21 days of prayer

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21 DAYS OF PRAYER

Our Families. Our Community. The Nations.

CO M MU N IT Y

FAM I L IE S

Acts 1:14 – THEME SCRIPTURE “They all met together and were constantly united in prayer.”

WEEK 1: PRAY FOR OUR FAMILIES 1. God-Centered Marriages Pray for strong, healthy, and growing marriages. Ephesians 5:21 2. Wisdom-Infused Parenting Pray for parents to have the mind of Christ as they love and lead their children. Proverbs 24:3 3. Peace-Filled Homes Pray for homes to be safe havens for families to be refreshed, encouraged and unconditionally loved. Philemon 1:6-7 4. Purpose-Driven Teenagers Pray for teenagers to experience a deep sense of purpose and identityin Christ. Ephesians 3:18-19 5. Influential Mentors Pray for godly mentors, grandparents, teachers, and coaches to bring solid influence and inspiration as they interact with children. Titus 2:2-7 6. Mental and Emotional Health Pray for homes to be free from depression, anxiety, and discouragement. Colossians 3:15 7. Healthy Family Relationships Pray for a spirit of acceptance, forgiveness, and reconciliation among family members. Romans 12:17-19

WEEK 2: PRAY FOR OUR COMMUNITIES 1. Neighboring Pray that each Worship Center family member would get to know, love, and serve their neighbors well. Mark 12:30-31 2. Churches in the Lancaster County Region Pray that every church would be a community that would live out the love, truth, and power of the gospel in ways that draw people to Jesus. Acts 2:47 3. Local Government Officials Pray for our county commissioners, mayors, council members, township supervisors, district justices, and all others that hold positions in local government. 1 Timothy 2:1-2 4. Police and First Responders Pray for protection and rest for our local emergency medical technicians, police officers, firefighters, hospital staff, emergency room doctors, and nursing staff. John 15:13 5. Those Involved in the Opioid Crisis Pray for healing and freedom for those that are addicted, as well as wisdom for those that work with addicts. Romans 8:26 6. Schools Pray that our schools would be safe and enjoyable environments for our students and teachers. Pray that the gospel of Jesus would have a presence and influence in our schools. 2 Corinthians 3:3 7. Local Outreaches Pray for wisdom for those leading outreach ministries and that the next generation would have creative ways to reach and love their neighbors. 1 Corinthians 10:24

N ATION S

WEEK 3: PRAY FOR THE NATIONS 1. North America Pray for a spirit-led reconciliation where there is division, led by a church that would be marked by humility and sacrificial love. Jude 21-22 Missionaries to pray for: Bordens, Andersons, Maifield, Curiels, Dienner, Weavers, Allegrettos. 2. South America and Carribean Pray for an increase of churches planted and established and local believers discipled, resulting in people who will lead in justice and humility. Acts 3:19-20 Missionaries to pray for: Williams, Cotes, Davis. 3. Europe Pray for a renewed hunger for God amongst the Christian minority with an emphasis on reaching the many immigrants and refugees. Isaiah 51:5 Missionaries to pray for: Ginder, Lindbergs. 4. Africa and the Middle East Pray for a continued decrease in poverty and an increase in Muslims coming to know Jesus. 1 Peter 1:8 Missionaries to pray for: Rissler, Bedans, Godfrey/Dulo, Kamaras, Muhammeds. 5. Asia Pray for missionaries to rise up from Asia to the world, as well as perseverance and hope to those suffering for the sake of Christ. Psalm 125:1-2 Missionaries to pray for: Mungs, Webers, Stoltzfus, Nejmeh, Taylors, Esh, Adidala. 6. Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Pray for Bible translators to continue translating for the 750 languages that still are without the Bible, resulting in the Holy Spirit moving throughout the whole region. Isaiah 11:9b Missionaries to pray for: Taylors. 7. Those with no home and the displaced Pray for the 68.5 million forcibly displaced people in the world who have fled their homes because of violence and injustice. Matthew 25:35 Missionaries to pray for: Fisher, Alam, Bekere, Ricky Allegretto.