First Baptist Church
Thursday, September 09, 2010
Our God Is...INCOMPARABLE!

Prayer Focus, Information and Requests

 
Prayer Requests


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  "Worry not over anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.  And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will keep your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."  Philippians 4:6-7 

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 The Intercessory Prayer Team would like to encourage you to partner with us in prayer for the upcoming Greater Gaston Celebration of Hope with Will Graham at Gastonia's Simm's Park.  God has afforded us the privilege of an opportunity of a lifetime to serve in this life-changing event.  Please partner with us in praying for the entire Billy Graham Evangelistic Association along with the churches and volunteers who will be working through the next six months towards the victory that God wants to have in the lives of people in this and surrounding counties who do not know Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. 

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May we also invite you to pray for the following requests on a daily or regular basis: 

US Senators: Elizabeth Dole, Richard Burr

US Representatives: Sue Myrick, Patrick McHenry

NC Senate:  Tony Rand, Majority Leader

Marc Basnight - President Pro Tempore

NC House Representative:  Jim Black - Speaker of the House,

Richard Morgan - Speaker Pro Tempore

Pray for State Leaders

  • Governor Mike Easley
  • Lt. Governor Beverly Perdue
  • State Senator Jim Forrester
  • State Senator David W. Hoyle
  • State Representative John Melvin Rayfield
  • State Representative Debbie Clary
  • State Representative William Current, Sr.
  • State Supreme Court Justices
Pray for our Local Leaders
  • Ralph C Gingles, Jr
  • John K Greenlee
  • Angela G Hoyle
  • James A Jackson
  • Dennis J Redwing
  • Thomas G Taylor
District Attorney: Michael Lands
Board of Commissioners

  • Cherryville:  Allen Fraley
  • Crowders Mtn:  Joe D. Carpenter
  • Dallas:  Pearl Floyd
  • Gastonia:  Tom Keigher
  • Riverbend: John Torbett
  • South Point:  Mickey Price
City Officials:  Mayors

  • Belmont:  Billy Joye, Jr.
  • Bessemer City: Allan W. Faris
  • Cherryville:  Bob Austell
  • Cramerton:  Cathy C. Biles
  • Dallas:  Sam C. Rhyne
  • Gastonia:  Jennie Stultz
  • High Schoals:  Dennis Gilbert
  • Lowell:  Ted Horne
  • McAdenville:  Jerry H. Helton
  • Mt. Holly:  Robert Whitt
  • Ranlo:  Steve Alexander
  • Stanley:  Judith Johnson
  • Spencer Mountain:  Tracy Hamrick

  • Riverbend Township:  Kevin Collier
  • South Point Township:  David Phillips
  • Dallas Township:  Annette Carter
  • Gastonia Township:  Jennifer Davis
  • Crowders Mt. Township: Kenneth Lutz, Jr.
  • At-Large Member: Kemp Michael
All Local Fire, Rescue and Police Personnel
 
30 WAYS TO PRAY FOR PEOPLE IN AUTHORITY

The life of every citizen of every nation is impacted by a vast multitude of individuals who wield significant influence each day. Consider: millions of elected officials, appointed judges, lawyers, police officers, bureaucrats, military officers, business executives and managers, those involved in church leadership, educators, medical practitioners and hospital administrators. How might we pray for these individuals? Here are 30 things based on Scripture that we can pray for people in authority. Don't overwhelm yourself. Select one person or group of people and then pray one of these things each day for them.

1 . That they be God fearing and recognize that they are accountable to Him for each decision and act (Prov. 9:10).
2. That they be granted wisdom, knowledge, and understanding (Jas, 1:5).
3. That they be presented with the gospel and a loving Christian witness (Rom. 10:14).
4. That, if unsaved, they be drawn to a saving encounter with Christ; if born-again, they be strengthened and encouraged in their faith (I Tim. 2:4, Eph., 1:1 7-23).
5. That they recognize their own inadequacy and pray and seek the will of God (Prov. 3:5-8, Luke 11:9-13).
6. That they be convicted of sin, transgression, and iniquity (Ps. 51:17, Jn. 8:9).
7. That they heed their conscience, confess their sins, and repent (Prov. 28:13, Jas, 4:8).
8. That they read the Bible and attend prayer meetings and Bible studies (Ps. 119:1 1, Col. 3:2).
9. That they value and regard the Ten Commandments and the teachings of Christ (Ps. 19:7-1 1, Jn. 8:31-32).
10. That they respect and honor their own parents if living (Eph. 6:2-3).
11. That they respect authority and practice accountability (Rom. 13:1-7).
12. That they be given godly counsel and God-fearing advisors (Prov. 24:6).
13. That they be honest and faithful to spouses and children (Mal. 2:15-16).
14. That they be practicing members of local congregations (Heb. 10:25).
15. That they desire purity and avoid debauchery, pornography, perversion, and drunkenness (I Cor. 6:9-20, Titus 2:12).
16. That they be timely, reliable, and dependable (Matt. 21:28-31).
17. That they be honest in financial, tax, and ethical matters (I Cor. 6:1 0, I Tim. 6:6-1 0).
18. That they seek pastoral care and counsel when needed (Heb. 13:7).
19. That they seek out and nurture godly friendships (Ps. 1:1-3).
20. That they have thankful and teachable spirits (Rom. 1:21).
21. That they be generous and have compassionate hearts for the poor and needy (Ps. 112:9, Luke 10:33-37).
22. That they redeem their time and know priorities (Eph. 5:15-17).
23. That they desire honesty, integrity, and loyalty (Psalm 26, Prov. 11:3).
24. That they have courage to resist manipulation, pressure, and the fear of man (Prov. 29:25, 11 Tim. 1:7).
25. That they be shielded from occultism, New Age cults, false religions, and secret societies (Is. 1:29, 2:6).
26. That they be presented with biblical worldviews and principles (Eph. 3:10).
27. That they endeavor to restore the sanctity of life, families, divine order, and morality in our nation (Eph. 5:22-6:4).
28. That they would work to reverse the trends of humanism in our nation (I Chron. 1 2:32, Is. 59:19).
29. That they desire humility and meekness and be willing to serve and cooperate (Jn. 13:14, Titus 3:1-2).
30. That they be prepared to give account to Almighty God (Heb, 9:27).

Adapted from 'Intercessors for Amedce newsletter, (Vol. 22, No. 3).


 

2 Chronicles 7:14 (New International Version - UK)

14 if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray
 and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven
 and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.


God Bless America!


 

  • The Intercessory Prayer Team meets on Sunday mornings at 9:15 am. in the church parlor.  Special emphasis is given to immediate prayer needs as well as that day's worship services and everyone involved in the day's Sunday School, music, worship service and other activities or programs of the day.
  • On the first and third Monday of each month, the Intercessory Prayer Team meets at McLurd Manor with the residents there at 6:30 for a devotion and prayer time.  Meetings on Mondays other than the first and third are held in the church parlor at 6:30. 

The Intercessory Prayer Team invites you to join them for treasured time in prayer with Our Savior.  They also welcome all prayer requests submitted.  With the permission of the individual submitting requests, they would be honored to pass along opportunities for ministry to our Pastor and/or appropriately assigned Deacon so that our church can better serve our family and guests. 



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