Weekly Prayer Point

During the month of April the chilly winds of winter fade and the long nights give way to longer days. It is also a time when we begin to think of and make preparations for planting. There is a process that is followed that takes us from tilling the soil to harvest. The ground has been turned --- the seed has been planted --- and appropriate fertilizer has been applied. The seed is now a plant and must be maintained/cultivated. The soil reworked, allowing the spiritual roots to grow and weeds removed to allow the plant to receive the full benefit of water, sun, and nutrient. “The kingdom of God is as if a man should scatter seed on the ground, 27 and should sleep by night and rise by day, and the seed should sprout and grow, he himself does not know how. 28 For the earth yields crops by itself: first the blade, then the head, after that the full grain in the head. 29 But when the grain ripens, immediately he puts in the sickle, because the harvest has come.” (Mark 4:26-29 NKJV). The Kingdom of God is about growth—lavish, abundant, unexpected growth. We have little [...]

During the month of April the chilly winds of winter fade and the long nights give way to longer days. It is also a time when we begin to think of and make preparations for planting. There is a process that is followed that takes us from tilling the soil to harvest. The ground has been turned --- the seed has been planted. Now the need to provide the nutrients (fertilizer) for growth. When the seed of God’s word is sown it holds the potential for spiritual growth. Like the seed we plant in our gardens, it must be nurtured and cared for. “Now may He who supplies seed to the sower, and bread for food, supply and multiply the seed you have sown and increase the fruits of your righteousness” (II Corinthians 9:11 NKJV). Though we generously spread God’s Word by personal witness, faithfulness in all things, and in trusting God to multiply our efforts. Know that growth happens in His timing! Please pray for the following congregations and pastors Brookside Congregation in Aurora, WV and Pastor Mark Teets Caimito Congregation in San Juan, Puerto Rico and Pastor Evelyn Tanco Rosario CBC Prayer Committee

During the month of April the chilly winds of winter fade and the long nights give way to longer days. It is also a time when we begin to think of and make preparations for planting. There is a process that is followed that takes us from tilling the soil to harvest. The ground has been turned; now we are ready to put the seed in the ground.  The seed which we sow is the Word.  Now as laborers in God’s garden (the world) let us sow freely and abundantly the redemption, hope, and life that can be found in our Lord Jesus Christ. “Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.  8 For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life.  9 And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. (Galatians 6:9 – 10 NKJV). Let us pray that the seed of God’s word will draw us closer to our Lord & King faithfully fulfilling His [...]

During the month of April the chilly winds of winter fade and the long nights give way to longer days. It is also a time when we begin to think of and make preparations for planting. There is a process that is followed that takes us from tilling the soil to harvest. The first thing one must do is prepare the soil. When we till the soil, we break through the hard surface. Let each ask, “What has hardened my heart? What clumps block the way when I try to open my heart to Jesus?” “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” (Romans 12:1 – 2 NKJV). We ask the Holy Spirit to be with us as we dig deeper into the place where our relationship with Jesus grows. Please pray for the following congregations and pastors Bowden Family Worship Center Congregation in Bowden, WV and [...]

Pray for all CBC congregations and members as we celebrate the greatest miracle in history, the resurrection of Jesus Christ! Pray for resurrection power to fill each member and congregation and that we might share this Good News of Jesus with everyone. Pray also for God to provide for Christian Radio stations and that the seeds they plant will yield much good fruit for God’s Kingdom. Please pray for the following congregations and pastors Bonde La Baraka Congregation in Tanzania and Pastor Haruni Malogo Boones Creek Congregation in Johnson City, TN and Pastor Scott Kinnick CBC Prayer Committee

Pray for all CBC congregations and members who will be remembering the Lord’s death until He comes through Love Feast and Holy Communion this week and next. Pray that each of us might sense God’s real presence and peace and be inspired to share Jesus’ atoning sacrifice with others. Pray also for CBC’s partner ministry, Harvest USA. Pray for protection against vandalism and attack and for God to provide funding and personnel to meet all their needs as they help us and other believers minister faithfully in a sexually broken world. Please pray for the following congregations and pastors Bethel Congregation in Tanzania and Pastor Nancy Mtaki Mkungu Blue River Congregation in Columbia City, IN and Pastor Craig Alan Myers CBC Prayer Committee

Continue to pray for people in the war zone in the Democratic Republic of Congo, especially the cites of Goma, Sake, and Kiwanja where people are being killed innocently. Pray especially for protection, safety, and a Christ-like witness for our CBC brothers and sisters and our CBC congregations in that area. Pray for God to guide and bless our CBC Regions who are planning camps for youth this summer. Pray also for God to raise up the individuals who should participate in the CBC Youth Mission trip to Guatemala this June. Please pray for the following congregations and pastors Bermudian Congregation in East Berlin PA and Pastor Gary Firster Betel International Congregation in Morristown, TN and Pastor Libia Gutierrez CBC Prayer Committee

Continue to pray for the peace of Jerusalem and all Israel and for the 132 remaining Israeli hostages still held by Hamas from the October 7 attack to be released. Pray for wisdom for Israeli leaders and all world leaders and for all to know and recognize Jesus as Messiah and Savior. Pray also for God to provide a generous harvest at the God Loves You Evangelistic Crusade being conducted along the US southern border by Bro Franklin Graham and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. It will continue through March 9. Pray for the Holy Spirit to move and convict all who have attended and who will attend and that many souls will be saved. Please pray for the following congregations and pastors Bashan Congregation in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Pastor Buturi Majeru Alphonse Beaver Creek Congregation in Knoxville, TN and Pastor Jeff Jones CBC Prayer Committee

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