Weekly Prayer Point

“For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not sit down first and count the cost, whether he has enough to finish it…” Luke 14:28  NKJV. Pray for the CBC Planning Committee as they come together in Greensboro, NC to seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit in making plans for the Annual Meeting and Worship Conference, July 17–19.   We ask in Jesus' name that Your presence be seen among us.  As we gather for the Annual Meeting fill our hearts with Your wisdom and grace. Heavenly Father may this conference be a time of inspiration and growth, where we draw closer to You and one another.  O Lord, may you be glorified and honored in all we do! Please pray for the following congregations and pastors: Shalom Kilyamasundu Rukasa Congregation in Tanzania, Africa and Pastor Alex Lot Mwaijande Shiloh Congregation in Moatsville, WV and Pastor Todd Mouser CBC Prayer Committee

Isaiah 55:10–11 NKJV. 10 “For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven and do not return there but water the earth, making it bring forth and sprout, giving seed to the sower and bread to the eater, 11 So shall My word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it.” Spring ushers in a time of new growth as flowers bloom, grass greens, and the air warms.  Let us give thanks for this time of change, renewal, and growth.  Allow the power of the Holy Spirit to renew and deepen our relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ; inspiring us to live with purpose and to share the hope we have with others. Please pray for the following congregations and pastors: Shady Grove Congregation in Bruceton Mills, WV and Pastor Michael Bernard Shalom - Geita Congregation in Tanzania, Africa and Pastor Job Mtatiro Chacha CBC Prayer Committee

“Praise the Lord!  Praise the Lord, O my soul!  2 While I live I will praise the Lord; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.”  Psalm 146:1– 2  (NKJV). Heavenly Father we are thankful for Your goodness, love, favor, grace, mercy, promises, faithfulness, glory, hope, and so much more!  O Lord may Your presence accompany us in every moment of every day.  Grant us the strength to face challenges and the humility to accept Your goodness with gratitude, joy, a sense of unworthiness, and much praise!  “From the rising of the sun to its going down,” may our hearts shout, “Holy is the LORD!” Please pray for the following congregations and pastors: Red Creek Bethel Congregation in Davis, WV and Pastor John Moyers Ridge Congregation in Shippensburg, PA and Pastor Leon Davis CBC Prayer Committee

“Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor the arrow that flieth by day; nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.” Psalm 91:5-6 (NKJ). Pray for those individuals who are working to spread the word of God. Please pray for the following congregations and pastors: Sabele Congregation in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa and Pastor Allende Sahidi Samaria Congregation in Tanzania, Africa and Pastor Marco Magesa CBC Prayer Committee

Psalm 91:9-10. “Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation; There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh they dwelling.” Please pray for the following congregations and pastors: Rugombo Congregation in Burundi, Africa and Pastor Bukobero Pierre Saa Ya Ukombozi Congregation in Tanzania, Africa and Pastor Emmanuel Nyerere Sanga CBC Prayer Committee

Psalm 91:5-6. “Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor the arrow that flieth by day; nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; not for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.” Pray for those individuals who are working to spread the word of God. Please pray for the following congregations and pastors: Rocky Mount Congregation in Rocky Mount, VA and Pastor John W. Collins Rubavu Congregation in Rwanda, Africa and Pastor Ndayisenga Jean Sauuasceie CBC Prayer Committee

Psalm 91:3&4. “Surely, He shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. He shall cover thee with His feathers and under His wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.” Pray for all the congregations working to separate themselves from another denomination. Please pray for the following congregations and pastors: Red Creek Bethel Congregation in Davis, WV and Pastor John Moyers Ridge Congregation in Shippensburg, PA and Pastor Leon Davis CBC Prayer Committee

Psalm 91:3&4. “Surely, He shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. He shall cover thee with His feathers and under His sings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.” Pray for all the congregations that are working to separate themselves from another denomination. Please pray for the following congregations and pastors: Piscine de Bethesda Congregation in the Democratic Republic of Congo in Africa and Pastor Kalenga Ramazani Paul Pleasant Hill Congregation in Blountville, TN and Pastor George Jones Pleasant Hill Congregation in Fairmont, WV using Pulpit Supply. Pleasant Valley Congregation in Jonesborough, TN and Pastor Don Hilton CBC Prayer Committee

Please pray that all CBC congregations and members will bring glory to 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: Pine Grove Congregation in Oakland, MD and Pastor Brian Coffman Pipe Creek Congregation in Union Bridge, MD and Pastor Steven Lowe CBC Prayer Committee

"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