Mon 16 Mar Tues 17 Mar Wed 18 Mar Thurs 19 Mar Fri 20 Mar Sat 21 Mar Sun 22 Mar Mon 23 Mar Tues 24 Mar “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9 Gives thanks for the ways in which God has blessed you, and pray that you will be ever mindful that each new day that you are alive is a gift from God. Pray for those who are attending PTS (Prepared to Serve) this year. Ask that this may be a time of encouragement, spiritual growth, learning and personal development for everyone. Give thanks for the church plants that have already taken root and begun to flourish in Pretoria, Fourways, Bryanston and Bukavu, DRC. Pray also that God may open doors for growth and expansion into the broader Midrand community, particularly in Tembisa. Pray for Rochelle as she heads up Kids Club on Friday evenings, and the other leaders whom she serves with. Ask that many children will attend and that they may be saved through God’s mighty work. Lift up the Music Factory, pray that the teachers as they teach, may have opportunities to evangelise through the course of their lessons. Pray for those who are preaching at each service today. Ask that God may guide them in their words and that what they say may be in keeping with God’s word. Pray for Raphael as he leads the French ministry and for the Monday evening group which he runs. Pray that those who attend may be encouraged in their fellowship and biblical study. As government schools close, pray for all the families who will be travelling. Ask that God’s hand of protection may be upon Wed
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Pray for the Growth Groups that meet together on Wednesday evenings. Pray that many will attend, and that God may bless the fellowship and bible teaching at each gathering. Pray for those who serve in the church, whether in positions of leadership or behind the scenes, on Sundays and/or during the week. Pray that they may continue to serve God faithfully with their lives. Lift up the Teen Life Groups that meet on Fridays as well as other days of the week. Pray that teens may grow in their knowledge and understanding of God’s word. Pray for all those who are mourning the loss of loved ones. Ask that they may be comforted and that their spirits may be strengthened through God’s great love. Pray for those who are being baptised today. May their public declarations of faith and/or willingness to raise their children according to God’s word be a true reflection of God’s presence in their lives. Give thanks for Nokuphila School and Hillbrow Independent School. Pray for the staff, teachers, and children. Ask that God may continue to bless the schools. “I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me – just as the Father knows me and I know the Father – and I lay down my life for the sheep.” – John 10:14‐
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Prayer Diary
March 2015
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.” – Romans 8:28 PRAYER AND PASTORAL CARE Regular Events Prayer Chain: The prayer chain is a group of people from Christ Church Midrand who are committed to praying for the needs of those attending CCM. If you would like to join this group, or bring your needs or thanksgiving before the Lord, please contact: Helen 011 318 2481 /[email protected] or Di Walker (after hours): 072 476 9243 / [email protected] Mon Tues Prayer: Do you need prayer? You can email requests to: [email protected] or make use of the Prayer Chain by calling 011 318 2481 or visit the Prayer Room after each service on a Sunday. You can also complete the Prayer Request form below and put it in the box at the Information Desk. Pastoral Care: Do you have pastoral needs? Then send your requests to: [email protected] Date: __________________________________________ Request given by: ________________________________ Permission for name to be used: Yes / No Prayer request for: _______________________________ Permission for name to be used: Yes / No Request / feedback: ______________________________ _______________________________________________ Contact details: __________________________________ Is there any practical need that CCM can meet? Counselling Visit Meals Clothes Other __________________________________________ Office use: Information forwarded Yes / No Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun Monthly church council meetings; Newcomers Welcome Evenings; Christ Church Schools meetings Fri
6 Mar Growth Groups; Midrand Graduate Institute student group; music practice; women’s reading groups Sat
7 Mar Growth Groups; STYLE.com; Women’s Reading Group; Prepared to Serve CCM staff meetings; Tiny Tots group; Children’s Clubs: Tadpoles; IMPACT, FROG; Teen’s Life Groups Sun
8 Mar Monthly gardening group; Monthly Men’s Breakfast; The Music Factory Sunday Services; C‐Zone; Teen Church; Support Groups March Requests and Prayers Sun
Pray for Eddie, who heads up the children’s 1 Mar ministry, as well as the C‐Zone teachers, who will be engaged in a training meeting today. Pray that the teachers may be better equipped to use their gifts in this ministry. Mon
Pray for Cate as she organises the logistics 2 Mar for the Revive Camp, which is being held from the 10th‐12th April. Pray that many individuals and families will attend. Tues Lift up the student ministries that take place 3 Mar at MGI (Midrand Graduate Institute) and TUT (Tswane University of Technology) on Tuesday evenings. Wed
Lift up Raphael as he heads up STYLE.com 4 Mar (Showing and Teaching Young Adults Life Eternal in Community) on Wednesday evenings. Pray that attendance might grow and that the young adults may benefit from the times of fellowship and biblical study. Thurs
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15 Mar Pray that all those who are going through trials and hardships may be strengthened in their trust in the Lord and dependence on God to support them in their need. Pray for the Kids Cutting Edge, which is happening today. Pray for the speaker, the volunteers, and most importantly that the hearts of many children may be softened and that they may turn to God. Lift up those who will be attending the Prayer Ministry meeting this morning, remembering the vital importance of prayer, both in the life of the church as well as in your personal relationship with God. Pray for those attending the Newcomers evening. Pray that God might guide church members in their welcoming capacity. Pray for Love Trust and its ongoing work amongst the various ECD centres. Lift up the Love Trust conference, which is happening today and tomorrow. As we think of Christians who are undergoing hardships and persecution because of their unwillingness to compromise God’s word in their personal and professional lives, pray that we also may be faithful when we are put to the test. Pray for Kerin and the youth leadership team as they train each Thursday and meet with the teens during the weekends. Pray for the Tiny Tots moms & toddlers group that meets at the church every Friday. Ask that it might be a time of good fellowship, and encouragement for the mothers and enjoyment for the children. Pray for Martin and the other ministers and staff as they prepare for the Sunday services. Pray for those who are attending the Foundations course. Pray that lives will be changed in the course of these evenings.