For more information on our presbytery, please visit our website.
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.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Prayer Update - November 25, 2009
For more information on our presbytery, please visit our website.
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
For more information on our presbytery, please visit our website.
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.
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