Baring Baptist Church in Baring, ME, has been hosting weekly family fellowship nights with potluck and games. Praise God for the increased closeness this time together has brought within the church body. Pray that God will use their study of the purpose of the local church to help church members seek a deeper relationship with Christ and make a renewed commitment to evangelism and discipleship.

City on a Hill Church is a church plant located in the Forest Hills neighborhood of Boston. The nature of pandemic-related regulations forced the church to meet almost exclusively online for the last year. Praise God that the church was able to have its first weekly in-person service on Easter, with 65 people, including many neighbors. Pray that God will guide the church as COVID restrictions loosen and members try to re-engage with neighbors and friends during the spring and summer. Ask God to continue to build relationships among the church and to use the church to help many people find life in Jesus.

Hubbardton Liberty Church is a small church located in Castleton, VT. Praise God for slowly increasing the number of people in the church and giving them a video ministry during the pandemic that is reaching many more people than are able to attend the church in person. Pray for God to use the church to show His love and kindness to the community. Lift up the church's need to do some work on the church building and their desire to give well to mission causes.

Praise God for exciting things happening at Rivertown Church in Brattleboro, VT: new members, new attenders, new discipleship groups, missionary partnerships, a new church plant, and a church-planting apprentice. Pray for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit in Brattleboro. Ask God to help church members proclaim their faith boldly, to bring people to repentance and to call people who are wandering back to Him. Lift up the church’s leadership and pray that they would be examples of strength, wisdom, love, and courage.

God has brought increased ministry opportunities during the pandemic to New Hope Community Church in Ayer, MA. The church’s food pantry ministry, which used to serve 6-8 families per month now serves 10-14 families each week. Pray that the church will be available to provide spiritual nourishment to those who come to the food pantry, as well as the homeless through their partnership with a local outreach. Ask God to direct the church’s efforts in re-establishing an outreach ministry in Fitchburg. Lift up several maintenance projects the church needs to work on.

Lifeway Church in East Derry, NH, has just finished its second "40 Days with Jesus" initiative of 2021, in which participants meet 4 days a week in host homes (or by Zoom) for fellowship, worship, prayer, and sharing devotional insights. Praise God for richer communion with Christ and deeper bonds among the church family as a result of this time together. Pray that the Lord works in unexpected and wonderful ways as people are seeking to know Him better and love Him more.

First Portuguese-Speaking Baptist Church is a church made up mainly of Brazilians in Danbury, CT. Praise God that in the last few months He has blessed the church with stabilized finances and has brought more people back to in-person services. Pray that God will give church leaders wisdom about how to guide the church post-pandemic. Lift up new people who started coming to church during COVID and pray that God will work in their hearts, bringing them to salvation or strengthening their faith.

Praise God that this month New King Church is sending out their first church planting team to a town 30 miles away! Pray that this new church plant will be a light for the Gospel and that the community will be receptive to God’s grace through Jesus. Ask God to continue to strengthen New King Church and to help its members be physically and spiritually healthy.

Christ Church Charlestown is a church plant in the oldest neighborhood of Boston. Praise God for the ways He has worked in the last few months, bringing people to Christ, helping new believers grow, and providing partnerships with community organizations. Pray that God would guide church leaders as they counsel people going through life struggles. Ask God to give church members wisdom and boldness in living out the Great Commission. Lift up the church’s need for a stable meeting space as COVID regulations are changing.

Iglesia Bautista Dios con Nosotros is a Spanish-speaking church in Glastonbury, CT. Pray that God will protect members from physical and financial struggles due to COVID. Lift up the church’s leadership and pray for them to be strong and faithful in the Lord. Ask God to help church members grow in love for God and each other.

Living Stones Community Church is a church plant located in New Milford, CT. As local schools have returned to full-time in-person learning, the church has started opening up their children’s ministry. Pray for God bring volunteers and new families to the kids ministry so many can hear the Good News. Ask God to continue to bless the church’s efforts to build relationships with leaders as they serve the community. Lift up the church’s upcoming “Pray and Go” campaign.

Praise God for the growth He has brought at Christ Fellowship Church in South Portland, ME. New people are attending, and the church is planning to baptize three people in May and ordain elders in June. Pray that God will increase the church’s zeal for evangelism and help members to grow in love and unity. Ask God to help the church leaders shepherd people wisely.

Praise God for new people who have been attending services in person and online at Beacon Community Church in Belmont, MA. Thank God for His provision that allowed the church to purchase a building not long before COVID so they have been able to continue meeting. Pray for God to work in the lives of 30+ women who have signed up to participate in a new Bible study. Lift up church members and pray that God will bind them together in unity during times of polarization around the nation. Ask God to help church members intentionally share the Gospel with friends, family, and neighbors.

Faith Fellowship Church meet on the campus of the University of Hartford. Praise God that in March they were able to launch in-person services for students on campus. Pray for the church to continue to grow and reach the campus, particularly through Pastor Gary’s chaplaincy and the campus ministry he leads. Lift up the church’s need for more people to help with upcoming outreach plans. Ask God to help church members build relationships and share the Gospel well through the rest of the semester.

Horeb Haitian Baptist Church is located in the metro Boston area. Pray for church members to grow in their relationships with God and in spiritual strength. Ask God to open doors for the church to spread the Gospel in their community and beyond. Lift up the church’s desire to find a worship space in Revere, and pray for God’s provision.