Weekly Prayer Point

“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

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