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.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
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.
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