans 12:11

10. Our missionaries would be encouraged, faithful, and fruitful. o “Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel.” Ephesians 6:18-19

11. God would raise up men and women for ministry. o “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest." Matthew 9:37-38

12. Our church would impact our community with the gospel. o “In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 5:16

Pray for Yourself and Your Family

Ephesians 3:14-21 14 For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, 16 that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, 19 and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. 20 Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

• Pray for awareness of the riches of God’s glory in you. • Pray for strength by the Spirit in your inner man. • Praise God for His power and glory at work inside of us. • Pray for a comprehension of the love of Christ- its breadth, length, height, and depth. • Pray for knowledge of the love of Christ so that you may be filled with the fullness of God. Ephesians 1:16-23 16 I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, 17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, 18 having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, 19 and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might 20 that he worked in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places, 21 far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come. 22 And he put all things under his feet and gave him as head over all things to the church, 23 which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all.

• Pray for a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Christ- His person and work. • Pray for an opening of your spiritual eyes to see the hope of the inheritance to which you were called. • Pray for an understanding of the resurrection power that you have in Christ. • Pray for a submissive attitude toward Christ who is the head of all things including the church.

Colossians 1:9-12 9 And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, 10 so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God. 11 May you be strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy, 12 giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in light.

• Pray for knowledge of the will of God. • Pray for a life that is lived worthy of Christ’s life in you and pleasing to Him. • Pray for a fruitful life through good works. • Pray for an increased knowledge of God. • Pray for strength and power for endurance in this life through the glorious might of God who has qualified us for the inheritance of Christ Jesus.

Philippians 1:9-11 And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, 10 so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, 11 filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.

• Pray for a growing love that is rooted in knowledge and discernment. • Pray for a love that does what is excellent and helpful- not enabling. • Pray that your life would be filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes from Jesus Christ.

2 Peter 3:18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.

• Pray for growth in grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ and His lordship and salvation. • Praise God for His unending glory.

Hebrews 12:1-2 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.

• Pray for the courage to lay aside each sin and weight that prevents faithfulness. • Pray for eyes that are focused on Jesus and His finished work. • Adore God for Jesus and His endurance, joy, and exaltation.

Matthew 6: 9-13 “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. 10 Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread, 12 and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Honor God as your heavenly Father who is both holy and kind.

• Pray that God’s kingdom would come in your own life and family. • Pray for your daily bread with humility and contentment. • Pray for forgiveness to rule in your heart and family. • Pray for deliverance from the temptations of Satan our enemy.

Romans 12:1-2 I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. 2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.

• Pray that you would present your life as a living sacrifice to God in complete trust and obedience. • Pray the renewing of your mind which brings transformation into the image of Christ. • Pray that you may be able to discern what is acceptable to God.

Romans 12:9-21 Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. 10 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. 11 Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. 12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. 13 Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. 17 Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. 18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. 19 Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” 20 To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. • Pray for genuine love in your heart and actions, and in your family (pray the phrases of verses 9-16). • Ask God to use you to bring harmony to those around you. • Pray for peace with all men. • Pray for your attitude towards your enemies.

Isaiah 40:28-31 Have you not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable. 29 He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength. 30 Even youths shall faint and be weary, and young men shall fall exhausted; 31 but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.

• Adore God as the everlasting Creator who never wearies. • Pray for the strength of God. • Pray for patience to wait on God and expect that He will raise you up in His timing.

2 Corinthians 12:10 For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

• Pray for the strength of Christ in times of weakness. • Confess your weaknesses to God, own them, admit them, and allow Him to use them. • Pray for contentment with weakness so that His strength may be revealed in you.

Psalm 103:1-3 1 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name!

2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits,

3 who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases,

4 who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,

• Praise the name of the Lord from your inner man. • Review the work of God in your life- remember His benefits. • Praise Him for forgiveness, healing, redemption, and His crowning love and mercy in your life.

1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.

• Pray for steadfastness and zeal in doing the work of the Lord. • Pray for knowledge of the importance of doing God’s work- confess any discouragement you feel from doing God’s work.

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.

• Pray for a deep trust in God and His love through Christ. • Confess all the ways you have tried to live life by your own understanding. • Acknowledge God in any area of life that you have failed to do so up to this point. • Ask God to remove sin obstacles that keep you from pressing forward. • Pray for our Church

Ephesians 1:16-23 16 I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, 17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, 18 having the eyes of your heart enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, 19 and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might 20 that he worked in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places, 21 far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come. 22 And he put all things under his feet and gave him as head overall things to the church, 23 which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all.

• Praise God for Jesus the true head of our church. • Pray that our church would submit to Christ as our head. • Pray that the Holy Spirit would move in this church and grant wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Jesus Christ.

John 17: 20-23 I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, 21 that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me. 22 The glory that you have given me I have given to them, that they may be one even as we are one, 23 I in them and you in me, that they may become perfectly one, so that the world may know that you sent me and loved them even as you loved me.

• Pray for unity within the church. • Pray that our unity would be a witness to the world of the truth of the Gospel.

2 Thessalonians 1: 11-12 To this end we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and may fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by his power, 12 so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

• Pray that God would allow us to fulfill every good work that we, by faith, resolve to undertake for his glory. • Pray for the ministries of the church: Preaching, Teaching, Music, Media, Classes, Youth, Children, Small Groups, Support Groups, Welcome and Connection. • Pray for the missions and outreach endeavors of the church.

Philippians 1: 9-12 And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, 10 so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, 11 filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.

• Pray that our love for each other would abound more and more. • Pray that we would be a church of excellence and fruitfulness. • Pray that we would be a church that stands for righteousness.

1 Peter 5:1-4 So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: 2 shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you not for shameful gain, but eagerly; 3 not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock. 4 And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.

• Pray that your pastors will shepherd willingly and eagerly. • Pray that your pastors would be an example to the flock. • Pray for wisdom for your leaders as they exercise oversight for the church. • Pray for the leadership of the church as they watch over the souls of church members/ attenders. • Ask God to give the leadership a vision for leading the church. • Ask God to keep the pastors and deacons from pride: both superiority and insecurity. • Ask God to use the pastors to lead and teach the church.

GBC Elders Bill Blackford Jamie Miller Mark Tanious Brady Wolcott Andrew Craig Bryce Blackford Don Jillson Barry Modeste Larry Olson Dan Redmond Mike Yeager

GBC Interns Akin Omisanmi Aaron Dinio

GBC Deacons Toby Byrd Scott Perry Dan Puckett Sam Yego Small Group Leaders Kristen Blackford Lisa Blackford Andy Dovel Bev Eastman Aaron Dinio Steph Dinio Lori Esser Terry Giese David Hamma Regina Hanson Jeff Luzader James McCall Gen Miller Jamie Miller Akin Omisanmi Kellee Omisanmi Kelly Seay Marti Skogebo Mark Tabor Ann Tabor Mark Tanious Brady Wolcott Joy Wolcott Cindy Yeager Mike Yeager

Support Group Leaders

DivorceCare Linda Blachly

DivorceCare for Kids Sheila Nalikka

DivorceCare for Teens Aaron Dinio

Healing Hope Laura Gore Jeannie McClellan

Mood Disorder Kathy Saul David Oliva Kim Oliva

Single and Parenting Nicky Roach Sheila Nalikka

One Degree Andy Dovel Antonio Moody Susan Scheurer

Pray for our Community

2 Timothy 2:1-2 First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, 2 for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way.

Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.

Pray for local churches in our area • Pray for pastors to preach and teach the God’s truth. • Pray that people would come to know Christ. • Pray that people would be maturing in their relationship with God.

Pray for our neighbors • Thank God for your neighbors. • Pray for good relationships with your neighbors. • Pray for the health of your neighbors. • Pray your neighbor will healthy and productive lives. • Pray that our neighbors would see their need for a Savior. • Pray for opportunities to share the gospel with your neighbors.

Pray for our local schools • Pray that administration would make wise choices and lead their schools well. • Pray that our teachers would have control of their classrooms and be able to teach the students. • Pray for students to respond well to the teaching and be good students. • Pray for the custodial crew that they would do their jobs well. • Pray for the bus drivers and crossing guards for safety.

Pray for our local businesses • Pray the businesses in our area would be profitable. • Pray the employees would represent their company well.

Pray for our local public safety workers • Fire Departments, EMT, Police Officers o Pray for safety as they respond in emergency situations. o Pray for wisdom as they respond to families that are going through a crisis. o Pray for police officers to uphold the laws and serve with integrity. o Pray for the safety of our local police officers. • Health Care Centers o Pray that God would keep our doctors and nurses healthy and safe. o Pray for wisdom as they treat all kinds of illnesses.

Pray for our local Government. • Pray for wisdom as they lead our local government.

Pray for the salvation of the lost in our area • Pray that you would be a good witness for the Lord. • Pray God will open doors for you to share your faith. • Pray that God would open the hearts of the lost.

Neighborhood Prayer Walk Ideas

Why Prayer-walk? Prayer is the primary critical success factor for the advancement of God’s kingdom in this world; therefore, everything we do is contingent upon prayer! During this unique and challenging season due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, God’s commission to us as witnesses is no less urgent. Though we are practicing social distancing as a measure to keep ourselves and others safe, we still have the opportunity to pray as we go on walks with our family or drives to the store. We can literally take our prayers to our city as we pass by neighbors, stores, people, and communities. As part of our adjusted rhythms, let’s engage in intercessory prayer that includes prayer-walking around one of the most strategic places in your life—your home and neighborhood. Being close to a location allows us to pray clearer as we pray nearer. These prayer-walks can be short or long, in your neighborhood, parks, or other places you find yourself. The difference from a normal walk is that we set aside these walks specifically for prayer.

How to Prayer-walk

● If you are not alone, divide your family or group into smaller groups of two or three, so that everyone is able to hear and participate properly.

● Don’t plan a route that is too long or taxing for everyone walking with you. Decide how much spontaneity you want to allow, dependent on how well you know the area.

● How long are you going to spend? One or two hours is usually what is recommended initially for a group of adults. Thirty minutes or so may be more suitable with children.

● Pray as you walk, out loud, eyes open. Pray shorter prayers. Pass it back and forth. Play off of each others’ prayer-focus on a specific need or opportunity, continue on a prayer-theme. Don’t quit your prayer-walking effort too quickly. Persevere in prayer!

● During prayer-walks, when talking to people and explaining what you are doing, just tell them you are followers of Jesus who are visiting (or live in) the community, meeting new people, and praying for God’s blessings for them. You believe in the power of prayer, and ask people if they need prayer.

What to Pray For

● Prayer strengthens Christians, and it brings evangelists to a neighborhood as we pray for the Lord to send laborers into his harvest.

● Pray Scripture. You can carry a copy of God’s word with you (or have it on your phone) as you prayer- walk. Read it out loud. You can take turns, one reading a verse and then another prayer-walker praying a prayer based on the content of that verse. Then, proceed to the next verse and so on. Base your petitions and praise on selected passages. ● Pray in obedience to the Spirit’s leading. Learn to recognize and respond to his voice as you prayer- walk. God’s Spirit may even direct you with ideas of specific prayers. Pray for God to give insight into his specific kingdom plans and purposes for this community and city.

● Pray for God to give you harvest eyes and a spirit of grace and supplication. Ask for boldness and open doors to this community and city. Confess fears, weaknesses, lack of concern for those “outside.”

● Pray for the Christians and churches in the community or area you are walking in. Pray that our homes and church would be ministry centers of the church in our community.

● Pray for the critical needs in the neighborhood you are walking—social, economic, spiritual, etc. Pray for specific streets, houses, and people you meet. Hit the critical intersections and nerve centers with specific prayer.

● Pray that the gospel would be boldly and unashamedly proclaimed and that our church would be a place for the broken, unwanted, and hurting. Pray that Christ will be offered as the only remedy for the very thing we cannot do, make ourselves better or save ourselves.

● Pray that Romans 8:35–39 would become a reality. Pray for yourself, for your family, for your pastors, and for your church. Pray that our hope would be found in Christ and in Christ alone, and that his hope would produce gospel boldness in our lives.

● Pray Matthew 6:10 over your city. Spend this day replacing the word “earth” with the name of your city (e.g., “In ______as it is in heaven.”).

● Pray that the Spirit would weed out the sin in your life that has kept you from living a life on mission. Pray that he would open up opportunities for you to be present and intentional with the gospel in your neighborhood. Pray for your neighbors by name.

● Pray boldly Psalm 33:8 over your city, that the people would stand in awe before him.

● Pray Habakkuk 3:2 over your city, that the Lord’s love, wrath, justice, and mercy would be made known in the city.

● Pray that the Lord would increase our burden for our city. That our love and growth in the gospel would produce a desire to see others saved and grow in their love and understanding of who God is, what he has done, and what he is doing

*These ideas are taken from Northwest Baptist Church of Wauwatosa, WI. and Trevin Wax’s book How To Pray For Your City

Pray for our Nation

Nehemiah 1:4-11 As soon as I heard these words I sat down and wept and mourned for days, and I continued fasting and praying before the God of heaven. 5 And I said, “O LORD God of heaven, the great and awesome God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, 6 let your ear be attentive and your eyes open, to hear the prayer of your servant that I now pray before you day and night for the people of Israel your servants, confessing the sins of the people of Israel, which we have sinned against you. Even I and my father's house have sinned. 7 We have acted very corruptly against you and have not kept the commandments, the statutes, and the rules that you commanded your servant Moses. 8 Remember the word that you commanded your servant Moses, saying, ‘If you are unfaithful, I will scatter you among the peoples, 9 but if you return to me and keep my commandments and do them, though your outcasts are in the uttermost parts of heaven, from there I will gather them and bring them to the place that I have chosen, to make my name dwell there.’ 10 They are your servants and your people, whom you have redeemed by your great power and by your strong hand. 11 O Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of your servant, and to the prayer of your servants who delight to fear your name, and give success to your servant today, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man.

• Praise God for His faithfulness to us and His love for us that never fails. • Pray for awareness and forgiveness for the sins of this nation. • Praise God for redeeming us by His power and ability, not ours. • Pray for God to give us strength and success in living and leading this nation.

Nehemiah 4:10-15 In Judah it was said, ‘The strength of those who bear the burdens is failing. There is too much rubble. By ourselves we will not be able to rebuild the wall.’ 11 And our enemies said, ‘They will not know or see till we come among them and kill them and stop the work.’ 12 At that time the Jews who lived near them came from all directions and said to us ten times, ‘You must return to us.’ 13 So in the lowest parts of the space behind the wall, in open places, I stationed the people by their clans, with their swords, their spears, and their bows. 14 And I looked and arose and said to the nobles and to the officials and to the rest of the people, ‘Do not be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes.’ 15 When our enemies heard that it was known to us and that God had frustrated their plan, we all returned to the wall, each to his work.

• Recognize the challenges that face our nation, and pray for strength and courage to face them. • Remember 2 Timothy 1:7, “7 for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” Pray for strength, by the Spirit, for our nation to lead by power and love and self-control, not by fear. • Praise God for the blessings He provides for our nation, which allows us to live and serve Him freely.

Nehemiah 6:15-16 So the wall was finished on the twenty-fifth day of the month Elul, in fifty-two days. 16 And when all our enemies heard of it, all the nations around us were afraid and fell greatly in their own esteem, for they perceived that this work had been accomplished with the help of our God.” • Recognize and praise God for the work He has done and will do through us. • Pray for our nation to follow God’s direction, and achieve great things by God’s power for God’s glory. • Pray for the nations of the world to see the work God can do in our nation, leading them to marvel at God’s greatness.

• Pray for all people in our nation: all cultures, all races, all generations, all social- economic statuses, etc. o Pray for jobs, health, love toward one another, and growth in their relationship with God. o Pray for the missionaries and ministries that serve across the United States. Pray that have the financial support needed to effectively reach this nation. • Pray for the families in our nation: strength of marriages, divorce, abortion, adoption, hunger, neglect, child abuse, domestic violence, Christ-Centered families, etc. • Pray for our national government: President Trump and President-elect Biden, his cabinet and advisors, the Senate, the House, the Court system, the Armed Forces, DoD, etc.

Some suggested requests for our nation’s leadership:

• Prov. 2:10 - Let wisdom enter their hearts, and let knowledge be pleasant to them. • Prov. 2:11 - Let discretion preserve them and understanding keep them, • Prov. 2:12 - to deliver them from the way of evil and from evil men. • Psalm 1:1 - Make their hearts and ears attentive to godly counsel, • Prov. 2:21 - Let the upright dwell in our government.

Pray for our World

Ephesians 6:18-20 Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, 19 and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.

1. Pray for our missionaries • Pray for their physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health. • Pray for their families. Pray for strong marriages. • Pray for unity among those on their ministry team. • Pray that each missionary would have enough financial support to provide for all their needs. • Pray that the believers they are ministering to will grow in maturity. • Pray for hearts to be open to the gospel. • Pray for people to be converted by the gospel of Jesus Christ. • Pray for the right balance of boldness and patience. • Pray for protection against spiritual warfare and the attacks against them.

Psalm 2:8 Ask of me, and I will make the nations your heritage, and the ends of the earth your possession.

Proverbs 21:1 The king's heart is a stream of water in the hand of the LORD; he turns it wherever he will.

Psalm 67:2-4 ESV That your way may be known on earth, your saving power among all nations. 3 Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you! 4 Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you judge the peoples with equity and guide the nations upon earth.

2. Pray for the nations • Pray for governments to govern justly and fairly. • Pray for governments to support and protect religious freedoms. • Pray for Christian leaders who hold office in other countries. • Pray for Muslims in the Middle East to be disenchanted with Islam and to seek Jesus Christ. • Pray for Christians in the Middle East to be faithful witnesses despite persecution or threats. • Pray for Christians in China to keep growing and spreading despite persecution or resistance.

Matthew 9:37-38 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; 38 therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.”

3. Pray for Gospel Advance • Pray to the Lord of the harvest to raise up new missionaries. • Pray for individuals and families to give up the comforts of this life in order to share the hope of eternal life to others. • Pray that churches would give generously to allow new missionaries to get to the field as quickly as possible. • Pray that Christians would give generously to global missions. • Pray for the 10/40 Window (also known as the Resistance Belt). 2/3 of the people in the world live there, but only 2.4% of missionaries go there. Only 1% of Christian wealth goes to this area of the world. • Pray that the gospel would penetrate the stronghold of Satan in the 10/40 Window. • Pray for mission organizations that are using business as mission. Pray for many Christians to go and live in a foreign nation in order to be a witness for the gospel while working there.

Praying for our missionaries and mission agencies:

• ABA Missions Church Planting (Domestic/Overseas) • America’s Keswick Addiction Recovery Ministry • Bethany Christian Services Adoption Services • Good News Jail & Prison Ministry Train Chaplains (Overseas) • Pregnancy Clinics Physical, Emotional & Spiritual Support • Scholarship Fund Scholarships/Tuitions (GBC) • GBC Pastoral Internship Prog. Prepare Individuals for Full Time Ministry • World Relief Corporation Church Empowerment Blue Nile State • John & Sheila Ahern Missions to Military • Kevin & Stacy Berg BIO Missionaries to Lakota Sioux Nation • Keith & Angie Copley Ethnos360 (New Tribes Mission) • Alisa Depriest Chaplain-GNJPM- Detention Center • Daniel & Eloisa Estrada Church Planting/ Malaga, Spain • Harry & Muriel Fletcher Global Ambassador, GNJPM / Mashpee, MA • Brit Fletcher Chaplain-GNJPM-Detention Center/ Glen Burnie • Darlene Gabler ABWE Church Planting / Lewisberry, PA • Harry & Janice Gebert ABWE/ South Asia • Travis & Becky Gravley Baptist Mid-Missions/ Cleveland, OH • James & Peggy Herndon Word of Life International/ Central/South America • Patrick & Lanette Hillman Bridging The World/ Charlottesville, VA • Ernie & Cissy Hopper East Africa Missions/ Kenya, Uganda, Sudan • Russell & Belinda Knight Holland Chapel Baptist/ Bentonville, AK • Glen & Summer Knight Remote Island Ministries/ Micronesia • Paul LaRue Children’s Bible Ministries/ Watauga, TN • Gary & Charlene Max Church Planting/ Green Island, New Zealand • David & Rody Maynard Ministry to the Gypsies/ Romania • Chris & Sandy Mikesh AWANA Missionaries/ Maryland • Marcela Muresan Translator/Administrator/ Iasi, Romani • Ron & Angie Onks IGM Education/Australia • Chris & Megumi Risden Team/Church Planting/ Japan • Daniel & Daniela Rusu BCM International/ Romania • Tina Sakers Freedom Homeschool Academy/ South Asia • Keith & Lisa Sampson BBFI Church Planting/ Narva, Estonia • John & Sandy Seaton Biblical Ministries Worldwide (BMW) Norfolk, VA • Hannah Seaton Word of Life Fellowship/ Taiwan • Fred & Jennifer Seiferth ABWE NA Church Planting/ Lewisberry, PA • Bill & Lori Smith ABWE/ Papua New Guinea • Joseph & Yvonne Towfighi Christar/ Bowie, MD • Bob & Bev Uber Heroes Center of High Point/ North Carolina • Chase & Trish Wood Chaplain-GNJPM-Detention Center/ Annapolis, MD • Tuvya & Ellen Zaretsky Jews for Jesus/ Los Angeles, CA