MCBC PRAYER ITEMS – 01/27/2022

Jas 4:3 “You ask and do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, so that you may spend it on your pleasures.”

I. KINGDOM CONCERN

A. FIRST REFORMED BAPTIST CHURCH OF VALENZUELA | Pas. Aries Liboro

Thanksgiving

1. We give thanks to God for his goodness, mercy, and provision for this past year.
2. We give thanks to God none of the members had been severely ill during this pandemic.

 Prayer Items

1. We have new regular visitors to the church who are not yet professing Christians. Please pray for their conversion. We have new regular visitors to the church who are professing Christians – please pray that they may continue to attend and become members of the church.
2. Please pray for the spiritual growth of the members – that as the year passes by – we may not only grow old physically – but spiritually become more mature. Please pray for zeal in personal witnessing.
3. Please pray for pastor Aries as he continues to lead the church. May the Lord grant him wisdom.
4. Many of the members, including Pastor Aries and his family have shown symptoms of covid infection. Please pray for everyone’s recovery. The church decided to return to online worship only. Please pray that soon we will be able to physically gather again.

B. THE NEIGHBOURHOOD CHURCH – Caloocan, Quezon City | Pas. Joel Bigueta

 Praises

1. We praise the Lord for God’s sustaining grace for the year 2021 in spite of the disruption of church life.
2. We thank the Lord for the resumption of our Guimba Nueva Ecija outreach. Pray for Bro. Mark Despi as he will lead the weekly Bible study for at least 6 months.

 Petitions

1. Pray for Bro. Reuben and Sis. Cathy Saywell as they plan this March to start a mission work in the hometown of Cathy’s mother (Sta. Maria Bulacan). Pray for their flight schedule, GBM support, and adjustment with their children.
2. Pray for our members and their families who are sick at the beginning of the year (flu-like symptoms), 3 of which are confirmed positive. Pray for healing and recovery.
3. Lastly, pray for our ad hoc committee regarding a favorable negotiation. We are about to close a deal in purchasing a 352 sq meters land property (Marulas Valenzuela area), Lord willing this month.

C. KARANGALAN GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH – Pasig City | Pas. Alan Divina

Praise and Thanksgiving

1. God’s provision, guidance, and protection for the Year 2021.
2. Safe conduct of our past hybrid worship gathering and our Annual General Meeting last December 18, 2021.

Petitions

1. Healing and provision for our brethren infected with COVID
2. God’s leading and guidance for activities and ministries planned this year especially during these pandemic times
3. That God will continue to sustain us in the ministries that He had entrusted to our care in Pasig and Kasiglahan Village in Montalban, and that the families we are ministering to would come to know the Lord
4. For the encouragement of the brethren that they will not grow cold in serving but will pursue a sanctified life that is glorifying to God despite the difficult situation
5. For wisdom and illumination for Pastor Alan and other brothers who are preaching as they study God’s Word and the power of the Spirit as they preach it and grace in addressing difficulties brought by this period
6. For the protection of our members who are abroad or in the province (Nanay Thelma, Sis. Yomki, and Nanay Tasing) as well as protection for our elderly in the church (Nanay Sol, Nanay Francia) from Covid-19 and other illnesses

D. REDEEMED BY GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH – Frisco, Quezon City | Pas. Diego Bulatao  

News, Thanksgivings, and Petitions

1. Jiro Francisco has completed his 4-year study at Grace Ministerial Academy. He was one of the graduates in the Graduation Ceremony last December 9, 2021. Pray for the Lord’s direction upon him. He is now employed in a private firm in a work-from-home set up and continues to be Pastor Diego Bulatao’s co-pulpit preacher/teacher.
2. We were able to upgrade our place of worship. By God’s grace, our place is now modestly conducive for worship gatherings. We still continue to pray for a larger meeting place to accommodate more members and visitors.
3. Before the end of the year, we had a face-to-face gospel night exclusively for unbelievers in our community. Pray that there will be a follow thru and responses bringing spiritual fruits.
4. For sustaining Pastor Diego Bulatao and Jiro Francisco’s preaching and teaching ministry both in-person gathering and online throughout the year. The Facebook Livestream and Youtube channel continue to gain viewers and followers locally and abroad. Pray that followers of our FB Livestream / Youtube will produce conversion and growth in graces to believers.
5. Pressing Need: Our first Lord’s Day for 2022 was well attended physically. Sadly, a member who was there had already early signs of Covid symptoms and was not detected by our minimum health protocol. While waiting for his Covid test result we are very much aware of being his close contact that day. Pray that our Lord will spare us from infection.

II. CHURCH CONCERNS

1. Preachings

• Sunday School – The Lord’s Comforting Arm (Isaiah 40:10-11) 
• First service – Compelling Reasons to be Saved
• Second service – The New Birth Sets Apart (James 1:18)

2. Sunday services 

• Continued delight in sanctifying the Lord’s day
• Good internet connection and audio
• Safety of all who attend the physical gathering at church
• Preachers: SS – Deacon Mario, 1S – Pas. Rolly, 2S – Pas. Alex

3. Other ministries

• Thanksgiving for the online ministries last week 
• Friday – Pas. Rolly (Evangelistic Bible study)
• Saturday – Pas. Rolly (Senior Moments)
• Sunday – Sis. Gerda (Level 1), Sis. Rosanna (Level 2), Sis. Mel D. (Level 3)
• Tuesday – Pas. Clyde (Fellowship Bible study)

4. Church discipline

• May God use the enacted discipline to call our brother to repentance and be restored in the fellowship of the church  

5. Announcements

• Virtual Senior Moments on Saturday (January 29) at 10 AM.   
• Everyone is welcome to attend the services at church. 
• Always fill out the disclosure form before going to church.

III. PERSONAL CONCERNS

1. Thanksgiving

• Physical and spiritual preservation and provision
• Healing of sick brethren and loved ones

2. Birthday

• Kobe (Jan 22) – Prayer request ko po na patuloy gumawa ang Panginoon sa buhay ko at sa pag gawa Niya mabigyan kaluwalhatian ang Kanyang pangalan. Pasasalamat rin sa safety at mild symptoms lang ang covid kahit masakit na ubo hindi naman na hospitalize at mas malungkot ay ang makahawa ng mga loved ones. Nawa ay isipin ko pa rin na God is in control at may purpose ang lahat ng ginagawa Niya. Manatili sana kaming mapanatag (me & family) sa ano mang dalhin ng panahon..
• Eunice (Jan 23) – Grateful to the Lord for His grace and mercy. Prayer requests po are for God’s preservation and guidance, and growth in spiritual life.
• Mommy O (Jan 24) 

3. Sick 

• Let us continue to pray for those who are sick among us. 

4. Nation 

• Surge – Hospitals, Frontliners  
• Economy – Employment and businesses
• Odette relief 
• Peace and unity
• Salvation