Weekly Prayer Point

“…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

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 - “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” Stop for a minute and think about these words. Does a true believer have any excuse for living a life of pessimism? How can life look any better for us than what we know we have? We have Jesus as our Savior and God, and His word is guiding the way. Please pray for the following congregations and pastors: Scalp Level Congregation in Windber, PA and Pastor Mark Murchie Shady Grove Congregation in Bruceton Mills, WV and Pastor Michael Bernard CBC Prayer Committee

Matthew 6:2 – “Therefore, when you do a charitable deed, do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory from men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward.” Brothers and sisters, do not misunderstand these words. Let’s say that you have gone to a disaster site or to a location and did some service work for others. Share the excitement of that experience and let them know that they too can be of service to others. Sharing the joy of service will bring others to the cause and then they too can share with others. And there it goes, on and on and on. Please pray for the following congregations and pastors: Rubavu Congregation in Rwanda, Africa and Pastor Nsayisenga Jean Sawasciue Sabele Congregation in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa and Pastor Allende Sahidi CBC Prayer Committee

Hebrews 2:11&12 - “For both He who sanctifies and those who are being sanctified are all of one, for which reason He is not ashamed to call them brethren, saying I will declare Your name to my brethren: In the midst of the assembly, I will sing praise to you.” These words tie closely with Romans 8:16&17. We, as believers, are all one with Jesus Christ. God created us all to praise and honor Him, so we should not fail or fear to do exactly that. We should praise and honor Him with all we have. Please pray for the following congregations and pastors: Red Creek Bethel Congregation in Davis, WV and Pastor John Moyers Rhama Congregation in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa and Pastor John Ngoy Kupendwa CBC Prayer Committee

1 Timothy 2:1-4 – “I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone — for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.” Please pray that God would breathe revival all across these United States and that we might truly honor Him on this July 4th. Pray for our leaders and people to turn to Him. Please pray for the following congregations and pastors: Pleasant Hill Congregation in Fairmont, WV seeking Pastoral leadership Pleasant Valley Congregation in Jonesborough, TN and pastor Don Hilton CBC Prayer Committee

Proverbs 14:34 – “Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a reproach to any people.” Jeremiah 29:7 –“And seek the peace of the city where I have caused you to be carried away captive, and pray to the LORD for it; for in its peace you will have peace.” 1 Timothy 2:1-2 – “Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, 2 for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence.” Pray for the salvation of our national, state, and local leaders. Pray that our nation will turn to Jesus Christ in repentance and hope. Pray that the church will be faithful in proclaiming the truth and living godly lives. Please pray for the following congregations and pastors: Piscine de Bethesda Congregation in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa and Pastor Kalenga Ramazani Paul Pleasant Hill Congregation in Blountville, TN and Pastor George Jones CBC Prayer Committee

Pray for God to guide and bless our CBC Administrative Assistant, Christy Cosner, and for our CBC Treasurer Fred Shank as they work for all of our congregations and members. Please pray for the following congregations and pastors: Philadelphia Congregation in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa and Pastor Biswengo Ilangyi Gazelle Pine Grove Congregation in Oakland, MD and Pastor Brian Coffman CBC Prayer Committee

Pray for God to supply pastors for all CBC Churches who are in need of pastoral leadership. Please pray for the following congregations and pastors: One in Christ Congregation in Willis, VA and Pastor Gregory Howell Petersburg Memorial Congregation in Petersburg, WV seeking pastoral leadership CBC Prayer Committee

Pray for all our CBC Youth Camps that will be operating this summer. Pray for God to be glorified and for Him to raise up leaders as well as campers and that these camps will bear much good fruit for His Kingdom in terms of salvation, sanctification, edification, righteousness, holiness, and revival. Please pray for the following congregations and pastors: Oak Dale Congregation in Scherr, WV and Pastor Randy Cosner Old Furnace Congregation in Ridgeley, WV and Pastors David Sutton and Ed Weaver CBC Prayer Committee