DAY 40 (Thur., 11/22)

"The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not be in want.....you prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies, you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows" - Psalm 23:1, 5  

PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)

PR:  As we look at our holiday tables today, filled with an abundance of food, we thank you, Father, for all the material blessings we have received here in America:  for our freedom, our jobs, our homes, our health, and all of the good things we enjoy.   Even with the bad economic news, we know that we remain a rich people.  Thank you, Lord, for cups that overflow!

Haven’t got a lot of riches

and sometimes the going’s tough

But I’ve got loving ones around me

and that makes me rich enough.

I thank God for his blessings

and the mercies He’s bestowed

I’m drinking from my saucer

'cause my cup has overflowed.

O, Remember times when things went wrong

My faith wore somewhat thin

But all at once the dark clouds broke

and sun peeped through again.

So Lord, help me not to gripe

about the tough rows that I’ve hoed

I’m drinking from my saucer

'Cause my cup has overflowed.

If God gives me strength and courage

When the way grows steep and rough

I’ll not ask for other blessings

I’m already blessed enough.

And may I never be too busy

to help others bear their loads

Then I’ll keep drinking from my saucer

‘Cause my cup has overflowed.                

-Bill Anderson

A THANKSGIVING PRAYER:  "Our Father, thou hast given us so much. Do please give us one more thing....a grateful heart!" - George Herbert

DAY 39 (Wed., 11/21)

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  And the peace of God that transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."  Philippians 4:6-7

PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)

SG:   Father, we ask for your peace.  In these troubled times, we pray that you will guard our hearts and protect us from being dragged down by worries and fears, doubts and depression.  Help us to be less self-centered and more Christ-centered.

SG:   We especially ask that you grant us the gift of gratitude.  Enable us to not only present our petitions to you with confidence, but also with thanksgiving.   Help us to not become so focused on what we don't have, and the requests that we have not yet received, that we forget to be grateful for all the blessings we have been given.

PRAYER AGENDA:   Ask God's special blessing today on those in our church family who are struggling with depression.  Pray that the Lord will give them a special measure of his grace  *   Ask God to grant wisdom and patience to those who are working in our Recovery Ministry.  We pray that many souls will be saved, and lives reclaimed, through this good work.

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DAY 38 (Tues., 11/20)

"I was young and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread.  They are always generous and lend freely;  their children will be blessed"  - Psalm 37:25-26.

PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)

SG:   Father, we know that you have provided for us in the past, and you have promised to do so in the future.  We affirm our faith in your goodness and we place our lives in your care.  We thank you for good health, good friends, and a good church family.

IN:   Give us more faith.  We are weak, we are frail, and it is difficult for us to let go of our fears.  Help us especially to be conscious of the tender hearts of our children, and to avoid creating insecurity in them.   Lord, help us to model a trusting faith in our families, so that our sons and daughters may be blessed.

PRAYER AGENDA:  Pray for those in our church family who are single and who would like to find a marriage partner.  Ask God to raise up a suitable person with whom they could share their life, and pray that they will be patient enough to wait until they have found a good Christian mate.

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DAY 37 (Mon., 11/19)

"Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, 'Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.'  So we say with confidence:  'The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid.  What can man do to me?"  Hebrews 13:5-6

PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)

PR:  Thank you, Father, for your unending love for us.  We thank you for the confidence that comes from knowing that you will provide for us.  We praise you for all of the gifts you have showered on us throughout our life, and the many occasions in the past when you have brought us through troubled times.

SG:   Father, we confess that the economic troubles in our country have made us afraid.   We hear the constant drumbeat of gloom on the news, and we are anxious about the future.  Help us to remember your promises, and to be content with what we have.  Grant us more trust, and take away our anxious thoughts.

PRAYER AGENDA:  Ask God to bless Wayne & Rhonda Harrell as they work with our Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts  *  Pray for those in our church family who are unemployed and seeking work, that they might find the job they need.    *   Pray for the leaders in our community who are seeking to attract new jobs to this area.

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DAY 36 (Sun., 11/18)

PRAYER PROMISE:  "I urge, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone - for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness."  1 Timothy 2:1-2

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IN:   Intercede today on behalf of our president.  Whether we personally voted for him or not, Barack Obama is serving as the leader of our nation, and he faces great challenges and make decisions that affect us all.  We pray he will make wise decisions that bring stability and security to our nation, so that we might practice our faith freely and lead peaceful and quiet lives.   

IN:  We pray for safety for the president and his family.  We pray that he will surround himself with advisors who possess wisdom and integrity.   And we pray that all of our government's leaders might put aside selfish motives and seek the best interests of our country.

PRAYER AGENDA:   Ask the Lord's special blessing on those who are mourning the loss of loved ones, and on the ministry of our Ladies Grief Recovery Support Group  *   Pray for the work of Wes & Airiel Woodell as they establish a new congregation in St Louis. 

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DAY 35 (Sat.11/17)

"Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise." James 5:13

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PR: Thank God today for all of the reasons you have for singing. Take time to count your blessings and see how God has blessed you in the past 35 days alone.

IN: Pray for our school teachers as they near the end of this semester. Ask for strength and endurance as they teach children who are eagerly anticipating the upcoming holidays.

MN: Thank God for all of our parents who are setting an example for their children by coming to Bible class, bringing their Bible, and living what they are taught.

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DAY 34 (Fri., 11/16)

"There, by the Ahava Canal, I proclaimed a fast, so that we might humble ourselves before our God and ask him for a safe journey for us and our children, with all our possessions. So we fasted and petitioned our God about this, and he answered our prayer." -Ezra 8:21,23

PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)

PR: As much as we travel, we are truly blessed with safety. Lord, remind us to pray before and during trips for Your continued guidance and safety. Help us to also remember to thank You for Your provision when we have arrived safely.

IN: Be with David Coleman as he keeps the church vehicles safe for our youth group, Prime Timers, Scouts, and SASA recovery center residents as they travel.


MN:  Pray for the Bible studies currently being conducted by members of our congregation. Pray that these studies are fruitful and that the boundaries of the Kingdom will continue to expand.

PRAYER AGENDA: Those traveling these weekend, Those who travel for a living


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DAY 33 (Thur., 11/15)

"Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things." Colossians 3:1-2 

PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)

SG: Lord, we pray for strength that we will daily concentrate on the things above and not on the things of this world. Help us to realize what is really important and take advantage of every opportunity to conform our lives to Your Will.

PR: Thank God today for His ability to transform our minds and give us victory over our temptations, struggles, and addictions.

MN: Father, today we thank you for the work of Brian Arnold, Jeff Lewis, Eric Moree, Clint Rhodes, and Mark Toombs. Each Sunday these men help keep our worship service running smoothly by coordinating those serving and making sure all of our audio/visual needs are met.

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DAY 32 (Wed., 11/14)

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." Matthew 11:28-30

PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)

PR: Thank God today for offering to take all of your burdens and cares and offering a rest that only He could provide.

CF: We confess that we are often guilty of keeping burdens to ourselves and worrying about things that are out of our control.

SG: Father, help us to give all of our cares to You so that we may live a life devoid of fear, worry, and guilt.

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DAY 31 (Tues., 11/13)

"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you." John 14:1-2

PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)

PR: Father, we thank You for hope. In light of all that is going on in the world, we live daily looking forward to the home that awaits us.

SG: Father, help us to take You at Your Word and live lives of eager anticipation. Help us to put all of our trust in You and not lean on our own understanding.

MN: Pray for all of those who teach our children Pray that they will receive wisdom and strength as they impart God’s Word to our children and help equip the church of the future.

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DAY 30 (Mon., 11/12)

"I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength." Philippians 4:12-13

PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)

IN: Today we pray for those who are in need. Whether through natural disasters, injustice, or poor choices, ask God to bless those who are struggling to obtain the essentials of life.

SG: Father, we confess that we often fall into the trap of materialism. Open our eyes to the blessings You have showered on us and help us to be content.

PR: Thank God today for this good congregation that has continually met the needs of those around us, both physical, and spiritual.


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DAY 29 (Sun., 11/11)

"Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)

PR: We thank God today for the avenue of prayer. It is the avenue by which we make our requests known to the Father and the only way to maintain a healthy relationship with the one, true God.

SG: Pray today for a stronger prayer life that God may strengthen and deliver you in all situations.

CF: We confess that too often our prayer life is in need of repair. Pray for a stronger prayer life as you seek His Will for your life.


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DAY 28 (SAT., 11/10)

"Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work in us, to him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen." - Ephesians 3:20-21

PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)

PR: We praise God today for His gift of the Holy Spirit to live in us and strengthen us. 

MN: Ask the Lord to continue to bless the ministries of Kent and Dan with this congregation. Pray that God will continue to pour through them the gift of preaching and that their words will be filtered through the lens of scripture and relevant to the world we live in. 

MN: Pray for our Growth Groups as they meet tomorrow that they might be a blessing not only to our church family but also to those who have not yet responded to the gospel of God's grace.

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DAY 27 (FRI., 11/9)

"I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith" - Ephesians 3:16-17

PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)

CF: Search us, O God; examine our hearts and innermost thoughts; convict us of wrong and cleanse us of secret sins, that we might love and serve You more fully.

PR: We thank God today for those in our congregation who work with our various recovery ministries (alcohol and substance abuse; divorce; sexual abuse; and grief). 

MN: Ask the Lord to bless those members of our church family who are struggling with addictions to alcohol, drugs, gambling, or pornography. We pray that they might be willing to accept help; that they might seek the power of God's Holy Spirit to resist temptations; and that they might experience victory over the destructive power of these sins. We also ask God's blessing on all our members who are employed at SASA (South Arkansas Substance Abuse). 

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DAY 26 (THUR., 11/8)

"The Lord said to Moses, 'Who gave man his mouth? Who makes him deaf or mute? Who gives him sight or makes him blind? Is it not I, the Lord? Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say'." - Exodus 4:11-2

PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)

SG: Father, when we realize that even Moses was reluctant at first to speak up for You, we recognize that we are not alone with our fears and reservations. From his example of receiving strength for leadership, help us to learn that You will give us the power and ability we need to carry out Your work.

CF: We confess that we are not always as bold as we should be in speaking up for Christ; that we have not always taken advantage of the opportunities given us to share our faith. Give us more courage and more compassion for those who are unsaved.

IN: Ask God's blessings today on the older members of our church family, that they might continue to be examples to us in faith, hope, and love. We pray the Lord will bless them physically, emotionally, and spiritually.


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DAY 25 (WED., 11/7)

"Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their forefathers to give them. Be strong and very courageous....Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you" - Joshua 1:6, 9

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SG: Father, whenever we face a new challenge, help us to learn from Your charge to Joshua that You are always right there with us. Give us the courage to "stretch" ourselves beyond the rut of the routine, and the resolve to escape the trap of the comfortable, and lead us into greater service, spiritual growth, and personal development.

SG: Deliver us from the fear of failure and instead give us a passion for faithfulness; help us to obey You fully without worrying about what others think or relying on our own strength.

MN: Pray today especially for the efforts of Mischa Fedon (Ukraine) as he teaches the lost overseas.

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DAY 24 (TUES., 11/6)

"If any one serves, he should do it in the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen" 
- 1 Peter 4:11

PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)

CF: Father, we admit to You that we are often too lazy, busy, or distracted to truly focus on You. Forgive us for going through the motions when we pray; for forgetting that we stand in Your awesome presence; and for allowing our minds to wander untamed during our prayer time.

SG: Father, we want to claim the strength You have promised to provide for service. We humbly ask You to bless our prayer life; to make us more disciplined in our devotion; to help us to be more dependent on Your power, and more aware of Your presence in our life today.

IN: We pray for our sister churches here in El Dorado - for the Plum Street, East Faulkner, and Hillsboro congregations - that we might always maintain the spirit of harmony and brotherly love we now enjoy.

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DAY 23 (MON., 11/5)

"Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes" - Ephesians 6:10-11

PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)

IN: We pray today for the leaders of our nation: that they might be God-fearing men and women; that they will lead our nation towards greater security and peace; that they will make decisions that are just and right.

MN: Pray today for our Youth and Family ministry. We especially pray that our young people will have the strength, the wisdom, and the desire to withstand the temptations they face each day and that they will find the proper examples to follow in us.

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DAY 22 (SUN., 11/4)

"Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain"- 1 Corinthians 15:58

PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)

PR: Father, we thank You for Your goodness to us; for our homes, our family, our jobs, our freedom, and most of all, our salvation. God, you have given us so much, that we ask for only one thing more: grant us a grateful heart, that we might always give You praise. 

MN: Today pray for our missionaries worldwide: pray that they will find more open doors and receptive hearts and that we (in our zeal to evangelize the world) will never neglect our biggest mission- our own backyard. Pray especially for the work of Benny & Donna Baker as they head up the Mision Para Cristo ministry in Nicaragua. 

CF: Father, sometimes we grow weary in well-doing. Help us to remember the reward You have promised us, so that we might have strength for the journey before us.

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DAY 21 (SAT., 11/3)

“Show me your ways, O LORD, teach me your paths; guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.” Psalm 25:4-5

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IN: Father, help us to live lives of humility.  Give us teachable hearts that can grow in Your truth each day.  Help us to see, meditate on, and understand completely that it is all about You.    

PRAYER AGENDA:  Pray for the safety of students involved in sports programs at school.  Pray for our loved ones who are current residents in a nursing home.  Pray for Susan Turbeville as she works with our Young Mother’s Class.

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DAY 20 (FRI., 11/2):

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverence the race marked out for us.”              Hebrews 12:1  

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SG:  Pray today for the endurance that you need to complete these forty days of prayer.  Rejoice that you have made it to the half way point and thirst for the time you will spend in prayer during the next twenty days.  Praise God for the work He has already done in you through these moments of prayer.

MN:  Pray today for others to see the value that comes from a life of prayer.  Pray that they too, will find the joy, satisfaction, and openess that comes from a personal relationship with our Father.  

PRAYER AGENDA:  Pray for the work of Dan and Gina Williams as they lead and serve this church body.  Pray for our partnership with Northwest Elementary and the seeds we plant through that open door.      

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DAY 19 (THUR., 11/1)

“Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”  So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid.  What can man do to me?”   Hebrews 13:5-6

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PR:  We praise you, O God, for being our daily shield and defender.  Thank you for the deliverance you give us from the world.  We shall not be afraid!      

IN:  Father, we ask that you enter into each of our homes to create an atmosphere of confidence and boldness in You.  May we see beyond the vapor that is this world, and open our eyes to Your everlasting glory.

PRAYER AGENDA:  Pray for the success of the classes, Bible Studies, and outreach of the Recovery ministry.  Ask God’s blessing on Crystal Musticchi Hogg as she works with River City Ministries in Little Rock.

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DAY 18 (WED., 10/31)

“Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the LORD our Maker; for he is our God and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care.” Psalm 95:6-7

PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)

SG:  Father, as we come before Your throne today, help us to purify our thoughts and cleanse our hearts.  Father, we thank you for allowing us to be the flock that You guide, protect, and comfort.  Help us to bow down and truly worship You today.  Convict us to worship You.  

CF:  We confess, O God, that many times we fail to listen to your voice.  We listen to the loud call of the world at school, work, and through media.  Father, help us to be the flock under Your care.

PRAYER AGENDA:  Pray for all the volunteers that keep the church library organized and useful.  Pray that the joy of the Lord will shine through each one of us at home, work, and school.

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DAY 17 (TUES., 10/30)

PRAYER PROMISE:  “God is love.  Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him.  In this way, love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgement...”  1 John 4:16-17

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SG:  Lord, fill us with patience and kindness even when things are not going the way we had planned.  Teach us thoughtfulness.  Show us how to build one another up instead of tearing each other down.  Let us be willingly inconvenienced for one another’s needs and quick to go the second mile, then the third.  Lord help us to live in love so that we may live in You.    

PR:  We praise you ,O God, for your unfailing love. When we are weak You love.  When we fall short You love.  We praise you , O God, for a love so true.

PRAYER AGENDA:    Pray for our deacons and their families by name.  These families devote their time, talents, and resources to glorify God.  Pray for Matthew Hammock as he leads the FCA at El Dorado High School.

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DAY 16 (MON., 10/29)

“I pray for them.  I am not praying for the world, but for those you have given me, for they are yours.  All I have is yours, and all you have is mine.  And glory has come to me through them.”  John 17:9-10

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IN:  Father, we pray today for the families You have chosen to give to us.  They are wholly and completely yours in every way.  You have blessed our families with abundance and surpassed all our worldy needs.  Help us to look through the lense of Your Son, that all we have is given by You.  Father, we ask for a covering of protection through Your Spirit over our families today.

MN:  Father, we pray for the families in our community that they will seek and grow in the knowledge of Your Son.
  
PRAYER AGENDA:  Pray for our Ladies Grief Recovery Class that all those present will find comfort in God.  Ask God’s blessing on the Camp Kurios Board as they plan for this years theme and focus.   

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DAY 15 (SUN., 10/28)

As we enter into the third week of our 40 days of prayer we continue to celebrate the confidence that we have in prayer.  This week we will be reminded that we can be confident when we address God because He is our Heavenly Father.    Just as an earthly father seeks the welfare of his flesh-and-blood children, so our Father in heaven is eager to bless us with “good gifts” in response to our requests. 

 Prayer Promise:  “Search me, O God, and know my heart;  test me and know my anxious thoughts.  See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.”  Psalm 139:23-24

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SG:   Father, we pray on this first day of the week, that we dedicate this week to You.  Search our hearts and give us the dedication to allow them to be searched.  Cleanse us from all dirt, grime, and stains we have allowed the world to place on us.  Purify our hearts as we begin this week of prayer.  Father, help us to guard our hearts and to use you as our filter from this world. 

PRAYER AGENDA:   Pray for Kenneth Langston as he serves our church thorugh his constant cleaning and maintaining of our facilities.  Ask God to bless Wayne andRhonda Harrell as they work with our scouts programs.    

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DAY 14 (SAT., 10/27)

“Morning by morning, O Lord, you hear my voice;  morning by morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation. ” - Psalm 5:3

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SG:  Father, help us to be more consistent, and more confident, in our prayer lives.   Give us the discipline to lay our requests before you each day, and the patience to wait for your answer. 

CF:  We confess that there have been times when we have led people from you, and not to you, through the carelessness of our words;  help us to be more sensitive to the impact of our actions, and more aware of those looking to us as examples. 

PRAYER AGENDA:  Ask for a special measure of grace today for those who are struggling with the sin of spiritual laziness or indifference.  Especially ask God to convict the hearts of those parents who do not make the effort to bring their children to Bible School, so that these young people may have the benefit of this good ministry before they are grown     *    Pray for all our Bible school teachers as they prepare for their classes tomorrow.  

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DAY 13 (FRI., 10/26)

“The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.” - Psalm 145:18

PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)

SG:   Father, as we draw near to you in prayer today, give us a deeper sense of your presence in our lives.  Strengthen us with your Spirit, give us boldness, and help us to be more childlike in our faith. 

SG:   We especially pray for more humility.  Soften our hard hearts, and crucify our pride, so that we might be more eager to bend our stubborn wills to your gracious and loving will.   

PRAYER AGENDA:  Ask for a special measure of grace today for those in our church family who are struggling with chronic health problems   *   Pray for the evangelistic work of brothers Swamidas & Moses in India. 

 

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DAY 12 (THUR., 10/25)

“The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.  Now if we are children, then we are heirs - heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ.”  Romans 8:16-17

PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)

PR:   Heavenly Father, we praise You for the confidence that we receive from knowing that your Holy Spirit lives in us, and that He intercedes for us. Thank you for the work of your Spirit to develop the fruits of love, joy, and peace in us.

SG:  Lord, help us to be honest with ourselves and our priorities.  Help us to respond to the leading of your Spirit when He seeks to convict and correct us, so that we can make the changes necessary to reach our full potential in you. 

PRAYER AGENDA:  Ask God’s blessing on Rob Newsom our Youth Deacon  *  Pray for Gail and Joan as they work in our church office, as they represent us to the community, and as they support the ministries of our staff.  *   Ask for a special measure of strength today for those who are struggling with an anger problem. 

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DAY 11 (WED., 10/24)

“For you have not received a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship.  And by him we cry, ‘Abba, Father’” - Romans 8:15

PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)

PR:   Heavenly Father, we thank you for the Spirit of sonship that reinforces our sense of belonging in your family.   We thank you for our brothers and sisters in our spiritual family, the church.  We thank you for the encouragement we receive from our fellowship with other Christians.

CF:  We confess that we often get so busy that we don’t make sufficient time for church, for service, and for spiritual growth.  Help us, Father, to examine our priorities and spend our lives on things that last.

PRAYER AGENDA:   Pray today for those who are on the Youth Council that they will continue to seek God’s guidance as they plan activities and programs that help our children grow spiritually   *   Ask the Lord to bless all the teachers in both the public and private schools, as they attempt to shape and mold the minds and hearts of young people        

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DAY 10 (TUE., 10/23)

“Your Father knows what you need before you ask him.”  Matthew 6:8

“So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’  For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.” - Matthew 6:32-33

PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)

CF:   Father, we confess that in these troubling times we are often fearful for our future, and forget that you are still in charge. As we grieve over our declining portfolios, we have not focused enough on your provision for us.  We confess we have trusted too much in our securities, and not enough in your security. 

IN:   Help us to remember that you know our every need, and you stand ready to provide for us.   Give us wisdom with our money, but enable us to not fall in love with it.   Bless our nation’s leaders with wisdom, that our country’s financial problems may be solved, but at the same time, give us more trust in you, so we might be delivered of our anxiety and worry.  

PRAYER AGENDA:    Pray for our Sunday night youth ministries this fall and for all who work with them - for our Nursery (Tina Newsom), Children’s Bible Hour (Katie Owens and Denise Hill), Kid’s for Christ (Mike and Myra Arnold, Julie Fite, Gena Medford, and Adria Norton), our Middle School Growth Group (Leroy and Robin Shelton and Brian and Christina Arnold), and Open Door (Brandon and Leanne Harrell, Chris Reaves, and Jason and Julie Baker).      

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DAY 9 (MON., 10/22)

PRAYER PROMISE: “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights.” - James 1:17

PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)

PR:  We praise you, O God, for the many, many gifts you have showered down on us.   You have given us homes to live in, plenty of food to eat, and a secure place where we can worship without fear.  We thank you, our Father, for every reminder of your goodness and grace in our lives.

MN:   Father, we pray for those in our community who have not yet experienced the gift of salvation and are waiting for someone to share the Good News of your Son.   Bless the members and ministries of this church family so that we might effectively share the good news of grace with them.
  
PRAYER AGENDA:   Ask the Lord to bless the work of Kent Jobe, our Minister of Discipleship  *  Pray for the outreach of our Growth Groups this fall.

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DAY 8 (SUN., 10/21)

As we enter into the second week of our 40 days of prayer we continue to celebrate the confidence that we have in prayer.  This week we will be reminded that we can be confident when we address God because He is our Heavenly Father.    Just as an earthly father seeks the welfare of his flesh-and-blood children, so our Father in heaven is eager to bless us with “good gifts” in response to our requests.  

PRAYER PROMISE:  “If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!”  Matthew 7:11

PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)

PR:   We praise you, O God, for being such a good Father to us and allowing us to be your children.  Thank you for being a generous and giving Father. There are no words to adequately describe your love towards us.  We are humbled by the greatest demonstration of your love for us, when you gave up your own Son for our benefit.

PRAYER AGENDA:   Ask God’s blessings on the work of Philip & Laura Shero in Uganda  *  Pray for all our young people who are away at college  *  Ask a special measure of strength today for those in our church family who are trying to give up the habit of smoking.  

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DAY 7 (SAT, 10/20)

"Search me, O God, and know my heart;  test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting" -Psalm 139:23-24

PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)

CF:  Father, we open our hearts to you today.  Take away our anxious thoughts; deliver us from worry and give us a confident faith.

IN:  We pray today for the nurses at the Medical Center and for the attendants in the nursing homes here in El Dorado and Union County.   Bless them with patience and compassion in the sometimes difficult work they do in ministering to the ill.   Guide their hands that they might bring healing to those who are hurting.

PRAYER AGENDA:  Ask God's blessings on all our Bible teachers as they prepare themselves to share the riches of God's Word with their classes tomorrow.   *  Pray for all the precious children who are growing up in this church, that the seed of faith might be planted deep in their hearts   *  Thank God for the loving work of those who serve in our church nursery.

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DAY 6 (FRI, 10/19)

"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward.  It is the Lord Christ you are serving" - Colossians 3:23-24

PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)

PR:  Father, we praise you today for our jobs.  Thank you for the opportunity to work, to make an honest living, and to provide for our families.  Help us to use our labor to bring you glory.  We thank you for the opportunity to be useful and productive, and for the assurance of the reward you have promised us when we work with integrity.  We ask that you open doors for us to be witnesses in our workplace.

IN:  Some in our church family are looking for employment:   pray specifically today that they will find the job they need.

PRAYER AGENDA:   Pray for all those who are striving to bring new jobs and economic revival to our area    *   Ask the Lord to bless the leaders of our local governments   *   Pray for the police and firefighters in our area as they keep us safe & secure.  


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DAY 5 (THUR, 10/18)

"Dear friends, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God and receive from him anything we ask, because we obey his commands and do what pleases him" - 1 John 3:21-22

PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)

IN:  Our shepherds ask that we pray today for the families of our congregation, and especially those families that are experiencing difficulties.  Ask God to bless troubled marriages and bring healing and peace and reconciliation where there is conflict.  Ask God to bless parents as they seek to raise their children, that they might exercise a healthy authority balanced by love.  Pray especially today for the welfare of those children who are growing up in homes that are broken by discord or divorce.

MN:  Pray for the work of Jason & Julie Baker as they seek to strengthen our families and to lead young people to the Lord.  Ask God to bless our Youth Council as it coordinates  our ministries.  Pray especially for the parents of our young people as they seek to raise their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord in an increasingly ungodly culture.

PRAYER AGENDA:   Pray today, by name, for each of our shepherds as they lead this church family:  ask God's blessings on Bret Garrett, David Hogg, Mike Meadows, David Ponder, Bruce Simpson, Jim Welch, and Allen White.  Ask God to grant them wisdom, compassion, and courage, that we might continue to be a strong and sound congregation.   *   Ask the Lord to place a desire to serve in the hearts of our younger men, so that He might continue to raise up the leaders we need for the generations to come.

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DAY 4 (WED, 10/17)

"Ask, and it will be given to you;  seek and you will find;  knock and the door will be opened to you" - Matthew 7:7

PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)

PR:  We thank you, Father, for your constant assurances that you will hear, and answer, our petitions.  Help us to pray in faith, and to pray with faithfulness, that we might complete this campaign.  

SG: Father, we confess that we are often inattentive to the leading of your Spirit in our lives;  that we can be blind to needs of even those close to us;  that we often grumble about the service that we do render in your name.  Help us to be greater servants; to be cheerful givers;  to be willing workers in your kingdom.  Prevent us from falling in love with the pleasures and possessions of the world and neglecting our own spiritual growth or the opportunity to serve others.

PRAYER AGENDA:  Pray for all the Bible teachers who will be leading their class tonight  *  Ask God to open doors of opportunity this week, that we might invite someone to our Growth Group.

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DAY 3 (TUE, 10/16)

"Forgive us our debts as we have also forgiven our debtors....for if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you" - Matthew 6:12, 14 

PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)

CF:   Father, as we examine our hearts we recognize we are not always as gracious and patient with our loved ones as You have been with us.   Help us reflect the grace we have received from you in a relationship with a loved one today.   Give us a forgiving spirit, Lord, that we might be forgiven by you.

MN:   We thank God for all the individuals from our church family who volunteer to serve in our Recovery Ministry.  Bless their work with a harvest of souls, Lord,  and give your grace to all those who are struggling to overcome their addiction.  Especially bless the work of Deacons Scott Barnette, Rick Cook, Herman Hill, and Jack Reynolds in this ministry.

PRAYER AGENDA:  Ask God to strengthen and guide Jane Reynolds as she leads the Ladies Bible class today  *   Thank the Lord for the loving work of our Care Coordinators  *  Pray for the ministry of Wes & Ariel Woodell as they help launch a new church in St Louis.

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DAY 2 (MON, 10/15)

PRAYER PROMISE:   "I urge then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone - for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness" - 1 Timothy 2:1-2

PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)

IN:   Father, we pray for the leaders of our country, that they might seek the common good rather than their own self-interest; that as a result of the coming election we will be blessed with honest, capable leadership;  that our nation will be kept safe and secure from the attacks of those who seek to harm us. 

MN:   Lord, help us to use our freedom wisely, and boldly, that we might stand up for righteousness and speak up for good.  Guide us in using our wealth responsibly, to further Your work in the world.

PRAYER AGENDA:   Ask the Lord to bless our nation as it goes through difficult economic times and another national election  *  Pray for our country's leaders as they make crucial decisions that affect our financial future  *  Intercede for our soldiers in harm's way overseas  * 

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DAY 1 (SUN, 10/14)

PRAYER PROMISE:   "For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are - yet was without sin.  Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need" - Hebrews 4:15-16

PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)

PR:  Father, we thank you today for sending Jesus to this world, to be made like one of us, so that he can understand and communicate to you what it feels like to be a human being.  We praise you for your grace, and in the name of Jesus beg you for mercy when we fall short.  We thank you for the confidence that comes from your promise to hear, and graciously answer, our prayers.

PRAYER AGENDA:   Ask God to bless our Growth Groups that meet tonight  *  Ask a special blessing on the Middle School group led by Leroy & Robin Shelton  *   Thank God for continued unity & love in our church family * Remember the sick listed in today's worship bulletin.

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This week's prayer guides were prepared by Dan.

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7 Practical Suggestions for Using the Prayer Guides

You are about to embark on one of life's greatest adventures:  the life-changing discipline of fervent prayer!  To ensure your successful completion of the 40 Days, consider these practical suggestions:

1. Choose a specific time when you will pray each day (Daniel 6:10);   be sure it is a time you will be alert (Matthew 26:40-41). Choose a specific place to be when you pray each day;   make sure it is one where you will be undistracted (Matthew 6:6).

2. Decide now where you will keep this prayer guide so that you can find it readily.  For example, consider leaving it by your bedside or in your Bible.

3. Each day during your devotional time, read aloud the specific prayer requests for that day. This will help your mind focus on the petitions you will be offering.  To track your progress, check off the box by each date after you have completed that day's petitions.

4. If you are married or have a family, consider praying together (1 Peter 3:7.)  Family or couple prayers can not only strengthen our relationship with God but also build closeness between family members.

5. The prayer guide also contains daily "PRAYER PROMISES":   that is, scripture readings that assure us of the blessings of prayer.  Take a moment to read each day's scripture aloud before praying, to clear your mind and prepare your heart for your conversation with God (Psalm 19:14).

6. These guides are designed to expand our prayer repertoire by going beyond routine requests (Ephesians 6:18);  therefore, be sure to include ALL of the petitions in your devotions.

7. Finally, remember that our Father wants to speak to US, too! Ask God to help you be sensitive to the leading of His Spirit (Romans 8:12-27, Galatians 5:16-18) and alert to the answers He sends in your life (Acts 12:12-16)!


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40 Days of Prayer Starts Sunday!

40 Days of Prayer:

12th Annual Prayer Campaign

In keeping with our goal of truly being a church "of Christ," our shepherds have called us to follow the example of Jesus by spending the next 40 days in concentrated, coordinated, congregational prayer.  If you are willing to be a part of this spiritual discipline, please use each week's prayer guide to pray for at least five minutes a day for 40 days, and to pray for the specific needs identified by the overseers of our church family.  The prayer items for each week are labeled either PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), SG (Spiritual Growth), or MN (Ministry Needs).

The theme of this year's prayer campaign is "Praying With Boldness."   Hebrews 4:16 assures us that because of the intercession of Christ our High Priest, we can   "boldly approach the throne of our gracious God, where we may receive mercy and in his grace find timely help."

Our daily meditations and prayers are designed to remind and reassure us of the promises that are given to those who sincerely seek God's blessings through Christ. 



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