2011 Week 49

After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly. Acts 4:31 (NIV).

As we enter a new Christmas season, let us ponder again why He came on this earth and praise Him for 'such a great salvation.'

1. Pray for opportunities to witness about His grace and love towards us as we meet with families and friends during this festive season.

2. Pray for the pastoral staff and deacons as they prepare for the New Year to come and implement some of the goals they have set. The church theme for 2012 is "Blessing to All, Glory to God." Pray for unity of vision and purpose as we grow together as a church and seek to encourage each other to serve in the various areas of ministry to which God has called us and/or gifted us.

3. Pray for our missionaries in whatever part of the world that God has called them to minister. May they experience God's grace and have continued zeal for His kingdom's work. May the Christmas season bring about opportunities to testify about the reason for the season.

4. Pray for our upcoming discipleship program. May God ignite in us a passion to go make disciples and build significantly and long-term in the lives of those committed to follow Him.

5. Pray for our Church expansion program, for continued guidance and wisdom on all decisions to be made. Please refer to the weekly insert in the church bulletin for more detailed info.

6. Pray for loved ones experiencing various health issues. Pray for God's healing and strength to endure.

7. Pray for those experiencing hardships or different trials and temptations. May God's power and grace be there to sustain them.

8. Pray for our own personal walk with Him. Pray that we will continue to abide in Him and be sensitive and obedient to His promptings. In the midst of so many things occupying our thoughts and schedule, may we be able to find time to listen to Him and let Him guide us in all that we do and say.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!