CLASSIS TORONTO
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April 2006 |
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And
pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers
and requests. With
this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the
saints. (Ephesians 6:18) This
prayer guide was assembled with prayer requests and praises
given by the delegates at the |
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| Pray with the Lighthouse for their staff: Rita, Samia, Thuy, Janet and Ben as they provide counselling, lead workshops, give advice, and provide food and hospitality to those in need. | ||||||
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| Pray with First Barrie CRC and for the pastor they have called. Pray that God will make God’s will clear to all. | Pray with Georgetown CRC as they call a pastor. Pray that God will give all involved discernment in making and answering the call. | Pray for Elizabeth Guillaume-Koene, Ministry Coordinator as she looks for someone to come along side her to help plan for a day of prayer and equipping leaders in prayer. Pray that someone will feel God’s pull to get involved in this way. | Praise God with Holland Marsh CRC for their VBS activities and preparation that happens all year. Pray for their volunteers and those who participate in these events. | Pray with Heritage Fellowship CRC for strength for their care-givers, pastors, elders and deacons as they experience the joys and cares of growing older. | Pray for Maranatha CRC as they continue in their small group ministry this month. Pray that the congregation will grow through these groups. | Praise God with the University of Toronto Campus Ministry for their students who are experiencing God’s grace through their Wine Before Breakfast worship service. |
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| Pray with Bethel CRC Newmarket as they seek to effectively minister to those members in their congregation who do not come from a CRC background. | Pray with Second Brampton CRC as they look for people who are called to serve on the Outreach Committee. | Pray with Orillia CRC as they continue the process of electing council members. Pray that God will prepare the hearts of those God has called to this ministry. | Praise God with Barrie Covenant CRC as they are experiencing a blessing of congregational unity and renewed purpose. | Praise God with All Nations Christian Fellowship CRC for the hospitality and care they have for one another. |
Good
Friday
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Pray with Rehoboth Fellowship CRC for their concerns about membership reduction and membership commitment to the church’s ministry. |
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Easter
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Pray with First Toronto CRC as they try to accommodate other worshiping communities who would like to rent space from them. Help First to know how to help these other communities. | Praise God with ClearView CRC for the joy their Friendship Club gives all those who participate. Pray that the participants will find ways to get involved in church life. Pray also for the volunteers of the Friendship Club. | Pray for the Toronto Hospital Committee and chaplain Nell DeBoer. Pray that God will continue to lead Nell to the people and places where God’s presence is needed. Praise God for the lives that are touched through this ministry. | Pray for the elders of Cochrane CRC as they lead the church most Sunday mornings. Pray that God will give them wisdom in their leadership and that the congregation and community will be blessed through their work. | Praise God with Immanuel Brampton CRC for their Time Out for Teen Moms ministry. Praise God that it has stretched the congregation but also given them a great opportunity to connect with other churches and with people who are receptive to the love and help they are given in Jesus’ name. | Pray with Alliston CRC that when the members speak about their church to other people in the community they have enthusiasm for their faith and their church. |
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| Pray with Springdale CRC as they continue to look for a youth pastor. Pray that God will bring the right person to their congregation. Pray also for those youth volunteers who are working in the absence of a youth pastor. | Pray with Willowdale CRC as they look to reach out to people of many cultures. Pray that they may find appropriate ways to train their congregation in cross-cultural ministry. | Pray for all those pastors and spouses who are attending the Tri-Classis Pastor’s Retreat this week. Pray for a time of growth and refreshment as well as safe travels to and from the retreat. | Pray with the Logos Campus Ministry (York University) as they face the challenge of how to meet all the needs and opportunities that have come their way without burning out. Pray that God will show the committee and chaplain how to grow the existing ministries and programs with their limited resources. | Praise God with Richmond Hill Community CRC for their youth programs under the direction of the youth pastor, Jack Klooster. Pray that this program will continue to grow and reach the youth of their congregation and community. | Praise God with Grace Scarborough CRC for their joy they experience from worshipping God. | Pray with Meadowvale Community CRC as they seek to become more intentional about developing more relational connections with a drop-in for at-risk youth called “The Dam.” Pray for the young people in their congregation who are beginning to do things together with the youth of The Dam. |
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| Pray with Friendship Community Church as they continue to look into what it will mean to become an established church. Pray that God will lead them in this process. | ||||||
