Weekly Prayer Point

“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

Matthew 26:10-13 To say the obvious, this is the week before Christmas. A time of last-minute shopping. This is the time to pray for those we especially love, family, and friends. Most of all let us pray for our relationship with Jesus Christ. 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: Blue River Congregation in Columbia City, IN and Pastor Craig Alan Myers Boones Creek Congregation in Johnson City, TN and Pastor Scott Kinnick CBC Prayer Committee

Ephesians 6:5-8 This week the CBC Mission/Outreach/Disaster Support Committee has scheduled a work week with Samaritan’s Purse in the area hit by hurricane Ian in Florida. Let’s pray for safety in travel and on the work sites. Pray especially for people’s hearts and minds to be open to serve others as God leads. 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: Bermudian Congregation in East Berlin, PA and Pastor Gary Firster. Betel International Congregation in Morristown, TN and Pastor Libia Gutierrez CBC Prayer Committee

Matthew 9:37-38 Brothers and sisters, here we are. It is the first full week of the last month of 2022. This would be a good time to pray about our service to Jesus Christ and others over the past year. Let us not anguish over what could have been, but let us look forward to what might be thru the strength and acceptance of the Holy Spirit’s leading. 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: Bashan Congregation in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa and Pastor Buturi Majeru Alphonse Beaver Creek Congregation in Knoxville, TN and Pastor Jeff Jones CBC Prayer Committee

Luke 2:30-32 This is the first week of traditional Christmas shopping madness. Let us pray that parents, as well as children, remember that the focus of this season is Jesus Christ and not the gifts we give or hope to receive. The acceptance of Jesus Christ as our Savior is the greatest gift we can receive. 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: Antioch CBC in Woodstock, VA and Pastors George Bowers and Dale Bennett Asher Glade in Friendsville, MD and Pastor Michael Saturday CBC Prayer Committee

“Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies, Who satisfies your mouth with good things, So that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.” Psalm 103:2-5 (NKJV) It’s easy to think of material blessings, and we should thank God for them. The most important blessings are spiritual. Take time, especially this week, to thank the Lord for our spiritual blessings as well.

Please pray for congregations desiring to leave their various districts and to become part of the CBC. - CBC Prayer Committee

Pray for the upcoming elections throughout the US and for God to raise up the leaders of His choosing. - CBC Prayer Committee

Please pray for the spouses and families of each CBC Pastor as they often face special challenges and struggles. - CBC Prayer Committee