Franklin Street Primitive Methodist Church Prayer Guide. Prayer means, "to ask". Prayer is God's method for believers obtaining items necessary to live a life which will glorify Him. As a Local Church and individual believers, we should be committed to obeying the Lord's command to pray. Let's ask God for specific items and then praise Him when He responds. Take one of the following and pray for it for one week, then take another and pray for that for a week. when you get to the last set, start over. ********************************************* Believers to be Godly and Effective Witnesses .
This Week Pray for:
A. Open doors of opportunity to verbalize the Gospel of Christ. (Col. 4:3)
B. Boldness in sharing the Gospel of Christ.
C. Wisdom to recognize open doors of opportunity to share Christ.
D. Clarity in sharing the Gospel of Christ. (Col. 4:4,5)
E. The Salvation of the unsaved with whom the Gospel is shared. (Rom. 10:1; 1 Timothy 2:1)
F. Pray for the Gospel’s good success. (1 Thess. 3:1)
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This week pray for:
Ministry Of God's Word
God's Will is for the Word of God to be taught and then applied by the hearer.
Let us pray for:
A. The Holy Spirit to convict each believer of the necessity of obedience.
B. Believers will. repent of sm. of disobedience. (James 1:19-25)
C. Believers will come openly to service:;; desiring to obey the truths being taught.
D. Those teaching God's Word in our church will teach with a dependence upon The Holy Spirit.
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This Week Pray for:
Missionaries
Our Missionaries needs our prayers. Pray for:
A. Wisdom in adjusting to life in a country they are called to serve.
B. Wisdom and clarity as they visit and report to supporting churches.
C. Physical strength and rest as they are in the field. D. Encouragement in the Lord.
E. Open doors to share the Gospel with unbelievers and clarity as they share in their native language.
F. Relief of stress in meeting financial needs and paying bills. Learn to trust the Lord for their needs. Pray God will open doors to cover their needs
G. Encouragement and growth for the churches they raise.
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This Week Pray for:
Our Local fellowship
Pray for:
A. God will so work in lives of believers that they are regularly reading and meditating upon God's Word.
B. Believers will be willing to seek God_ s guidance in giving unconditionally in practical and specific ways.
C. Believers will take time to express commitment to one another, that is, express forbearance.
D. Believers will be open in sharing joys, victories, problems, etc. so that we can knowledgeable minister to one another.
E. Every believer will be involved in ministering for the Lord according to their spiritual gifts.
F. God will work in the lives of believers so that they are choosing to put-on the Thoughts-actions listed in Colossians 3:12-17.
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The Week Pray for:
Other Churches
There are other local churches in our denomination who are faithfully presenting God's Word. The believers in these churches are members of the Body of Christ.
Let's pray for the ministry of these churches:
A. Unity and love among believers. (Ephesians 4:1-6)
B. Pastors as 1hey study and teach the Word of God.
C. Lay Leaders as they seek to provide leadership in enabling the church to mature in love_ faith, and hope.
D. Believers will be enabling time to read and study God's Word on a regular basis.
E. Believers will apply Ephesians 4:25-32 and Colossians 3:5-17 in relating to one another. (Do not lie to each other - Put off old nature - Put on new nature - Be clothed with compassion - kindness - humility - gentleness - patience - Holy Spirit dwells in you)
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This Week Pray for:
Sunday School Teachers
Pray for:
A. Holy Spirit will guide each teacher into a correct understanding of the passage. (1 Cor. 2:6_16)
B. Each teacher will apply scriptural principals and priorities concerning time use.
C. Holy Spirit will enab1e teachers to c1early explain God's Word and give practical application for daily life.
D. Students will come with a willingness to respond to the truth of God's Word. E. God will hinder Satan's efforts to discourage teachers and cloud their thinking as they teach.
F. Teachers will be choosing to spend much time in prayer and preparation for each class session.
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This Week Pray for:
Various Services of Our Church
Pray for:
A. Believers will take time to prepare for worship by meditating upon the character of God and their _'Position In Christ__.
B. Believers involved in our services will minister with a dependence upon the Holy Spirit
C. The Holy Spirit will give freedom and boldness as the Word of God is presented Through singing, sharing, and preaching.
D. God will hinder Satan and his demons as they seek to work.
E. Believers will come with a commitment to worship God and encourage other believers.
F. The power of the Holy Spirit will be evident in a mighty manner.
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This Week Pray for:
Believers Will Stand on the Truth and Reject False Teaching (Jude)
Pray for:
A. Believers will plan time to read_ study_ and meditate upon God's Word.
B. Believers will recognize false teachings. and actively resist it.
C. Believers will refuse to listen to teachings from false teachers.
D. Our church will maintain purity in doctrine_ Believers will build themselves up in their faith.
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This Week Pray for:
Camp Ministry
Pray for PMBC:
A. Those teaching God's Word will be able to present the truth with boldness and in a practical manner.
B. Unity, love and openness among leaders and campers. (Eph. 4:16)
C. Open doors of opportunity for campers to witness when they return. to their homes and schools.
D. Campers will recognize and buy up opportunities to be a witness for Christ, especially for some in camp who does not know Him. (Colossians 2:5,6)
E. Spread out to adults. Camp will be a ministry also to our adults who come to the mountain.
F. Finances of the camp. They may be meet and cost kept low enough that all Children would have an opportunity to go to camp.
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This Week Pray for:
Evangelistic Outreach
Pray for:
A. Wisdom in maintaining a continuing plan for the training and involvement of the entire fellowship in reaching our community with the Gospel.
B. A growing love for one another in our fellowship. Our genuine love is evidence of our relationship with God. (John 13:34,35)
C. Believers will daily think and obey God's Word so that their life-style will show Christ. This will lead to opportunities to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. {} Thessalonians 4:11,12)
D. The Holy Spirit will deal with each believer so that all will have a deep burden for the unsaved. (Matthew 28L16-20)
E. Believers will build relationships with the unsaved, with the intent of Communicating the Good News of Jesus Christ.
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Keep the following in prayer:
Keep the Primitive Methodist Denomination in prayer. We need ministers to fill positions in our denomination. Pray that the Lord will raise up Timothy's to fill these positions. The fields are white for the harvest; we need to pray for labors to work. Not only for Pastors but for lay leaders to come to the helm and take charge in leadership positions. We need those to go into the world and tell the lost about a wonderful Savior that loves them and has provided a way to heaven.
We need "Sunday School Teachers" to teach about God and His Grace.
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This Week Pray for:
We Will Be A Church That Worships
Pray for:
A Believers will prepare for worship according to Biblical Principals.
B. Believers will come eager and zealous to worship the Lord ill Spirit and Truth. (John 4:24)
C. The Holy Spirit will promote believers to come with a desire to give to God through Worship, not merely to get for self (Colossians 3:16)
D. Believers will seek to develop and maintain a life-style of Worship.
E. Believers will commit their total being to Worship - body, mind, emotions, and will.
F. Unity and oneness ill purpose for assembling - worship.
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This Week Pray for:
Believers to be Godly and Effective Witnesses
This Week Pray for:
A Open doors of opportunity to verbalize the Gospel of Christ. (Cot 4:3)
B. Boldness in sharing the Gospel of Christ.
C. Wisdom to recognize open doors of opportunity to share Christ.
D. Clarity in sharing the Gospel of Christ. (Cot 4:4,5)
E. The Salvation of the unsaved with whom the Gospel is shared. (Rom. 10:1; 1 Timotby2:1)
F. Pray for the Gospel’s good success. (1 Thess. 3:1).
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Keep the following in prayer:
Dorothy Bevan Marge Gesek Betty Gesek Stephen Jesso Rev. Richard Lewis Jessie Meyers
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Keep the following in prayer:
Our Pastor and family.
Our Sunday School.
Sevices At Franklin Street
Our Armed Forces
Our Nation
Our National Leaders
Youth Group Outreach Programs: Easter - Back To Church Sunday - Fall Special - Halloween & Christmas
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Let us lift up these areas in prayer. Homebound / Nursing Homes Meyers, Jessie Bevan, Dorothy Jesso, Stephen Marge Gesek
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Keep Our Wyoming District Churches, Pastors, and Spouses in prayer. See lifting Pastors Up In Prayer - this website.
Cherry Street Bible Church
Rev. James Sienkiewicz
Spouse: Amy
Website: http://www.thewelcomechurch.com/
Franklin St.
Rev. David E. Wildoner
Spouse: Sheila Website: www.fspmc18651.com
Green Ridge (Scranton)
Rev. Charles Beth
Spouse: Carolyn
East End (W/B)
Rev. Marty Garms
Spouse: Donna
Laurel Run
Rev. George Kropp
Spouse: Carol
Parsons (W/B)
Rev. Andrew Jerome
Spouse: Michaelene Website: http://www.parsonspmchurch.com/
Bear Creek Messiah
Rev. Reginold Thomas Website: http://www.messiahpmchurch.org/
St. Johns (Avoca) Rev. Rick Rock
Spouse: Christy
First P.M. Church of Dickson City Rev. Tyler Parry Spouse: Leslie Website: http://www.thedicksoncitychurch.com
First P.M. Nanicoke
Rev. Kyle Gildner
Spouse: Gretchen
P.M.Church of Jermyn
Rev. Allan Rupert
Spouse: Beth Wevsite: http://www.ezaccess.net/jpmchurch
Blakely P.M.
Rev. Scott McGrady
Spouse: Suzanne Website: http://www.theblakelypmchurch.webs.com
Taylor P.M.
Rev. Robert Finley Spouse: Jean
St. Johns Hazelton
Rev. Jeff Sweigart
Spouse: Mary
Johnson City, NY
Rev. Don Kidd
Spouse: Sue Website: http://www.pmvbs.com
New Life Community (Mountaintop)
Rev.David Elick
Spouse: Kathy
Wesbite: http://www.geocities.com/newlifecommunitypmchurch
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If you have prayer needs: contact:
Rev. David E. Wildoner, Pastor
181 Franklin St.
Plymouth, Pa, 18651
Phone: 570-779-1210
Fax: 570-736-7201
Rev. David E. Wildoner, Editor
119 W. Enterpirse St. Glen Lyon, Pa, 18617
Phone: 570-736-7201
Church E-mail: pastordew@verizon.net
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