Weekly Prayer Point

Pray for God to direct the work of the CBC Annual Meeting and Worship Conference Committee and for God to put in the hearts of many to come and participate! Please pray for the following congregations and pastors: Mountain Valley Congregation in Greeneville, TN and Pastor Craig Ford Musanze Congregation in Rwanda Africa and Pastor Dusabimana Jean Samson CBC Prayer Committee

Thank God for mothers and pray for the Holy Spirit to empower each mother in the CBC for all the challenges in a mother’s life. Please pray for the following congregations and pastors: Mount Pleasant in North Canton, Oh and Pastor Bruce Jacobsen Mountain Dale Congregation in Bruceton Mills, WV and Pastor Lewis Beachy CBC Prayer Committee

Psalm 122:6 “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May those who love you be secure.” Pray for Israel and all the Jewish people as the nation turns 75 years old this month. The Apostle Paul had a burden for his Jewish brothers and sisters to know Jesus as the Messiah. Let’s continue his prayers for that today and pray for the peace of Jerusalem, Israel’s capital. Please pray for the following congregations and pastors: Iglesia Jesucristo el Camino Congregation in Hendersonville, NC and Pastor Jose' Lucero Mt. Joy Congregation in Mt. Pleasant, PA and Pastor P. V. Smith CBC Prayer Committee

We Are Not Alone - Read John 14:15-18 Here we have the promise of Christ; though He has ascended to the Father He has sent the Holy Spirit to teach, empower, to be with us and in us! Every morning as we awaken to the dawning of a new day let us acknowledge our Lord as the One that orders our steps. Pray for strength as we are Christ’s witnesses in the world. In these days may we pray that the Body of Christ experience the presence, peace, comfort and assurance that only Christ can give. Please pray for the following congregations and pastors: Pray for each of our CBC Regions that have formed and that God would direct the leaders of each of them: Southern Region, Central Alleghany Region, Region Three, and the Blue Ridge Region. Moscow Congregation in Mt. Solon, VA and Pastor Darren Howdyshell Mt. Carmel Congregation in Scottville, NC and Pastor Dale Baugus CBC Prayer Committee

Letting Our Light Shine – Read Matthew 5:13–16 Pray that we might be worthy of our calling in Christ Jesus Pray that we will not be ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ Pray that our lives reflect the Light of our Lord and Savior Pray for CBC leadership: Congregational * Regional * Denominational Ask our Lord for opportunities to minister, share and pray with those around us. Please pray for the following congregations and pastors: Mill Creek Congregation in Tryon, NC and Pastor Alan Edwards Ministerio Uncion Apostolica Congregation in Sevierville, TN and Pastor Ivis Gutierrez CBC Prayer Committee

A Work to Do - Read Matthew 9:35–38 Honor the Lord by doing that which pleases our Sovereign. Pray and ask God for those “Divine Appointments” as we share the Gospel and minister in the name that is above every name! God is already at work redeeming the lost – let us join Him with joy. Please pray for the following congregations and pastors: Melvin Hill Congregation in Columbus, NC and Pastor Craig Scruggs Midway Congregation in Surgoinsville, TN and served by pulpit fill CBC Prayer Committee

Read Luke 24:1 - 12 Let us rejoice and give thanks: Jesus lives to die no more! Death doesn’t have the last word, Jesus does! That the misery, fear, and hopelessness of darkness has been replaced by the LIGHT of an empty tomb! Please pray for the following congregations and pastors: Maple Spring Congregation in Eglon, WV and Pastors Robert Spaid and Lindsey Teets Maranatha Congregation in Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa and Pastor Lewis Ponga Umbe CBC Prayer Committee

In the month of April, we find ourselves busy as winter quickly becomes past tense, and spring with its flowers, the song of robins, gentle rains, and warmth becomes our present. During this lovely and colorful time of the year, let us not forget it is a time to remember our Lord and His final days here on earth. It is a time in our personal lives and the life of the CBC to reflect, teach and proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ and the purpose of His coming, His death, His burial, and His resurrection. HE IS ALIVE! The Prayer Committee asks the CBC family to make time daily to read the Bible, worship, and pray. Pray that we never forget the purpose of Christ’s coming - John 3:16-17 Pray we find ourselves obedient to Christ’s example - John 13:1-17 Let us pray that God’s will be done whatever the cost - Luke 22:39-46 Let us rejoice that the work of redemption is complete - Matthew 19:28-30 Please pray for the following congregations and pastors: Maison du Potier Congregation, Democratic Republic of Congo Africa, and Pastor Kifuluga Asani Alaiz Malinde Congregation, Democratic Republic of Congo Africa and [...]

“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all of the Lord’s people.” Ephesians 6:18 Praise the Lord who gives us His Holy Spirit to help us in every way. Thank God, who hears and answers our prayers and does not leave us stranded to fend for ourselves but provides us with everything we need to serve Him. Ask God’s Holy Spirit to direct our prayers in accordance with His perfect plan and will. Pray for the leaders and people of the Covenant Brethren Church to always be alert and constantly in prayer for discernment of God’s truth and justice, obeying God’s Word, seeking God’s will, loving and caring for the needy, and sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the ends of the earth. Please pray for the following congregations and pastors: Limestone Congregation in Limestone, TN and Pastor Jim Griffth Little Pine Congregation in Ennice, NC and Pastor Eddie Wooten CBC Prayer Committee

“In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.” Ephesians 6:16-17 Praise the Lord God Almighty who has the power to save us from our sin and protect us from the evil one. Thank God for equipping us with His powerful weapon against temptation and attacks from the evil one – The Word of God which is “alive and active and sharper than any double-edge sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of our hearts.” (Hebrews 4:12) Pray for “God’s power to be made perfect in our weakness” (1 Corinthians 12) by guarding our hearts from temptation and evil and helping us to stand strong in faith and obedience to our Heavenly Father as we seek to do His perfect will. Please pray for these congregations and pastors: Knob Creek Congregation in Johnson City, TN currently served by pulpit supply speakers. Knobley Congregation in New Creek, WV and Pastor Roger Leatherman CBC Prayer Committee [...]