AD O R AT I O N is about focusing on the attributes of God. It consists of praise mingled with love. What are some of the attributes of God? He is holy, just, and righteous. He is gracious, compassionate and loving. He is all-knowing, omni-present (everywhere) and omnipotent (all powerful). He forgives, helps, strengthens, and leads us...He is for us! We express our awe of God through adoration.

The early church devoted itself to prayer (Acts 2:42). In fact, Jesus called the temple a “house of prayer.” Whether it is personal prayer, prayer in small groups, or church-wide prayer, we want to become a church that prays. James wrote, “You have not because you ask not.” (James 4:3)As a church, we are encouraging everyone to “adopt” half-hour segments to pray throughout a

24-hour period. Many people will be praying during each time slot. You can pray for personal, family, state, country, and/or national needs. Everything is fair game! Following are some examples of prayer requests related to the church, and even an aide in your approach to opening your prayer time. Our prayer is that this will become a spiritually meaningful time for you, for our church, and for the community we serve.

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P R A Y E R E V E N T

CO N F E S S I O N is about acknowledging our shortcomings and failures. It is about the willful sins and the “accidental” ones we commit—sins of commission and sins of omission. Confession can deal with personal sins or the sins of a group or nation. Confession puts us in a humble place to receive God’s grace. He forgives us!

TH A N K S G I V I N G is about acknowledging that every good and perfect gift comes from God (James 1:17). Thanksgiving is about thanking God for the specific things he has given us or the things he has done for us. (Both answered and unanswered prayer could fit under this category.)

SU P P L I C AT I O N is another word for “prayer requests.” Supplication can be about anything. We can pray for our own needs or the needs of others. We should pray for church and national leadership (1 Timothy 2:1-2). We should pray that God would provide more workers for his kingdom (Matthew 9:37-38). We are even to pray for our enemies (Matthew 5:43-44).

P R A Y I N G F O R : C H I L D R E N / K I D S

• That many children will come to faith in Christ•. That people would volunteer to serve• That children will share with their families what they are

learning• That children will learn to pray• For moms and dads to love their children• That our children would seek God in all that they do• That new families will come to CRC and will grow as a

family• For children to find joy in this building• That children would find teachers/role models who

would help to change their lives

P R A Y I N G F O R : Y O U T H / N E X T G E N E R A T I O N • That many would come to faith in Christ • That the youth would have a heart to reach their friends

for Christ• That God would protect them from the temptations of

our culture• That God’s Word would form the basis of their beliefs,

convictions and actions• That the Holy Spirit would prompt them to read God’s

word• That they would share with their families what they are

learning• That young people truly understand how important they

are and how they are needed by God for His work• That God will provide us with the means to build a safe,

fun space for our youth• That youth would be connected with their leaders• That God will raise up leaders

P R A Y I N G F O R : P E O P L E W H O C O M E T H R O U G H T H E D O O R S/ P E O P L E T O F I N D C H R I S T • That people would invite their relatives, friends,

neighbors, and co-workers to CRC to hear about Christ• That many would come to faith in Christ through the

worship services and special events• That God would provide new equipment to replace

what is failing, and allow us to go to the next level in excellence

• That God would lead the pastors and programming staff during the worship services

• That the Holy Spirit would be present in each service• That people in the community would see God’s

goodness and love in the actions of the people of CRC• That we would be a welcoming church, particularly to

visitors• That we would be an inviting church for those who are

turning to God• That we can create environments that are comfortable

for visitors• That we achieve excellence in all we do

P R A Y I N G F O R : P E O P L E T O C O N N E C T W I T H E A C H O T H E R

• That we would be growing in our relationship with God and others

• That more people would connect through service and small groups

• That life change would take place within community• That we would grow in our understanding of God’s

Word by applying it to our lives.• That we should love as God loves us• That our prayer life would be enhanced• For us, as a church, to be more authentic and real in our

relationships• For God to raise up quality leaders• That we can be a church with a heart for one another• For the Mercy Ministry to grow outward

P R A Y I N G F O R :S E R V I N G O U T S I D E O U R D O O R S

• That we would be able to partner well to support ministries that are serving others

• That we would use our resources (time, talents and treasure) wisely as we serve outside our doors.

• That we would be a church that loves• That we would be ready to rapidly respond to crises in

order to serve in Christ’s name• That we are inviting those outside the church to share

their needs with us• That the Holy Spirit would guide our words as we speak

with others• That we would welcome everyone, regardless of status,

background, past mistakes, etc• That we would meet people where they are and help

them hear God more clearly• That we would develop inviting spaces within the

church • That our communication of the vision would be clear

P R A Y E R B Y A R E A

S T A Y & P R A YAt the conclusion of the event at midnight, you are invited to continue to pray at home for these things and more. You are encouraged to sign up for 1/2-hour time slots to commit to pray at your own home, your place of work or wherever you choose to pray. Feel free to sign up for as many times as you are willing at www.theridge.church/CRCPrays24.