Prayer Update - January 18, 2012

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Featured Church/Mission: Christ the Redeemer Presbyterian Church (profile), Portland, Maine (Pastor Doug Warren)

Please join us in praising God for these answered prayers:

1. Even though we were not able to purchase the building we were looking at, we did see God raise up $100,000 towards purchasing a property. Praise Him for this abundant provision.

2. We have had several families start worshipping with us on a regular basis and have seen a couple of them join in the past few months.

Please continue to boldly ask God for the following:

1. That God would give us greater boldness in inviting friends, neighbors, and co-workers to services, bible studies, and into our lives.

2. That God would tenderly comfort some who are struggling greatly at this time.

3. That we would experience the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace in our midst.

Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Brunswick, Maine (profile)

1. Pray for the spiritual and economic prosperity of the people of Brunswick.

2. Pray for the existing evangelical churches in Brunswick, including Merrymeeting Bay OPC, currently meeting there.

3. Pray for the expansion of the Kingdom in central Maine.

Featured Potential College Ministry Site: Bowdoin College (profile), Brunswick, Maine

1. Pray for the students, faculty, and staff of Bowdoin College as they begin to prepare for the new semester.

2. Pray for the establishment of strong college ministries on a campus without an RUF, Intervarsity, or Campus Crusade presence.

MNA Committee work:

Burlington: Continue to pray for Redeemer Burlington, the joint church planting/RUF work in Burlington, VT. Pray in particular for:

1. Continued fruitfulness from the various gatherings and concerts.

2. For the people of Burlington, that God would continue the work of preparing the fields for harvest.

3. Ongoing efforts to connect with potential prayer and financial partners for the work in Burlington.

4. For God to raise up the man of His choosing for the RUF ministry at the University of Vermont.

NNEP: Pray for God’s blessing upon the upcoming Northern New England Presbytery meeting in Merrimack, NH (January 21).

Prayer Update - December 14, 2011

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Featured Church/Mission: Church of the Redeemer (profile), Manchester, New Hampshire (Pastor Jon Taylor)

1. Praise God for new attendees to CTR, particularly as a result of our ESL ministry.

2. We're thankful for improvements to our facility space that come at no cost to our church and give us an extra classroom for ministry and discipleship as well as greater visibility and easier access for guests.

3. Pray for Pastor Taylor as he preaches a sermon series on giving in the New Year and for our commitment to the Lord in this area.

4. Pray for a greater spirit of unity and for ways for the session to foster community among our members.

5. Please pray for us to fulfill our 2012 goal of sharing about Christ and CTR more openly with all those whose lives we touch.

Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Littleton, New Hampshire (profile)

1. Pray for the spiritual and material prosperity of the people of Littleton, NH.

2. Pray for the progress of the church in the northern portion of New Hampshire and for wisdom in the development of plans for planting churches in the rural regions of the state.

Featured Potential College Ministry Site: Middlebury College (profile), Middlebury, Vermont

1. Pray for the students, faculty, and staff of Middlebury College during their summer beak.

2. Pray for God to bless the several campus ministries at Middlebury, including Campus Crusade for Christ and Intervarsity Christian Fellowship.

MNA Committee work:

Burlington: Continue to pray for the committee’s work toward preparing for a joint church planting/RUF work in Burlington, VT. Pray in particular for:

1. The people of Burlington that God would prepare a harvest for this work.

2. Pray for the various gatherings that have begun for this work.

3. Ongoing efforts to connect with potential prayer and financial partners for the work in Burlington.

NNEP:

Herb Shipman: Pray for strong prayer and financial support for Herb’s ministry among the dairy farmers in northern Vermont. Give thanks for the spiritual fruit that God has brought about through his labors.

Prayer Update - November 30, 2011

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Featured Church/Mission: Faith Presbyterian Church (profile), Lancaster, New Hampshire (Pastor Mike Kooy)

1. Pray for wisdom for our facilities committee as they consider options for a future place of worship for our church.

2. Praise God for one family who has recently joined the church and for two others who are in the process of doing so.

3. Pray that the Lord would help us to reach out with the gospel to those in our community and that he would draw many to faith and repentance in him.

4. Pray that the Lord would continue to provide for our church the funds necessary to continue ministry here in northern NH.

5. Please pray for two men who plan to start officer training soon.

Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Keene, New Hampshire (profile)

1. Pray for the people of Keene and for the spiritual and material prosperity of people in the western part of New Hampshire.

2. Pray for the reformation of the church in Keene and for God’s blessing upon the evangelical churches there.

3. Pray for God’s provision of a church planter to establish a new church in Keene.

Featured Potential College Ministry Site: Keene State College (profile), Keene, New Hampshire

1. Pray for the students, faculty, and staff of Keene State College during their summer break and for the school’s impact on the state through the large number of public school teachers who study there.

2. Pray for the campus ministries at Keene State, including the work of Campus Crusade for Christ.

MNA Committee work:

Burlington: Continue to pray for the committee’s work toward preparing for a joint church planting/RUF work in Burlington, VT. Pray in particular for:

1. TE Joseph Pensak and his family as they see new individuals and families begin to partner with this work.

2. Ongoing efforts to connect with potential prayer and financial partners for the work in Burlington.

NNEP:

1. Pray for the committee’s work as it makes contact with men who are interested in serving in Northern New England.

2. Pray for the interns Tom Powell as he seeks the Lord’s leading; Mike Viera, as he continues his studies at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson; and Nathan Snyder, as he does an internship this year.

Prayer Update - October 19, 2011

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Featured Church/Mission: Grace Presbyterian Church (profile), Laconia, New Hampshire (Pastor Andy Wilson)

1. Give thanks for a new member who joined recently by making a first time profession of faith. Pray for his growth in grace.

2. Give thanks for a new family that has been attending. Pray that they might seek membership.

3. Pray for our session as we implement a plan for shepherding this flock.

4. Pray for the Lord's financial provision.

5. Pray for Pastor Wilson's wife Jonelle, and for the Wilson family, as Jonelle receives treatment for breast cancer.

Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Berlin, New Hampshire (profile)

1. Pray for the work of God’s Spirit in the north country of New Hampshire and especially in the town of Berlin.

2. Pray for good economic opportunities for the people of Berlin and the surrounding region.

3. Pray for the resources necessary for the planting of churches in the rural regions of northern New England.

Featured Potential College Ministry Site: Bates College (profile)

1. Pray for the students, faculty, and staff of Bates College as they take their break between academic years.

2. Pray for the Intervarsity Christian Fellowship group at Bates and for a strong evangelical witness among the student population there.

3. Pray for the encouragement of Christian students at the school.

MNA Committee work:

Burlington: Continue to pray for the committee’s work toward preparing for a joint church planting/RUF work in Burlington, VT. Pray in particular for:

1. Joseph Pensak and his family as they welcome the newest addition to their family, Maelle, born October 10, 2011.

2. For the new gatherings happening in the city of Burlington.

3. For adequate prayer and financial support within Northern New England and beyond.

NNEP:

Herb Shipman: Pray for strong prayer and financial support for Herb’s ministry among the dairy farmers in northern Vermont. Give thanks for the spiritual fruit that God has brought about through his labors.

Prayer Update - October 5, 2011

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Featured Church/Mission: Christ Presbyterian Church (profile), Nashua, New Hampshire (Pastor Jason Wakefield)

1. Pray for leadership development, as three men have come forward to serve as officers at CPC.

2. Pray for the funding of the ministry; we are starting a new financial year June 1 and are already behind.

3. Pray for us as we look for a new facility and office space. We need to find a place that will further our ministry.

4. Pray for new people to come and join the congregation.

5. Pray that we would continue to develop a biblical community with a global and local missions emphasis.
6. We are focusing on prayer, community and rest this year. Pray that these would become priorities in the hearts of CPC Members.

Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Montpelier, Vermont (profile)

1. Pray for the work of God’s Spirit among the people of Vermont’s capital city.

2. Pray for the leaders of the Vermont government including Governor Peter Shumlin.

3. Pray for God’s blessing upon the church in northern Vermont.

Featured Potential College Ministry Site: University of Maine (profile), Orono, Maine

1. Pray for the students, faculty, and staff at the main campus of the University of Maine in the summer ahead and for the town of Orono.

2. Pray for the campus ministries at the University of Maine, including Campus Crusade for Christ, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, and the Maine Christian Association.

MNA Committee work:

Burlington: Continue to pray for TheVermontProject in Burlington, VT. Pray in particular for:

1. Joseph Pensak and his family as they continue to settle into the community.

2. The continued development of financial and prayer support for the work in Burlington.

3. That God would continue to work through the community gatherings that they have begun recently.

NNEP:

Meeting: Pray for God’s blessing upon the upcoming Northern New England Presbytery meeting in Lewiston, ME (October 15).

Prayer Update - September 7, 2011

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Featured Church/Mission: Exeter Presbyterian Church (profile), Exeter, New Hampshire (Pastor Steve Magee)

1. Please pray for our new intern, Nathan Snyder, that his time here would be a great blessing to him, to the church, and to the kingdom of God.

2. Thank the Lord for 15 years of worship at EPC as of September 8th and 31 years of marriage for Candy and Steve Magee as of September 6th :-)

3. Pray that the Lord would bring others to our daily worship services Monday through Wednesday at 9am. We are praying, singing, and going through Numbers and Deuteronomy this fall.

4. Pray for one of our deacons, Dave Herrod, who will be teaching our theology class this fall using a new Catechism of Christian Unity that focuses on Christian essentials.

Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Lakes Region, Maine (profile links below)

1. Pray for the people of the thirteen towns that make up the lakes region of central Maine, including Casco, Bridgton, Naples, and Raymond. Pray for good economic opportunities for the many involved in tourism-based industries.

2. Pray for the further establishment of the church in this region.

Featured Potential College Ministry Site: Plymouth State University (profile), Plymouth, New Hampshire

1. Pray for the students, faculty, and staff of Plymouth State University, part of the University System of New Hampshire.

2. Pray for the ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ to the students there.

MNA Committee work:

Burlington: Continue to pray for The Vermont Project in Burlington, VT. Pray in particular for:

1. Strength, peace and encouragement for Joseph Pensak and his family as the transition in Burlington continues.

2. Deepening friendships with those on the campus of the University of Vermont.

3. Financial support towards the work in Burlington.

NNEP:

Vermont: Please pray for the ongoing recovery in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Irene, that the gospel might profoundly impact the people of Vermont through deeds of love and mercy.

Prayer Update - August 24, 2011

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Featured Church/Mission: Free Grace Presbyterian Church (profile), Lewiston, Maine (Pastor Per Almquist)

1. Rejoice with us over all that God has done, is doing, and will do in his church in Lewiston-Auburn. Pray for our time celebrating that this Sunday as Presbytery ordains and installs our first elders.

2. Pray for the many folks in our area who are POOR. We have so many who are poor – for many reasons, not all of their own doing. Lately we are getting requests for financial assistance a lot. We, and all the other mercy organizations in our town, cannot keep up with all the needs. Pray for us to bring the grace and mercy of God to our community through every relationship he gives us.

3. Pray for Ken and Jordan's Bridge. Pray for the clients he is counseling that they would experience the transformed hearts and restored relationship that comes from the grace of God at work in them.

4. Rejoice with us as we receive about 15 new members over the coming weeks and pray that God would continue to draw more people to himself and to his church.

5. Pray for health, wisdom, and grace for Ken and Kevin as they adjust to serving as elders in the church.

Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Augusta, Maine (profile)

1. Pray for the people of Augusta, including those serving in government positions in the state’s capital, including Governor Paul Lepage.

2. Pray for a strong evangelical witness among the existing churches in Augusta and the surrounding towns.

Featured Potential College Ministry Site: University of Maine-Augusta (profile), Augusta, Maine

1. Pray for the students, faculty, and staff of the Augusta campus of the University of Maine.

2. Pray for good job opportunities for the graduates of the career-oriented programs at UM-Augusta.

3. Pray for the ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ to the students there.

MNA Committee work:

Burlington: Continue to pray for The Vermont Project, the joint church planting/RUF work in Burlington, VT. Pray in particular for:

1. Joseph Pensak, the new church planter and his family, as they make new friendship in Burlington and get settled into their new home.

2. Continued progress in seeking a candidate for the RUF position.

3. Financial and prayer support towards the work in Burlington.

Presbytery Interns: Continue to pray for: Tom Powell, as he continues his internship at Hope Presbyterian Church; Mike Viera, as he begins his studies again at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson; Nathan Snyder, as he begins an internship this fall; and Ted Ogley, as he works as a pastoral assistant at First Presbyterian Church, Concord.

Herb Shipman: Praise God for the fruit of this ministry. Continue to pray for adequate support to be forthcoming to support Pastor Shipman in his work as an evangelist to the dairy farming community of northern Vermont. Pray also that Herb would have a restful time on his vacation.