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House of Prayer: March Prayer Points

News––Frenchie Richards Prayer Points

“My house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations.” ––Isaiah 56:7

Give thanks with a grateful heart for our risen Lord.

Answered Prayers (Thank You, Lord):

1. For our new Vestry members. 2. For the increase in Shine the Light donations. 3. For the many newcomers joining St. Philip’s. 4. For the wonderful children’s and adult choirs and for our music team: Zippy, Chris, and Paul. 5. For the many visitors coming through the Open Door Ministry. 6. For the great attendance at the Foundations and Gifts classes. 7. For the successful outreach ministries locally and abroad. 8. For the wonderful updates at the annual meeting and for the Rector’s Address.

Prayer Points: Local Needs

1. For Bishop Chip Edgar, that he would have the wisdom needed to lead this diocese. 2. For extra energy and good health and protection for our clergy and their families. 3. For plenty of volunteers and gift shop donations for the Tea Room ministry. 4. For  Alan Runyan’s Rector’s Forum teachings. 5. For our new vestry members. 6. For the Shine the Light Campaign to reach its goal. 7. For all of the Easter services be well-attended and for everyone to have ears to hear the Good News message. 8. For safe travel for the team going to Honduras. 9. For excellent, balanced plans for the Union Pier development. May those working on it to be wise and in unity. 10. For Mayor Gogswell, for wisdom as he guides our city.

Prayer Points for the Nations:

Israel: 1. For supernatural peace and resolution to come to the war in Gaza and for hostages be released unharmed. 2. For wisdom for Netanyahu and his government as they make decisions for the nation, its people, and future plans for the Gaza territory. 3. For a hedge of protection around Israel and for the peace of Jerusalem. 4. For the children stuck in the middle of this war to get humanitarian supplies and shelter. Ukraine: 1. For the war in Ukraine to be resolved. For mercy on all the soldiers on both sides. 2. For the release of the journalist being held in Russia. Taiwan: 1. For protection from a takeover by China. For protection for our troops being sent to that region. Haiti: 1. Bring help to this nation to defeat the gangs. For open doors for humanitarian aid to enter. For protection for the clinics that continue to treat patients in the midst of the turmoil. (Thanksgiving for Americans removed safely from the Embassy.) Ecuador: For safe travel for Dr. Sasser and the 69 dental students as they minister to hundreds of patients. May the people hear the gospel message as they are helped with their dental needs. Nigeria: For the release of the hundreds of children just kidnapped from their school. Mercy, Lord. America: 1. For protection for the members of the Supreme Court, Congress members, and their families. 2. For the fear of the Lord to guide all meetings in Congress and special committees. 3. For wisdom for the military advisors dealing with all the issues around the world. 4. For inflation to come under control, especially as it affects seniors, the poor, and those on fixed incomes. 5. For the immigration crisis to be solved. For the cartels to lose their power. 6. For protection for the children coming into this country.