Weekly Prayer Point

As we walk closer each day to the Father our prayers will begin to line up with the will of the Father. Our goal is to be so intent on His will that our tongues would not even be able to ask for things that are not according to His will! As we delight ourselves in Him, He will put His desires in our hearts so we know how to pray according to His character and will. (Psalm 37:4) Today, let us ask the Father , in agreement with His word, to put His desires in our hearts so we can pray with Him! Please pray for the following congregations and pastors Asher Glade Congregation in Friendsville, MD and Pastor Michael Saturday Amazing Grace Worship Center in Uganda CBC Prayer Committee

John 14:13 says,” I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father. As our love grows for the Father, our desires should be that He would be seen in truth. Some of us have prayed in a selfish way that we would obtain glory and reputation. Let us pray that our love for Him would grow so that all we care about is His reputation. Today, let us pray that we have eyes to see His Will so we can pray in that agreement. Let us pray together Philippians 1:9-11 “ And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve what is excellent and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God” Please pray for the following congregations and pastors Bayamon Congregation in Bayamon, Puerto Rico with Pastor Lillian E. Reyes Ramos. Antioch Congregation in Woodstock, VA with Pastor George Bowers CBC Prayer Committee

Philippians 2: 9-11 When we pray in Jesus’ Name, we are praying to the Highest Authority in the universe! There is no other name to whom we could possibly bring our petitions. We can put our entire trust in His Name because there is no one greater than Him! When we pray in His Name, we are saying, “Daddy these are my desires and my cries but I totally trust Your will and Your judgement!” He is not far off…He is in your heart by the Holy Spirit. This Highest Authority dwells in you! My brothers and sisters let us pray that we have eyes to see Whom our God is!!! Please pray for the following congregations and pastors Nakaseke Congregation in Uganda, with Pastor Alexis Sempi Kasangati Congregation in Kampala, Uganda, with Pastor John Mwesigwa CBC Prayer Committee

Hebrews 10;19-20 We are told to come boldly into God’s presence that we might find help in our time of need. That confidence that we are instructed to have, when we pray, is a direct relationship with the sacrifice that Jesus made on our behalf. We come, not because of anything we have accomplished, but because Jesus is our intercessor who stands ready to make our petitions known to the Father. When I pray in His Name I trust Jesus to make my halting tongue line up with His perfect will and He will answer accordingly! This week, let us pray for our churches, for our families, and for our friends in His name because He made a way. Please pray for the following congregations and pastors Cristo El Senior Congregation in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, with Pastor Jose Calleja Otero Cristo Nuestra Paz in Castaner, Puerto Rico, with Pastor Norma Medina Aviles CBC Prayer Committee

Lord Jesus; we come before you this day to ask for divine strength and guidance for those that have been given the honor to bring your word to fellow believers. These special people have been given a desire to not only follow your word but explain their meaning. This is not an easy task because there are always those that have a better idea. But we are not to be ashamed of the gospel and God will always give power and grace to those that have been called. Amen 2 Timothy 1:8-11 Please pray for the following congregations and pastors Caimeto Congregation in San Juan, Puerto Rico, with Pastor Evelyn Rosario. Montesion Congregation in Las Marias, Puerto Rico, with Pastor Carmen M. Mercado Arce. CBC Prayer Committee

Matthew 19:13-15 Dear Jesus; we come before you today to pray for your children. You gave special attention to the young children when you were traveling in the region of “Judea beyond the Jordan” and explained that even the young children should be shown the ways of Jesus. May we as your followers bring our children up in the light of your words so that they may know and follow all that you taught while here on earth. Please pray for the following congregations and pastors White Pine Congregation in Old Fields, WV, with Pastor Donald Judy. Castaner Congregation in Castaner, Puerto Rico with Pastor Jaime Diaz. CBC Prayer Committee

1 Timothy 2:1-4 Father in heaven, we come before you today to thank you for the opportunities that you have given us to extend you teachings to others. Your words are our tools to bring others to your loving arms. Your grace in the forgiveness of our sins and the promise of eternal life does not fail for your word is true. Your ultimate goal is that none should parish, so the work must continue. Amen. Please pray for the following congregations and pastors Newport Congregation in Shenandoah, VA with Pastor Duane Painter Bowden Family Worship Center Congregation in Bowden, WV, with Pastor Lynn Ryder CBC Prayer Committee

Psalm 8:3-9 Our Father, this is the second Monday of a new year and we sometimes wonder if we can make it one more year. War is devastating the Holy Lands, floods, tornadoes, fires, and volcanos are taking a toll on your creation. But another part of your creation is coming together to help those in need, the human being. There are so many different groups that donate time and items needed to help when the chips are down. The human part of your creation does show the love of Jesus. Your creation is ours to protect for ourselves and future generations. We ask that you continue to show us grace and give us the strength and wisdom to do just that. Amen. Please pray for the following congregations and pastors Kapernaum Congregation in Tanzania, with Pastor Elisha Rugigele Saudi. Sugar Ridge Congregation in Custer, Michigan, with no current pastor. CBC Prayer Committee

Philippians 3:13-14: Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. In line with the CBC theme verses for 2023-24 printed above, pray that God will help us forget whatever needs to be left behind in 2023 and that He will enable each CBC Region, congregation, and member to press on toward the goals of knowing Jesus and making Him known in the New Year! Please pray for the following congregations and pastors Shalom Geita Congregation in Tanzania, with Pastor Fabian Ayubu Wirtiro. Samaria Congregation in Tanzania, with Pastor Jeram Masalim Alfluers. CBC Prayer Committee

Praise God for the gift of His Son and all that we have through Him! Write down the top ten blessings God has given you in 2023 and especially praise God for these as well as for all the other blessings He has poured out! Ask Him to help you be a blessing to others in the New Year! Please pray for the following congregations and pastors Shiloh Congregation in Moatsville, WV, with Pastor Todd Mouser Welsh Run Congregation in Mercersburg, PA, with Pastors Shawn Clever and Timothy Kent CBC Prayer Committee