CEF Day of Prayer 2022

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Take a moment, pause. There is so much to do, so much busyness. Something seems to always be demanding your attention. We are there with you. In our full lives, it's important, vital even, to set aside times to talk with God and focus on His Word. 

 

We say we believe in prayer and would fight to defend it, and yet are we neglecting prayer? The answer is yes for many of us. As we desire to connect more deeply with the One True [God] and to be conformed to the image of His Son, let us not neglect the gift of prayer.

 

It is vital to seek the Lord for His direction and power in our personal lives and in the ministry.

 

On Wednesday, November 2, as you talk to God and meditate on His Word, we ask you to pray with us for the children and CEF.


CEF’s World Day of Prayer is a day our CEF founding fathers gave us to be held[on] the first Wednesday of November. This day of prayer has such power and potential that we choose to step away to pray on behalf of children. Please join us in prayer that the Gospel will go forth mightily!

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At our International Headquarters, one of the many things they do is meet around large floor maps of the world and the USA to pray. Throughout the day, they pray in large and small groups, as well as have [personal] time alone with God.

 

Locally, we will be praying over each of the 14 counties in our area of North AL. We will come together to pray in person, over the phone, and through Zoom. We will be praying over the schools and neighborhoods around us; some will be going on prayer walks in person or virtually.

We will also have a video message with Pastor Jim posted on our Facebook page and our YouTube channel (click here to go) at 9 am on Wednesday to kick off the day of prayer. On Thursday night at 6:30, we will have a local Zoom prayer group; if you would like to join us, please email us at cefofnal.gnc@gmail.com for the meeting link and password.

Here is the link to our Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/3EkjLynd9.

As our friends and family, we ask you to set aside time on Wednesday, November 2 for prayer for the ministry of CEF locally and around the globe. We know you probably will have many things going on in your day and ask that you pray as you are able. But don’t spend the day alone! Invite other children’s volunteers, GNC team members, your churches and small groups, and believers to join you. Our prayer guide below consists of 5 praises and 5 prayer requests. There is also a map of our chapter.

After the World Day of Prayer is over, please continue to pray. We encourage you to get a prayer partner and pray together weekly (in person, on the phone, or virtually) for CEF and for the children.

The power of God comes through prayer. Prayer is the foundation of our ministry and is incredibly powerful! How awesome it is to know that the mighty God hears and answers our prayers!

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Praises:
1.    God is opening more doors for GNCs to be held. Sixteen have already begun this school year, and more are set to start! Children are hearing the Gospel in person and learning how they can have a personal relationship with God in Good News Clubs (GNC) and through our social media. Over 400 children have attended clubs and 8 have made professions of faith in Jesus already! Acts 14:27, Phil. 1: 18


2.    Many have partnered with us as volunteers, club hosts, and sponsoring churches. More believers are being trained and equipped to minister to children. Phil. 1: 3 – 5, II Tim 2: 1 – 2


3.    God continues to guide us in every aspect as we grow and develop to meet new challenges and opportunities; He has given unity to our staff and committee; He has provided a new State Coordinator for CEF of Alabama in Kelley Herring. I Cor. 16: 9

4.    God has blessed us with excellent financial partners in ministry. He has given faithful prayer warriors to go in power before the throne. Phil 4: 14 – 19

5.    God is sovereign and makes ways for His Gospel to go out! Ps 106.

 

Prayer requests:
1.    CEF around the world – for more children to be reached, more volunteers, and safety.  CEF headquarters and International Board – for the leadership and staff as they work together with the new CEF president. Acts 1:8, Heb 13: 17


2.    Revival in our Nation – for a turning of our hearts to God and for believers to be unified. Local churches – for more to hear about how we desire to come alongside them and work with them to further the Great Commission. Acts 20: 24; Luke 10: 2, Psalm 33:12; II Chron. 7:14


3.     Our local CEF committee – for health, wisdom, and guidance for members and for more to join the committee. Our local staff – for Jim Simoneau (Local Director), Kathryn Burleson (GNC Coordinator & Teacher Trainer), and who God plans to be our new Bookkeeper & Office Manager. Heb. 13: 7; Eph 6: 18 – 20, John 16:13; Proverbs 3: 5 – 6


4.    Finances – for our financial partners and for more to join us financially so that more ministry can be done. Luke 6:38; II Cor. 8: 3 – 5

 

5.   GNCs – for those that have or are starting and for more clubs, for the children, the volunteers, the church sponsors, and for more open doors. Our schools – for the children, the staff, and the administration. Luke 14: 21 – 22; John 15: 16, Matt. 25: 40; Luke 10: 13 – 16