Weekly Prayer Point

As many congregations have planned revival and evangelistic efforts in October, pray that these meetings are a time of renewal, spiritual growth, expectation, and purpose, in taking the Gospel of Jesus Christ into homes, and in our communities and the world. But you shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and you shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. Acts 1:8 KJV Heavenly Father we desire for our churches, neighbors, friends, and family to be open to seeking and finding the genuine and authentic source of life – Jesus Christ” Heavenly Father we desire for our churches, neighbors, friends, and family to be open to seeking and finding the genuine and authentic source of life – Jesus Christ. Please pray for the following congregations and pastors: Midway Congregation in Surgoinsville, TN and Pastor Tim Harris Mill Creek Congregation in Tryon, NC and Pastor Alan Edwards CBC Prayer Committee

Heavenly Father, we praise You because You are our Stronghold, Rock of Refuge, Protector and Defender. Thank You for giving us Your Word that is “alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” (Hebrews 4:12). Help us to “watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in (our) way that are contrary to the teaching (we) have learned.” (Romans 16:17) We ask for protection from the evil one and wisdom and discernment to recognize the deception of false teaching. Sanctify us by the truth that comes from Your Word. (John 17:15-17) Please pray for the following congregations and pastors: Maranatha Congregation in Tanzania, Africa and Pastor Daudi Faraja Melvin Hill Congregation in Columbus, NC and pastor Craig Scruggs CBC Prayer Committee

Heavenly Father, Elohim, You are The One and Only True God.  You “speak the truth and declare what is right. (Psalm 45:19)  Thank You Lord that “all Your words are true; all Your righteous laws are eternal.” (Psalm 119:160)  Lord, we petition You to “Guide (us) in Your truth and teach (us), for You are God (our) Savior, and (our) hope is in You all day long.” (Psalm 25:5) Help us to “do our best to present ourselves to You as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the Word of truth.”  (2 Tim 2:15) Please pray for the following congregations and pastors: Maple Spring Congregation in Eglon, WV and pastors Robert Spaid and Lindsey Teets Maranatha congregation in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa and pastor Lewis Ponga Umbe CBC Prayer Committee

Heavenly Father, You are our Rock and our Savior. (Psalm 89:26) We praise you above all things in Heaven and on earth. We are grateful for your grace and mercy and that you are patient in not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. (2 Peter 3:9) We are amazed how Your Mighty hand is working through the Covenant Brethren Church and ask You to give us wisdom and discernment and provide opportunities and everything we need to bear fruit and reach the uttermost parts of the world to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Please pray for the following congregations and pastors: Maison du Potier Congregation in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa and Pastor Kifuluga Asani Alaiz Malinde Congregation in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa and Pastor Filido Ngarama Kabene CBC Prayer Committee

Faith - “Lord, You are our God; we will exalt You and praise Your name, for in perfect faithfulness You have done wonderful things, things planned long ago.” Isaiah 25:1 Heavenly Father, thank You that “Your steadfast Love, O Lord, extends to the heavens, Your faithfulness to the clouds” Psalm 36:5 “Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.” Hebrews 10:23 Please pray for the following congregations and pastors: Limestone Congregation in Limestone TN and Pastor Jim Griffith Little Pine Congregation in Ennice NC and Pastor Eddie Wooten CBC Prayer Committee

Please pray for Brothers Grover Duling and Scott Kinnick who are in the Dominican Republic at the invitation of brothers and sisters there. Pray for God’s blessing on their ministry and for God’s Kingdom to be advanced and expanded! Pray for God’s blessings on the Christians in the Dominican Republic. Please pray for the following congregations and pastors: Knob Creek Congregation in Johnson City TN and Pastor John Swonger Knobley Congregation in New Creek WV and pastor Chris Edward Leatherman CBC Prayer Committee

Acts 2:1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord, in one place…Father, we cannot cause unity to happen in our churches. You are the Author of Unity; but I am utterly persuaded that we can wait on you! In the upper room as they were waiting for the promise, they were waiting with a full expectancy that you would do what You said you would do! They obeyed your words to go to Jerusalem and wait for the Gift! Every time we want to divide ourselves; every time we want to be right in our own eyes, help us, Oh Lord to stop and change our minds and agree with your Word. It is worship, bowing to your word and presenting our bodies as living sacrifices that brings what you desire in our lives and the life of the church. In the precious Name, Jesus, Who has called us to be One! Amen Please pray for the following congregations and pastors Karongi Congregation in RWANDA, Africa and pastor Niyongira Leonard Kasangati Congregation in UGANDA, Africa and pastor John Mwesigwa CBC Prayer Committee

Heavenly Father, In Ephesians 4:1-6, Paul is urging us to live a life worthy of the calling we have received. You saved us by your Grace and now, oh God, we desire with our whole hearts to walk in a way that brings you Joy! Help us to be completely humble and gentle; to be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make it our resolve to keep the unity of the Sprit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit. Just as we were called to one hope when we were called; One God, one faith, one baptism; One God and Father of all, who is over all, through all and in all! You, oh God are the One the I Am of all that we believe! Give us wisdom, that you give liberally, to understand the Beauty and Power of this Word for our Body! Please pray for the following congregations and pastors Kabere Congregation in Rwanda Africa and Pastor Bahati Daniel Kapernaum Congregation in TANZANIA, Africa and Pastor Elisha Said Regegela CBC Prayer Committee

Holy Father, we pray for unity in our churches and in the Covenant Brethren Church. We ask that you would give us wisdom to know how best to love our neighbors as ourselves and how best to care for one another. God, we pray that amidst differing opinions, you would help us to keep our eyes focused on you and your word! 1 Corinthians 1:10 asks us to agree, and that there be no divisions among us, but that we be united in the same mind and the same judgement. This, Father, can only be accomplished when we love Your Word more than our opinions! Let it Be according to your Name! Please pray for the following congregations and pastors Jordan Run Congregation in Maysville, WV and Pastor Rick Bergdoll Joyful Congregation in Garrett, PA and Pastor Tim Vaughn CBC Prayer Committee

For the month of August, I would ask that we pray for unity in the Body of Christ. In The Covenant Brethren Church and in our individual churches. We want to be unified as we look to Him the Author and Finisher of our faith! Let us, in unity, pray these scriptures with absolute certainty that He hears us and that we have whatever we ask of Him. Father, we desire to pray your word over the Body of Christ. There are no requests more powerful than the requests that we know are near to your heart. We place your Holy Word in our hearts and ask that You bring these desires into reality. This week we meditate on your word, Psalm 133. Behold how good and pleasant it is when the brethren dwell together in unity! It is like the oil on the Head, running down on the beard, on the beard of Aaron, running down on the collar of his robes! It is like the dew of Hermon, which falls on the mountains of Zion! For there the Lord has commanded His blessing for evermore. Father we pray this in agreement with You and according to your [...]