May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. Romans 15:5-7

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Reminder: National Day of Prayer, May 1st   

• May we unify in effective and fervent prayer for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit to draw many to Christ and for building God-honoring communities.

  • Search for a gathering near you https://www.nationaldayofprayer.org/events/gathering-search  or

  • Find an Albany gathering (not listed at the above link) https://lovelinn.org/albany-christian-leaders/

 

For The Body of Christ, with gratitude and love we pray:

• That our lives would exemplify a holy passion to glorify God in all our relationships.  May God's people mature in Christ-likeness in our attitudes and actions;

• Our connections made during our Easter celebrations lead to discipleship of new believers;

• Encouragement and refreshment of pastors, ministry leaders and their families after an intense and busy season.

• Wisdom and discernment for the Options Pregnancy Resource Center board as they interview candidates for the retiring Executive Director.

• May 20 special election, asking Holy Spirit conviction and wisdom for voting in school board members who will uphold God's values for educating children.

• Schools, universities, and seminaries nearing graduation: for graduates to seek God's will for their lives and put their skills and gifts to work for His glory.

• Safety for road crews; for alertness and patience of drivers to obey speed restrictions to prevent injury and deaths.

 

Ministry Highlight: Willamette Valley First Responder Chaplains:

Their mission is supporting First Responders by building relationships while on and off duty, serving on-scene at critical incidents, and providing compassionate care to community members experiencing trauma and tragedy.

• We pray God's provision for additional funding through donations and grant writing to add ministry personnel, as well as for their protection, health, and encouragement.  Learn more here https://www.wvfrc.org/

 

For Mid-Valley Women of Christ, we pray:

• God's enabling and leading of our Bible Study selection committee in choosing our Fall study.

• Pray for details coming together for the Going Beyond Simulcast on August 23, 2025, with Priscilla Shirer. www.midvalleywomenofchrist.org/simulcast