For more information on our presbytery, please visit our website.
Featured Church/Mission: Christ Presbyterian Church (profile), Nashua, New Hampshire (Pastor Jason Wakefield)
1. Pray for leadership development, as three men have come forward to serve as officers at CPC.
2. Pray for the funding of the ministry in the midst of a shortfall.
3. Pray for us as we look for a new facility. We need to find a place that will further our ministry.
4. Pray for new people to come and join the congregation.
5. Pray that we would continue to develop a biblical community with a global and local missions emphasis.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Brunswick, Maine (profile)
1. Pray for the spiritual and economic prosperity of the people of Brunswick.
2. Pray for the existing evangelical churches in Brunswick, including Merrymeeting Bay OPC, currently meeting there.
3. Pray for the expansion of the Kingdom in central Maine.
Featured Potential College Ministry Site: Bowdoin College (profile), Brunswick, Maine
1. Pray for the students, faculty, and staff of Bowdoin College as they begin to prepare for the new academic year.
2. Pray for the establishment of strong college ministries on a campus without a RUF, Intervarsity, or Campus Crusade presence.
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 potential candidate as he and his family prepares for the transition to this new work..
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. Pray for the committee meeting on January 12, 2011.
Friday, December 31, 2010
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Prayer Update - December 15, 2010
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Featured Church/Mission: Trinity Presbyterian Church (profile), St. Albans, VT (Pastor Seth Anderson)
1) Pray that God would give us an undivided heart in our affection for Him.
2) Pray that God would enable us to love each other and our neighbors well as we demonstrate the grace of Christ.
3) Pray that God would strengthen and protect us from the attacks of the Evil One, especially the tendency to become negative.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Littleton, New Hampshire (profile)
1. Pray for the spiritual and material prosperity of the people of Littleton, NH.
2. Pray for the progress of the church in the northern portion of New Hampshire and for wisdom in the development of plans for planting churches in the rural regions of the state.
Featured Potential College Ministry Site: Middlebury College (profile), Middlebury, Vermont
1. Pray for the students, faculty, and staff of Middlebury College during their summer beak.
2. Pray for God to bless the several campus ministries at Middlebury, including Campus Crusade for Christ and Intervarsity Christian Fellowship.
MNA Committee work:
Burlington: Continue to pray for the committee’s work toward preparing for a joint church planting/RUF work in Burlington, VT. Pray in particular for:
1. The church planter candidate and his family, that God would grant them strength, grace and comfort during this time of transition.
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; and as they explore other areas for future church planting opportunities.
NNEP:
Candidates under Care: Pray for Tom Powell and Nathan Snyder as they finish up classes this semester at seminary, and for Mike Viera, who continues to serve in Afghanistan.
Featured Church/Mission: Trinity Presbyterian Church (profile), St. Albans, VT (Pastor Seth Anderson)
1) Pray that God would give us an undivided heart in our affection for Him.
2) Pray that God would enable us to love each other and our neighbors well as we demonstrate the grace of Christ.
3) Pray that God would strengthen and protect us from the attacks of the Evil One, especially the tendency to become negative.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Littleton, New Hampshire (profile)
1. Pray for the spiritual and material prosperity of the people of Littleton, NH.
2. Pray for the progress of the church in the northern portion of New Hampshire and for wisdom in the development of plans for planting churches in the rural regions of the state.
Featured Potential College Ministry Site: Middlebury College (profile), Middlebury, Vermont
1. Pray for the students, faculty, and staff of Middlebury College during their summer beak.
2. Pray for God to bless the several campus ministries at Middlebury, including Campus Crusade for Christ and Intervarsity Christian Fellowship.
MNA Committee work:
Burlington: Continue to pray for the committee’s work toward preparing for a joint church planting/RUF work in Burlington, VT. Pray in particular for:
1. The church planter candidate and his family, that God would grant them strength, grace and comfort during this time of transition.
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; and as they explore other areas for future church planting opportunities.
NNEP:
Candidates under Care: Pray for Tom Powell and Nathan Snyder as they finish up classes this semester at seminary, and for Mike Viera, who continues to serve in Afghanistan.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Prayer Update - November 30, 2010
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Featured Church/Mission: Free Grace Presbyterian Church (profile), Lewiston, Maine (Pastor Per Almquist)
1. Rejoice with us that God continues to draw people to Free Grace. Pray that we would be faithful to live out the gospel and invite friends and neighbors.
2. Praise God for the clients coming to Jordan's Bridge. Pray that God would bring healing and comfort to them through his gospel.
3. Give thanks that God has continued to provide for us. Pray that we would continue to trust in him in all things as our finances grow tighter.
4. Pray that God would deepen our understanding of who Christ said he was as we celebrate the birth of Christ and his return by studying his "I am" statements in John.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Keene, New Hampshire (profile)
1. Pray for the people of Keene and for the spiritual and material prosperity of people in the western part of New Hampshire.
2. Pray for the reformation of the church in Keene and for God’s blessing upon the evangelical churches there.
3. Pray for God’s provision of a church planter to establish a new church in Keene.
Featured Potential College Ministry Site: Keene State College (profile), Keene, New Hampshire
1. Pray for the students, faculty, and staff of Keene State College during their summer break and for the school’s impact on the state through the large number of public school teachers who study there.
2. Pray for the campus ministries at Keene State, including the work of Campus Crusade for Christ.
MNA Committee work:
Burlington: Continue to pray for the committee’s work toward preparing for a joint church planting/RUF work in Burlington, VT. Pray in particular for:
1. The minister and his family who has been called to this work.
2. Ongoing efforts to connect with potential prayer and financial partners for the work in Burlington.
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: Pray for Mike as he continues to serve with the Army reserves in Afghanistan and for his wife and children at home.
Featured Church/Mission: Free Grace Presbyterian Church (profile), Lewiston, Maine (Pastor Per Almquist)
1. Rejoice with us that God continues to draw people to Free Grace. Pray that we would be faithful to live out the gospel and invite friends and neighbors.
2. Praise God for the clients coming to Jordan's Bridge. Pray that God would bring healing and comfort to them through his gospel.
3. Give thanks that God has continued to provide for us. Pray that we would continue to trust in him in all things as our finances grow tighter.
4. Pray that God would deepen our understanding of who Christ said he was as we celebrate the birth of Christ and his return by studying his "I am" statements in John.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Keene, New Hampshire (profile)
1. Pray for the people of Keene and for the spiritual and material prosperity of people in the western part of New Hampshire.
2. Pray for the reformation of the church in Keene and for God’s blessing upon the evangelical churches there.
3. Pray for God’s provision of a church planter to establish a new church in Keene.
Featured Potential College Ministry Site: Keene State College (profile), Keene, New Hampshire
1. Pray for the students, faculty, and staff of Keene State College during their summer break and for the school’s impact on the state through the large number of public school teachers who study there.
2. Pray for the campus ministries at Keene State, including the work of Campus Crusade for Christ.
MNA Committee work:
Burlington: Continue to pray for the committee’s work toward preparing for a joint church planting/RUF work in Burlington, VT. Pray in particular for:
1. The minister and his family who has been called to this work.
2. Ongoing efforts to connect with potential prayer and financial partners for the work in Burlington.
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: Pray for Mike as he continues to serve with the Army reserves in Afghanistan and for his wife and children at home.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Prayer Update - November 17, 2010
For more information about our presbytery, please visit our website.
Featured Church/Mission: Christ the Redeemer Presbyterian Church (profile), Portland, Maine (Pastor Doug Warren)
Please join us in praising God for these answered prayers:
1. We have several folks coming for membership.
2. God continues to meet our needs even in the midst of this difficult economy.
3. Great training for disaster relief efforts through one of our members attending a national conference.
Please continue to boldly ask God for the following:
1. Please ask for God to give us greater boldness in inviting friends, neighbors, and co-workers to services, bible studies, and into our lives.
2. Please ask for wisdom for our pastors, elders, and deacons as they finalize a revisioning process.
3. Please ask for healing as several in our congregation are recovering from significant illnesses.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Raymond, New Hampshire (profile)
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) (profile)
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 continued prayer and financial support for this work.
2. That God would continue to grant His grace and strength to the newly called planter as he transitions to Burlington.
Other: Please pray for the committee as they begin discussing new areas for potential church planting opportunities.
NNEP:
Please pray for our three candidates under care:
1. Nathan Snyder: Pray that the Lord would continue to grant him strength as he finishes up this semester at Covenant Theological Seminary.
2. Tom Powell: Pray for Tom and his wife Becca as they continue to labor in our presbytery and as Tom finishes up classes at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.
3. Mike Viera: Continue to pray for Mike as he serves in Afghanistan, and for his family, as Mike is away from them for an extended period of time.
Featured Church/Mission: Christ the Redeemer Presbyterian Church (profile), Portland, Maine (Pastor Doug Warren)
Please join us in praising God for these answered prayers:
1. We have several folks coming for membership.
2. God continues to meet our needs even in the midst of this difficult economy.
3. Great training for disaster relief efforts through one of our members attending a national conference.
Please continue to boldly ask God for the following:
1. Please ask for God to give us greater boldness in inviting friends, neighbors, and co-workers to services, bible studies, and into our lives.
2. Please ask for wisdom for our pastors, elders, and deacons as they finalize a revisioning process.
3. Please ask for healing as several in our congregation are recovering from significant illnesses.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Raymond, New Hampshire (profile)
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) (profile)
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 continued prayer and financial support for this work.
2. That God would continue to grant His grace and strength to the newly called planter as he transitions to Burlington.
Other: Please pray for the committee as they begin discussing new areas for potential church planting opportunities.
NNEP:
Please pray for our three candidates under care:
1. Nathan Snyder: Pray that the Lord would continue to grant him strength as he finishes up this semester at Covenant Theological Seminary.
2. Tom Powell: Pray for Tom and his wife Becca as they continue to labor in our presbytery and as Tom finishes up classes at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.
3. Mike Viera: Continue to pray for Mike as he serves in Afghanistan, and for his family, as Mike is away from them for an extended period of time.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Prayer update - November 3, 2010
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Featured Church/Mission: Exeter Presbyterian Church (profile), Exeter, New Hampshire (Pastor Steve Magee)
1. Pray that we would live "quietly and peaceably together with all godliness and honesty" in our place and time in accord with 1 Timothy 2:2.
2. Pray that God would bless the marriages and family lives of the members in our congregation and throughout the church in our region.
3. Pray that the joy of the Lord would be our strength against every temptation.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Berlin, New Hampshire (profile)
1. Pray for the work of God’s Spirit in the north country of New Hampshire and especially in the town of Berlin.
2. Pray for good economic opportunities for the people of Berlin and the surrounding region.
3. Pray for the resources necessary for the planting of churches in the rural regions of northern New England.
Featured Potential College Ministry Site: Bates College (profile)
1. Pray for the students, faculty, and staff of Bates College as they take their break between academic years.
2. Pray for the Intervarsity Christian Fellowship group at Bates and for a strong evangelical witness among the student population there.
3. Pray for the encouragement of Christian students at the school.
MNA Committee work:
Burlington: Continue to pray for the committee’s work toward preparing for a joint church planting/RUF work in Burlington, VT. Pray in particular for:
1. The committee’s meeting next Wednesday (November 10), as we consider our next steps in the Burlington project and the overall church planting vision of the committee.
2. The church planting candidate as he begins the process of development for this work.
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.
NNEP Mission’s Conference: Pray for the Mission’s Conference to be held Nov. 5-6. Pray that this might be an encouraging time for the visiting missionaries and the work of the committee.
Featured Church/Mission: Exeter Presbyterian Church (profile), Exeter, New Hampshire (Pastor Steve Magee)
1. Pray that we would live "quietly and peaceably together with all godliness and honesty" in our place and time in accord with 1 Timothy 2:2.
2. Pray that God would bless the marriages and family lives of the members in our congregation and throughout the church in our region.
3. Pray that the joy of the Lord would be our strength against every temptation.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Berlin, New Hampshire (profile)
1. Pray for the work of God’s Spirit in the north country of New Hampshire and especially in the town of Berlin.
2. Pray for good economic opportunities for the people of Berlin and the surrounding region.
3. Pray for the resources necessary for the planting of churches in the rural regions of northern New England.
Featured Potential College Ministry Site: Bates College (profile)
1. Pray for the students, faculty, and staff of Bates College as they take their break between academic years.
2. Pray for the Intervarsity Christian Fellowship group at Bates and for a strong evangelical witness among the student population there.
3. Pray for the encouragement of Christian students at the school.
MNA Committee work:
Burlington: Continue to pray for the committee’s work toward preparing for a joint church planting/RUF work in Burlington, VT. Pray in particular for:
1. The committee’s meeting next Wednesday (November 10), as we consider our next steps in the Burlington project and the overall church planting vision of the committee.
2. The church planting candidate as he begins the process of development for this work.
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.
NNEP Mission’s Conference: Pray for the Mission’s Conference to be held Nov. 5-6. Pray that this might be an encouraging time for the visiting missionaries and the work of the committee.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Prayer Update - October 20, 2010
For more information about our presbytery, please visit our website.
Featured Church/Mission: Church of the Redeemer (profile), Manchester, New Hampshire (Pastor Jon Taylor)
1. We praise God for growth in our English as a Second Language (ESL) ministry and for deepening relationships. Please pray for God's word to bring fruit.
2. Pray for our Pioneer Club ministry on Thursday nights, that God would provide more leaders to help minister to the growing numbers of children who are coming.
3. Pray for our church to grow in understanding of our distinctives without becoming insulated in them from our neighborhood and city.
4. Pray for several people who are suffering physically, that they would find their sufficiency in Christ, and that he would sustain them.
5. Pray for God's help in boldly and lovingly speaking and living the gospel to our families, friends, neighbors and coworkers.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Montpelier, Vermont (profile)
1. Pray for the work of God’s Spirit among the people of Vermont’s capital city.
2. Pray for the leaders of the Vermont government including Governor Jim Douglas.
3. Pray for God’s blessing upon the church in northern Vermont.
Featured Potential College Ministry Site: University of Maine (profile), Orono, Maine
1. Pray for the students, faculty, and staff at the main campus of the University of Maine in the summer ahead and for the town of Orono.
2. Pray for the campus ministries at the University of Maine, including Campus Crusade for Christ, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, and the Maine Christian Association.
MNA Committee work:
Burlington: Continue to pray for the committee’s work toward preparing for a joint church planting/RUF work in Burlington, VT. Pray in particular for:
1. The lead candidate as he begins the process of transitioning.
2. Pray for progress in sharing the vision with possible prayer and financial partners, that we might see this work well-established in these areas as we begin.
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.
NNEP Mission’s Conference: Pray for the Mission’s Conference to be held Nov. 5-6. Pray that this might be an encouraging time for the visiting missionaries and the work of the committee.
Featured Church/Mission: Church of the Redeemer (profile), Manchester, New Hampshire (Pastor Jon Taylor)
1. We praise God for growth in our English as a Second Language (ESL) ministry and for deepening relationships. Please pray for God's word to bring fruit.
2. Pray for our Pioneer Club ministry on Thursday nights, that God would provide more leaders to help minister to the growing numbers of children who are coming.
3. Pray for our church to grow in understanding of our distinctives without becoming insulated in them from our neighborhood and city.
4. Pray for several people who are suffering physically, that they would find their sufficiency in Christ, and that he would sustain them.
5. Pray for God's help in boldly and lovingly speaking and living the gospel to our families, friends, neighbors and coworkers.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Montpelier, Vermont (profile)
1. Pray for the work of God’s Spirit among the people of Vermont’s capital city.
2. Pray for the leaders of the Vermont government including Governor Jim Douglas.
3. Pray for God’s blessing upon the church in northern Vermont.
Featured Potential College Ministry Site: University of Maine (profile), Orono, Maine
1. Pray for the students, faculty, and staff at the main campus of the University of Maine in the summer ahead and for the town of Orono.
2. Pray for the campus ministries at the University of Maine, including Campus Crusade for Christ, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, and the Maine Christian Association.
MNA Committee work:
Burlington: Continue to pray for the committee’s work toward preparing for a joint church planting/RUF work in Burlington, VT. Pray in particular for:
1. The lead candidate as he begins the process of transitioning.
2. Pray for progress in sharing the vision with possible prayer and financial partners, that we might see this work well-established in these areas as we begin.
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.
NNEP Mission’s Conference: Pray for the Mission’s Conference to be held Nov. 5-6. Pray that this might be an encouraging time for the visiting missionaries and the work of the committee.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Prayer Update - October 6, 2010
For more information about our presbytery, please visit our website.
Featured Church/Mission: Faith Presbyterian Church, Lancaster, New Hampshire (Pastor Mike Kooy)
1. Pray for our Christmas outreach in Lancaster NH.
2. 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.
3. We praise God for the visitors who have come to our church from the community and those traveling through the area on vacation.
4. Shiloh Retreat Ministries: pray that the Lord would fill fall and winter retreat calendar for 2010-2011.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: seacoast of southern Maine (profile links below)
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 (profile), Portland, Maine (main campus)
1. Pray for the students, faculty, and staff of University of Southern Maine, part of Maine public university system, as they conclude the academic year.
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:
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. Pray for the lead candidate and his wife as they consider God’s call upon them and for those who are considering joining them in this work.
2. Pray for wisdom in the search for an RUF candidate in the Burlington area.
3. Pray for progress in sharing the vision with possible prayer and financial partners and for wisdom in how to move ahead in these areas.
Other: Pray for the committee’s next meeting on October 13. Pray that the committee members will have the strength and stamina to complete the many tasks before them.
NNEP:
Meeting: Pray for God’s blessing upon next Saturday’s NNEP meeting in Exeter, NH (October 16).
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.
Featured Church/Mission: Faith Presbyterian Church, Lancaster, New Hampshire (Pastor Mike Kooy)
1. Pray for our Christmas outreach in Lancaster NH.
2. 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.
3. We praise God for the visitors who have come to our church from the community and those traveling through the area on vacation.
4. Shiloh Retreat Ministries: pray that the Lord would fill fall and winter retreat calendar for 2010-2011.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: seacoast of southern Maine (profile links below)
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 (profile), Portland, Maine (main campus)
1. Pray for the students, faculty, and staff of University of Southern Maine, part of Maine public university system, as they conclude the academic year.
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:
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. Pray for the lead candidate and his wife as they consider God’s call upon them and for those who are considering joining them in this work.
2. Pray for wisdom in the search for an RUF candidate in the Burlington area.
3. Pray for progress in sharing the vision with possible prayer and financial partners and for wisdom in how to move ahead in these areas.
Other: Pray for the committee’s next meeting on October 13. Pray that the committee members will have the strength and stamina to complete the many tasks before them.
NNEP:
Meeting: Pray for God’s blessing upon next Saturday’s NNEP meeting in Exeter, NH (October 16).
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.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Prayer Update - September 22, 2010
For more information about our presbytery, please visit our website.
Featured Church/Mission: First Presbyterian Church (profile), Concord, New Hampshire (Pastor Doug Domin)
1. Please pray for Ted and Lisa Ogley, the sale of their house, and their move to NH.
2. Please pray for our facilities task force as they continue to discuss and plan for a more permanent location for FPC.
3. Please pray for spiritual growth resulting in more leaders.
4. Please pray for God to use FPC in the Concord region to advance the kingdom of God.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Lakes Region, Maine (profile links below)
1. Pray for the people of the thirteen towns that make up the lakes region of central Maine, including Casco, Bridgton, Naples, and Raymond. Pray for good economic opportunities for the many involved in tourism-based industries.
2. Pray for the further establishment of the church in this region.
Featured Potential College Ministry Site: Plymouth State University (profile), Plymouth, New Hampshire
1. Pray for the students, faculty, and staff of Plymouth State University, part of the University System of New Hampshire.
2. Pray for the ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ to the students there.
MNA Committee work:
Burlington: Continue to pray for the committee’s work toward preparing for a joint church planting/RUF work in Burlington, VT. Pray in particular for:
1. A strong candidate who is considering the work in Burlington; pray particularly for wisdom for all involved in this process.
2. Continued progress in seeking a candidate for the RUF position.
3. Wisdom in considering the possibility of expanding the team of men for Burlington to include a church planting apprentice who would be preparing for further church planting in Vermont.
4. Financial support towards the work in Burlington.
Featured Church/Mission: First Presbyterian Church (profile), Concord, New Hampshire (Pastor Doug Domin)
1. Please pray for Ted and Lisa Ogley, the sale of their house, and their move to NH.
2. Please pray for our facilities task force as they continue to discuss and plan for a more permanent location for FPC.
3. Please pray for spiritual growth resulting in more leaders.
4. Please pray for God to use FPC in the Concord region to advance the kingdom of God.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Lakes Region, Maine (profile links below)
1. Pray for the people of the thirteen towns that make up the lakes region of central Maine, including Casco, Bridgton, Naples, and Raymond. Pray for good economic opportunities for the many involved in tourism-based industries.
2. Pray for the further establishment of the church in this region.
Featured Potential College Ministry Site: Plymouth State University (profile), Plymouth, New Hampshire
1. Pray for the students, faculty, and staff of Plymouth State University, part of the University System of New Hampshire.
2. Pray for the ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ to the students there.
MNA Committee work:
Burlington: Continue to pray for the committee’s work toward preparing for a joint church planting/RUF work in Burlington, VT. Pray in particular for:
1. A strong candidate who is considering the work in Burlington; pray particularly for wisdom for all involved in this process.
2. Continued progress in seeking a candidate for the RUF position.
3. Wisdom in considering the possibility of expanding the team of men for Burlington to include a church planting apprentice who would be preparing for further church planting in Vermont.
4. Financial support towards the work in Burlington.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Prayer Update - September 8, 2010
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Featured Church/Mission: Grace Presbyterian Church (profile), New Hampshire (Pastor Andy Wilson)
1. Election of New Officers: Pray for the men who have been nominated to the offices of ruling elder and deacon as they complete their examination by the Session and are presented for election. Pray for the Session and congregation as we move forward in the election process.
2. Covenant Children: Pray for the children who are going through the communicant’s class, that they would all make a mature and credible profession of a living faith in Christ.
3. Potential Members: Pray for several individuals who are going through our "Introduction to the Church" class.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Augusta, Maine (profile)
1. Pray for the people of Augusta, including those serving in government positions in the state’s capital.
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 (profile)
1. Pray for the students, faculty, and staff of the Augusta campus of the University of Maine.
2. Pray for good job opportunities for the graduates of the career-oriented programs at UM-Augusta.
3. Pray for the ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ to the students there.
MNA Committee work:
Burlington: Continue to pray for the committee’s work toward preparing for a joint church planting/RUF work in Burlington, VT. Pray in particular for:
1. A strong candidate who is considering the work in Burlington; pray particularly for wisdom for all involved in this process.
2. Continued progress in seeking a candidate for the RUF position.
3. Wisdom in considering the possibility of expanding the team of men for Burlington to include a church planting apprentice who would be preparing for further church planting in Vermont.
4. Financial support towards the work in Burlington.
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. Give thanks for the recent newcomers to his Bible study and the evident work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of those attending.
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. Pray for his wife, Andrea, and three children as they deal with this time away from Mike (living in Vermont and attending Trinity Presbyterian until May).
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Prayer Update - August 28, 2010
For more information on our presbytery, please visit our website.
Featured Church/Mission: Christ Presbyterian Church (profile),
1. Pray for the development of new leaders for Christ Presbyterian. CPC has one RE, one about to be examined and Lord willing ordained, and another willing to be nominated. Pray for these men .
2. Pray for the funding of the ministry in the midst of a shortfall.
3. Pray for us as we look for a new facility. We need to find a place that will further our ministry.
4. Pray for new people to come and join the congregation.
5. Pray that we would continue to develop a biblical community with a global and local missions emphasis.
Featured
1. Pray for God’s blessing upon the people of Hanover and Lebanon,
2. Pray for the reformation of the church in the
Featured Potential College Ministry Site: Dartmouth College (profile),
1. Pray for the students, faculty, and staff of
2. Pray for God’s blessing on the campus ministries at
MNA Committee work:
1. The committee as it works with 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
3. The committee’s next regular meeting on 9/8 as we consider the next steps in prayer and financial support-raising.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Prayer Update - August 10, 2010
For more information on our presbytery, please visit our website.
Featured Church/Mission: Hope Presbyterian Church (profile),
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
1. Pray for the spiritual and economic prosperity of the people of Salem, Derry, and Londonderry,
2. Pray for the progress of the church in south-central
Featured Potential College Ministry Site: University of New Hampshire (profile),
1. Pray for the students, faculty, and staff of the
2. Pray for the Intervarsity Christian Fellowship group at UNH and the new reformed students group connected to Pilgrim Presbyterian (OPC) in
MNA Committee work:
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
2. Ongoing efforts to connect with potential prayer and financial partners for the work in
Friday, July 30, 2010
Prayer Update - July 30, 2010
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 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.
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.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Prayer Update - July 14, 2010
For more information about our presbytery, please visit our website.
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.
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.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Prayer Update - June 30, 2010
For more information about our presbytery, please visit our website.
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.
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.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Prayer Update - June 16, 2010
For more information about our presbytery, please visit our website.
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.
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.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Prayer Update - June 2, 2010
For more information about our presbytery, please visit our website.
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.
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.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Prayer Update - May 20, 2010
For more information about our presbytery, please visit our website.
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.
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.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Prayer Update - May 5, 2010
For more information about our presbytery, please visit our website.
Featured Church/Mission: First Presbyterian Church, Concord, New Hampshire (Pastor Doug Domin)
1. Please pray for the young couples in our congregation as they learn how to live as followers of Christ.
2. Please pray for wisdom for the elders as they seek to disciple the new believers God has sent to us.
3. Please pray for Ted Ogley as he and his family make preparations for their move to NH and FPC.
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, as they conclude the academic year.
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:
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 visit of the lead candidate for the church planting position to Burlington tomorrow (5/6) and Friday (5/7). Pray for him and his wife as they consider God’s call upon them and for those who will be joining them for the visit.
2. Pray for wisdom in moving ahead in the search for a RUF candidate as the lead candidate appears likely to take another call.
3. Pray for progress in sharing the vision with possible prayer and financial partners and for wisdom in how to move ahead in these areas.
Other: Pray for the committee’s next meeting on May 19. Pray especially for wisdom as we consider potential ministry opportunities for a number of promising candidates.
NNEP:
Free Grace Presbyterian, Lewiston (Pastor Per Almquist): Give thanks for the beginning of morning worship for the mission church in Lewiston on May 2. Pray for good opportunities for follow-up with the number of visits who attended the service. Please contact linda.morris@freegrace.us if you would like more information or to be added to their regular prayer update email list.
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.
Featured Church/Mission: First Presbyterian Church, Concord, New Hampshire (Pastor Doug Domin)
1. Please pray for the young couples in our congregation as they learn how to live as followers of Christ.
2. Please pray for wisdom for the elders as they seek to disciple the new believers God has sent to us.
3. Please pray for Ted Ogley as he and his family make preparations for their move to NH and FPC.
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, as they conclude the academic year.
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:
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 visit of the lead candidate for the church planting position to Burlington tomorrow (5/6) and Friday (5/7). Pray for him and his wife as they consider God’s call upon them and for those who will be joining them for the visit.
2. Pray for wisdom in moving ahead in the search for a RUF candidate as the lead candidate appears likely to take another call.
3. Pray for progress in sharing the vision with possible prayer and financial partners and for wisdom in how to move ahead in these areas.
Other: Pray for the committee’s next meeting on May 19. Pray especially for wisdom as we consider potential ministry opportunities for a number of promising candidates.
NNEP:
Free Grace Presbyterian, Lewiston (Pastor Per Almquist): Give thanks for the beginning of morning worship for the mission church in Lewiston on May 2. Pray for good opportunities for follow-up with the number of visits who attended the service. Please contact linda.morris@freegrace.us if you would like more information or to be added to their regular prayer update email list.
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.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Prayer Update - April 21, 2010
For more information about our presbytery, please visit our website.
Featured Church/Mission: Grace Presbyterian Church, Laconia, New Hampshire (Pastor Andy Wilson)
1. Election of New Officers: Pray for the men who have been nominated to the offices of ruling elder and deacon as they complete their training and are examined by the Session. Pray for the Session and congregation as we move forward in the election process.
2. Covenant Children: Pray for the children who are going through the communicants class, that they would all make a mature and credible profession of a living faith in Christ.
3. Potential Members: Pray for several individuals who have recently started attending worship with us as they are invited to participate in an "Introduction to the Church" class.
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, New Hampshire
1. Pray for the students, faculty, and staff of Plymouth State University, part of the University System of New Hampshire.
2. Pray for the ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ to the students there.
MNA Committee work:
Burlington: Continue to pray for the committee’s work toward preparing for a joint church planting/RUF work in Burlington, VT. Pray in particular for:
1. The visits of the leading candidates for the churching planting and RUF positions to Burlington on May 6 & 7. Pray for a clear sense of call for both men and their wives and for the others from our presbytery who will be part of the meeting.
2. Wisdom in considering the possibility of expanding the team of men for Burlington to include a church planting apprentice who would be preparing for further church planting in Vermont.
3. The visit of Jeremy Smith of First Presbyterian, Jackson (MS), from May 1-3, to attend the first Sunday morning worship service of Free Grace Presbyterian (see below) and strengthen ties between his church and our presbytery.
4. The committee’s next regular meeting on 4/28 as we consider the next steps in prayer and financial support-raising.
NNEP:
Free Grace Presbyterian, Lewiston (Pastor Per Almquist): Pray for all those involved with Free Grace as they prepare for their first Sunday morning worship service on May 2. Pray for the preparations of their meeting space and the worship service itself.
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.
Featured Church/Mission: Grace Presbyterian Church, Laconia, New Hampshire (Pastor Andy Wilson)
1. Election of New Officers: Pray for the men who have been nominated to the offices of ruling elder and deacon as they complete their training and are examined by the Session. Pray for the Session and congregation as we move forward in the election process.
2. Covenant Children: Pray for the children who are going through the communicants class, that they would all make a mature and credible profession of a living faith in Christ.
3. Potential Members: Pray for several individuals who have recently started attending worship with us as they are invited to participate in an "Introduction to the Church" class.
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, New Hampshire
1. Pray for the students, faculty, and staff of Plymouth State University, part of the University System of New Hampshire.
2. Pray for the ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ to the students there.
MNA Committee work:
Burlington: Continue to pray for the committee’s work toward preparing for a joint church planting/RUF work in Burlington, VT. Pray in particular for:
1. The visits of the leading candidates for the churching planting and RUF positions to Burlington on May 6 & 7. Pray for a clear sense of call for both men and their wives and for the others from our presbytery who will be part of the meeting.
2. Wisdom in considering the possibility of expanding the team of men for Burlington to include a church planting apprentice who would be preparing for further church planting in Vermont.
3. The visit of Jeremy Smith of First Presbyterian, Jackson (MS), from May 1-3, to attend the first Sunday morning worship service of Free Grace Presbyterian (see below) and strengthen ties between his church and our presbytery.
4. The committee’s next regular meeting on 4/28 as we consider the next steps in prayer and financial support-raising.
NNEP:
Free Grace Presbyterian, Lewiston (Pastor Per Almquist): Pray for all those involved with Free Grace as they prepare for their first Sunday morning worship service on May 2. Pray for the preparations of their meeting space and the worship service itself.
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.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Prayer Update - April 7, 2010
For more information about our presbytery, please visit our website.
Featured Church/Mission: Christ Presbyterian Church, Nashua, New Hampshire (Pastor Jason Wakefield)
1. Pray for the progress of the church 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. We need to find a place that will further our ministry.
4. Pray for new people to come and join the congregation.
5. Pray that we would continue to develop a global and local missions emphasis.
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.
3. Pray for the ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ to the students there.
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. A second interview of a strong candidate for the church planter position coming up on 4/14. Pray for God’s direction on all sides as we consider whether this is the man who is being called to lead this work.
2. Continued progress in working with a strong candidate for the RUF position.
3. Wisdom in considering the possibility of expanding the team of men for Burlington to include a church planting apprentice who would be preparing for further church planting in Vermont.
4. Opportunities for committee members to connect with others who may be interested in this work as they attend conferences and permanent committee meetings this week.
5. The committee’s next regular meeting on 4/28 as we consider the next steps in prayer and financial support-raising.
6. Presentations scheduled for 4/11 in Exeter and 4/25 in Nashua.
NNEP:
Quarterly meeting: Pray for the elders of the presbytery as they gather to meet in Lancaster on April 17. Pray for safety in travel and God’s blessing upon the worship service and meeting.
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. Give thanks for the recent newcomers to his Bible study and the evident work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of those attending.
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. Pray for his wife, Andrea, and three children as they deal with this time away from Mike (living in Vermont and attending Trinity Presbyterian until May).
Featured Church/Mission: Christ Presbyterian Church, Nashua, New Hampshire (Pastor Jason Wakefield)
1. Pray for the progress of the church 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. We need to find a place that will further our ministry.
4. Pray for new people to come and join the congregation.
5. Pray that we would continue to develop a global and local missions emphasis.
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.
3. Pray for the ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ to the students there.
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. A second interview of a strong candidate for the church planter position coming up on 4/14. Pray for God’s direction on all sides as we consider whether this is the man who is being called to lead this work.
2. Continued progress in working with a strong candidate for the RUF position.
3. Wisdom in considering the possibility of expanding the team of men for Burlington to include a church planting apprentice who would be preparing for further church planting in Vermont.
4. Opportunities for committee members to connect with others who may be interested in this work as they attend conferences and permanent committee meetings this week.
5. The committee’s next regular meeting on 4/28 as we consider the next steps in prayer and financial support-raising.
6. Presentations scheduled for 4/11 in Exeter and 4/25 in Nashua.
NNEP:
Quarterly meeting: Pray for the elders of the presbytery as they gather to meet in Lancaster on April 17. Pray for safety in travel and God’s blessing upon the worship service and meeting.
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. Give thanks for the recent newcomers to his Bible study and the evident work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of those attending.
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. Pray for his wife, Andrea, and three children as they deal with this time away from Mike (living in Vermont and attending Trinity Presbyterian until May).
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Prayer Update - March 24, 2010
For more information about our presbytery, please visit our website.
Featured Church/Mission: Hope Presbyterian Church, Portsmouth, New Hampshire (Pastor Chris Robinson)
1. Thanks to the Lord for sending to us a real, live, pianist.
2. That the Lord would provide relief to a family facing severe business debt.
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: Upper Valley region of Vermont and New Hampshire
1. Pray for God’s blessing upon the 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 the end of the school years draws near.
2. Pray for God’s blessing on the campus ministries at Dartmouth, including Campus Crusade for Christ, the Navigators, and Agape Christian Fellowship.
MNA Committee work:
Burlington: Pray for preparations for the committee’s next meeting (next Wednesday, March 31) and for further progress in moving toward a joint church planting/RUF work in Burlington, Vermont. Pray particularly for:
a. Follow-up with candidates for the two lead positions and clarity on the men God is calling to lead this project forward. We have been talking to references for one RUF candidate and are considering/interviewing several church planter candidates.
b. Presentations being made around the presbytery. Two have recently been done and others are coming up in the near term. Pray for unity throughout the presbytery in support of this effort.
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. Give thanks for the recent newcomers to his Bible study and the evident work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of a number of those attending.
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. Pray for his wife, Andrea, and three children as they deal with this time away from Mike (living in Vermont and attending Trinity Presbyterian).
Featured Church/Mission: Hope Presbyterian Church, Portsmouth, New Hampshire (Pastor Chris Robinson)
1. Thanks to the Lord for sending to us a real, live, pianist.
2. That the Lord would provide relief to a family facing severe business debt.
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: Upper Valley region of Vermont and New Hampshire
1. Pray for God’s blessing upon the 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 the end of the school years draws near.
2. Pray for God’s blessing on the campus ministries at Dartmouth, including Campus Crusade for Christ, the Navigators, and Agape Christian Fellowship.
MNA Committee work:
Burlington: Pray for preparations for the committee’s next meeting (next Wednesday, March 31) and for further progress in moving toward a joint church planting/RUF work in Burlington, Vermont. Pray particularly for:
a. Follow-up with candidates for the two lead positions and clarity on the men God is calling to lead this project forward. We have been talking to references for one RUF candidate and are considering/interviewing several church planter candidates.
b. Presentations being made around the presbytery. Two have recently been done and others are coming up in the near term. Pray for unity throughout the presbytery in support of this effort.
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. Give thanks for the recent newcomers to his Bible study and the evident work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of a number of those attending.
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. Pray for his wife, Andrea, and three children as they deal with this time away from Mike (living in Vermont and attending Trinity Presbyterian).
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Prayer Update - March 10, 2010
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 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: 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 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: Pray for preparations for the committee’s next meeting on March 31 and for further progress in moving toward a joint church planting/RUF work in Burlington, Vermont. Pray particularly for:
a. Follow-up with candidates for the two lead positions and clarity on the men God is calling to lead this project forward. We will be calling references for one (RUF) candidate this week and are talking to several others.
b. Presentations being made around the presbytery. Two have recently been done and others are coming up in the near term. Pray for unity throughout the presbytery in support of this effort.
NNEP:
Herb Shipman: 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. Give thanks for the recent newcomers to his Bible study and the evident work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of a number of those attending.
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. Pray for his wife, Andrea, and three children as they deal with this time away from Mike (living in Vermont and attending Trinity Presbyterian).
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: 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 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: Pray for preparations for the committee’s next meeting on March 31 and for further progress in moving toward a joint church planting/RUF work in Burlington, Vermont. Pray particularly for:
a. Follow-up with candidates for the two lead positions and clarity on the men God is calling to lead this project forward. We will be calling references for one (RUF) candidate this week and are talking to several others.
b. Presentations being made around the presbytery. Two have recently been done and others are coming up in the near term. Pray for unity throughout the presbytery in support of this effort.
NNEP:
Herb Shipman: 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. Give thanks for the recent newcomers to his Bible study and the evident work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of a number of those attending.
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. Pray for his wife, Andrea, and three children as they deal with this time away from Mike (living in Vermont and attending Trinity Presbyterian).
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Prayer Update - February 24, 2010
For more information on our presbytery, please visit our website.
Featured Church/Mission: Free Grace Presbyterian Mission, Lewiston, ME (Pastor Per Almquist)
1. Give thanks to God that our community bowling night went well. A number of families came that had no connection to Free Grace. Pray that God would be at work in these relationships.
2. Pray for God to work in the other activities of the church in the community. Ask that he would work through the new men's group that is starting and the family movie time with the public library to make the community aware of Free Grace and bring others to the church to hear the gospel of Christ.
3. Pray that God would continue to bring people to Jordan's Bridge (our Christian counseling center) seeking the healing of the gospel. Pray for wisdom and grace for Ken Morris, our director of counseling, as he counsels. Pray for those who come that they would find healing in the Christ and give him the glory. Praise God for providing an office in Portland allowing Ken to see clients there as well.
4. Ask God to grant us peace and trust in him as we take the leap of faith as we move towards worshipping weekly. Pray for God's provision of a facility and the resources to set up as a tool for the church's work in worshipping God and reaching our community.
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 approach the midpoint of the spring semester.
2. Pray for the establishment of strong college ministries on a campus without a RUF, Intervarsity, or Campus Crusade presence.
MNA Committee work:
1. Burlington: Pray for committee’s meeting on March 3 and further progress in its labors toward a joint church planting/RUF work in Burlington, Vermont. Pray particularly for:
a. the provision of the right men for the two lead positions in this work. Pray for the committee as it continues to interview candidates.
b. efforts at generating prayer/financial support for the work that are underway, beginning with the families and churches of our presbytery.
2. Mike Viera: Continue to pray for Mike during his year-long deployment to Afghanistan as a member of the Army reserves. Pray for his wife, Andrea, and three children as they deal with this time away from Mike.
Featured Church/Mission: Free Grace Presbyterian Mission, Lewiston, ME (Pastor Per Almquist)
1. Give thanks to God that our community bowling night went well. A number of families came that had no connection to Free Grace. Pray that God would be at work in these relationships.
2. Pray for God to work in the other activities of the church in the community. Ask that he would work through the new men's group that is starting and the family movie time with the public library to make the community aware of Free Grace and bring others to the church to hear the gospel of Christ.
3. Pray that God would continue to bring people to Jordan's Bridge (our Christian counseling center) seeking the healing of the gospel. Pray for wisdom and grace for Ken Morris, our director of counseling, as he counsels. Pray for those who come that they would find healing in the Christ and give him the glory. Praise God for providing an office in Portland allowing Ken to see clients there as well.
4. Ask God to grant us peace and trust in him as we take the leap of faith as we move towards worshipping weekly. Pray for God's provision of a facility and the resources to set up as a tool for the church's work in worshipping God and reaching our community.
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 approach the midpoint of the spring semester.
2. Pray for the establishment of strong college ministries on a campus without a RUF, Intervarsity, or Campus Crusade presence.
MNA Committee work:
1. Burlington: Pray for committee’s meeting on March 3 and further progress in its labors toward a joint church planting/RUF work in Burlington, Vermont. Pray particularly for:
a. the provision of the right men for the two lead positions in this work. Pray for the committee as it continues to interview candidates.
b. efforts at generating prayer/financial support for the work that are underway, beginning with the families and churches of our presbytery.
2. Mike Viera: Continue to pray for Mike during his year-long deployment to Afghanistan as a member of the Army reserves. Pray for his wife, Andrea, and three children as they deal with this time away from Mike.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Prayer Update - February 10, 2010
For more information on our presbytery, please visit our website.
Featured Church/Mission: Exeter Presbyterian Church, Exeter, NH (Pastor Steve Magee)
1. Please pray that God would help us to see how He would have us experience fruitfulness and unity in service as a congregation.
2. Ask the Lord to aid the elders as we work together on a statement of who we are as a church.
3. May God grant us joy in pursuing a peaceful and quiet life in the midst of the lovely communities where we live.
4. Petition God to bring renewal and restoration to those in our communities who are suffering from loss. The Lord seems to be opening up many doors for us to speak to those who are grieving.
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.
2. Pray for God to bless the several campus ministries at Middlebury, including Campus Crusade for Christ and Intervarsity Christian Fellowship.
MNA Committee work:
1. Burlington: Pray for progress in the committee’s labors toward a joint church planting/RUF work in Burlington, Vermont. Pray particularly for:
a. the provision of the right men for the two lead positions in this work. Pray for the committee as it continues to interview candidates.
b. efforts at generating prayer/financial support for the work that are underway, beginning with the families and churches of our presbytery.
2. Mike Viera: Continue to pray for Mike during his year-long deployment to Afghanistan as a member of the Army reserves. Pray for his wife, Andrea, and three children as they deal with this time away from Mike.
Featured Church/Mission: Exeter Presbyterian Church, Exeter, NH (Pastor Steve Magee)
1. Please pray that God would help us to see how He would have us experience fruitfulness and unity in service as a congregation.
2. Ask the Lord to aid the elders as we work together on a statement of who we are as a church.
3. May God grant us joy in pursuing a peaceful and quiet life in the midst of the lovely communities where we live.
4. Petition God to bring renewal and restoration to those in our communities who are suffering from loss. The Lord seems to be opening up many doors for us to speak to those who are grieving.
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.
2. Pray for God to bless the several campus ministries at Middlebury, including Campus Crusade for Christ and Intervarsity Christian Fellowship.
MNA Committee work:
1. Burlington: Pray for progress in the committee’s labors toward a joint church planting/RUF work in Burlington, Vermont. Pray particularly for:
a. the provision of the right men for the two lead positions in this work. Pray for the committee as it continues to interview candidates.
b. efforts at generating prayer/financial support for the work that are underway, beginning with the families and churches of our presbytery.
2. Mike Viera: Continue to pray for Mike during his year-long deployment to Afghanistan as a member of the Army reserves. Pray for his wife, Andrea, and three children as they deal with this time away from Mike.
Monday, January 11, 2010
Prayer Update - January 11, 2010
For more information on our presbytery, please visit our website.
Featured Church/Mission: Church of the Redeemer, Manchester, NH (Pastor Jon Taylor)
1. We praise God for his faithfulness in bringing us to the point of organization, and for our new elders, Ken Butler and Dan Filicicchia.
2. Please pray for our Thursday night Pioneer Clubs ministry that started in September to equip our children and reach the neighborhood.
3. We praise God for several children from the neighborhood who have been attending worship and/or Pioneer Clubs.
4. Pray for the development of our ESL (English as a Second Language) ministry which launches January 18th.
5. Pray for many seekers to take our Christianity Explored study beginning January 24th.
6. Pray for wisdom as we try to balance the need for outreach with building community amongst our own people.
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 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:
1. Pray for the committee’s work in taking preliminary steps toward a joint church planting/RUF work in Burlington, Vermont and the upcoming meeting on January 21.
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 candidate under care in NNEP, during his one-year deployment to Afghanistan as a member of the Army reserves. Pray for his wife Andrea and three children as they deal with this time away from Mike.
NNEP:
1. Pray for the meeting of the presbytery on January 16 in Concord, NH.
Featured Church/Mission: Church of the Redeemer, Manchester, NH (Pastor Jon Taylor)
1. We praise God for his faithfulness in bringing us to the point of organization, and for our new elders, Ken Butler and Dan Filicicchia.
2. Please pray for our Thursday night Pioneer Clubs ministry that started in September to equip our children and reach the neighborhood.
3. We praise God for several children from the neighborhood who have been attending worship and/or Pioneer Clubs.
4. Pray for the development of our ESL (English as a Second Language) ministry which launches January 18th.
5. Pray for many seekers to take our Christianity Explored study beginning January 24th.
6. Pray for wisdom as we try to balance the need for outreach with building community amongst our own people.
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 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:
1. Pray for the committee’s work in taking preliminary steps toward a joint church planting/RUF work in Burlington, Vermont and the upcoming meeting on January 21.
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 candidate under care in NNEP, during his one-year deployment to Afghanistan as a member of the Army reserves. Pray for his wife Andrea and three children as they deal with this time away from Mike.
NNEP:
1. Pray for the meeting of the presbytery on January 16 in Concord, NH.
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