PRAYER FOR GOLDEN HILLS MINISTRY & OUTREACH

PRAYER FOR GOLDEN HILLS MINISTRY & OUTREACH JULY 16 TO AUGUST 14

AS WE STUDY THE BOOK OF ACTS WE ARE MINDFUL OF HOW THE EARLY CHURCH WAS DEVOTED TO PRAYER.

ACTS 1:14 They all joined together constantly in prayer ACTS 2:42 They devoted themselves to the apostles teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer ACTS 3:1 One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer.. ACTS 4:24 When they heard this, they raised their voices together in prayer to God. ACTS 4:31 ACTS 6:4 After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. We will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word. ACTS 7:59 While they were stoning him, Stephen prayed, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. ACTS 12:5 ACTS 13:3 So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him. While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them. So after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on them and sent them off. We believe that God wants to do great things in and through us in the future and we want to seek His face in prayer for His guidance, blessing and protection. So, we are setting aside 30 days this summer for a special emphasis on prayer for our church ministries and outreach. The 30 days will conclude with a Day of Prayer at Golden Hills Community Church from 6:00am to 8:00pm on August 14.

HERE ARE SOME GUIDELINES FOR OUR 30 DAYS: Pray daily for the prayer emphasis on that day, as described in the booklet. We believe there is great power when we all pray together on a given day for a specific ministry or event. If you so choose, select a time or times during the 30 days of prayer to fast. Remember, you can fast from something other than food (TV, internet, hobby, etc.). A guide on biblical fasting will be available. If possible, commit to attend the Day of Prayer, and the Concert of prayer at 7pm on August 14 at Golden Hills. PRAY. FAST. ATTEND.

JULY 16 to 22 SUNDAY 7.16 DAY 1 Pray for Pastor Larry and Pastor Phil Ward as they preach through the book of Acts. Pray God will give them undistracted time to study, reflect, illustrate and apply each passage. Pray for God s anointing when they preach and that those who listen will hear from God and apply the truth to their lives. Pray for God s protection for their families and for adequate time for relaxation and rest. MONDAY 7.17 DAY 2 Pray for Golden Hills, Antioch Campus. We are one church in two locations. Pray for Pastor Dennis DeFrates as he provides leadership to the staff and volunteers. Pray for their continual growth as they reach out to a needy part of Antioch. Pray for Bill Olson and his worship teams. Pray for their Vacation Bible School which is going on this week, and that their children s ministries will have a powerful outreach impact. TUESDAY 7.18 DAY 3 Pray for the finances of our church and that we will trust God with the resources He has given to us. Pray that each one of us will give to the Lord s work as He has blessed us and to increase our giving as we grow in Him. Pray for wisdom for the staff who oversee the church budget and that we will be good stewards of God s money. Pray that God will do exceedingly abundantly beyond all that we ask or think (Eph.3:20) and our budget will be met by the end of the year. As Hudson Taylor wrote, God s work done in God s way will never lack God s supply.

WEDNESDAY 7.19 DAY 4 Pray for the Shepherding Center at Golden Hills, for wisdom, grace and strength for the pastoral staff as they counsel, visit the sick, teach, officiate at weddings and funerals and oversee various ministries. Pray they will be Spirit-filled and compassionate as they deal with hurting people. Pray for God s protection for their families and for adequate time for rest and relaxation. Also, pray for the Cell to Cross ministry as they share the love of Christ with the incarcerated. THURSDAY 7.20 DAY 5 Pray for the Connecting Ministries at our church. Thank the Lord for the hundreds of volunteers who usher, greet, serve in the information booth, Hebrews Bistro, kiosks, parking, Gazebo and Connecting Point. Pray for those who watch over our safety and ask God to protect our church and ministries. Pray for Diana Lazano who keeps the data base current. Pray for Pastor Ken Cross as he provides leadership to this vital ministry. Pray that visitors will feel at home at Golden Hills and quickly find a place to fit in. FRIDAY 7.21 DAY 6 Praise the Lord for our excellent Celebrate Recovery ministry under the leadership of Matt Pierce and Frank Vierra. Pray for God s wisdom and strength as they minister weekly to those seeking deliverance from addictions. Pray that God will prepare the hearts of all the volunteers so that those God sends each week will feel His welcoming arms as they walk through the doors. Pray that God s message of love, redemption and salvation would be the core of all the teachings at Celebrate Recovery. SATURDAY 7.22 DAY 7 Pray for the small group ministry at our church. Pray for Pastor Matt Pierce and his team as they seek to equip and inspire the coaches and group leaders. Pray that more people will find a group to join for accountability and encouragement. Pray for increased commitment to the small groups despite the urgent demands of work and family. Also, pray over the next year we can expand and start more groups.

JULY 23 to 29 SUNDAY 7.23 DAY 8 Praise God for the opportunity to gather together today to worship and exalt our Lord. Pray for Pastor David Morgan and the worship teams as they lead us in worship. Pray for more gifted musicians to join the various worship teams. Pray for the pastor as he preaches today and that we will be open to hearing from the Lord. Pray for those who don t know the Lord, that God will open their eyes and hearts today so they believe. Pray for a friendly environment and for people to be drawn to our church. MONDAY 7.24 DAY 9 Pray that we will all understand that we are witnesses of the greatest news in the world, and to make outreach to our community a priority at Golden Hills. Pray for boldness to share Christ with co-workers, neighbors, friends, relatives and acquaintances. Ask God to open doors in your circle of acquaintances and make the most of opportunities. Pray for those you could invite to Golden Hills and invite them. Pray that we will cultivate friendships with unbelievers and trust God to work in their lives. TUESDAY 7.25 DAY 10 Pray for our faithful support staff. These ladies often work tirelessly behind the scenes making sure all the details of the ministry are taken care of. Pray for good communication with their supervisors. Pray they will be equipped with what they need to do their jobs effectively. Pray for good health and encouragement as they serve our pastors and directors.

WEDNESDAY 7.26 DAY 11 Pray for our Children s Ministry at Golden Hills. Thank God for the hundreds of volunteers that sacrificially invest in our children. Pray for Pastor Mark Wood and our Division Coordinators as they oversee this vital ministry. Pray that God will continue to help our families develop the next faith generation. Pray that God will supply our staffing needs this summer on Sunday mornings. Pray for teachers and helpers as they prepare their weekly lessons and activities and that many children come to trust Jesus as their Savior and Lord. Pray for God s blessing on our Awana program this year and for our unique Special Needs Ministry. THURSDAY 7.27 DAY 12 Pray for God s blessing upon our High School Ministry. We thank the Lord for our new High School Pastor, Steven Mendez. Pray for a special blessing on his wife, Brittany, and kids as they adjust to a new home. Pray for God s wisdom and the ability to establish good relationships with students and parents. Pray for the students as they are challenged to grow spiritually and reach out to others. Pray God will raise up committed student leaders who can provide godly examples and leadership to their peers. Ask God to give wisdom to Steven and his staff as they strategize and develop meaningful programs for the students. FRIDAY 7.28 DAY 13 Praise God for Golden Hills Christian School. Pray for the principal, Kathy Zamora, as she provides leadership to the staff. Pray for God s blessing on enrollment this Fall and that the Lord will continue to provide financially for the school. Pray for wisdom for the school board as they strategize and seek God s will for the future. Pray the teachers will be refreshed this Summer and that God s hand of blessing will remain on the school in the new year. Also, pray for the new music program starting in the Fall. SATURDAY 7.29 DAY 14 Pray for the Community Outreach Center, for wisdom and strength for Pastor Gary West and Pastor Bill Lucas as they oversee this vital ministry to our broken community. Pray for staff and volunteers who provide daily meals and programs for the guests. Praise God for the many lives being transformed, and for their continued growth. Pray for the Growth for Life program, helping individuals develop life skills for relational and employment success. Pray that God will continue to provide financially through generous giving.

JULY 30 to 5 AUG SUNDAY 7.30 DAY 15 Pray for those who serve in our audio-visual, communications, graphic arts, print production and IT departments. We appreciate our skilled technicians who enhance our worship and communication, and make our services available to many through the internet. Pray for creative new ways to make Christ known. Pray for God s protection of all the equipment and encouragement for those who work in this area. Also, pray for the Pastor/Director meetings July 31 August 2. Pray for God s leading as our leaders prepare their goals for the next year. MONDAY 7.31 DAY 16 We are grateful for the Facilities Staff and volunteers in our church under the leadership of Larry Watkins. Working grueling hours behind the scenes, they faithfully clean the facilities, make repairs and set up for every event. Memorials and other special meetings demand extra effort. Linda Olson coordinates hundreds of meetings each year. Pray they will be encouraged as they serve God and will be given the strength and health to carry out their work. TUESDAY 8.1 DAY 17 Pray for Kairos, our young adult ministry at Golden Hills, and for God s blessing on the new pastor, Josh McCullers. Pray for a smooth transition as he takes over the responsibilities from Pastor Phil Ward. Pray for wisdom and grace as he builds a team of leaders and provides biblical teaching on a weekly basis. May God help them reach out to young adults in the community in meaningful ways. Pray that the McCullers family can adjust quickly to a new church, community and home.

WEDNESDAY 8.2 DAY 18 Pray for Pastor Geoff Weakley and our Middle School Ministry at Golden Hills. Pray God will raise up godly small group leaders who will disciple the students faithfully. Pray for guidance, provision and blessing for the winter and summer camps and as a result many young people will come to know Jesus. Pray that God will reveal His will for the Middle School cross-cultural ministry this year. THURSDAY 8.3 DAY 19 Praise God for Karla Adams and the Celebration Singers. Pray for them as they will be starting up again soon. Pray God will guide Karla in the selection of music for the coming year, especially for Christmas. Ask the Lord to raise up those singers He is calling to lead us in worship every Sunday. Pray for good health and unity for the choir. Thank God for the opportunity to exalt His name in corporate worship. FRIDAY 8.4 DAY 20 We are blessed to have a Christ-centered Counseling Ministry on our church campus. Pray for our director, Denise Olson, as she gives oversight to the many counselors and therapists who serve our people and the community. Pray that the counselors are always mindful of God s presence and direction. Pray that each client experiences God s peace and understanding through godly counsel. Pray for new interns and trainees to facilitate timely appointments for those waiting. Pray that the counseling staff continues to grow in their ability to offer guidance to help people navigate through life. SATURDAY 8.5 DAY 21 Pray for our men s ministry under the leadership of Pastor Johnie Moore. Pray that the men at Golden Hills will catch the vision God has for them to be godly examples and leaders in their homes, work and church. Pray that God will raise up more leaders in the men s ministry and for special events that will transform lives.

AUG 6 to 12 SUNDAY 8.6 DAY 22 Praise God for the Adult Ministry at Golden Hills under the capable leadership of Pastor Rick Moe. Pray God will use all the adult classes and Bible studies to make disciples of Jesus Christ. Pray for God to raise up godly, knowledgeable teachers to lead Discovery and elective classes. Ask the Holy Spirit to equip our people with a knowledge of God and His Word, and pray for staff as they plan future classes. Ask God to help us reach out to the people in our many senior communities Summerset and Trilogies. Pray also for those reaching the needs of senior adults through Bible studies at our local senior living centers and convalescent hospitals. MONDAY 8.7 DAY 23 We ve been called to make disciples of all nations, so we re grateful for the Global Outreach ministry at Golden Hills. Pray for wisdom and empowerment for Brian, our Pastor of Global Outreach, and Austin, our GO Ministry Coordinator. Through meaningful relationships, prayer and finances we partner with many called to serve in strategic ministries at home and abroad. Pray for good communication with our partners and for strategic guidance in our role in world evangelization, especially among the un-reached. Pray God will expand prayer networks, empower those serving and continue to work in miraculous ways redeeming people to Himself through Christ. TUESDAY 8.8 DAY 24 Pray for Pastor Dave Parsons and the prayer ministry at Golden Hills. We praise God for our many prayer gatherings and ask for God s Spirit to raise up an army of prayer intercessors in our church, and for a revival in our midst. We thank God for the ministry of the Prayer Room, for those who visit the room, and for the faithful leadership of Gary and Linda Abrojena.

WEDNESDAY 8.9 DAY 25 We re thankful for the capable and gifted people who serve in our Church Administration department. Pray for our Executive Pastor Phil Hill, that he will have the wisdom and support to meet many urgent needs. Pray for Pastor Glen Evans, Pastor of Administration, to be filled with the Holy Spirit as he manages the substantial budget of our church. We re grateful for Melanie Barnes and Becky Bordner who assist him with that task. Pray God will continue to move in the hearts of our people to give generously and cheerfully to His work. THURSDAY 8.10 DAY 26 Golden Hills is part of a larger body called Converge Worldwide made up of over 1300 churches throughout the country. Pray for the President of our denomination, Scott Ridout, as he leads the churches. Converge seeks to strengthen existing churches and start new churches throughout the world. We re thankful for Pastor David Yetter who leads our region, Converge PacWest. Pray for David and his staff as they coordinate events. More can be accomplished when we work together with other like-minded churches. FRIDAY 8.11 DAY 27 Pray for Women s Ministries under the leadership of Anna B. Pray for the 2017/18 theme: Know Him and Make Him Known. Pray for our events: Coffee Break, Simply Women, Prayer Shapes Change, and Ladies Christmas Extravaganza. Pray for Fall Bible study teachers as they prepare to speak on Paul s letter to the Ephesians. Pray for every woman who will facilitate a small group. We are praising God for the women God has brought into a saving relationship with Himself this year. Pray that each sister would grow in her relationship with God, loving and treasuring Jesus above all, and live in loving submission to Him. SATURDAY 8.12 DAY 28 God has blessed us with exceptional leadership and spiritual guidance through our elders and deacons. We are thankful for these men God has raised up. Pray for the elders as they work with Pastor Larry to guide our church in the fulfillment of its purpose. Pray for godly wisdom, empowerment from the Spirit and protection from the Evil One. Pray they can be unified in their decisions and always seek the glory of the Lord. Also, pray a special blessing on our deacons who sacrificially serve the Lord in so many ways. Pray that these men will be encouraged in their work and always know that God has counted them worthy to serve Him.

AUG 13 to 14 SUNDAY 8.13 DAY 29 As we gather for worship today, pray that God will fill our church with His Holy Spirit. Pray for God s powerful anointing upon the pastor s message today. May those who hear the word respond with obedience. Pray for those who need to follow the Lord in baptism that they will come to a class and prepare for the next baptism service. Pray that the message that goes out online today will speak to many people and lives will be changed. Continue to pray for our church that we will fulfill our purpose to make disciples who impact every area of the world for Christ. MONDAY 8.14 DAY 30 DAY OF PRAYER We hope that the last 30 days of intercessory prayer and fasting have been a blessing to your life. This is our Day of Prayer. Take some time today to pray as the Lord leads for the church and our community. Praise God and thank Him for what He is doing in our midst. We encourage you to come tonight and join us as we seek the Lord together in our Concert of Prayer.

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