Prayer Connection - September 1, 2009
Dear Beloved Intercessor,
“Grace to you and peace, from Him who is and who was and who is to come . . . from Jesus Christ . . . who loves us and released us from our sins by His blood ― and He made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father ― to Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen” (Rev. 1:4-6, NASB).
What a glorious heritage is ours, and what a privilege to spread the joy of our salvation, as “priests” of our God. There is nothing that brings God more glory than when we are so in love with Him that His love and compassion spill out on everyone around us. They see our “good works and glorify our Father who is in heaven.” (See Matt. 5:16) Read the story in this issue about how one church impacted their community with a “Big Serve.”
Let’s all demonstrate God’s love this month as we interact with others, even those who may not agree with us. With many issues vying for our attention, remember that what people believe about God is the main issue. “Sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness.” (See Prov. 3:3-6, 15:1-3, 16:4, 6-7, 20-24, NASB) Share your story of what God is doing in your area.
 May God empower you to be His “priest” to a hurting world. Thanks for praying with the NAMB prayer team.
For God's glory,
Elaine Helms
Missionary Prayer Requests:
Missionary prayer requests are on a separate, printer-friendly page, for ease of sharing with a group. Click on the underlined dates to see the requests:
August 20 - September 2, 2009
September 3 - 16, 2009
For all Daily Prayer Requests on the website, visit: www.namb.net/prayerrequests.
Weekly Prayer Focus for September 2 – What Fills Our Hearts
“ . . . Our words are such an accurate reflection of our spiritual condition . . . Our words affirm our true inner condition.” –Joseph Stowell
Scripture
“For the mouth speaks out of that which fills the heart” (Matt. 12:34, NASB).
Prayer
O Lord, teach us the truth that what comes out of our mouths is an accurate reflection of the condition of our hearts. For Your name’s sake, revive our hearts that our tongues would be transformed. Give us the kinds of hearts You can bless. Amen
Weekly Prayer Focus for September 2 and September 9, 2009
Daily Prayer Guide for September 2, 2009
Daily Prayer Guide for September 9, 2009
God at Work: The Big Serve
First Baptist Norfolk’s “Big Serve” – more than 1000 members teamed up to participate.
Other Prayer Requests
Continue to pray for Richard Harris, Acting Interim President, Tim Patterson, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, and the Board of Trustees, the SLT (strategic leadership team), missionaries, and NAMB staff during this time of transition.
Also continue to pray for the Great commission Resurgence Taskforce – for wisdom to discern God’s will as they continue to meet together. You may sign up to be a prayer partner at www.pray4gcr.com.
 “MORE THAN GOLD” – PRAY that our churches across Canada will take advantage of the excitement of the Olympic Torch Relay to reach out to and impact their communities. PRAY that items for the Hospitality Bags will be received before our “packing party” on November 14. PRAY that we, and all of the people we work with in More Than Gold, will keep our eyes focused on Jesus, especially as things get busier the closer we get to the Games. PRAY that many people will experience the “radical hospitality” that Christians will offer during the Games, and in turn be drawn to Jesus! www.morethangold.ca
Praise God:
- More than 100 pastors and leaders came together for the 2nd Annual San Diego County Rgional Day of Prayer and Worship.
- San Diego churches and ministries are being strengthened and growing.
Pray for:
- San Diego CityFest Steering Team.
- Leadership Meeting on September 15.
 Pray for:
- Staff
- Upcoming ELT meeting
- Resources
- Churches and Church plants
- Clear direction and wisdom
Praises -
 Virginia Kreimeyer is director of Friendship International of Austin, which will celebrate its 40th anniversary in September. Pray for the celebration plans, and the lives that have been and will be changed through the internationals who participate in this ministry. Pray also for God's provision as they seek to show God's love in a practical way to so many newcomers to our country. www.friendshipinternationalaustin.org
Michael Allen is senior pastor of Uptown Church (ubcreal.org) in Chicago. Thank God for the many SBC teams who volunteered this summer for outreach. Pray for continued growth and discipleship.
srpr@ubcreal.org
Joseph Clayton is retired from service as a pastor and chaplain. "Thank you for praying for our Vacation Bible School. It was close to record attendance for the church family! Most important, four received Jesus Christ and professed Him publicly! Praise God!" claytonjajr@yahoo.com
Praise the LORD in song, for He has done excellent things; Let this be known throughout the earth. Isaiah 12:5 (NASB)
Please pray for new believers who have committed their lives to Christ recently through the Evangelism Response Center (ERC) of the North American Mission Board.
Jane – Weatherford, TX; Denise – Arlington, TX;
Charles – Sanger, TX; Faith – Dallas, TX; Sherial – Garland, TX; Charles – Fort Worth, TX; Maria – Dallas, TX; Jeremy – Plano, TX; Natalie – Wylie, TX; Marc – Plano, TX; Linda – Malakoff, TX; Amado – Fort Worth, TX; Lynette – Flower Mound, TX;
Ankur – Fort Worth, TX; Brandy – Mansfield, TX
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If you have a prayer request, praise, or a story of how you have seen God at work in your area, please click here. The requests are subject to editing and condensing.
To view the Wednesday Window on the World from the International Mission Board, please click on:
http://www.imb.org/CompassionNet/window.asp
Thank you for praying! | 
