Weekly Prayer Point

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight." – Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV) As we embark on another week in this new year, let us pray for unwavering trust in God’s plan for our lives and ministries. May He guide us to walk faithfully in His ways, seeking His wisdom above our own. Pray that we remain steadfast in our commitment to glorify Him, especially in times of uncertainty. Please pray for the following congregations and pastors: Petersburg Memorial congregation in Petersburg, WV and pastor Shawn Champ Philadelphia congregation in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa and pastor Biswengo Ilangyi Gazelle CBC Prayer Committee

Please pray that all CBC congregations and members will glorify God throughout 2025. Show us, Oh God, how we can best put a smile on Your face! Please pray for the following congregations and pastors: Old Furnace congregation in Ridgeley, WV and pastor Philip Matthews Osage congregation in McCune, KS and pastor James Therrien CBC Prayer Committee

When they had seen Him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this Child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.” Luke 2:17 NIV The Sunday before Christmas (12/22), Christmas Eve (12/24), and Christmas Day (12/25).  Many of our congregations have special services & programs this week.  And many people who are not close to the Lord may pass through our doors.  This season is often a very “open door” time for the unchurched.  Sometimes we can look down on these so-called “Easter & Christmas” attendees.  No!  Let us pray with thanksgiving for this opportunity to share Jesus!  Pray that you may be a “shepherd-like” witness to proclaim Jesus to every dear one that the Lord brings you in contact with!  Share the amazement! Sing: “Flocks were sleeping; shepherds keeping vigil till the morning new.  Saw the glory, heard the story, tidings of a Gospel true.  Thus rejoicing, free from sorrow, praises voicing, greet the morrow: Christ the Babe was born for you!  Christ the Babe was born for you!” Please pray for the following congregations and pastors: Ngurumd Ya Ushindi Congregation in Tanzania, Africa and pastor Emmanuel [...]

And Mary said, ‘Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word” (Luke 1:38 KJV). Dear Mary, the mother of our Lord. Can you imagine the faith it took, upon this angel visitation, and the impossible-sounding proclamation, to say that she was the handmaid (servant) of the Lord? There is no better “Christmas Gift” we can offer to Jesus than to proclaim that we are His surrendered servant! Pray for yourself amid this busy & blessed season. May the Lord grant you peace when things are hectic. May He open your heart to the wonder of the Christmas story like a wide-eyed child. May He help you surrender completely to His will and His Word. May He lead you in the ministries of these Holy moments! Sing: “Tho’ an infant now we view Him, He will share His Father’s throne; Gather all the nations to Him; Every knee shall then bow down. Come and worship, come and worship; Worship Christ the newborn King.” Please pray for the following congregations and pastors: New Life congregation in Bridgewater, VA seeking pastoral leadership Newport congregation in Shenandoah, VA and pastor Duane Painter CBC Prayer Committee [...]

“And Mary said, ‘Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word.” Luke 1:38. KJ Dear Mary, the mother of our Lord. Can you imagine the faith it took, upon this angel visitation, and the impossible-sounding proclamation, to say that she was the handmaid (servant) of the Lord? There is no better “Christmas Gift” we can offer to Jesus than to proclaim that we are His surrendered servant! Pray for yourself during this busy & blessed season. May the Lord grant you peace when things are busy. May He open your heart to the wonder of the Christmas story like a wide-eyed child. May He help you surrender completely to His will and His Word. May He lead you in the ministries of these Holy moments! Sing: “Tho’ an infant now we view Him, He will share His Father’s throne; Gather all the nations to Him; Every knee shall then bow down. Come and worship, come and worship; Worship Christ the newborn King.” Please pray for the following congregations and pastors: New Beginnings congregation in Boones Mill, VA and pastor Jeff Wray New Haven congregation in Sparta, NC and pastor Robert Reed CBC Prayer [...]

The Word became flesh and lived for a while among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14. (NIV) Jesus left all the glory of Heaven to live among us. Word became Flesh! Incarnation! Can you imagine all He gave up being with us as our Savior? Do you think He missed the Father and Glory? The beauty and special nature of Christmas can cause pain to be difficult for those who are separated from loved ones at Christmas. Missionaries? Service men & women? Those separated by distance. Those who are ill? Are those living through the first Christmas since the loss of a loved one? Those with a broken relationship in their family? Pray for the separated in the grief of the separation. Pray for God’s Presence to be very real to them! Is there someone you could reach out to be a blessing?” SING: “Christ by highest heaven adored, Christ the everlasting Lord! Late in time behold Him come, Offspring of the Virgin’s womb. Veiled in flesh the Godhead see; Hail the incarnate Deity, pleased as man with men [...]

“He who testifies to these things says, ‘Yes, I am coming soon.’ Amen. Come , Lord Jesus. The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s people. Amen.” Revelation 22:20-21 NIV The last verse of our Bible. Early believers would often part with the word, “Maranatha!” which is an Aramaic word that means, “Come, O Lord.” As we begin the Season of Advent, which is a Latin word meaning “coming,” We remember the long wait of the Jews for their Messiah. Who or what are you “waiting” for this Christmas? Revival for our nation? God’s healing touch? Reconciliation? A friend or relative you haven’t seen in a while. Like a child waiting for Christmas morning, we wait eagerly. The Lord IS coming! Maranatha! Pray for those who wait! Sing: “O come, O come, Emmanuel, And ransom captive Israel, That mourns in lonely exile here, Until the Son of God appears. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel, shall come to thee O Israel!” Please pray for the following congregations and pastors: Moxham congregation in Johnstown, PA and pastor Daniel Rhodes Musanze congregation in Rwanda, Africa and pastor Dusabimana Jean Samson CBC Prayer Committee

During this Thanksgiving week, thank God for His generous provision for you, your family, your congregation, and all of CBC. Pray for those in our communities and around the world who don’t have clean water, adequate food, or safe housing. Ask Him to make us sensitive to these needs, know how we can best help, and then actually help in Jesus’ name. Thank God most of all for saving all who will receive Jesus as Savior and Lord. Please pray for the following congregations and pastors: Mountain Dale congregation in Bruceton Mills, WV and pastor Lewis Beachy Mountain Valley congregation in Greeneville, TN and pastor Craig Ford CBC Prayer Committee

Pray for Samaritans Purse and all those that go to serve others. Romans 12:13; “Share with God’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.” Please pray for the following congregations and pastors: Mount Pleasant Congregation in North Canton, OH and pastor Bruce Jacobsen Mount Zion Congregation in Moatsville, WV and pastor Larry Poling CBC Prayer Committee

Pray for all the churches that are struggling with the leadership of their districts to leave the COB. John 10:2-4; “The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd of his sheep. The watchman opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice.” Please pray for the following congregations and pastors: Mount Carmel Congregation in Scottville NC and Pastor Dale Baugus Mount Joy Congregation in Mount Pleasant, PA and Pastor Lee Smith CBC Prayer Committee