He was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification. Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God, through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we've gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand.
Romans 4:25 - 5:2 NIV

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For the Body of Christ, we pray:

• our Easter services and beyond will reflect the peace and rightness we enjoy in a restored relationship with God, and will draw many to Christ.

• readiness for making disciples of those committing their lives to Jesus. 

• encouragement for the downcast, and re-engagement for those who've grown distant or disillusioned.  

 

National Day of Prayer, May 1, 2025: www.nationaldayofprayer.org

Pray God's special presence over the many creative gatherings, churches, and secular venues. May leaders in every Church community participate in the unifying power of righteous prayer, and for seekers to join God's family as a result.

 

For our Nation, we pray:

• our court systems, judges, and attorneys to humbly rely on God's wisdom for serving righteously, making just decisions that uphold the good of our nation.

• God's mercy and help for families and businesses suffering devastation from wildfires in North Carolina and California and storm recovery throughout the US.

• God’s protection and provision for those impacted by the severe flooding in Roseburg and surrounding areas of Oregon. May local churches and ministries be equipped to meet urgent needs with the love of Christ.

 

For our Communities, we pray:

• Holy Spirit anointing for summer camps hiring counselors, staff, and planning activities and Bible studies

• God's provision of leaders and volunteers for local Child Evangelism Fellowship chapters to meet the growing attendance of elementary-aged kids. www.ceflinncounty.org/

• Godly intervention and protection for students struggling with depression, hopelessness, and those vulnerable to sexual predators.

• Biblical authority in our youth and young adult groups to be the foundation for their life's purpose and relationships.

 

For Mid-Valley Women of Christ, we pray:

We praise God for the many women who attended our night of Praise and Worship at Lebanon First Assembly! Our hearts grew in faith hearing the powerful testimony of our speaker, Amy Van Beek. We are deeply grateful for the love offering we received, which enables us to bring these events and Bible Studies.

• Pray for continued growth as we put into practice what we've learned from our Matriarch's study and follow God's lead in cultivating the relationships we've made. 

• Pray for God's 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

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