Weekly Prayer Points

Please pray for the Gethsemane Congregation in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa, and Pastor Zihinaula Mulemi Dieudonne. Also, pray for the Gitega Congregation in Burundi, Africa, and Pastor Nishimwe Zeblon. The Prophet Isaiah tells of the coming of an individual who will have the “Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon Him.” We read in part. Isaiah 11:1-10. (KJV) “There shall come forth a Rod from the stem of Jesse….” The world and even the Gentiles will know the power of our God. Please pray for the following congregations and pastors: Gethsemane Congregation in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa and Pastor Zihinaula Mulemi Dieudonne Gitega Congregation in Burundi, Africa and Pastor Nishimwe Zeblon CBC Prayer Committee

Please pray for the Gahenerezo congregation in Rwanda, Africa, and the Pastor, Nlakerulima Olive. Also, pray for the Galumba congregation in Burundi, Africa, and the Pastor, Nigerhanze Abraham. The gospel of Matthew at 24:36-44 tells us: No one but God knows the day or the hour of our Savior's return, but we all must be aware that God’s plan is for him to return. Please pray for the following congregations and pastors: Gahenerezo in Rwanda, Africa and Pastor Ntakirutima Olive Gatumba Congregation in Burundi, Africa and Pastor Nigerehanze Abraham CBC Prayer Committee

"Give thanks to the Lord, for His is good. His love endures forever" Psalm 136:1 (NIV). Heavenly Father, we praise You for Your unfailing love. We thank You for Your provision, protection, and blessing on Your children and for giving and sending the Greatest Gift of all, Your Son Jesus Christ, to give eternal life to all who believe in Him. We pray for Your peace and joy to abound in us. Please pray for the following congregations and pastors: Frostburg Congregation in Frostburg, MD and Pastor Mark Durst Gacurabwenge Congregation in Rwanda, Africa and Pastor Nkurikiye Timothee CBC Prayer Committee

Heavenly Father, we praise You for Your love and grace that unites us as "we are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with (Your) people and also members of (Your) household." Ephesians 2:19(NIV).Thank You for all the churches who have and will join the ranks of The Covenant Brethren Church. We pray for the "Sister to Sister" prayer initiative to grow and flourish in Jesus' name. We are grateful for the churches and individuals who have committed to pray for sister churches, and we ask You to establish, bless, and nurture these friendships. Raise up additional churches to join in this prayer ministry and remove obstacles or barriers that would prevent sister churches from communicating with and/or praying for one another.We pray for each CBC church to stay close to You, to stand on Your Word, never compromise truth, and spread the Gospel around the world.Please pray for the following congregations and pastors:Farmington Bethel Congregation in Farmington, PA and Pastor Steven DavisFriente Inagotieble Congregation in Venezuela and Pastor Richard Jose RebanalesCBC Prayer Committee

Heavenly Father, we praise You for being our Supreme Leader and Commander-in-Chief. We pray for wisdom and guidance for our local and national leaders. We pray for them to humble themselves, seek You, and follow Your will. Surround them with wise and Godly counsel and keep them from evil. Help them to defend the needy and empower them to lead with skill, ability, compassion, justice, and integrity. Please pray for the following congregations and pastors: Fairview Congregation in Oakland, MD and Pastor Samuel Moon Faith Congregation in Johnstown, PA and Pastor Joeseph Brown CBC Prayer Committee

Heavenly Father, we praise You and acknowledge that You are the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, whose kingdom will never end and Who reigns with all wisdom, authority, and power. Thank You for the Godly leaders that you have raised up in our national history and for those who are currently serving. We pray for Godly wisdom as we cast our votes and that you would appoint local and state leaders of Your choosing. Romans 13:1 Please pray for the following congregations and pastors: Erwin Congregation in Erwin, TN and Pastor Randy Griffith Ewing Congregation in Ewing, VA and Pastor Frank Turner CBC Prayer Committee

In these times in which we live, let us rejoice in the goodness, wisdom, and purposes of God, who is eternal and not bound by time, having placed us into time right where we belong --- "for such as a time as this"! Let us PRAISE God for the gift of the Holy Spirit as we bear witness to Christ’s Lordship. We rejoice in the opportunity of today to be Your witness. Father, remind us that you are a God of order and purpose! That with the passing of every moment, You are accomplishing Your holy and righteous will. May Your life, light, love, hope, joy, and forgiveness be seen in the Body of Christ. Please pray for the following congregations and pastors: Ebeneza Congregation in Tanzania, Africa and Pastor Irene Aniseih Chandeu Elk Run Congregation in Churchville, VA and Pastor Jonathan Farmer CBC Prayer Committee

As the Fall-of-the-Year marches on, the flower vanishes, and the green grass is now a dull brown. Such imagery puts a very bright light on how quickly things change. Need we be reminded that God's Word is eternal? Let us read it daily; don't just quote Scripture, live it. A Bible that gathers dust is worthless; a Bible that is read, PRICELESS!! "For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart" (Hebrews 4:12 (NKJV). Please pray for the following congregations and pastors: Danville Congregation in Rawlings, MD and Pastor David Ziler Dry Run Congregation in Dry Run, PA and Pastor Devin Fink CBC Prayer Committee

The fall of the year is a time of anticipated harvest. Fields of golden grain await the harvest. As many CBC congregations find themselves in a time of Revival and Evangelistic services, let us be faithful in sowing the seed of the Gospel of Christ and be active in the harvest of souls for the Kingdom of God! Now is the time of harvest. "Do you not say, 'There are still four months and then comes the harvest'? Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest'!" (John 4:35 (NKJV). May we be faithful to the command of our Jesus to "GO" into this dark, desperate, and sinful world with the light, hope, and life of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In the power of the Holy Spirit, may we be faithful in our witness and proclamation of Christ the Lord. Please pray for the following congregations and pastors: Cristo El Senor Congregation in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico and Pastor Jose Calleja Otero Curryville Congregation in Curryville, PA and Pastor Chris Heinlein CBC Prayer Committee

As we behold the change the fall of the year always brings, and as we behold the beauty of God’s canvas of color, it takes our breath and our eyes open wide. May our lips proclaim the Greatness of our God. Let us rejoice in "the Beauty of His Holiness". … the Lord made the heavens. 27 Honor and majesty are before Him; Strength and gladness are in His place. 28 Give to the Lord, O families of the peoples, give to the Lord glory and strength. 29 Give to the Lord the glory due His name; bring an offering and come before Him. Oh, worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness! Chronicles 16:26-29 (NKJV). Heavenly Father, as we behold Your glory and the beauty of Your creation, we give You thanks for the beauty of Your presence in our earthen vessel. Thank you, Lord, for the beauty of the "New Creation" we are through Jesus Christ our Lord! Please pray for the following congregations and pastors: Community Mission Congregation in Woodstock, VA and Pastor Dale Bowers Covington Community Congregation in Covington, WA and Pastor Rod Meyers CBC Prayer Committee