50of PrayerDays SUMMER 2019 PRAYER GUIDE “Now this is the confidence we have before Him: Whenever we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears whatever we ask, we know that we have what we have asked Him for.” I John 5:14–15 Leadership “The Holy Spirit comes when He is cried for, sighed for and prayed for.” Karl Barth & Facilities DAY 1 BOARD OF ELDERS o That they prioritize prayer as a Board, seeking the Holy Spirit at all times in their decision making. o That the Spirit of unity will continue to draw our leaders and congregation together. o For wisdom to shepherd our congregation effectively in this season. DAY 2 MINISTERS & STAFF o That they will keep their eyes on God and be wise in leading God’s people. o That they will keep a vibrant, intimate love for Christ, seeking the daily filling of the Spirit from which to serve. o That they will beware of the temptation to rely on their own strength, and keep healthy boundaries for their personal and family life. DAY 3 SENIOR MINISTER SEARCH COMMITTEE o For the committee to sense the Lord’s leading and the strength of the Holy Spirit in their lives. o That every member would pray fervently for the Holy Spirit’s wisdom and support as they begin their deliberations. o That we as a congregation will commit to praying regularly for spiritual protection for the committee and their families. DAY 4 OPERATING COMMITTEES o Thank God for all who are willing to serve on these committees (Fi- nance & Administration, Personnel, Nominating, etc.) and pray that more will serve. o For wisdom in each and every decision that they make on behalf of the church. o That they will not take a step apart from God’s leading, but will also be willing to trust God boldly. DAY 5 FACILITIES STAFF o For protection over all who walk into our church and for safety for all who maintain and care for our facilities. o For the staff as they intersect on a daily basis with so many in our city and in our fellowship, who are in need. o That the staff would find time for rest and refreshment during the summer. Missions “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.” Mathew 9:37–38 DAY 6 SHORT-TERM MISSIONS TEAMS Serving this summer in Central Asia, Maine and Revere Beach o For relationship building and planning for each team, that they would be prepared to serve together. o For financial provision for each team member as they engage in support raising. o For God’s purposes to be accomplished through each trip. DAY 7 PARK STREET MISSIONS COMMITTEE & OFFICE STAFF o For spiritual discernment and a fresh vision, as they discern the Lord’s leading. o For personal joy and strength from which to encourage and support our mission- aries on the field. o For the planning and implementation of the Global Missions Conference this fall. DAY 8 HAWAII BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION First missionaries commissioned by PSC o That the planning committee would receive vision and motivation, so that the events and materials they are working on would be inspiring and educational to the church and the community. o That our interactions with those planning events elsewhere and with our visitors from Hawaii would build up the body of Christ. o That our current missionaries would be uplifted by these stories of the long-term impact of work done by previous generations. DAY 9 GLOBAL PROFESSIONALS Integrating work and faith for the sake of the gospel o For strength, resilience and vitality of faith for all of our Global Professionals serving in difficult places and for those who are preparing to go. o For growth of the Global Professional Network with additional mentors, and for ministry and professional opportunities. o For our Global Professionals who are seeking to make disciples: Alvaro & Adriana, Phei’er, David, Dahua, Rui. DAY 10 BARNABAS GROUP MINISTRY Encouragement and prayer groups supporting our missionaries o For a strong belief in the power of prayer. o For new members to join the Barnabas Groups, so that each of our missionaries have a strong team of people praying regularly for them and supporting them in practical ways. o For encouragement and strength for the Barnabas Group leaders, as they guide and direct this important ministry. WOMAN’S BENEVOLENT SOCIETY Committed to missionary care and zealous prayer o For WBS as they continue to prayerfully seek ways to expand their ministry to bless the church in relevant ways, even after over 200 years of faithful service. o For strength and resources from which to bless our missionaries. o That God would continue to bring unity from their common purpose of serving the church. City Engagement “… seek the peace and prosperity of the city …Pray to the LORD for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.” Jeremiah 29:7 DAY 11 ONE MILE INITIATIVE o For wisdom for all involved with the selection process for our new Minister of City Engagement. o That the Lord would increase our burden for our city and that Christ’s love would overflow into the lives of those just outside our walls. o For local, state, and national governments and those in authority over us, to govern with fairness and order, leading to reconciliation. DAY 12 THURSDAY NIGHT OUTREACH Ministry to the homeless on Boston Common o That the TNO members will be sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit drawing many to the saving grace found only in Jesus. o That the Lord would inspire their interactions with other churches and organizations from New England and beyond who will visit their ministry this summer. o That they will exercise wisdom in protecting the spirit of joy, which the Lord has provided every week, from which they draw strength. DAY 13 BOSTON HEALTHCARE FELLOWSHIP o For student ministries at Harvard Medical School, Harvard School of Public Health, Boston University, and Tufts to grow and expand God’s kingdom. o For opportunities for medical professionals to use their skills to serve those in extreme need in an overseas context. o For the Science & Technology, Legal & Bureaucratic, and Market & Business social forces not to crowd out Hospitality & Compassion in healthcare. DAY 14 SOULCARE PRISON BIBLE STUDY o For favor from jail authorities to permit more volunteers to attend, allowing them to expand beyond the two units they currently meet with. o For the men who are begging God for armor against, and freedom from addiction. o For expanded options for men on parole who must remain in jail until they find compatible rehab re-entry programs. Missions in Africa DAY 15 CAROLYN CUMMINGS Administrative leadership and youth ministry in Kenya o That the children’s library in Kibera will be well used to help children study and read, as well as hear God’s Word and feel cared for. o For God to raise up theological educators to equip the next genera- tion of leaders. o For workers to staff the Africa Inland Mission office while various administrators are away this year. DAY 16 STUART & SINDIA FOSTER Bible translation and leadership development in Mozambique o For the continued work on the production of the Study Bible in the Lomwe language. o That they find ways to make the new audio version of the New Testa- ment accessible. o Praise for the completion of the first five books in the Chuwabo Bible and blessing as they are taken back to homes to teach God’s Word! DAY 17 NANCY HAYNES Bible translation in Cameroon o For Nancy and the translation team to work well with new consultants and con- sultants-in-training. o For Nancy, as she makes plans to retire, and for wisdom, as she trains her re- placement as Translation Coordinator. o That she would be able to trust God through all of the upcoming changes. DAY 18 ANDREW & ANNE MAY Prison ministry in South Africa o For visiting foreign teams to be granted access by the South African government to serve in the prisons. o For the 22 Restorative Justice courses scheduled for this year to make lasting impact on all who participate. o For unity among the team and maintaining a healthy, spiritual perspective. DAY 19 ALBERTO & JOANNA PARADA Youth and prison ministry in South Africa o For God’s blessing on the new church in the prison and to continue the strong relationships with the prison staff and authorities. o For wisdom as they try to discern the best schooling/therapy options for their daughter Phoebe. o For God’s leading and direction for their kids Ana, Isaac and Margaret, that they would flourish in their educational settings. Young Adults & Students Adults Young “Pray also for me, that the message may be given to me when I open my mouth to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel.” Ephesians 6:19 DAY 20 CAFÉ Young adults ministry o That God would be teaching and forming a generation that loves the Lord with all their hearts, and also loves their neighbors as themselves. o That God would allow Café to be a safe community for love, rest, and discernment for many individuals in transient life seasons. o That God would grant them special wisdom and power to know how to engage with the issues of the world that assail them every Day.