Pre-Camp Prayer & Fasting Month - Week 1 (18 Nov)
November 15th, 2007WEEK 1: Church members, Church leadership & Ministries
(1 Timothy 2:1 - 2)
Ministries include Sun Sch, Music/AV, Ushers/Treasury, Pastoral Staff/Epaphras, Youth, Adults.
Aspects: Health, e.g. spiritual, mental & physical
DAY 1 - PASTOR
> Pray for effective use of time. Pray that he will use those hours wisely
> Pray for a strong relationship and quality time spent with his family.
> Physical and mental strength. Pastor often works long hours studying and preparing for speaking and counselling, being available to those who need advice or friendship, and attending church meetings and functions.
>Pray for opportunities for Pastor to rest. Ask God to give pastor time away from the rigors of ministry.
>Pray for wisdom. Pastor has to make decisions for his own family for which he needs guidance from God.
* Strength to stand firm for the principles of God’s Word (Eph 6:10-11, 13)
* To live according to the Holy Spirit’s direction (Gal 5:25) and worthy of his calling (Eph 4:1) as a good soldier of Christ (2 Tim 2:3-4)
* Accuracy as he presents the truths of Scripture (2 Tim 2:15)
DAY 2 - CHURCH LEADERS
> Faithfulness to spend time reading God’s Word every day (Psalm 119:11)
> An intimate knowledge of God (Philippians 3:10)
> Humility (Micah 6:8)
> Fear of God — respect and awe for Him (Proverbs 1:7)
> New leaders to rise up
DAY 3 - CHURCH MEMBERS
> Pray that everyone will know God’s awesome presence (Deut 10:20-21)
> Pray that everyone will have an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ as Saviour
> Pray they everyone will cultivate the fruits of the Spirit (Gal 5:22-23)
> Pray that everyone will be able to make God’s priority the first priority (Ps119:37)
> Pray that everyone will begin to exercise the Gifts of the Spirit (1 Cor 12: 4-10)
> Pray for everyone’s emotional, physical, financial & mental well being
DAY 4 - MINISTRIES (PT 1)
> Youth, Young Adults & Sports Ministry: For youth leaders to arise
> Kids & Tweenies Ministry: That the children will also be able share the love of God with their loved ones
> Ushers Ministry: That the ushers will be blessed for their labour of love
> Chinese Ministry: That this ministry will reach more chinese speaking people
* Pray that God will raise up helpers and committed servants.
* Pray that the grace of God and His love flow through these ministries.
* Pray that God will bless them with the strength and persistence to carry through their responsibilities.
* Pray that each person will be able to translate Pastor’s God-given vision into reality.
* Pray that God will bless them physically, emotionally, financially & mentally.
DAY 5 - MINISTRIES (PT 2)
> Music, Sound & Projection Ministry: For God to raise up more music servants & helpers to join the ministry.
> Church staff: God will bless the work of their hands and their steadfast dedication.
> Treasury: Pray that God will bless the ministry with more dedicated help.
> Epaphras Ministry: God will raise up more people of prayer and prayer warriors.
* Pray that God will use each person mightily to minister to His people.
* Pray for the understanding and exercising of the Gifts of the Spirit.
* Pray for greater unity and team work in building up God’s Kingdom.
* Pray that God will bless their investment of time and effort in service.
* Pray for each person to be filled with greater faith, zeal and passion.