Featured Church/Mission: Free Grace Presbyterian Mission of Lewiston, ME (Pastor Per Almquist)
1. Pray for the core group of Free Grace as they wait upon the Lord for His direction and seek Him for the proclamation of the Gospel in their region.
2. Pray for those among the Free Grace community being impacted by the economic challenges of our day and for their trust in the faithfulness of God during this time.
3. Give thanks that Ken and Linda Morris have received an offer on their home in St. Louis at their full asking price and pray that the completion of the sale will go smoothly. Pray too that they will be able to raise the last portion of their support necessary before they are able to move to Maine.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: South-central New Hampshire
1. Pray for the spiritual and economic prosperity of the people of Salem, Derry, and Londonderry, New Hampshire.
2. Pray for the progress of the church in south-central New Hampshire.
MNA Committee work:
Pray for God’s blessing upon the committee’s work in preparation for its March 12 meeting. Give thanks that God has brought forward more than a dozen men exploring the possibility of ministering in some way in our region and pray for the committee’s ongoing contacts with these men.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Prayer Update - January 28, 2009
Featured Church/Mission: First Presbyterian Church of Concord, NH (Pastor Doug Domin)
1. Pray for the training of 5 men as officers.
2. Prayer for the provision of a leased space for FPC to worship, carry out ministries, and have a presence in the greater Concord area throughout the week and not just on a Sunday morning.
3. Prayer for the spiritual and numerical growth of the church body.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Brunswick, Maine
1. Pray for the spiritual and economic prosperity of the people of Brunswick.
2. Pray for the progress of the Gospel on the campus of Bowdoin College.
3. Pray for the expansion of the Kingdom in central Maine.
MNA Committee work:
Pray for God’s blessing upon the committee’s February meeting and continued progress in recruiting and working with men interested in being involved in ministry in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont.
1. Pray for the training of 5 men as officers.
2. Prayer for the provision of a leased space for FPC to worship, carry out ministries, and have a presence in the greater Concord area throughout the week and not just on a Sunday morning.
3. Prayer for the spiritual and numerical growth of the church body.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Brunswick, Maine
1. Pray for the spiritual and economic prosperity of the people of Brunswick.
2. Pray for the progress of the Gospel on the campus of Bowdoin College.
3. Pray for the expansion of the Kingdom in central Maine.
MNA Committee work:
Pray for God’s blessing upon the committee’s February meeting and continued progress in recruiting and working with men interested in being involved in ministry in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
New Free Grace Presbyterian Newsletter
For the latest on Free Grace Presbyterian in Lewiston (Pastor Per Almquist), visit: http://www.freegrace.us/materials/0901_FreeGrace.pdf
Prayer Update 1/14/2009
Featured Church/Mission: Christ Presbyterian Church of Nashua, NH (Pastor Jason Wakefield)
1. Pray for the church as it transitions from a mission church to a particularized church.
2. Pray for the potential leaders of the church: for their training and preparation to govern the affairs of Christ Presbyterian.
3. Pray for the funding of the ministry in the midst of a shortfall in outside support.
4. Pray for new people to come and join the congregation.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Littleton, New Hampshire
1. Pray for the spiritual and material prosperity of the people of Littleton, NH.
2. Pray for the progress of the church in the northern portion of New Hampshire and for wisdom in the development of plans for planting churches in the rural regions of the state.
MNA Committee work:
Pray for the continued identification of men interested in the work of ministry in northern New England and for the committee’s interaction with those who have already come forward.
1. Pray for the church as it transitions from a mission church to a particularized church.
2. Pray for the potential leaders of the church: for their training and preparation to govern the affairs of Christ Presbyterian.
3. Pray for the funding of the ministry in the midst of a shortfall in outside support.
4. Pray for new people to come and join the congregation.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Littleton, New Hampshire
1. Pray for the spiritual and material prosperity of the people of Littleton, NH.
2. Pray for the progress of the church in the northern portion of New Hampshire and for wisdom in the development of plans for planting churches in the rural regions of the state.
MNA Committee work:
Pray for the continued identification of men interested in the work of ministry in northern New England and for the committee’s interaction with those who have already come forward.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Prayer Update 11/25/08
Featured Church/Mission: Grace Presbyterian Church of Laconia, NH (Pastor Andy Wilson)
1. Covenant Children: We are very thankful for the number of children that have been added to our congregation over the past few years. Please pray for parents to be faithful in the Christian nurture of their children. Also, pray for the Lord’s protection and care for the four women in our church who are currently expecting.
2. Leadership: Pray that the Lord would grant our session the wisdom, energy, and love that we need to shepherd this congregation. Pray that the Lord would raise up additional elders and deacons for our congregation.
3. Outreach: Pray for the members of our church to be bold and intentional about speaking to their non-Christian neighbors, co-workers, and acquaintances about Christ and inviting them to our church.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Keene, New Hampshire
1. Pray for God’s provision for the people of Keene, New Hampshire (located in the southwest part of the state), and for the Holy Spirit to be at work among the people there.
2. Pray for the students, faculty, and staff of Keene State College as the semester draws to a close and for those laboring in campus ministry at the school.
MNA Committee work:
1. Pray for the members of the committee in their efforts to promote church planting, college ministry, and church renewal in the states of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont.
1. Covenant Children: We are very thankful for the number of children that have been added to our congregation over the past few years. Please pray for parents to be faithful in the Christian nurture of their children. Also, pray for the Lord’s protection and care for the four women in our church who are currently expecting.
2. Leadership: Pray that the Lord would grant our session the wisdom, energy, and love that we need to shepherd this congregation. Pray that the Lord would raise up additional elders and deacons for our congregation.
3. Outreach: Pray for the members of our church to be bold and intentional about speaking to their non-Christian neighbors, co-workers, and acquaintances about Christ and inviting them to our church.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Keene, New Hampshire
1. Pray for God’s provision for the people of Keene, New Hampshire (located in the southwest part of the state), and for the Holy Spirit to be at work among the people there.
2. Pray for the students, faculty, and staff of Keene State College as the semester draws to a close and for those laboring in campus ministry at the school.
MNA Committee work:
1. Pray for the members of the committee in their efforts to promote church planting, college ministry, and church renewal in the states of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Prayer Update 11/14/08
Featured Church/Mission: Hope Presbyterian Church of Portsmouth, NH (Pastor Chris Robinson)
1. That the Hope congregation would approach God with confident reverence in worship, and would approach Portsmouth with expectant contentment in God displaying His works in us.
2. That God would use our door-to-door evangelism in conjunction with our new website to make known His free invitation to Hope.
3. That the Peacemaker study would have a sanctifying effect in the lives of the small group members who will begin the study in January.
4. That the Lord would grant to Himself the glory and to us the joy of another soul embracing Christ soon.
5. That the congregation would embrace all aspects of the means of grace, including the collection as part of worship.
Prayer Update: Trinity Presbyterian Church of St. Albans, VT (Pastor Seth Anderson)
1. Wisdom and guidance for the new commission governing Trinity Presbyterian.
2. That God would raise up new leaders from our congregation.
3. That we as a congregation would seek to love people well.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Raymond, New Hampshire
1. Pray for people of the growing town of Raymond (located between Exeter and Manchester in southeastern New Hampshire) 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.
MNA Committee work:
1. Pray for the committee’s continued efforts toward connecting with potential partners in prayer, giving, and ministry for the work in northern New England.
2. Pray for good fruit from the committee’s meeting with David Runnion-Bareford on the topic of filling open pulpits in the region.
1. That the Hope congregation would approach God with confident reverence in worship, and would approach Portsmouth with expectant contentment in God displaying His works in us.
2. That God would use our door-to-door evangelism in conjunction with our new website to make known His free invitation to Hope.
3. That the Peacemaker study would have a sanctifying effect in the lives of the small group members who will begin the study in January.
4. That the Lord would grant to Himself the glory and to us the joy of another soul embracing Christ soon.
5. That the congregation would embrace all aspects of the means of grace, including the collection as part of worship.
Prayer Update: Trinity Presbyterian Church of St. Albans, VT (Pastor Seth Anderson)
1. Wisdom and guidance for the new commission governing Trinity Presbyterian.
2. That God would raise up new leaders from our congregation.
3. That we as a congregation would seek to love people well.
Featured Potential Church Planting Site: Raymond, New Hampshire
1. Pray for people of the growing town of Raymond (located between Exeter and Manchester in southeastern New Hampshire) 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.
MNA Committee work:
1. Pray for the committee’s continued efforts toward connecting with potential partners in prayer, giving, and ministry for the work in northern New England.
2. Pray for good fruit from the committee’s meeting with David Runnion-Bareford on the topic of filling open pulpits in the region.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Prayer Update 11/4/08
Featured Church/Mission: Trinity Presbyterian Church (Pastor Seth Anderson)
1. Pray for Seth Anderson and his family as he is ordained and installed as pastor of Trinity Presbyterian on Sunday, November 9. Pray for the Spirit’s blessing upon his continued ministry to that congregation.
2. Pray for fruitfulness in worship and witness for the members of Trinity Presbyterian.
3. Pray for the expansion of the church in northern Vermont and for opportunities for church planting throughout the state.
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.
MNA Committee work:
Pray for continued progress in the identification of potential prayer and financial partners for the work of church planting in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.
1. Pray for Seth Anderson and his family as he is ordained and installed as pastor of Trinity Presbyterian on Sunday, November 9. Pray for the Spirit’s blessing upon his continued ministry to that congregation.
2. Pray for fruitfulness in worship and witness for the members of Trinity Presbyterian.
3. Pray for the expansion of the church in northern Vermont and for opportunities for church planting throughout the state.
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.
MNA Committee work:
Pray for continued progress in the identification of potential prayer and financial partners for the work of church planting in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.
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