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PRAYING FOR YOUR CHURCH

The local church should be a special focus for intercession by Pastor's Prayer Partners. Jesus' prayer in John chapter 15 is a special source of inspiration, as well as the Apostle Paul's prayers for the church in New Testament letters like Ephesians (1:15-19 and 3:14-21), Philippians (1:3-11), Colossians (1:3-14), and First Thessalonians (1:2-3 and 5:23-24).

As you and your pastor covenant to pray together for your church, keep in mind its many areas of need and ministry. Add your own concerns to the following prayer reminders.

• Clarified vision of God's purposes
• Holiness and empowerment for ministry leaders
• Increased awareness in the church of prayer resources and greater commitment to intercessory prayer
• Building up and involving lay persons in ministry
• Worship services that are joyful, celebrative, and life-transforming
• Effective disciple-making and teaching ministries for believers new and old
• Fellowship, genuine love and unity among believers
• Meaningful social action that glorifies God
• Provision for ministry needs by faithful stewardship and volunteer commitments
• Guidance in identifying and reaching people who are spiritually receptive
• Divine direction in creating appropriate and productive programming
• Passion for obeying the Great Commission
• Open doors and boldness for developing ministries in new areas

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