Prayer Guide for March 8-9, 2018

Days of Prayer and Fasting

Here are some thoughts as we begin to pray: Jesus said, “Find a quiet secluded place so that you won’t be tempted to role-play before God. Just be there as simply and honestly as you can manage. The focus will shift from you to God, and you’ll begin to sense his grace. ….This is your father you are dealing with, and he knows better than you what you need. With a God like this loving you, you can pray very simply.” Matt 6:6-8 [The Message]

  1. Leadership Development Ministries: Please pray for:
    Churches in transition:Alberta: West Springs FMC, Calgary; British Columbia: Centennial Chapel FMC, Kamloops; Saskatchewan: Melfort FMC, Melfort: Weyburn FMC, Weyburn; Ontario: Athens FMC, Athens; Asbury FMC, Perth; Caistor Centre FMC, Caistor Centre; Dunnville FMC, Dunnville; Dryden FMC, Dryden; Grapeview FMC, St. Catharines; Madoc FM/Wesleyan Church, Madoc; Marmora FMC, Marmora; Odessa FMC, Odessa; Richmond Hill Chinese and English FM Churches, Richmond Hill, ON; Sault Ste. Marie FMC, Sault Ste. Marie; Thunder Bay FMC, Thunder Bay; Warkworth FMC, Warkworth; Quebec: Tabernacle de la Grace, Montreal
  • Pastors in transition: Glen Coates, David Greene, Kim Henderson, Jason Johnson, Fred Merritt, Jay Mowchenko, Derek Spink, Chad Vankoughnett, Grant Wolfe, Mary-Elsie Wolfe, Wesley Wood
  • The six new Regional Coaches: Rev. Steve Cylka (central ON), Rev. Mary Lee DeWitt (western ON), Rev. Seth Freeman (MB, SK), Rev. Vern Frudd (BC, AB), Rev. Roxanne Goodyear (eastern ON), Rev. Philippe Reichenbach (QC) - as they begin connecting with and working with churches.
  • Pastoral Leadership Task Forces (PLTFs) of churches in transition
  • Participants finishing the 6-week Personal & Church Stewardship online course
  • Candidates preparing for spring interviews with MEGaP
  • next generations ministries in our churches – that ways will be found to make disciples and develop leaders among our young people
  1. Stewardship Ministries: Please pray for:
  • The new Generosity Assessment and the churches that are working with it.
  • The launch of the new FMCIC Planned Giving Partnership with Advisors with Purpose.
  • A spirit of generosity as we remember God’s sacrifice and grace towards us this Easter.
  1. Church Planting Ministries: Please pray for:
  • Church planters: Stephensons (Ridgeway), Dozlaws (Saskatoon), Seidus (Winnipeg), Dexters (Okotoks), Altidors (Montreal), Boutins (Montreal), Mugaruras (Ottawa)
  1. International Child Care Ministries: Please pray for:

Ghana:

  • Our ICCM ministry in Ghana, that we will be able to reach more children for Jesus
  • the Free Methodist school and those attending that their lives will continue to be changed
  • the communities being impacted by the Gospel in the Northern areas.
  1. FMCiC Chaplains: Please pray for:
  • Armed Forces: Michael Allen, Stephen An, Andrew Klinger, Bob Lay
  • Corrections: Abraham Yonas
  • Health Care:Jacki Barbour, Lorraine Buffam, David Gifford, Brenda Haggett, John Vlainic
  1. Beyond Canada Ministries: Please pray for:
  • Sok Em’s continuing ministry plans for Tahas Bible Institute in

Kampong Chhnang, Cambodia.

  • Germain and Inge Coulombe (Taiwain)
  • Chris and Terri Payk (Taiwain)
  • Chansouk Piengkham (Thailand) as he is involved in evangelism and disciple-making among the Lahus and Laotians.
  • David and Jennifer Wright (Niger) who are on home assignment
  • Debbie Hogeboom (Kenya) as she transitions into retirement life in Canada.
  • National Missions Team : The formation of the team and the ministry plan

Thank you for your faithful intercessions. As we pray and claim God’s promises, His power is released and His purposes prevail.