Weekly Prayer Point

Through a class I am taking from the Lee Strobel Institute, the myopic view of his sin that Adam had was pointed out when God called to him in the garden after Adam sinned. Of all the sins Adam could have confessed, the lust of the eyes, the lust of the flesh and the pride of life; Adam answered, “I was naked and ashamed and hid myself.” Adam could have seen so much more but he was focused on that immediate sin. God’s response was to cover his sin by the shedding of blood, which directed Adam to a prophetic covering to come. Let us pray for the LGBTQIA+ community. Let us pray in the manner of our Lord for all those who are suffering in sin. Let us pray that our eyes will be open to see the sacrifice for our sins, not just focused on one single sin that is magnified in our eyes. Father, help us to love in the same manner as you have loved! Help us to cover our brothers and sisters and to apply your precious blood to our hearts. Please pray for these congregations and pastors: Gethsemane Congregation in South Kivu Province, [...]

Hebrews 4:12 For the Word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; It judges even the thoughts and attitudes of our heart. Church, please pray Psalm 133 for the Covenant Brethren Church denomination. Pray for unity as our Father God anoints our leadership. True Christian unity puts us in position to receive that precious anointing oil! Oh, how we desire that anointing! Please pray for the following congregations and pastors Farmington Bethel Congregation in Farmington, PA and Pastor Steven Davis Frostburg Congregation in Frostburg, MD and Pastor Mark Durst CBC Prayer Committee

One Sunday before Christmas, our pastor was preaching about that glorious day of the dedication of Solomon’s Temple when the fire fell and the priests could not stand to minister to the people. I was overwhelmed with desire for us to experience this Glory of the Lord in our church! When he began to quote in that chapter, 2 Chronicles, 7:14, my heart leapt within me. Our Father is addressing His people…His Israel and now His Church. Oh Church, if we will humble ourselves and pray, and seek His face and turn from our wicked ways, then He will hear from Heaven, forgive our sins and heal our land… the church! This is the way for us to be affective for Him in these days and to allow His Glory to fill the church so that the world will run to Him! Please pray for the following congregations and pastors Ewing Congregation in Ewing, VA and Pastor Frank Turner Fairview Congregation in Oakland, MD and Pastor Samuel Moon - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Please pray for the victims of the Earthquake [...]

Consider the following quote from C S Lewis: “An ordinary simple Christian kneels down to say his prayers. He is trying to get in touch with God. But if he is a Christian, he knows that what is prompting him to pray is also God: God, so to speak, inside him. But he also knows that all his real knowledge of God, comes through Christ, the man who was God - that Christ is standing beside him, helping him to pray, praying for him. You see what is happening. God is the thing to which he is praying - the goal he is trying to reach. God is also the thing inside him which is pushing him on - the motive power. God is also the road or bridge along which he is being pushed to that goal. So that the whole threefold life of the three-personal Being is actually going on in that ordinary little bedroom where an ordinary man is saying his prayers.” 1 John 5:14-15 – “And this is the confidence that we have in Him, that, if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us, [...]

“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15 KJV We are excited to have a growing list of licensed ministers, several just beginning their ministry training. And in this new year we will be launching the first course in the new Ministry Training Program. Pray for new ministers balancing family, work and ministry study. And pray for those administering the new program. May the Lord bless these new ministers as fruitful servants. Please pray for the following congregations and pastors Covington Community in Covington, WA and Pastor Rod Meyers Danville Congregation in Rawlings, MD and Pastor Sherri Ziler CBC Prayer Committee

“And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.” Acts 2:47 NIV Church planting is alive and well in CBC! Along with new ministers and new churches coming to us from prior affiliations, we have numerous brand-new congregations both in the U.S. and Africa. Give thanks for this new growth and ask the Lord to help these church planters and these new fellowships to prosper in Him. Please pray for the following congregations and pastors Collinsville Congregation in Collinsville, VA and Pastor Roy McVey Columbia Furnace Congregation in Edinburg, VA and Pastors Bill Fitchett and Buster Doman CBC Prayer Committee

“See, I am doing a new thing!” Isaiah 43:19 NIV The Lord instructed Israel, through the prophet Isaiah, to watch for the new thing he was doing for them. Two years ago, who could have imagined where the Covenant Brethren Church would be today?! In this new year there are many new unfolding plans for CBC. Pray for the Executive Board and all Committee members as they work diligently on new initiatives for our young denomination. Churches and Pastors Center Hill Congregation in Kittanning, PA and Pastor Donald Peters Clifton Mills Congregation in Bruceton Mills, WV and Pastor Michael Bernard CBC Prayer Committee

“If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation…” 2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV In this new year, who will come to saving faith in Christ? Pray very specifically this week for persons you know who need to know Jesus. Family, friends, co-workers, neighbors. Ask the Lord to bring them to Himself this year and make them new. Ask the Lord to allow you to be part of that process. Pray for: Calvary Congregation in Winchester, VA and Pastor Jonathan Martino Capon Chapel Congregation in Points, WV and Pastor Chuck Leatherman CBC Prayer Committee

“He who was seated on the throne said, ‘I am making everything new…’” Revelation 21:5 NIV The turn of the new year always seems to hold such promise. Pray for yourself as you enter this new year. What new beginnings are you seeking? A new Bible reading commitment? A new pattern/practice of prayer? A new service opportunity? A new role in the church? Please pray for the following CBC congregations and pastors: Brick Congregation in Maysville, WV and Pastor Randy Cosner Brookside Congregation in Aurora, WV and Pastor Mark Teets CBC Prayer Committee

John 13:15-16 Merry Christmas brothers and sisters. Let us give prayers of thankfulness to God who sent His Son to us for our salvation. Because of our faith in Jesus, we can serve Him acceptably in our daily lives. He told us and showed us that obedient service is a result and evidence of our faith in Him. In an effort to encourage and support each other, the CBC Prayer Committee encourages each member and congregation to pray for our sister congregations. Two of these will be shared each week for special prayer. This week, please pray for: Brake Congregation in Petersburg, WV and Pastor Craig Howard Brandts Church in St. Thomas PA and Pastor Roger Myers CBC Prayer Committee