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 OCTOBER 30, 2026
FBC Day of Prayer Friday, October 30, 2026
“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
This morning we are asking you to pray for our Deacon Selection Process! In September a number of men were nominated. Pastor Ronny met with the Deacon Selection team and prayed over these names.
Deacons, likewise, should be worthy of respect, not hypocritical, not drinking a lot of wine, not greedy for money, holding the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. They must also be tested first; if they prove blameless, then they can serve as deacons. 11 Wives, likewise, should be worthy of respect, not slanderers, self-controlled, faithful in everything. Deacons are to be husbands of one wife, managing their children and their own households competently. For those who have served well as deacons acquire a good standing for themselves and great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus. I Timothy 3:8-13
Brothers and sisters, select from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Spirit and wisdom, whom we can appoint to this duty. Acts 6:3
Deacon selection is not a popularity contest! Pastor Ronny and the Deacon chairman, Ed Larson, will meet with each of the candidates in November and review their qualifications!
On December 13, 2026, their names will be presented to the church for their election to a three-year term of service. In January 2027, their term of service will begin! Those men who have not been ordained to the Deacon Ministry will be ordained on a Sunday night, January 2027!
Thank you for praying for the men who will be selected for service as a Deacon! They are asked to take up a towel and serve the congregation.
Also, the closing of the sale of our two parking lots has been extended to March 31, 2027, by vote of the Church last night in the Business Conference
Remember to pray for Pastor Ronny and he goes to visit the members of the First Baptist Church of Cumberland City, TN on Sunday afternoon.
Don’t forget to pray for Person Ezell serving the Lord in France. Ask the Lord to assist him in his language acquisition skills, staying healthy and building relationships through his interest in running and hiking.
How is it that each of us can hear them in our own native language? Acts 2:8
Thank you for praying.
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