For more information on our presbytery, please visit our website.
Featured Church/Mission: Faith Presbyterian Church, Lancaster, NH (Pastor Mike Kooy)
1. New members class: please pray for those attending our new members class starting in January.
2. Financial support: pray that the Lord would continue to provide for our budget shortfall through outside support.
3. Shiloh Retreat Ministries: pray that the Lord would fill their calendar with retreats and that the Lord would continue to provide for all their needs.
4. Pray for Faith Presbyterian Church to be a light to the lost here in northern New Hampshire. Pray that the Holy Spirit would change hearts in our area and make them receptive to the Gospel. Pray that we would be bold witnesses for Christ in our community.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Raymond, New Hampshire
1. Pray for the people of the growing town of Raymond and especially for the spiritual growth of the many young families in town.
2. Pray for the progress of the church in Raymond and the surrounding communities.
3. Pray that God would raise up men equipped to plant churches in the small towns of northern New England.
Featured Potential College Ministry Site: Colby College (Waterville, Maine)
1. Pray for the students, faculty, and staff of Colby College as they prepare for the spring semester.
2. Pray for the campus ministries at Colby, including Intervarsity Christian Fellowship and Campus Crusade for Christ. Pray for a strong evangelical witness among the student population there.
3. Pray for the encouragement of Christian students at the school and the evangelical churches in the community.
MNA Committee:
1. Pray for the committee’s work in taking preliminary steps toward a joint church planting/RUF work in Burlington, Vermont.
2. Continue to pray for James Cochell, a recent graduate of Gordon-Conwell (NC campus), and family as he pursues several job opportunities in New England and the possibility of relocating to Nashua, NH, to work with Christ Presbyterian Church.
3. Continue to pray for Mike Viera, a seminary student and candidate under care in NNEP, as he makes final preparations for a one-year deployment to Afghanistan as a member of the Army reserves. Pray for his wife Andrea and three children as they prepare for this time away from Mike.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Prayer Update - December 10, 2009
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Featured Church/Mission: First Presbyterian Church, Concord, NH (Pastor Doug Domin)
1. Please give thanks for the ways God is using our new location and FPC having a facility to use all through the week.
2. Please pray for the officer candidates we have in training as they prepare to meet with the session for examination.
3. Please pray for the continued spiritual and numerical growth of FPC.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Berlin, New Hampshire
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
1. Pray for the students, faculty, and staff of Bates College as they conclude the fall semester and look to the beginning of the spring semester.
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:
1. Pray for the committee’s work in taking preliminary steps toward a joint church planting/RUF work in Burlington, Vermont.
2. Pray for James Cochell, a recent graduate of Gordon-Conwell (NC campus), and family as he pursues several job opportunities in New England and the possibility of relocating to Nashua, NH, to work with Christ Presbyterian Church.
3. Pray for Mike Viera, a seminary student and candidate under care in NNEP, as he makes final preparations for a one-year deployment to Afghanistan as a member of the Army reserves. Pray for his wife Andrea and three children as they prepare for this time away from Mike.
4. Pray for Terry Fox, currently an Air Force chaplain, and his wife as they travel to visit Exeter Presbyterian Church the weekend of December 12 to explore the possibility of working with EPC after the conclusion of his time in the chaplaincy.
Featured Church/Mission: First Presbyterian Church, Concord, NH (Pastor Doug Domin)
1. Please give thanks for the ways God is using our new location and FPC having a facility to use all through the week.
2. Please pray for the officer candidates we have in training as they prepare to meet with the session for examination.
3. Please pray for the continued spiritual and numerical growth of FPC.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Berlin, New Hampshire
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
1. Pray for the students, faculty, and staff of Bates College as they conclude the fall semester and look to the beginning of the spring semester.
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:
1. Pray for the committee’s work in taking preliminary steps toward a joint church planting/RUF work in Burlington, Vermont.
2. Pray for James Cochell, a recent graduate of Gordon-Conwell (NC campus), and family as he pursues several job opportunities in New England and the possibility of relocating to Nashua, NH, to work with Christ Presbyterian Church.
3. Pray for Mike Viera, a seminary student and candidate under care in NNEP, as he makes final preparations for a one-year deployment to Afghanistan as a member of the Army reserves. Pray for his wife Andrea and three children as they prepare for this time away from Mike.
4. Pray for Terry Fox, currently an Air Force chaplain, and his wife as they travel to visit Exeter Presbyterian Church the weekend of December 12 to explore the possibility of working with EPC after the conclusion of his time in the chaplaincy.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Prayer Update - November 25, 2009
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Featured Church/Mission: Grace Presbyterian Church, Laconia, NH (Pastor Andy Wilson)
1) Covenant Children: We are thankful to the Lord for the safe births of four new covenant children over the past few months, and for the twelve covenant children who have been baptized at our church this year. Please pray for parents to be faithful in the Christian nurture of their children, and for the Lord's protection over another woman in the church who is expecting at this time.
2) Leadership: Pray for our congregation as members have the opportunity over the next few weeks to nominate men to the office of ruling elder or deacon. Pray that the Lord would provide additional officers for our church.
Update from Christ Presbyterian Church, Nashua, NH (Pastor Jason Wakefield)
1. We are about $10,000 behind in our giving as we approach halfway through our budget. We are able to pay our bills but in the spring we will have increased expenses. Pray for our financial health.
2. We still have facility needs. Pray for the building Task Force and the Congregation as we look at our future needs.
3. We recently have had a number of visitors and some have stayed. Pray that God would continue to draw people to CPC that further the work of the church.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Montpelier, Vermont
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 Jim Douglas.
3. Pray for God’s blessing upon the church in northern Vermont.
4. Pray that God would bring forward church planters for this region of northern New England in due season.
Featured Potential College Ministry Site: University of Maine, Orono, Maine
1. Pray for the students, faculty, and staff at the main campus of the University of Maine 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:
1. Pray for the committee’s next meeting on December 10. Pray for God’s direction as we seek to take the next steps in working toward church planting and establishing an RUF ministry in northern New England.
2. Pray for James Cochell, a recent graduate of Gordon-Conwell (NC campus), and family as they seek the Lord’s guidance and provision regarding relocating to Nashua, NH, to work with Christ Presbyterian Church.
3. Pray for Mike Viera, a seminary student and candidate under care in NNEP, as he enjoys a brief period with his family before beginning a one-year deployment to Afghanistan as a member of the Army reserves. Pray for his wife Andrea and three children as they prepare for this time away from Mike.
Featured Church/Mission: Grace Presbyterian Church, Laconia, NH (Pastor Andy Wilson)
1) Covenant Children: We are thankful to the Lord for the safe births of four new covenant children over the past few months, and for the twelve covenant children who have been baptized at our church this year. Please pray for parents to be faithful in the Christian nurture of their children, and for the Lord's protection over another woman in the church who is expecting at this time.
2) Leadership: Pray for our congregation as members have the opportunity over the next few weeks to nominate men to the office of ruling elder or deacon. Pray that the Lord would provide additional officers for our church.
Update from Christ Presbyterian Church, Nashua, NH (Pastor Jason Wakefield)
1. We are about $10,000 behind in our giving as we approach halfway through our budget. We are able to pay our bills but in the spring we will have increased expenses. Pray for our financial health.
2. We still have facility needs. Pray for the building Task Force and the Congregation as we look at our future needs.
3. We recently have had a number of visitors and some have stayed. Pray that God would continue to draw people to CPC that further the work of the church.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Montpelier, Vermont
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 Jim Douglas.
3. Pray for God’s blessing upon the church in northern Vermont.
4. Pray that God would bring forward church planters for this region of northern New England in due season.
Featured Potential College Ministry Site: University of Maine, Orono, Maine
1. Pray for the students, faculty, and staff at the main campus of the University of Maine 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:
1. Pray for the committee’s next meeting on December 10. Pray for God’s direction as we seek to take the next steps in working toward church planting and establishing an RUF ministry in northern New England.
2. Pray for James Cochell, a recent graduate of Gordon-Conwell (NC campus), and family as they seek the Lord’s guidance and provision regarding relocating to Nashua, NH, to work with Christ Presbyterian Church.
3. Pray for Mike Viera, a seminary student and candidate under care in NNEP, as he enjoys a brief period with his family before beginning a one-year deployment to Afghanistan as a member of the Army reserves. Pray for his wife Andrea and three children as they prepare for this time away from Mike.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Prayer Update - November 10, 2009
For more information on our presbytery, please visit our website.
Featured Church/Mission: Christ Presbyterian Church, Nashua, New Hampshire (Pastor Jason Wakefield)
1. Pray for the progress of CPC as a particular church again and especially for new RE Matt Oquist.
2. Pray for the funding of the ministry in the midst of a shortfall in outside support.
3. Pray for us as we look for a new facility to further our ministry.
4. Pray for new people to come and join the congregation.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Burlington, Vermont
1. Pray for the people of Burlington, the largest city in the state.
2. Pray for the evangelical churches of Burlington and South Burlington and for their witness among the people of their area.
Featured Potential College Ministry Site: University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont
1. Pray for the students, faculty, and staff of the University of Vermont.
2. Pray for the work of Intervarsity Christian Fellowship and Campus Crusade for Christ on the campus of UVM.
MNA Committee work:
1. Pray for the committee’s next meeting on November 12. Pray especially for God’s direction in connecting ministry candidates to potential opportunities for service in the region and for our discussion with David Green of RUF on the prospects for campus ministry in northern New England.
2. Pray for James Cochell, a recent graduate of Gordon-Conwell (NC campus), and family as they seek the Lord’s guidance and provision regarding relocating to Nashua, NH, to work with Christ Presbyterian Church (PCA).
3. Pray for Mike Viera, a seminary student and candidate under care in NNEP, in the middle of six weeks of training in preparation for a one-year deployment to Afghanistan as a member of the Army reserves. Pray for his wife Andrea and children as they transition back into Army life for this period.
Northern New England Presbytery:
Pray for four members of our presbytery, Per Almquist, Ken Morris, Dan Filicicchia and Jon Taylor, who are in the middle of a short-term missions trip to New Orleans (11/7-11/14) to aid in the reconstruction from Hurricane Katrina. They are working with Redeemer PCA in New Orleans to serve those affected.
Featured Church/Mission: Christ Presbyterian Church, Nashua, New Hampshire (Pastor Jason Wakefield)
1. Pray for the progress of CPC as a particular church again and especially for new RE Matt Oquist.
2. Pray for the funding of the ministry in the midst of a shortfall in outside support.
3. Pray for us as we look for a new facility to further our ministry.
4. Pray for new people to come and join the congregation.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Burlington, Vermont
1. Pray for the people of Burlington, the largest city in the state.
2. Pray for the evangelical churches of Burlington and South Burlington and for their witness among the people of their area.
Featured Potential College Ministry Site: University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont
1. Pray for the students, faculty, and staff of the University of Vermont.
2. Pray for the work of Intervarsity Christian Fellowship and Campus Crusade for Christ on the campus of UVM.
MNA Committee work:
1. Pray for the committee’s next meeting on November 12. Pray especially for God’s direction in connecting ministry candidates to potential opportunities for service in the region and for our discussion with David Green of RUF on the prospects for campus ministry in northern New England.
2. Pray for James Cochell, a recent graduate of Gordon-Conwell (NC campus), and family as they seek the Lord’s guidance and provision regarding relocating to Nashua, NH, to work with Christ Presbyterian Church (PCA).
3. Pray for Mike Viera, a seminary student and candidate under care in NNEP, in the middle of six weeks of training in preparation for a one-year deployment to Afghanistan as a member of the Army reserves. Pray for his wife Andrea and children as they transition back into Army life for this period.
Northern New England Presbytery:
Pray for four members of our presbytery, Per Almquist, Ken Morris, Dan Filicicchia and Jon Taylor, who are in the middle of a short-term missions trip to New Orleans (11/7-11/14) to aid in the reconstruction from Hurricane Katrina. They are working with Redeemer PCA in New Orleans to serve those affected.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Prayer Update - October 13, 2009
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Featured Church/Mission: Hope Presbyterian Church, Portsmouth, New Hampshire (Pastor Chris Robinson)
1. That the Hope congregation would confidently and reverently approach God in worship, and would eagerly anticipate God causing His sheep in Portsmouth to come when they hear His voice through us.
2. That the Lord would keep us faithfully and diligently serving as those who are sent by Christ to shine His light in the darkness of this city.
3. That the Lord would use our present circumstances to draw us to Him for help rather than away from Him in distraction.
4. That the Lord would increase our faith that He is building His Church despite the contrary visible appearance.
5. That He would give us a hearty delight in hearing His Word and keeping His commandments.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: seacoast of southern Maine
1. Pray for the people of Saco, Biddeford, and Old Orchard Beach, located south of Portland on the Atlantic coast.
2. Pray for the reformation of the church in this region and for the raising up of those who would be involved in planting a PCA church in these communities.
Featured Potential College Ministry Site: University of Southern Maine, Portland, Maine (main campus)1. Pray for the students, faculty, and staff of University of Southern Maine, part of Maine public university system.
2. Pray for the involvement of members of Christ the Redeemer Presbyterian (PCA) on campus and for the work of Campus Crusade for Christ and Intervarsity Christian Fellowship.
MNA Committee work:
1. Pray for the committee’s next meeting on November 12. Pray especially for God’s direction in connecting ministry candidates to potential opportunities for service in the region.
2. Pray for James Cochell, a recent graduate of Gordon-Conwell (NC campus), and family as they seek the Lord’s guidance and provision regarding relocating to Nashua, NH, to work with Christ Presbyterian Church (PCA).
Northern New England Presbytery:
Pray for God’s blessing upon the upcoming meeting of the presbytery (10/17) and for the Holy Spirit’s continued work throughout the states of Vermont, Maine, and New Hampshire.
Featured Church/Mission: Hope Presbyterian Church, Portsmouth, New Hampshire (Pastor Chris Robinson)
1. That the Hope congregation would confidently and reverently approach God in worship, and would eagerly anticipate God causing His sheep in Portsmouth to come when they hear His voice through us.
2. That the Lord would keep us faithfully and diligently serving as those who are sent by Christ to shine His light in the darkness of this city.
3. That the Lord would use our present circumstances to draw us to Him for help rather than away from Him in distraction.
4. That the Lord would increase our faith that He is building His Church despite the contrary visible appearance.
5. That He would give us a hearty delight in hearing His Word and keeping His commandments.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: seacoast of southern Maine
1. Pray for the people of Saco, Biddeford, and Old Orchard Beach, located south of Portland on the Atlantic coast.
2. Pray for the reformation of the church in this region and for the raising up of those who would be involved in planting a PCA church in these communities.
Featured Potential College Ministry Site: University of Southern Maine, Portland, Maine (main campus)1. Pray for the students, faculty, and staff of University of Southern Maine, part of Maine public university system.
2. Pray for the involvement of members of Christ the Redeemer Presbyterian (PCA) on campus and for the work of Campus Crusade for Christ and Intervarsity Christian Fellowship.
MNA Committee work:
1. Pray for the committee’s next meeting on November 12. Pray especially for God’s direction in connecting ministry candidates to potential opportunities for service in the region.
2. Pray for James Cochell, a recent graduate of Gordon-Conwell (NC campus), and family as they seek the Lord’s guidance and provision regarding relocating to Nashua, NH, to work with Christ Presbyterian Church (PCA).
Northern New England Presbytery:
Pray for God’s blessing upon the upcoming meeting of the presbytery (10/17) and for the Holy Spirit’s continued work throughout the states of Vermont, Maine, and New Hampshire.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Prayer Update - September 29, 2009
For more information on our presbytery, please visit our website.
Featured Church/Mission: Trinity Presbyterian Church, St. Albans, VT (Pastor Seth Anderson)
1) Pray that we would remember the gospel and live in the power of the resurrection.
2) Pray that we would effectively reach the lost in our community.
3) Pray that God would protect and strengthen us against the attacks of the Devil.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Lakes Region, Maine
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, Plymouth, NH
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:
1. Pray for the committee’s next meeting on October 8 and the follow-up with ministry candidates that we are attempting to accomplish before that meeting.
2. Pray for good results from our presbytery’s special collection for the work of the MNA committee on October 4.
Featured Church/Mission: Trinity Presbyterian Church, St. Albans, VT (Pastor Seth Anderson)
1) Pray that we would remember the gospel and live in the power of the resurrection.
2) Pray that we would effectively reach the lost in our community.
3) Pray that God would protect and strengthen us against the attacks of the Devil.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Lakes Region, Maine
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, Plymouth, NH
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:
1. Pray for the committee’s next meeting on October 8 and the follow-up with ministry candidates that we are attempting to accomplish before that meeting.
2. Pray for good results from our presbytery’s special collection for the work of the MNA committee on October 4.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Prayer Update - September 15, 2009
For more information on our presbytery, please visit our website.
Featured Church/Mission: Exeter Presbyterian Church, Exeter, NH (Pastor Steve Magee)
1. Please pray for friends and visitors who are in need and that we would minister to them with the love of Christ.
2. Thank God for the opportunities that He continues to give us to teach and to serve.
3. Please pray for our GriefShare classes starting this month.
4. Ask the Lord to aid us in helping young adults and young families in our towns.
5. Ask the Father to draw people in the Exeter area to His Son, and to gather people into the churches, people who are attempting to live Christian lives by themselves- people with no vital connection to the visible church- people who used to worship God with others but ran away from the church and/or were somehow driven away by churches.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Augusta, Maine
1. Pray for the people of Augusta, including those serving in government positions in the state’s capital.
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, 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.
2. Pray for the ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ to the students there.
MNA Committee work:
1. Pray for the committee’s next meeting on October 8 and the follow-up with ministry candidates that we are attempting to accomplish before that meeting.
2. Pray for good results from our presbytery’s special collection for the work of the MNA committee on October 4.
Featured Church/Mission: Exeter Presbyterian Church, Exeter, NH (Pastor Steve Magee)
1. Please pray for friends and visitors who are in need and that we would minister to them with the love of Christ.
2. Thank God for the opportunities that He continues to give us to teach and to serve.
3. Please pray for our GriefShare classes starting this month.
4. Ask the Lord to aid us in helping young adults and young families in our towns.
5. Ask the Father to draw people in the Exeter area to His Son, and to gather people into the churches, people who are attempting to live Christian lives by themselves- people with no vital connection to the visible church- people who used to worship God with others but ran away from the church and/or were somehow driven away by churches.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Augusta, Maine
1. Pray for the people of Augusta, including those serving in government positions in the state’s capital.
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, 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.
2. Pray for the ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ to the students there.
MNA Committee work:
1. Pray for the committee’s next meeting on October 8 and the follow-up with ministry candidates that we are attempting to accomplish before that meeting.
2. Pray for good results from our presbytery’s special collection for the work of the MNA committee on October 4.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Prayer Update - September 1, 2009
For more information on our presbytery, please visit our website.
Featured Church/Mission: Free Grace Presbyterian Mission, Lewiston, ME (Pastor Per Almquist)
1. Pray for Lewiston-Auburn and all of central Maine. Pray for the Holy Spirit to be moving in a mighty way, calling many to his name. Pray that the church in the area would stand faithful, proclaiming boldly, clearly, and graciously the gospel of Jesus Christ.
2. Pray that those who have been exploring what Free Grace is all about would be drawn to committing to the church. Pray for God to draw others to us for his glory. Pray for those who are coming to hear God's call to them to seek his kingdom first trusting that all else will be added.
3. Rejoice that Jordan's Bridge Christian Counseling is now open and seeing clients. Pray that Ken, our director of counseling, would be able to meet those in the community who know people seeking counseling. Pray that God would draw to Jordan's Bridge the clients he has prepared for Ken.
4. Give thanks for God's provision of a part-time job for Linda to supplement her work for the church. This is an answer to prayer and an encouragement as several others at Free Grace are need of seeing God's providential care in their own lives.
5. Pray that we would rest in the joy of being loved by God. That we would not struggle to earn his love or anything of this earth (including a new church) but find our peace and hope in our triune God whose steadfast love endures forever.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Upper Valley region of Vermont and New Hampshire
1. Pray for God’s blessing upon people of Hanover and Lebanon, NH, and White River Junction, VT.
2. Pray for the reformation of the church in the Upper Valley region and for the Gospel witness of existing evangelical churches.
Featured Potential College Ministry Site: Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire
1. Pray for the students, faculty, and staff of Dartmouth College as they prepare to begin the school year.
2. Pray for the campus ministries at Dartmouth, including Campus Crusade for Christ, the Navigators, and Agape Christian Fellowship.
MNA Committee work:
Pray for the committee’s upcoming meeting September 10. Pray for the identification of solid ministry opportunities and ministry candidates through the work of the committee.
Featured Church/Mission: Free Grace Presbyterian Mission, Lewiston, ME (Pastor Per Almquist)
1. Pray for Lewiston-Auburn and all of central Maine. Pray for the Holy Spirit to be moving in a mighty way, calling many to his name. Pray that the church in the area would stand faithful, proclaiming boldly, clearly, and graciously the gospel of Jesus Christ.
2. Pray that those who have been exploring what Free Grace is all about would be drawn to committing to the church. Pray for God to draw others to us for his glory. Pray for those who are coming to hear God's call to them to seek his kingdom first trusting that all else will be added.
3. Rejoice that Jordan's Bridge Christian Counseling is now open and seeing clients. Pray that Ken, our director of counseling, would be able to meet those in the community who know people seeking counseling. Pray that God would draw to Jordan's Bridge the clients he has prepared for Ken.
4. Give thanks for God's provision of a part-time job for Linda to supplement her work for the church. This is an answer to prayer and an encouragement as several others at Free Grace are need of seeing God's providential care in their own lives.
5. Pray that we would rest in the joy of being loved by God. That we would not struggle to earn his love or anything of this earth (including a new church) but find our peace and hope in our triune God whose steadfast love endures forever.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Upper Valley region of Vermont and New Hampshire
1. Pray for God’s blessing upon people of Hanover and Lebanon, NH, and White River Junction, VT.
2. Pray for the reformation of the church in the Upper Valley region and for the Gospel witness of existing evangelical churches.
Featured Potential College Ministry Site: Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire
1. Pray for the students, faculty, and staff of Dartmouth College as they prepare to begin the school year.
2. Pray for the campus ministries at Dartmouth, including Campus Crusade for Christ, the Navigators, and Agape Christian Fellowship.
MNA Committee work:
Pray for the committee’s upcoming meeting September 10. Pray for the identification of solid ministry opportunities and ministry candidates through the work of the committee.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Prayer Update - August 19, 2009
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Featured Church/Mission: Christ the Redeemer Presbyterian, Portland, ME (Pastor Doug Warren)
1. Praise God for a great turn out to this year’s Adventure camp with 52 area youth (three-years-old to fifth grade) and the team from Clemson who helped.
2. Praise God for His work in several individual’s and families’ lives.
3. Pray for guidance regarding our current and future facility needs (i.e. Ministry Center and 24/7 space).
4. Ask Him to bless our relationship with the OPC church and specifically for their on-going pastoral search.
5. Ask Him to give our deacons wisdom as we work on identifying and equipping some folks from the congregation to assist them.
6. Ask Him to bless our efforts as a community of faith in demonstrating Christ’s grace to neighbors, co-workers, and friends.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: South-central New Hampshire
1. Pray for the spiritual and economic prosperity of the people of Salem, Derry, and Londonderry, New Hampshire.
2. Pray for the progress of the church in south-central New Hampshire.
Featured Potential College Ministry Site: University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire
1. Pray for the students, faculty, and staff of the University of New Hampshire as they prepare for the upcoming school year.
2. Pray for the Intervarsity Christian Fellowship group at UNH and the new reformed students group connected to Pilgrim Presbyterian (OPC) in Dover, NH.
MNA Committee work:
Pray for the committee’s upcoming meeting September 10. Pray for the identification of solid ministry opportunities and ministry candidates through the work of the committee.
Featured Church/Mission: Christ the Redeemer Presbyterian, Portland, ME (Pastor Doug Warren)
1. Praise God for a great turn out to this year’s Adventure camp with 52 area youth (three-years-old to fifth grade) and the team from Clemson who helped.
2. Praise God for His work in several individual’s and families’ lives.
3. Pray for guidance regarding our current and future facility needs (i.e. Ministry Center and 24/7 space).
4. Ask Him to bless our relationship with the OPC church and specifically for their on-going pastoral search.
5. Ask Him to give our deacons wisdom as we work on identifying and equipping some folks from the congregation to assist them.
6. Ask Him to bless our efforts as a community of faith in demonstrating Christ’s grace to neighbors, co-workers, and friends.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: South-central New Hampshire
1. Pray for the spiritual and economic prosperity of the people of Salem, Derry, and Londonderry, New Hampshire.
2. Pray for the progress of the church in south-central New Hampshire.
Featured Potential College Ministry Site: University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire
1. Pray for the students, faculty, and staff of the University of New Hampshire as they prepare for the upcoming school year.
2. Pray for the Intervarsity Christian Fellowship group at UNH and the new reformed students group connected to Pilgrim Presbyterian (OPC) in Dover, NH.
MNA Committee work:
Pray for the committee’s upcoming meeting September 10. Pray for the identification of solid ministry opportunities and ministry candidates through the work of the committee.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Prayer Update - August 5, 2009
For more information on our presbytery, please visit our website, www.nnepca.org.
Featured Church/Mission: Church of the Redeemer, Manchester, NH (Pastor Jon Taylor)
1. We praise God for his provision of a 24/7 facility in the heart of the city for office, worship and ministry!
2. Please pray for our Kids’ Club being held in Sheridan-Emmett Park August 10-14 (weather, safety, receptiveness to the Gospel).
3. Please pray for a Pioneer Clubs Ministry we are planning in the fall to reach the families of our neighborhood.
4. Pray for the development of an ESL (English as a Second Language) ministry we’re hoping to launch in January.
5. Pray for the last stages of elder training/examination and particularization, which we hope to complete by the end of 2009.
6. We praise God for several unchurched people who are attending and/or exploring the faith through CTR members.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Brunswick, Maine
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, Brunswick, Maine
1. Pray for the students, faculty, and staff of Bowdoin College as they prepare for the upcoming school year.
2. Pray for the establishment of strong college ministries on a campus without a RUF, Intervarsity, or Campus Crusade presence.
MNA Committee work:
Pray for the committee’s upcoming meeting August 13 and for the further development of existing ministry contacts.
Featured Church/Mission: Church of the Redeemer, Manchester, NH (Pastor Jon Taylor)
1. We praise God for his provision of a 24/7 facility in the heart of the city for office, worship and ministry!
2. Please pray for our Kids’ Club being held in Sheridan-Emmett Park August 10-14 (weather, safety, receptiveness to the Gospel).
3. Please pray for a Pioneer Clubs Ministry we are planning in the fall to reach the families of our neighborhood.
4. Pray for the development of an ESL (English as a Second Language) ministry we’re hoping to launch in January.
5. Pray for the last stages of elder training/examination and particularization, which we hope to complete by the end of 2009.
6. We praise God for several unchurched people who are attending and/or exploring the faith through CTR members.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Brunswick, Maine
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, Brunswick, Maine
1. Pray for the students, faculty, and staff of Bowdoin College as they prepare for the upcoming school year.
2. Pray for the establishment of strong college ministries on a campus without a RUF, Intervarsity, or Campus Crusade presence.
MNA Committee work:
Pray for the committee’s upcoming meeting August 13 and for the further development of existing ministry contacts.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Prayer Update - July 22, 2009
For more information on our presbytery, please visit www.nnepca.org.
Featured Church/Mission: Faith Presbyterian Church, Lancaster, NH (Pastor Mike Kooy)
1. Pray for good follow up with the families that were involved in the day camp in June.
2. Pray for visitors to attend our worship services.
3. Pray that the Lord would meet our financial needs. Pray that we would receive increased financial support from donors outside of our church (close to half or our budget is based on outside giving).
4. Pray for new members to join our church.
5. Pray for the financial strength of Shiloh Retreat Ministries, full camps, and weekend retreats. Pray for adequate off-site work for Ken Todd and Greg Gordon.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Littleton, New Hampshire
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, Middlebury, Vermont 1. Pray for the students, faculty, and staff of Middlebury College in the upcoming school year.
2. Pray for God to bless the several campus ministries in year to come, including Campus Crusade for Christ and Intervarsity Christian Fellowship.
MNA Committee work:
Pray for the committee’s upcoming meeting August 13 and for the further development of existing ministry contacts.
Summer Ministries:
1. Continue to pray for the summer internship of seminary student Mike Viera at Grace Presbyterian Church (profile) in Laconia.
2. Continue to pray for the summer internship of seminary student Ted Ogley at First Presbyterian Church (profile) in Concord.
Featured Church/Mission: Faith Presbyterian Church, Lancaster, NH (Pastor Mike Kooy)
1. Pray for good follow up with the families that were involved in the day camp in June.
2. Pray for visitors to attend our worship services.
3. Pray that the Lord would meet our financial needs. Pray that we would receive increased financial support from donors outside of our church (close to half or our budget is based on outside giving).
4. Pray for new members to join our church.
5. Pray for the financial strength of Shiloh Retreat Ministries, full camps, and weekend retreats. Pray for adequate off-site work for Ken Todd and Greg Gordon.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Littleton, New Hampshire
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, Middlebury, Vermont 1. Pray for the students, faculty, and staff of Middlebury College in the upcoming school year.
2. Pray for God to bless the several campus ministries in year to come, including Campus Crusade for Christ and Intervarsity Christian Fellowship.
MNA Committee work:
Pray for the committee’s upcoming meeting August 13 and for the further development of existing ministry contacts.
Summer Ministries:
1. Continue to pray for the summer internship of seminary student Mike Viera at Grace Presbyterian Church (profile) in Laconia.
2. Continue to pray for the summer internship of seminary student Ted Ogley at First Presbyterian Church (profile) in Concord.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Prayer Update - July 8, 2009
Featured Church/Mission: First Presbyterian Church, Concord, NH (Pastor Doug Domin)
1. Please give thanks for Ted Ogley and his family and the blessing they have been to our church.
2. Please gives thanks for God’s provision of a leased space on Loudon Road and the blessing this has been to our church family.
3. Please pray for our Main Street Market Days outreach July 16-17 and Vacation Bible School the week of July 20.
4. Please pray for the ongoing training of officer candidates and for the continued spiritual and numerical growth of our congregation.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Keene, New Hampshire
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.
Featured Potential College Ministry Site: Keene State College, Keene, New Hampshire
1. Pray for the students, faculty, and staff of Keene State College 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.
Special Prayer Requests for Shiloh Retreat Ministries, Jefferson, NH, and Faith Presbyterian Church (profile), Lancaster, NH
Shiloh: Please pray for adequate income to keep current with expenses and to pay down the outstanding property tax bill and camp ground engineering fees. Please ask the Lord to fill our weekends with retreats and our 4 weeks of camp; please also pray that the Lord would continue to provide ministry coordinators Ken Todd and Greg Gordon with off-site work through early July and again as soon as camp ends.
Faith Presbyterian Church:
a. Praise God for the 32 children that attended our day camp (June 22-26). Pray that God would produce fruit from this ministry and that our church would be able to follow up with these families.
b. Pray for visitors to attend our worship services.
c. Pray that the Lord would meet our financial needs and close the current $5,000 budget short fall. Pray that we would receive increased financial support from donors outside of our church (close to half or our budget is based on outside giving).
d. Pray for new members to join our church.
MNA Committee work:
Pray for the committee’s upcoming meetings on July 9 and August 13 and for the further development of existing ministry contacts.
Northern New England Presbytery:
Pray for God’s blessing upon the presbytery’s July 18 meeting in Laconia, New Hampshire.
Summer Ministries:
1. Continue to pray for the summer internship of seminary student Mike Viera at Grace Presbyterian Church (profile) in Laconia.
2. Continue to pray for the summer internship of seminary student Ted Ogley at First Presbyterian Church (profile) in Concord.
1. Please give thanks for Ted Ogley and his family and the blessing they have been to our church.
2. Please gives thanks for God’s provision of a leased space on Loudon Road and the blessing this has been to our church family.
3. Please pray for our Main Street Market Days outreach July 16-17 and Vacation Bible School the week of July 20.
4. Please pray for the ongoing training of officer candidates and for the continued spiritual and numerical growth of our congregation.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Keene, New Hampshire
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.
Featured Potential College Ministry Site: Keene State College, Keene, New Hampshire
1. Pray for the students, faculty, and staff of Keene State College 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.
Special Prayer Requests for Shiloh Retreat Ministries, Jefferson, NH, and Faith Presbyterian Church (profile), Lancaster, NH
Shiloh: Please pray for adequate income to keep current with expenses and to pay down the outstanding property tax bill and camp ground engineering fees. Please ask the Lord to fill our weekends with retreats and our 4 weeks of camp; please also pray that the Lord would continue to provide ministry coordinators Ken Todd and Greg Gordon with off-site work through early July and again as soon as camp ends.
Faith Presbyterian Church:
a. Praise God for the 32 children that attended our day camp (June 22-26). Pray that God would produce fruit from this ministry and that our church would be able to follow up with these families.
b. Pray for visitors to attend our worship services.
c. Pray that the Lord would meet our financial needs and close the current $5,000 budget short fall. Pray that we would receive increased financial support from donors outside of our church (close to half or our budget is based on outside giving).
d. Pray for new members to join our church.
MNA Committee work:
Pray for the committee’s upcoming meetings on July 9 and August 13 and for the further development of existing ministry contacts.
Northern New England Presbytery:
Pray for God’s blessing upon the presbytery’s July 18 meeting in Laconia, New Hampshire.
Summer Ministries:
1. Continue to pray for the summer internship of seminary student Mike Viera at Grace Presbyterian Church (profile) in Laconia.
2. Continue to pray for the summer internship of seminary student Ted Ogley at First Presbyterian Church (profile) in Concord.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Prayer Update - June 10, 2009
For more information on our presbytery, please visit our website: www.nnepca.org.
Featured Church/Mission: Grace Presbyterian Church, Laconia, NH (Pastor Andy Wilson)
1. Covenant Children: We are very thankful for the number of children that have been added to our congregation over the past few years. Please pray for parents to be faithful in the Christian nurture of their children and pray for those who will serve as Sunday School teachers beginning this fall. Also, pray for the Lord’s protection and care for the four women in our church who are currently expecting.
2. Leadership: Pray that the Lord would grant our session the wisdom, energy, and love that we need to shepherd this congregation. Pray that the Lord would raise up additional elders and deacons for our congregation through the officer training classes that is beginning this month.
3. Outreach: Pray for the members of our church to be bold and intentional about speaking to their non-Christian neighbors, co-workers, and acquaintances about Christ and inviting them to our church.
4. Pray for our summer intern, Mike Viera, along with his wife Andrea and their three children.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Berlin, New Hampshire
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
1. Pray for the students, faculty, and staff of Bates College as they prepare for the upcoming academic year.
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:
Pray for tomorrow’s (June 11) committee meeting and the follow-up from it.
Summer Ministries:
1. Pray for the day camp of Faith Presbyterian Church in Lancaster, NH schedule for June 22-26. Pray for the 25-35 children expected to attend, especially the half or so that are anticipated to be from non-church families. Pray for the provision of needed financial support for the free camp (contact Pastor Mike Kooy – mkooy@ne.rr.com – to help in this effort).
2. Pray for the summer internship of seminary student Ted Ogley at First Presbyterian Church in Concord.
Featured Church/Mission: Grace Presbyterian Church, Laconia, NH (Pastor Andy Wilson)
1. Covenant Children: We are very thankful for the number of children that have been added to our congregation over the past few years. Please pray for parents to be faithful in the Christian nurture of their children and pray for those who will serve as Sunday School teachers beginning this fall. Also, pray for the Lord’s protection and care for the four women in our church who are currently expecting.
2. Leadership: Pray that the Lord would grant our session the wisdom, energy, and love that we need to shepherd this congregation. Pray that the Lord would raise up additional elders and deacons for our congregation through the officer training classes that is beginning this month.
3. Outreach: Pray for the members of our church to be bold and intentional about speaking to their non-Christian neighbors, co-workers, and acquaintances about Christ and inviting them to our church.
4. Pray for our summer intern, Mike Viera, along with his wife Andrea and their three children.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Berlin, New Hampshire
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
1. Pray for the students, faculty, and staff of Bates College as they prepare for the upcoming academic year.
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:
Pray for tomorrow’s (June 11) committee meeting and the follow-up from it.
Summer Ministries:
1. Pray for the day camp of Faith Presbyterian Church in Lancaster, NH schedule for June 22-26. Pray for the 25-35 children expected to attend, especially the half or so that are anticipated to be from non-church families. Pray for the provision of needed financial support for the free camp (contact Pastor Mike Kooy – mkooy@ne.rr.com – to help in this effort).
2. Pray for the summer internship of seminary student Ted Ogley at First Presbyterian Church in Concord.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Prayer Update - May 27, 2009
For more information on our presbytery, please visit our website: www.nnepca.org.
Featured Church/Mission: Hope Presbyterian Church (Pastor Chris Robinson)
1. That the Hope congregation would approach God with confident reverence in worship, and would approach Portsmouth with expectant contentment that those who are His sheep will hear His voice and come to Him.
2. That God would use our door-to-door evangelism in conjunction with our website to make known His free invitation to Hope.
3. That the Peacemaker study would have a sanctifying effect in the lives of the small group members.
4. That the Lord would keep us faithfully and diligently serving as those who are sent by Christ to shine in the darkness.
5. That God would use our booth and our presence at Market Square Day on June 13 to make evident the joy of life in Christ.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Montpelier, Vermont
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 Jim Douglas.
3. Pray for God’s blessing upon the church in northern Vermont.
4. Pray that God would bring forward church planters for this region of northern New England in due season.
MNA Committee work:Pray for the committee’s upcoming meeting on June 11 and the committee’s ongoing work with men interested in ministering in the region.
Summer Ministries:
1. Pray for the day camp of Faith Presbyterian Church (Lancaster, NH) schedule for June 22-26. Pray for the 25-35 children expected to attend, especially the half or so that are anticipated to be from non-church families. Pray for the provision of needed financial support for the free camp (contact Pastor Mike Kooy – mkooy@ne.rr.com – to help in this effort).
2. Pray for the summer internship of seminary student Mike Viera at Grace Presbyterian Church in Laconia.
3. Pray for the summer internship of seminary student Ted Ogley at First Presbyterian Church in Concord.
Featured Church/Mission: Hope Presbyterian Church (Pastor Chris Robinson)
1. That the Hope congregation would approach God with confident reverence in worship, and would approach Portsmouth with expectant contentment that those who are His sheep will hear His voice and come to Him.
2. That God would use our door-to-door evangelism in conjunction with our website to make known His free invitation to Hope.
3. That the Peacemaker study would have a sanctifying effect in the lives of the small group members.
4. That the Lord would keep us faithfully and diligently serving as those who are sent by Christ to shine in the darkness.
5. That God would use our booth and our presence at Market Square Day on June 13 to make evident the joy of life in Christ.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Montpelier, Vermont
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 Jim Douglas.
3. Pray for God’s blessing upon the church in northern Vermont.
4. Pray that God would bring forward church planters for this region of northern New England in due season.
MNA Committee work:Pray for the committee’s upcoming meeting on June 11 and the committee’s ongoing work with men interested in ministering in the region.
Summer Ministries:
1. Pray for the day camp of Faith Presbyterian Church (Lancaster, NH) schedule for June 22-26. Pray for the 25-35 children expected to attend, especially the half or so that are anticipated to be from non-church families. Pray for the provision of needed financial support for the free camp (contact Pastor Mike Kooy – mkooy@ne.rr.com – to help in this effort).
2. Pray for the summer internship of seminary student Mike Viera at Grace Presbyterian Church in Laconia.
3. Pray for the summer internship of seminary student Ted Ogley at First Presbyterian Church in Concord.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Prayer Update - May 13, 2009
For more information on our presbytery, please visit our website: www.nnepca.org.
Featured Church/Mission: Trinity Presbyterian Church (Pastor Seth Anderson)
1. That we as a congregation would live in such a way that Jesus Christ is Lord of our lives.
2. That we would seek to share our faith with those in our community.
3. Pray for protection from the Evil One and failure of his attempts to cause division.
4. Pray that we would be completely humble and gentle, bearing with one another in love.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Burlington, Vermont
1. Pray that God’s grace would be known among the people of Burlington.
2. Pray for the students, faculty, administration, and staff at the University of Vermont.
2. Pray for the progress of the church in that region and the direction of the Holy Spirit regarding church planting there.
MNA Committee work:
Pray for the committee’s meeting on Thursday, May 14. Pray for further progress toward planting new churches in the region, consideration of the next steps for filling open pulpits in the non-PCA church in our region, and ways that the presbytery can be involved on the major college campuses of our region.
Featured Church/Mission: Trinity Presbyterian Church (Pastor Seth Anderson)
1. That we as a congregation would live in such a way that Jesus Christ is Lord of our lives.
2. That we would seek to share our faith with those in our community.
3. Pray for protection from the Evil One and failure of his attempts to cause division.
4. Pray that we would be completely humble and gentle, bearing with one another in love.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Burlington, Vermont
1. Pray that God’s grace would be known among the people of Burlington.
2. Pray for the students, faculty, administration, and staff at the University of Vermont.
2. Pray for the progress of the church in that region and the direction of the Holy Spirit regarding church planting there.
MNA Committee work:
Pray for the committee’s meeting on Thursday, May 14. Pray for further progress toward planting new churches in the region, consideration of the next steps for filling open pulpits in the non-PCA church in our region, and ways that the presbytery can be involved on the major college campuses of our region.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Prayer Update - April 27, 2009
Featured Church/Mission: Exeter Presbyterian Church (Pastor Steve Magee)
1. Please pray for those who will have attended our first Big Questions forum on Bioethics on May 1st. Our panel (Exeter's State Senator Maggie Hassan, local pathologist Phil Tisdall, and OPC pastor Greg Reynolds), will speak from different perspectives on the question of human dignity, and the limits that a respect for this places on scientific research. Pray for the forum itself, and then especially for whatever fruitfulness the Lord will choose to bring from this event after the forum.
2. Thank God for His provision of two additional elders and a new deacon, and for the peace that we have enjoyed together as leaders and as a congregation. Our three year theme is Unity in Christ, in prayer, word, and service.
3. Please pray for our expanding weekly Women's Study groups that Candy is leading. They are studying heaven together. Please also pray for a GriefShare class that Candy and I are planning to lead beginning in September.
4. We are studying the Kingdom of God and the Means of Grace for the next ten weeks in adult Sunday School. Please pray that we will all seek and find greater communion with God and further fruitfulness of faith working through love as a result of these studies. Please also pray for the good use of the daily and weekly written tools that are produced for the spiritual growth of those who wish to use them.
5. Ask the Father to draw people in the Exeter area to His Son, and to gather people into the churches, people who are attempting to live Christian lives by themselves- people with no vital connection to the visble church- people who used to worship God with others but ran away from the church and/or were somehow driven away by churches.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: seacoast of southern Maine
1. Pray for the people of Saco, Biddeford, and Old Orchard Beach, located south of Portland on the Atlantic coast.
2. Pray for the progress of the Reformation of the church in this region and for the raising up of those who would be involved in planting a PCA church in these communities.
MNA Committee work:
Pray for the committee’s upcoming meeting on May 14. Pray for wisdom as the committee continues to work with potential ministry partners and consider questions related to filling open pulpits in non-PCA churches in the region.
1. Please pray for those who will have attended our first Big Questions forum on Bioethics on May 1st. Our panel (Exeter's State Senator Maggie Hassan, local pathologist Phil Tisdall, and OPC pastor Greg Reynolds), will speak from different perspectives on the question of human dignity, and the limits that a respect for this places on scientific research. Pray for the forum itself, and then especially for whatever fruitfulness the Lord will choose to bring from this event after the forum.
2. Thank God for His provision of two additional elders and a new deacon, and for the peace that we have enjoyed together as leaders and as a congregation. Our three year theme is Unity in Christ, in prayer, word, and service.
3. Please pray for our expanding weekly Women's Study groups that Candy is leading. They are studying heaven together. Please also pray for a GriefShare class that Candy and I are planning to lead beginning in September.
4. We are studying the Kingdom of God and the Means of Grace for the next ten weeks in adult Sunday School. Please pray that we will all seek and find greater communion with God and further fruitfulness of faith working through love as a result of these studies. Please also pray for the good use of the daily and weekly written tools that are produced for the spiritual growth of those who wish to use them.
5. Ask the Father to draw people in the Exeter area to His Son, and to gather people into the churches, people who are attempting to live Christian lives by themselves- people with no vital connection to the visble church- people who used to worship God with others but ran away from the church and/or were somehow driven away by churches.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: seacoast of southern Maine
1. Pray for the people of Saco, Biddeford, and Old Orchard Beach, located south of Portland on the Atlantic coast.
2. Pray for the progress of the Reformation of the church in this region and for the raising up of those who would be involved in planting a PCA church in these communities.
MNA Committee work:
Pray for the committee’s upcoming meeting on May 14. Pray for wisdom as the committee continues to work with potential ministry partners and consider questions related to filling open pulpits in non-PCA churches in the region.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Prayer Update - April 13, 2009
Featured Church/Mission: Christ the Redeemer, Portland, ME (Pastor Doug Warren)
1. Praise God for working out the house sale and purchase for Ken and Linda Morris moving to Lewiston from St. Louis to help with the church plant Free Grace.
2. Praise God for a group of folks interested in the up-coming Introduction to Christ the Redeemer Presbyterian Church class in early May.
3. Pray for guidance regarding our current facility and future needs (ie Ministry Center and 24/7 space).
4. Ask Him to bless our relationship with the OPC church.
5. Ask Him to give our deacons wisdom as they work on the budget draft.
6. Ask Him to bless our efforts as a community of faith in demonstrating Christ’s grace to neighbors, co-workers, and friends.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Lakes Region, Maine
1. Pray for the people of the thirteen towns that make lakes region of central Maine.
2. Pray for the further establishment of the church in this region and for ministry opportunities among the many summer visitors to the area.
MNA Committee work:
Pray for the ongoing work of the committee in working with men interested in ministering in the region.
Northern New England Presbytery:
Pray for the presbytery meeting on April 18. Pray for wisdom and safety in travel for the elders attending.
1. Praise God for working out the house sale and purchase for Ken and Linda Morris moving to Lewiston from St. Louis to help with the church plant Free Grace.
2. Praise God for a group of folks interested in the up-coming Introduction to Christ the Redeemer Presbyterian Church class in early May.
3. Pray for guidance regarding our current facility and future needs (ie Ministry Center and 24/7 space).
4. Ask Him to bless our relationship with the OPC church.
5. Ask Him to give our deacons wisdom as they work on the budget draft.
6. Ask Him to bless our efforts as a community of faith in demonstrating Christ’s grace to neighbors, co-workers, and friends.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Lakes Region, Maine
1. Pray for the people of the thirteen towns that make lakes region of central Maine.
2. Pray for the further establishment of the church in this region and for ministry opportunities among the many summer visitors to the area.
MNA Committee work:
Pray for the ongoing work of the committee in working with men interested in ministering in the region.
Northern New England Presbytery:
Pray for the presbytery meeting on April 18. Pray for wisdom and safety in travel for the elders attending.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Prayer Update - March 27, 2009
Featured Church/Mission: Church of the Redeemer, Manchester, NH (Pastor Jon Taylor)
1. We praise God for his provision of a 24/7 facility in the heart of the city for office, worship and ministry!
2. Please pray for God to bless our efforts to meet and reach the people in the neighborhoods around Maple and Beech streets.
3. Please pray for a children's outreach during Spring break and a Kids' Club we're planning for the summer.
4. Pray for God to connect our men and grow us in leadership as we begin some new accountability groups.
5. Pray for two elder candidates and two deacon candidates that are training for leadership and for our plans for particularization later this year.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Augusta, Maine
1. Pray for God’s blessing upon the people of Augusta, the capital of Maine.
2. Pray for the leaders of Maine, including Governor John Baldacci and Senators Susan Collins and Olympia Snowe.
2. Pray for the students, faculty, administration, and staff of the University of Maine-Augusta and for the campus ministries active at the school.
MNA Committee work:
1. Pray for the committee’s next meeting on April 9 and the committee’s continued work with the group of men interested in being involved in ministry in our region.
2. Pray for Lance Collins and his family (from South Carolina) as they visit Exeter Presbyterian Church the weekend of April 4 to explore the possibility of Lance doing an internship at EPC.
1. We praise God for his provision of a 24/7 facility in the heart of the city for office, worship and ministry!
2. Please pray for God to bless our efforts to meet and reach the people in the neighborhoods around Maple and Beech streets.
3. Please pray for a children's outreach during Spring break and a Kids' Club we're planning for the summer.
4. Pray for God to connect our men and grow us in leadership as we begin some new accountability groups.
5. Pray for two elder candidates and two deacon candidates that are training for leadership and for our plans for particularization later this year.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Augusta, Maine
1. Pray for God’s blessing upon the people of Augusta, the capital of Maine.
2. Pray for the leaders of Maine, including Governor John Baldacci and Senators Susan Collins and Olympia Snowe.
2. Pray for the students, faculty, administration, and staff of the University of Maine-Augusta and for the campus ministries active at the school.
MNA Committee work:
1. Pray for the committee’s next meeting on April 9 and the committee’s continued work with the group of men interested in being involved in ministry in our region.
2. Pray for Lance Collins and his family (from South Carolina) as they visit Exeter Presbyterian Church the weekend of April 4 to explore the possibility of Lance doing an internship at EPC.
Friday, March 6, 2009
Prayer Update - March 6, 2009
Featured Church/Mission: Faith Presbyterian Church, Lancaster, NH (Pastor Mike Kooy)
1. Pray for our church to be bold with the Gospel in our community. Pray that the Lord would draw people to Himself and bring visitors to our church from our community.
2. Pray for continued financial support for our church. Ask the Lord to provide work for people in our congregation and in this community. Pray also for the additional funds needed for health insurance for our pastor.
3. Pray that the Lord would bless our Day Camp, which runs from June 22-26. Ask the Lord to supply us with the help we need to run the camp. Pray also for many unbelieving children to come to the camp to hear the Gospel and for us to make contact with their parents and other family members.
4. Pray for continued unity in our church and a deeper desire to glorify God in all areas of our lives.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Upper Valley of New Hampshire and Vermont
1. Pray for God’s blessing upon people of Hanover and Lebanon, NH, and White River Junction, VT.
2. Pray for the progress of the Gospel on the campus of Dartmouth College and the Christian campus ministries there.
2. Pray for the reformation of the church in the Upper Valley region.
MNA Committee work:
Pray for the committee’s meeting on the 12th and the committee’s work with the group of men interested in being involved in ministry in our region.
1. Pray for our church to be bold with the Gospel in our community. Pray that the Lord would draw people to Himself and bring visitors to our church from our community.
2. Pray for continued financial support for our church. Ask the Lord to provide work for people in our congregation and in this community. Pray also for the additional funds needed for health insurance for our pastor.
3. Pray that the Lord would bless our Day Camp, which runs from June 22-26. Ask the Lord to supply us with the help we need to run the camp. Pray also for many unbelieving children to come to the camp to hear the Gospel and for us to make contact with their parents and other family members.
4. Pray for continued unity in our church and a deeper desire to glorify God in all areas of our lives.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Upper Valley of New Hampshire and Vermont
1. Pray for God’s blessing upon people of Hanover and Lebanon, NH, and White River Junction, VT.
2. Pray for the progress of the Gospel on the campus of Dartmouth College and the Christian campus ministries there.
2. Pray for the reformation of the church in the Upper Valley region.
MNA Committee work:
Pray for the committee’s meeting on the 12th and the committee’s work with the group of men interested in being involved in ministry in our region.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Prayer Update - February 20, 2009
Featured Church/Mission: Free Grace Presbyterian Mission of Lewiston, ME (Pastor Per Almquist)
1. Pray for the core group of Free Grace as they wait upon the Lord for His direction and seek Him for the proclamation of the Gospel in their region.
2. Pray for those among the Free Grace community being impacted by the economic challenges of our day and for their trust in the faithfulness of God during this time.
3. Give thanks that Ken and Linda Morris have received an offer on their home in St. Louis at their full asking price and pray that the completion of the sale will go smoothly. Pray too that they will be able to raise the last portion of their support necessary before they are able to move to Maine.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: South-central New Hampshire
1. Pray for the spiritual and economic prosperity of the people of Salem, Derry, and Londonderry, New Hampshire.
2. Pray for the progress of the church in south-central New Hampshire.
MNA Committee work:
Pray for God’s blessing upon the committee’s work in preparation for its March 12 meeting. Give thanks that God has brought forward more than a dozen men exploring the possibility of ministering in some way in our region and pray for the committee’s ongoing contacts with these men.
1. Pray for the core group of Free Grace as they wait upon the Lord for His direction and seek Him for the proclamation of the Gospel in their region.
2. Pray for those among the Free Grace community being impacted by the economic challenges of our day and for their trust in the faithfulness of God during this time.
3. Give thanks that Ken and Linda Morris have received an offer on their home in St. Louis at their full asking price and pray that the completion of the sale will go smoothly. Pray too that they will be able to raise the last portion of their support necessary before they are able to move to Maine.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: South-central New Hampshire
1. Pray for the spiritual and economic prosperity of the people of Salem, Derry, and Londonderry, New Hampshire.
2. Pray for the progress of the church in south-central New Hampshire.
MNA Committee work:
Pray for God’s blessing upon the committee’s work in preparation for its March 12 meeting. Give thanks that God has brought forward more than a dozen men exploring the possibility of ministering in some way in our region and pray for the committee’s ongoing contacts with these men.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Prayer Update - January 28, 2009
Featured Church/Mission: First Presbyterian Church of Concord, NH (Pastor Doug Domin)
1. Pray for the training of 5 men as officers.
2. Prayer for the provision of a leased space for FPC to worship, carry out ministries, and have a presence in the greater Concord area throughout the week and not just on a Sunday morning.
3. Prayer for the spiritual and numerical growth of the church body.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Brunswick, Maine
1. Pray for the spiritual and economic prosperity of the people of Brunswick.
2. Pray for the progress of the Gospel on the campus of Bowdoin College.
3. Pray for the expansion of the Kingdom in central Maine.
MNA Committee work:
Pray for God’s blessing upon the committee’s February meeting and continued progress in recruiting and working with men interested in being involved in ministry in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont.
1. Pray for the training of 5 men as officers.
2. Prayer for the provision of a leased space for FPC to worship, carry out ministries, and have a presence in the greater Concord area throughout the week and not just on a Sunday morning.
3. Prayer for the spiritual and numerical growth of the church body.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Brunswick, Maine
1. Pray for the spiritual and economic prosperity of the people of Brunswick.
2. Pray for the progress of the Gospel on the campus of Bowdoin College.
3. Pray for the expansion of the Kingdom in central Maine.
MNA Committee work:
Pray for God’s blessing upon the committee’s February meeting and continued progress in recruiting and working with men interested in being involved in ministry in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
New Free Grace Presbyterian Newsletter
For the latest on Free Grace Presbyterian in Lewiston (Pastor Per Almquist), visit: http://www.freegrace.us/materials/0901_FreeGrace.pdf
Prayer Update 1/14/2009
Featured Church/Mission: Christ Presbyterian Church of Nashua, NH (Pastor Jason Wakefield)
1. Pray for the church as it transitions from a mission church to a particularized church.
2. Pray for the potential leaders of the church: for their training and preparation to govern the affairs of Christ Presbyterian.
3. Pray for the funding of the ministry in the midst of a shortfall in outside support.
4. Pray for new people to come and join the congregation.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Littleton, New Hampshire
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.
MNA Committee work:
Pray for the continued identification of men interested in the work of ministry in northern New England and for the committee’s interaction with those who have already come forward.
1. Pray for the church as it transitions from a mission church to a particularized church.
2. Pray for the potential leaders of the church: for their training and preparation to govern the affairs of Christ Presbyterian.
3. Pray for the funding of the ministry in the midst of a shortfall in outside support.
4. Pray for new people to come and join the congregation.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Littleton, New Hampshire
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.
MNA Committee work:
Pray for the continued identification of men interested in the work of ministry in northern New England and for the committee’s interaction with those who have already come forward.
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