Weekly Prayer Point

Jesus declared “I am the bread of life whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty” John 6:35 Heavenly Father, help us to hunger for Jesus Christ who is the bread of life, and the only one who can satisfy our hunger and quench our thirst. As we feast on Your Word, open our eyes to Your truth, nourish our hearts and souls with Your Holy Spirit, and give us understanding, wisdom and discernment as we seek to obey Your will. Please pray for the following congregations and pastors Harman Congregation in Harman, WV and Pastor John Moyers Holy Temple Church of God Congregation in Uganda and Pastor Stella Lukledde CBC Prayer Committee

“Moses answered the people, ‘Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will never see again. The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.’ The Lord said to Moses. “Why do you cry to me? Tell the people of Israel to go forward.” (Exodus 14:13-15 – NIV84) Heavenly Father, thank You for being our strong tower who protects and defends us from the hands of our enemies. Thank You for being our mighty deliverer who parts the “red seas” in our lives so we can “go forward” with the plans You have for us according to Your perfect will and purpose. Help us to get away from all the noise and mindless chatter in our lives and to “be still and know” that You alone are the one and only true God. (Psalm 46:10) Open our ears to hear Your voice and fill our hearts with the determination to stand firm in that which You have called us to. Heal our hurts as we “shake the dust off of our feet” (Matthew 10:14) and give us the strength and [...]

2 Corinthians 7:9-10 Yet now I am happy, not because you were made sorry, but because your sorrow led you to repentance. For you became sorrowful as God intended and so were not harmed in any way by us. Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death. Father, just as You intended, let repentance fall on Covenant Brethren Church and let that repentance lead to our salvation and salvation to all who see! Please pray for the following congregations and pastors Bonde La Baraka congregation in Tanzania and Pastor Haruni Malogo Center Congregation in Champion, PA and Pastor Homer Painter CBC Prayer Committee

Revelation 2:6 – “Yet this you have: you hate the works of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate.” Lord, cause us to hate the works of the Nicolaitans! Let there be no mixture in our lives! In this day there is so much confusion about who You are. The world has made a graven image, formed from what is convenient to think about You. Father, You are the only true God! Help us to push through the clamor of this world, to behold the beauty of your holiness and therein to find contentment and remain! Oh, that we would never bring your Word down to our level or manipulate it for our private interpretation. Keep us on a straight path because the enemy seems to show himself quite Please pray for the following congregations and pastors: Amazing Grace Worship Center in Uganda Bethel Congregation in Tanzania and pastor Nancy Mtaki Mkungu CBC Prayer Committee

1 John 2:6 – “He that saith he abideth in Him ought himself also so to walk, even as He walked.” Holy God, Living Word, open our eyes to see that we are desperate for your Word. If we say we are Yours and are walking with You, cause us to hunger and thirst for You, the Word incarnate. Stir in our hearts a desire to feast on your Word, not merely consume it. Let us run to You in complete abandon and cling desperately to every Rhema Word that proceeds from Your mouth. Oh, what a blessed people to have the privilege of hearing your Holy Word not just daily but minute by minute. Draw us, oh Lord, by Your Holy Spirit deep into Your Word and let us remain! Please pray for the following congregations and pastors: Wiley Ford Congregation in Wiley Ford, WV and Pulpit Supply Windber Congregation in Windber, PA and Pastor Joseph Brown CBC Prayer Committee

Psalm 133:1-3 – “How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! It is like the precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard, running down on Aaron’s beard, down on the collar of his robe. It is as if the dew of Hermon were falling on Mount Zion.” Precious Heavenly Father, surprise us with the joy of unity! As we gaze into Your heart and seek with all of ours to obey You, to follow You, let us open our eyes to see that we are marching together, keeping time to Your celestial drum. Let that joy so overwhelm us that we never want to seek our own wills again…ever! Oh, the pure joy of serving You beside our brothers and sisters as we allow You to create in us a new single heart for You! Please pray for the following congregations and pastors: West Goshen congregation in Goshen, IN and Pastor Michael McCant White Branch Congregation in Hagerstown, IN and Pastor Brian Mackie CBC Prayer Committee

Jesus said, “No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 14:6 NIV The Apostle Peter said of Jesus, “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.” Acts 4:12 NIV One of the most deceitful lies of Satan prevalent in our world today is that “there are many ways to God.” No!!! Jesus is the way! Evangelism in your personal witness, in your congregation, with in the CBC, and by true believers everywhere MUST be built on this foundation! Pray for the Name of Jesus to be lifted and many souls to come to saving faith around the whole world! Please pray for the following congregations and pastors: Tire Hill Congregation in Tire Hill, PA and Pastor Brian Simmons Trinity Congregation in Blountville, TN and Pastor Harold Royal CBC Prayer Committee

“Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.” 1 Peter 3:15-16 NIV YOU are called to evangelism! Maybe you aren’t a preacher or teacher, but by your life … every single day … you are to be a witness to Christ. If an unchurched person asks you for prayer, or asks about your faith, are you ready to give a gentle, respectful answer? Pray for yourself that the Lord might give you witness opportunities and the courage and right ways to respond. Please pray for the following congregations and pastors: Sunnyside Congregation in New Creek, WV and Pastor Randy Shoemaker Tearcoat Congregation in Augusta, WV and Pastor Thomas Rowan CBC Prayer Committee

“…not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” 2 Peter 3:9 NIV The Lord’s arms are open wide! Salvation through the shed blood of Christ is available to all! Who in your family, workplace, school, community, circle of business acquaintances … seems far from the Lord? Lost! Pray for the Word of the Lord to find, touch and draw these dear ones to Jesus! Pray for the lost whom you know. Please pray for the following congregations and pastors: St. Luke Congregation in Woodstock, VA and Pastor Shawn Graber Sunnybrook Congregation in Bristol, TN and Pastor Michael Reece CBC Prayer Committee

“…go and make disciples of all nations….” Matthew 28:19 NIV This month, let’s set our hearts to prayer for the high calling of evangelism. In Jesus’ “Great Commission,” Jesus sends us to “all nations.” Early, as the Covenant Brethren Church developed, the Executive Board thought that our foreign mission endeavors would come a bit later as we got organized. But the Lord had different plans! He began to bring congregations to us! Today we have congregations in Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, and Guatemala. Many of these congregations are very evangelistically centered, bringing new believers into the Kingdom. There are Brethren baptisms by trine immersion happening in places we couldn’t imagine! Pray for these far away CBC churches. Please pray for the following congregations and pastors: Shady Grove Congregation in Bruceton Mills, WV and Pastor Michael Bernard Spindale Congregation in Spindale, NC and Pastors Russell and Deborah Payne CBC Prayer Committee