Prayer Support

Beacon of Hope is a ministry dedicated to helping Nigerian churches and communities care for people affected by HIV and AIDS. Pray for Christine Roos as she assists in this ministry; pray that the Christian community’s response to the crisis may point people to the One they serve.

Be in prayer for the members of Pathway Community Church in Newport, Maine. Ask God to give them a servant’s heart in order to serve outside and inside the church.

Pray for disaster survivors who have been devastated by floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, fires, earthquakes, and drought. Pray that CRCs participating in CFGB or DRS Sunday on March 7 will give generously to fund the activities of CRWRC North American and international disaster programs.

Praise God that the study of His Word is making a differ­ence in the lives of thousands of people in Africa. One woman wrote, “I thank God who has allowed me to find the CBC (Bible study). My prayer life has been renewed.” Another woman wrote that she has committed to introduce the study to others.

As we look at the year 2010, the Office of Race Rela­tions is moving forward in the ministry of racial reconciliation with the development of the Dance of Racial Reconciliation (DORR) Level 2 and our engagement in disseminating information about the Belhar Confession. Please continue to pray that the message and ministry of racial reconciliation would grow throughout the CRC.

Pray that teachers may be found to fill vacant positions expected in the next school year. Pray for teachers with a heart for the Lord and a vision for serving His children.

Please ask God to reveal himself to students at the University of Iowa in Iowa City through the Geneva Campus Ministry.

Pray for CRWRC HIV and AIDS tour participants as they fly to Africa on March 13. Ask God to provide safe travel as they help test, counsel, and train communities to love and support people with AIDS. May they have “an ear to hear” God’s leading as they return to their own neighborhoods.

Praise God for the distribution of more than 5,600 radios to people in remote areas of Indonesia, enabling them to hear the Word of God. Mr. Saji, a former Muslim who received a radio, wrote, “Now I believe that we need Jesus Christ as our Savior. Every day I hear your radio program. I want to learn about Jesus and his teaching.”

Pray for the ministry changes happening in Mexico City as new pastors finish their service at one place to begin in another. Pastor Luis has begun his first term as the seminary rector and Pastor Enrique has begun serving at Gethsemani Church. Pray that the Holy Spirit may strengthen and equip them as they encounter the joys and challenges of their new positions.

Mt. Airy Community Church is a new ministry in Philadelphia, Penn., that seeks to worship, incarnate, and share Jesus Christ. Please pray for church leaders Allen and Heather Drew as they start this church.

Pray for Tariq and his sister who secretly listen to Back to God Ministries Arabic programs and are searching for truth. Tariq wrote, “She and I don’t want our father to know this. We are learning much about the religion we grew up to think of as false.” Pray that Tariq and his sister will find truth in God’s Word.

The struggling economy makes life difficult for many people. Job cuts and decreases in government aid have created severe hardship. Pray for those dealing with this hardship, especially people with disabilities and their families, and pray that God’s people will find the best ways to help.

Pray for the Missions Department of the Christian Reformed Church of Nigeria as it finalizes plans for next month’s National Conference. Pray that the conference may be thought-provoking and encouraging, drawing attendees to uncover their roles in ministry.

Home Missions supports small group programs like Coffee Break in more than 900 North American congregations. Please pray that God uses these outreach ministries to introduce Christ to those who might not yet know Him.

Ask for God’s blessing on Commu­ni­ties First Association (CFA) meetings in Seattle next week. While building a national, interdenominational network of church leaders, CFA became independent of CRWRC in 2009. Pray that God reveals His plan and that CFA will seek to fulfill it.

Mikhail, a Russian military draftee, asks us to pray for him as he serves the remaining months in Siberia. He says, “I’m thankful for the daily blessings I receive through your ministry. Your radio messages are close to my heart. They inspire and encourage me in my walk of faith.” Pray that Mikhail may remain faithful to God.

Chaplains see many people and families struggling due to job losses and cuts in government and not-for-profit spending. Finan­cial strain can cause heartache and, when anger is unleashed, even physical pain. Ask that God will help chaplains and the entire body of Christ minister well to people who are struggling financially.

John and Shirley Wind lead teams of couples who, in turn, facilitate marriage conferences throughout Latin America. Pray for wisdom for the facilitators to respond to the issues that are raised and for marriages to be strengthened through these conferences.

There are new pastors in place at eleven existing Christian Reformed churches in California and Washington. Please ask God to use these servant leaders to equip others to make disciples and expand His kingdom.

Many Christians will observe Earth Hour on March 27. Take this opportunity to pray for God’s creation and for the vulnerable poor around the world who are most affected by drought and disaster. Pray that CRWRC will continue to have resources to help those most in need.

Jitendra and his family came to Christ through our Hindi radio program. They find daily encouragement from these biblical messages. Jitendra’s family requests prayer for his recovery. A disease has left him unable to walk. Pray for healing for Jitendra’s body and continued strength in the family’s faith walk.

Gil and Joyce Suh are working with the Evangelical Fellowship of Cambodia as it seeks to restore families fractured by past hurts and train leaders for discipleship. Praise God for the hunger in Cambodia to serve Him.

Oasis Community Church is a new church in Lincoln, Neb., that is designed for people with questions about faith and religion. Pray for this ministry as it seeks to connect with the local Lincoln community through worship and acts of service.

Praise God for the completion and dedication of BTGMI’s new international ministry center in Campinas, Brazil. Pray that as program production, leadership training, and discipleship are carried out from these facilities that millions of lives worldwide will be transformed for God’s purpose and glory.

Romans 13:4 reminds us that rulers are God’s servants to do us good. This commands respect for our leaders—even in this culture that likes to scorn politicians. Today let’s pray that our leaders will be blessed in their duties to seek justice and the good of all.

Pray for Cal Hofland as he meets with village leaders and shares the message of hope with them. Pray that people may continue to search for the truth and find it.

Please pray for the many people that have a relationship with The Village Church in Thorold, Ontario, that they may know Jesus as their Lord and Savior.

As we remember Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross this Easter week, bring before God people living in poverty who depend on the sacrifices we make as we seek to follow the One who sacrificed His life for us. Thank God that with CRWRC we can “love our neighbors as ourselves” as Jesus did.

Pray for a prison inmate whose life is being transformed through the Cada Dia Spanish devotional booklet. “I can’t say enough to thank all that send me the daily meditations,” he testified, and reported that since he started reading Cada Dia his behavior in prison has improved and his privileges have increased.

Students at UNELA (the Evangelical University of the Americas) in Costa Rica receive training to become missionaries and church leaders around the world. Pray that they may be filled with the Spirit so that they may truly know and follow God in all they do.