Praise God for steady growth, the welcoming of new people, and the early development of a youth ministry. Pray that the Lord would raise up leaders to meet growing ministry needs and provide wisdom and strength as many new believers are discipled. Ask God to continue guiding the church as it builds on the momentum from a well-attended Christmas season.

Thank God for a fruitful fall season of ministry, including new connections, a retreat, and a Thanksgiving banquet that welcomed many from the surrounding community who heard the gospel. Pray for a sustained culture of evangelism, for unity and peace in all relationships, and for God’s grace to strengthen the church as it moves into the new year.

Praise the Lord for raising up elders, bringing new visitors, and displaying Christ’s love within the church body. Pray for continued wisdom and spiritual growth as the elders receive training and seek to shepherd the congregation faithfully.

Praise God for a renewed emphasis on intentional prayer throughout leadership and small group gatherings. Pray for wisdom, unity, and clarity as the church walks through its pastoral succession process, asking the Lord to guide and strengthen the congregation during this season of transition.

Pray for Apple Valley Baptist Church as they begin an important season of pastoral transition, seeking God’s wisdom and unity through the work of their newly established Pastor Search Committee. Ask the Lord to guide the church with clarity and peace as they look to the future, and pray for continued growth, both numerically and in the spiritual maturity of the congregation, as they trust God’s leading.

Give thanks for God’s work among young men in the church, including those discerning calls to ministry and recent steps toward theological training. Pray that the church would continue to model unity, spiritual health, and Christlike encouragement as they nurture and support future leaders.

Praise the Lord for the diversity of the congregation, with people from 14 nations worshiping together, and for the growth of the youth ministry. Pray for continued fruit and faithfulness in the women’s ministry and for wisdom and unity as the Deacons Care Plan is implemented to shepherd the congregation well.

Pray that Whiting Community Church would continue to be bold in sharing the gospel throughout their community and in everyday relationships. Ask the Lord to help the church trust His provision and grow in generosity during a challenging economic season. Please also pray for comfort, hope, and Christ-centered care for those in the church family who are grieving or anticipating loss.

Praise God for the continued growth at Celebration Church, as new visitors have been regularly connecting and the congregation has been growing in spiritual maturity. Pray for God’s provision and wisdom as the church prepares to expand and renovate its auditorium to make room for those He is bringing. Please also pray for strengthened marriages and families, and for lasting fruit from the men’s retreat that took place in December.

Grace Bible Church is praising God for His continued favor in their five-year revitalization, transforming a once-closing congregation into a growing family of 24 members, 50+ weekly attenders, multiple new believers, and several baptisms, with visitors joining them from around the world. They rejoice in the depth and reach of their ministry as this small but faithful flock has already contributed to two regional church plants and continues to see God strengthen their unity and dependence on one another. Please pray for wisdom as they elect their first elders and deacons on January 25, for harvest-minded leaders and children’s ministry workers to serve in their God-given giftings, and for their outreach efforts to bear lasting fruit.

City on a Hill Somerville is celebrating the joy of having a new worship director and the blessing of seeing new believers join their church family. As they look toward the future, they are praying for long-term stability, continued growth, strong leadership, and the provision of a permanent church building that will support ministry for generations.

Harvest Baptist Church is praising God for a season of remarkable growth, with attendance at its highest in years and a diverse mix of guests, seekers, and believers gathering each week. They are also grateful for fruitful outreach through their recent 5-church Trunk or Treat, which connected thousands in their community with gospel opportunities. Please pray for wisdom as they prepare to move to two services.

Centerpoint Church recently celebrated their 10-year anniversary and is thanking God for vibrant discipleship, life transformation, and a year filled with baptisms and spiritual momentum. They rejoice in seeing nearly half their congregation engaged in one-on-one discipleship relationships. Please pray for fresh vision for the next decade, for salvation among those they are reaching, and for their discipleship efforts to continue bearing lasting fruit.

Cornerstone Baptist Church is grateful that God has been bringing visitors almost every week, many of whom have continued attending. They praise the Lord for this encouraging season of growth and connection. Please pray that their hearts and minds remain fixed on Jesus and not distracted by the things of this world.

Haitian Horeb Baptist Church is a church in Revere, MA. Please pray for their church as God continues to sustain and unite their faithful congregation. They’re asking for prayer for more workers and leaders, boldness in evangelism, a permanent place of worship, and for growth in discipleship among their members. May God strengthen and provide for them as they serve their community with faith and perseverance. 

Iglesia de la Comunidad is a church in Providence, Rhode Island. They’ve been faithfully serving their community through several ministries, and this year, one of their main focuses has been the development of a mental health center that provides counseling and resources for bilingual families. They’re also rejoicing that eight new believers were baptized last month! Let’s pray for their community outreach, for new workers to join in the harvest, and for the strength and encouragement of every ministry as they continue to share the love of Christ. 

Cornerstone Church is a church in Royalton, Vermont. Please pray for continued growth within their congregation and for more leaders to be raised up to serve. God has been so kind in continuing to bring new people to their fellowship, and they’re grateful for His ongoing work among them. Let’s lift them up this week and ask that God would continue to strengthen their ministry and grow their impact in their community.

Small Point Baptist Church is a church in Phippsburg, Maine. Pray as God opens doors through a new outreach effort, Phippsburg Cares. Pray for Gospel-centered relationships, encouragement for their church family, and strength as they navigate ministry in an aging community. Also lift up their leaders, youth ministry, and their desire to see more people come to Christ.

Iglesia Casa de Oración is a church in Worcester, Massachusetts. Pray for Iglesia Casa de Oración as they seek a powerful spiritual awakening and revival within their church, one that renews hearts and draws their communities closer to Jesus. Also, lift up their upcoming events as they prepare to celebrate 40 years of God’s faithfulness on October 26. May each gathering be impactful and Christ-centered!

International Community Church is a church in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Please pray for their outreach to South Asian unreached people groups in Greater Boston, for the growth and impact of their seven house churches, and for God to raise up new leaders and young people to carry the Gospel forward. Join us in asking for one more house church to be planted before the end of the year.