Prayer Update - August 10, 2010

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Featured Church/Mission: Hope Presbyterian Church (profile), Portsmouth, New Hampshire (Pastor Chris Robinson)

1. That the Lord would provide strength and wisdom for our pastor and the Ruling Elders during the pastor’s sabbatical.

2. That the Lord would provide relief to a family facing business failure and personal bankruptcy.

3. That He would use us as a congregation for this provision… following the early church model.

4. That He would change us to more willingly and actively invite others to worship.

5. That He would make us more willing to embrace the world’s uncertainty as His means leading us to certainty in Christ

Featured Potential Church Planting Site: South-central New Hampshire (profile links below)

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 (profile), Durham, New Hampshire

1. Pray for the students, faculty, and staff of the University of New Hampshire as they take their break next week before returning to conclude the present academic 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:

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

1. The committee as it evaluates a strong candidate for the church planting position and for his own consideration of God’s calling after his recent second visit to Burlington.

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

Mike Viera: Pray for Mike as he continues to serve with the Army reserves in Afghanistan and for his wife and children at home.

Prayer Update - July 30, 2010

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Featured Church/Mission: Trinity Presbyterian Church, St. Albans, Vt (Pastor Seth Anderson)
1) Pray that God would increase our joy in Him as we discover our identity in Christ and grow in His grace together.
2) Pray that God would increase our desire to reach our community for Jesus Christ as we seek to become more missional.
3) Pray that God would strengthen and protect us from the attacks of the Evil One.

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 begin to prepare for the new academic year.
2. Pray for the establishment of strong college ministries on a campus without a RUF, Intervarsity, or Campus Crusade presence.

Prayer Update - July 14, 2010

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Featured Church/Mission: Free Grace Presbyterian Church, Lewiston, Maine (Pastor Per Almquist)
1. Rejoice with us over the building God has provided and the excitement of beginning to worship each week. Pray that God would grant us wisdom to see how we can use the building as a tool for ministry throughout the week.
2. Praise God that many in the community are now aware of us because of the building. Pray that we would be bold to invite people in to explore who God is and to worship him with us.
3. Pray for the two missions teams we have coming in August. Pray that God would work in them and deepen their faith through their experiences during their time in Lewiston. Pray for God to use them to help us reach out into the community with the gospel and that we would see a tangible response.
4. Give thanks for the healing power of the gospel and for those who are being worked in by the Spirit through Jordan's Bridge Christian Counseling. Pray for God to continue to draw people to Jordan's Bridge.
5. Pray for faith for us all, that we would look to Christ in the midst of the great leaps we are taking as a church. Pray for grace, peace, and joy as we follow where God is leading.

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

MNA Committee work:
Burlington: Continue to pray for the committee’s work toward preparing for a joint church planting/RUF work in Burlington, VT. Pray in particular for:
1. The committee as it evaluates a strong candidate for the church planting position and for his own consideration of God’s calling as he visits Burlington again.
2. Ongoing efforts to connect with potential prayer and financial partners for the work in Burlington.
Other: Pray for the committee’s work with other ministry candidates, particularly for the upcoming visit of a strong church planting candidate (7/16/-7/19).

NNEP:
Meeting: Pray for God’s blessing upon this Saturday’s NNEP meeting in Laconia, NH (July 17).
Mike Viera: Pray for Mike as he continues to serve with the Army reserves in Afghanistan and for his wife and children at home.

Prayer Update - June 30, 2010

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Featured Church/Mission: Christ the Redeemer Presbyterian Church, Portland, Maine (Pastor Doug Warren)
Please join us in praising God for these answered prayers:
1. We have a new office space on a main street going into Portland that will allow our staff to have a place to work and also provide a meeting place for small groups and ministry outreach.
2. God continues to bring visitors to the worship service and we have been thrilled with some new families returning and expressing interest in serving Christ with CTR.
3. We have a group of communicants going through a class and study guide in preparation for their first communion.
Please continue to boldly ask God for the following:
1. Wisdom for our elders and deacons as they spend time this summer seeking the Lord’s guidance and clarified direction.
2. Good attendance and significant fruit from our two summer camps. Explorer Camp is July 19-23 and VBS is August 2- 6. Both are being held at Lyseth Elementary School.
3. Physical healing and relief for several in our congregation struggling with disease and sleep disorders.

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

Featured Potential College Ministry Site: Keene State College, Keene, New Hampshire
1. Pray for the students, faculty, and staff of Keene State College during their summer break and for the school’s impact on the state through the large number of public school teachers who study there.
2. Pray for the campus ministries at Keene State, including the work of Campus Crusade for Christ.

MNA Committee work:
Burlington: Continue to pray for the committee’s work toward preparing for a joint church planting/RUF work in Burlington, VT. Pray in particular for:
1. The committee as it evaluates a strong candidate for the church planting position and for his own consideration of God’s calling.
2. Ongoing efforts to connect with potential prayer and financial partners for the work in Burlington.

NNEP:
Meeting: Pray for God’s blessing upon the preparations for the next NNEP presbytery meeting (schedule for July 17).
General Assembly: Pray for the ongoing PCA General Assembly (6/29-7/2) and for the safe return of those attending from NNEP.
Mike Viera: Pray for Mike as he continues to serve with the Army reserves in Afghanistan and for his wife and children at home.

Prayer Update - June 16, 2010

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Featured Church/Mission: Exeter Presbyterian Church, Exeter, New Hampshire (Pastor Steve Magee)
1. Pray for fruitful engagement in our communities and especially in our extended families.
2. Pray for perseverance in proclaiming from the Scriptures the message of Christ, the cross, and the resurrection.
3. Pray for growth in faith, hope, and love as a congregation.

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 during their summer break.
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 work:
Burlington: Continue to pray for the committee’s work toward preparing for a joint church planting/RUF work in Burlington, VT. Pray in particular for:
1. The committee as it evaluates a strong candidate for the church planting position and for his own consideration of God’s calling.
2. Ongoing efforts to connect with potential prayer and financial partners for the work in Burlington.

NNEP:
Herb Shipman: Pray for strong prayer and financial support for Herb’s ministry among the dairy farmers in the second half of the year. Give thanks for the spiritual fruit that God has brought about through his labors.
Mike Viera: Pray for Mike as he continues to serve with the Army reserves in Afghanistan and for his wife and children at home.

Prayer Update - June 2, 2010

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Featured Church/Mission: Church of the Redeemer, Manchester, New Hampshire (Pastor Jon Taylor)
1. We praise God for a successful semester of English as a Second Language and for the families impacted by this ministry.
2. Please pray for Pastor Jon Taylor as he takes some time away from the pulpit this summer for prayer, planning and family time.
3. Pray for our Summer Kids' Club in Sheriden-Emmett Park July 26 - 30, both for children who attended Pioneer Clubs to come as well as many new children from the neighborhood to hear the gospel.
4. Pray for wisdom for our session as we exercise discipline and attempt to lead CTR in worship, discipleship and mission.
5. Pray for several people at CTR who are seeking God (and being sought) and considering professing their faith.
6. Praise God for providing financially for us in a difficult economy.

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 take their break between academic years.
2. Pray for the Intervarsity Christian Fellowship group at Bates and for a strong evangelical witness among the student population there.
3. Pray for the encouragement of Christian students at the school.

MNA Committee work:
Burlington: Continue to pray for the committee’s work toward preparing for a joint church planting/RUF work in Burlington, VT. Pray in particular for:
1. The committee’s meeting next Wednesday (June 9), as we consider our next steps in the Burlington project and the overall church planting vision of the committee.
2. The committee’s contacts with and evaluations of new candidates for the lead positions in Burlington.

NNEP:
Herb Shipman: Pray for strong prayer and financial support for Herb’s ministry among the dairy farmers in the second half of the year. Give thanks for the spiritual fruit that God has brought about through his labors.
Mike Viera: Pray for Mike as he continues to serve with the Army reserves in Afghanistan and for his wife and children at home.

Prayer Update - May 20, 2010

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Featured Church/Mission: Faith Presbyterian Church, Lancaster, New Hampshire (Pastor Mike Kooy)
1. We praise God that Kent and Sandy Gordon (members of Faith Presbyterian Church) returned home safely from their six month missions trip to India working as Bible translators.
2. Pray for our Day Camp, June 21-24, at Shiloh. Pray that the Lord would bring us children and families who are lost and need to hear the Gospel message. Pray that the Holy Spirit would change hearts and lives through this day camp. Ask the Lord for protection and health for the campers and staff.
3. Pray that the Lord would help our members invite their families and friends to church. Ask the Lord to make us bold witnesses for Christ and that He would gather in His elect in our community.
4. Shiloh Retreat Ministries: pray that the Lord would fill their summer camp program and would continue to fill their calendar with retreats for the rest of 2010.

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.

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

MNA Committee work:
Burlington: Continue to pray for the committee’s work toward preparing for a joint church planting/RUF work in Burlington, VT. Pray in particular for:
1. The committee as we resume our search for candidates for the two lead positions in the work. The lead church planting candidate has removed himself from consideration.
2. Pray for progress in sharing the vision with possible prayer and financial partners and for wisdom in how to move ahead in these areas.

NNEP:
Herb Shipman: Continue to pray for adequate support to be forthcoming to support Pastor Shipman in his work as an evangelist to the dairy farming community of northern Vermont.
Mike Viera: Continue to pray for Mike, a candidate under care in the presbytery, during his year-long deployment to Afghanistan as a member of the Army reserves and for his wife and three children.