Prayer Guide
July and August 2009
Psalm 8
1 Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!
You have set your glory above the heavens,
2 From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise
because of your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger.
3 When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers,
the moon and the stars, which you have set in place,
4 What is man that you are mindful of him,
the son of man that you care for him?
5 You made him a little lower than the heavenly beings
and crowned him with glory and honor.
6 You made him ruler over the works of your hands
You put everything under his feet:
7 all flocks and herds, and the beasts of the field,
8 the birds of the air, and the fish of the sea,
all that swim the paths of the seas.
9 Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!
WORLD VIEW
GLOBAL MINISTRY PARTNERS
Ben and Melissa Lyon – short term missions trip to Brazil, July 15 – August 6, 2009
- Pray for safety in travel for the whole family
- Ask God to clearly show them if Brazil is a part of their future ministry
- Pray that Ben would have opportunities to preach the gospel.
- Pray that the children will find ministry opportunities that they are able to do.
Duan Walker – Director, Mid-Valley Fellowship in Albany and surrounding area (a ministry that exists to bring a message of freedom and hope to those who are experiencing unwanted homosexual desires)
- Praise for the arrival of the summer season of ministry. Please pray for rest and renewal for our volunteers who serve during the rest of the year.
- Pray for new participants who will be checking out the ministry --- that they will find a place to connect and have the courage to engage. For returning participants that they will make wise choices during this season of less formal ministry.
- Pray for wisdom and direction as we begin preparations for our benefit dinner this fall and for those who will partner in that event.
- Pray for parents and others who have children or loved ones in the homosexual lifestyle. For those in the lifestyle to develop a hunger for relationship with God. For parents/loved ones as they navigate those relationships.
SERVICE MEN and WOMEN
Brent Riley, Del & Pat Riley’s grandson – in a remote and dangerous area in east Iraq with the army. Pray for him as he patrols in extreme heat and carrying over 100 lbs. of equipment. Pray for safety, spiritual renewal, and that he and his fiancé, Sabrina (in Germany), will follow Christ wholeheartedly.
Garett Kossler, Mel & Dorothy Burch’s grandson, has returned to the U.S. safely after serving in Asia and Iraq. Praise God!!
David Dyke, Danell Poisel’s brother, is with the army, training in Kansas – Pray for family relationships. He will likely go to Afghanistan next year.
Chad Gibeaut, Chuck & Teri Gibeaut’s son – is stationed in Atlanta, Georgia, training to be a Radio Satellite technician.
Elise Lewis, Sabrina Brown’s sister, is doing well in the army, stationed in Maryland – She has decided to stay in the army for her career.
MINISTRY and EVENTS
Middle School/High School BBQ – July 3, 2009
High School hike to Mary’s Peak – July 11, 2009
Prime Timer picnic at Sunnyside Park – July 14, 2009
Women’s Camp – July 17-19, 2009
Middle School/High School Concert at fairgrounds – July 19, 2009
Prime Timer Corn Feed – August 11, 2009
Workdays – August 15 and 22
WCC Family Fiesta – August 23, 2009
100th Anniversary Celebration of our building – August 29, 2009
LEADERS
ELDER FOCUS
Jerry Cruce – Albany Christian School and Finances
- Praise God for the good response to the request for a special gift to WCC; ask God to continue to provide funds needed for ACS, Ben Lyon (trip to Brazil), Luis Acosta (visas), and mortgage payment for 2nd Ave. property (renter may be needed).
- Pray for an increase in ACS enrollment for the fall.
- Pray for WCC staffing needs, especially leaders for Worship and Youth ministry.
STAFF FOCUS
Jason Platt – Albany Christian School
- Pray for God’s continued blessing on our school
- Pray for continued growth in enrollment through the summer for next fall
- Pray for all ACS staff
> A safe summer of rest and focus on Christ
> Adjustment to budget reductions/cuts for school next year
- Pray for ACS School Board
>Wisdom and leadership in making decisions involving the school
- Pray for ACS families
> Those who do not know Christ
> Those who are facing financial hardships
