Revival, Restoration and Reformation

Please pray for revival and reformation, firstly, for us as a church - that the Lord will renew in us the joy of our salvation, and secondly, that we may be His tools for reforming the church in South Africa.

Joel 2:12-17; Ps 80:19; Rev 2:4-5

Missional

• Lukie Dercksen and Family @ Rietfontein Baptiste Kerk
• Ian Stuart and Family @ Scottburgh Baptist Church
• Riaan Strydom and Family @ Klerksdorp Baptist Church
• Pastor Brian Viljoen @ Calvary Baptist Church
  
• Allan & Joan Wainright @ Westpoint Baptist Church
• Jim & Hope Smith @ Crosspointe
• Ruimte Retirement Village
• Bethesda & Gracia Children's Homes
• Soup Kitchen, Children's Church (BUGS) and Youth (X-Club)
• Baptist Northern Association; Baptist Union; Afrikaanse Baptiste Kerke
  

Rejoicing and Perseverance in Suffering

Please pray for believers to persevere and rejoice in trials, knowing that these trials are intended to sanctify and lead to glorification.

Rom 5:3-5

Warm Love for Christ and our Neighbours

Please pray that we will guard against being lukewarm and growing cold in our love towards one another. Pray that we will endure to the end that we may not be spit out of God's mouth, but be saved.

Matt 24:12-13; Rev 3:14-22

People who are ill

Please pray for those who are ill, specifically Stephen & Sonja's mother, Isa; Sanpat Erasmus; Poppie Meyer; Karlien Meyer and Juléne Venter's father (If we missed you please contact pastor Jacques), that they will persevere in faith and remain steadfast in the hope that we have in Christ.

James 5:16

Spiritual Health, Growth and Holiness of our Congregation and the Church

Pray that the local and universal church will continue to grow spiritually, become more like Christ and pursue and serve one another in the love of Christ

Eph 4:11-16;  5:25-27;  Rom 12:9-21;  1 Pet 1:15-16

Pastoral

Please pray that Pastor Jacques will be strengthened in faith and not grow weary in his God-ordained role as husband, father and pastor.

1 Peter 1:6-7

To be Faithful Workers and Witnesses

Pray that we will be renewed in our commitment to evangelize and share the gospel wherever we may be; that we will be faithful witnesses, testifying of the power of the gospel with our words and through our lives.

Col 3:23; 1 Pet 3:18-20; Matt 5:13-16

Marriage, Parenting and Friendships

"We do not strive to have perfect marriages. We strive to have God-glorifying marriages". Please pray for healthy homes in our church - that husbands will love their wives and parents encourage their children to glorify God.

Please pray that those in the congregation will grow closer to God and one another in unity, laying aside selfish pride and taking up humble love toward one another.

Eph 5:22-33; 6:1-4; Prov 13:20; Phil 2:1-8

People Going Through Faith Crisis's

Please fervently pray for those who are doubting their faith. Pray that we will search our hearts to see if their is any hardening in our hearts because of persistent sin. Pray that we will exhort and encourage one another to walk by faith, repenting of our sin and turning toward Christ in obedience. Pray that the Holy Spirit will bring assurance where doubt it present and salvation where there is none.

Jude 1:22-23; Heb 3:12-14

Elders' Growth Group and Intern

Please pray for the men in the elders' growth group - that they will continue to be faithful and godly in their pursuit of the Lord Jesus and for the growth of His church.

Please also pray for wisdom in the decision for an intern.

Acts 20:28; 1 Tim 3:1-7; 2 Tim 2:2

Employment

Please pray for the men and women who are struggling with unemployment and specifically the men and women of PNB. Pray that we as a church will continue to have the ability to care for and stand by them, and that the Lord may grant them occupations.

Matt 6:25-34