EVERY FRIDAY IS PRAYER DAY
We had a great initial day of prayer with over 250 people taking 15 minutes from their day to pray for God to work in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. We are praying for our church, our community and our country. We are praying for those affected by the virus and those in the heath field who are serving so faithfully and sacrificially.
Our Pastor has called us to continue this effort and make every Friday a Day of Prayer. Those who have signed up have committed to continue. We invite you to join us. No need to sign up, just pray. We ask you to set aside 15 minutes during the day to stop and pray. A new prayer guide will be posted here each Thursday to help direct your prayer time.
Of course, every day is a day for us to pray. We are reminded to continually be in a spirit of prayer.
2 Chronicles 7:14
”And if my people, who bear my name, humble themselves, pray and seek my face, and turn from their evil ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.”
FBC PRAYER LETTER for MAY 9, 2025
FBC Day of Prayer Friday, May 9, 2025
“If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” II Chronicles 7:14
“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you, for everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and the one who knocks; the door will be opened.” Matthew 7:7-8
We are praying today for our Vacation Bible School
Oswald Chambers reminded us, “Prayer does not fit us for the greater work; prayer is the greater work.”
How you can Pray for VBS June 16 to 20, 2025!
Planning - VBS is a huge undertaking. Pray for all the details required in planning and running VBS. The plans of the diligent certainly lead to profit, but anyone who is reckless certainly becomes poor. Proverbs 21:5
Relationships -Pray that those involved will understand that their greatest contribution is how well they build relationships with the kids. Everyone should look not to his own interests, but rather to the interests of others. Philippians 2:4
Activities - Pray that every activity will clearly communicate Jesus’ love and redemption. Speaking the truth in love, let us grow in every way into him who is the head—Christ. Ephesians 4:15
Yielded hearts - Pray that God would soften hearts and transform lives during VBS. The one sown on the good ground—this is one who hears and understands the word, who does produce fruit and yields: some a hundred, some sixty, some thirty times what was sown.” Matthew 13:23
Fellowship - Pray for the kids to feel encouraged, uplifted, and better connected. If we walk in the light as he himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. 1 John 1:7
Outreach - Pray about who you can invite and ask God to bring kids and families who don’t yet know Jesus.. For God loved the world in this way: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16
Region -Pray that God will use VBS to impact not just our church but our entire city and county.
Volunteers - Ask God to provide the more volunteers and place them in the best fit for their talents and abilities. As they were traveling on the road someone said to him, “I will follow you wherever you go.” Luke 9:57
Belief - Pray that the Gospel will be taught boldly and that God will enable even the most skeptical to believe in Jesus and put their trust in Him. One believes with the heart, resulting in righteousness, and one confesses with the mouth, resulting in salvation. Romans 10:10
Sunshine & Safety - Pray for a week of pleasant weather (no rain, not too hot, etc.) and for safety during all activities, travel times, and during drop-off & pick-up times. They will sing of the Lord’s ways, for the Lord’s glory is great. Though the Lord is exalted, he takes note of the humble; but he knows the haughty from a distance. If I walk into the thick of danger, you will preserve my life from the anger of my enemies. You will extend your hand; your right hand will save me. Psalm 138: 5-7
Adapted from website For the Family
If you would like to share a Prayer Request that we can join you in praying for, go to fbct.org/prayer. You will find a form at the bottom of the page that can be easily and quickly filled out and submitted with your praise or request. These requests will be sent to the prayer team of intercessors. As the Lord answers your request, share your praise in the same form. May we abide in the love of God, the grace of Jesus, and the fellowship of The Holy Spirit.
Yours in Christ,
Bill Graham