EXAMS (Scholars and Students)

Pray for our students, that they will study unto the Lord and trust in Him in every aspect of their studies (Studying/Writing/Results).

Colossians 3:23; Proverbs 3:5-7

Devotion, Faithfulness and Steadfastness in Prayer

"Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving." (Colossians 4:2)

Matthew 7:7-8; 1 Peter 4:7

Reformation in the churches of South Africa

Pray that people will have a passion for Christ as they had when they first came to salvation and that they will be restored to Him and have joy in Him alone.

Revelation 2-3; Psalm 80:19; 85:6

Attendance of Gatherings (Services, Lifegroups, Events)

Pray for hearts that love God most and seek His kingdom first. Pray for eagerness to come together to stir and be stirred up to love and good works, and to encourage and be encouraged.

Matthew 6:33; Luke 10:41-42; Hebrews 10:24-25

Missional

• Lukie Dercksen and Family @ Rietfontein Baptiste Kerk
• Ian Stuart and Family @ Scottburgh Baptist Church
• Riaan Strydom and Family @ Klerksdorp Baptist Church
• Riaan van Vuuren @ Middelburg 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
• Bethany Pregnancy Crises Care Centre - Bethany Baptist Church
  

Rain

This earth is the Lord's. Please pray that He will provide rain for our land for His glory!

Matthew 5:35

Growth in our Love for One Another

"Now concerning brotherly love you have no need for anyone to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love one another,
for that indeed is what you are doing to all the brothers throughout Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers, to do this more and more," (1 Thess 4:9-10)

John 13:34-35

People who are ill

Please pray for those who are ill, specifically Dottie de Vos; Sanpat Erasmus; Santie Vorster; Elize McSeveney; Busi Khumalo; Amanda Kitching (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; 2 Cor 4:16-18

Conviction and Repentance of Sin

Please pray that people will not grow stagnant toward the Lord, but that in awe of His holiness they will be convicted of sin and turn to Christ with repentant hearts.

John 16:8; Acts 2:37-38

For the Spirit-Empowered Preaching of the Gospel

Please pray that the Holy Spirit will continue to work in the hearts of men unto salvation through the gospel and that no other gospel but Jesus Christ will be preached from the pulpit.

1 Thess 1:5

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 and Family Crises and Trauma

Please fervently pray for those who have struggles in the faith. Pray that we will exhort and encourage one another to walk by faith, repenting of our sin and turning toward Christ in obedience.

Please also fervently pray that God will comfort those who are going through difficult circumstances. That He will draw near to them and use us to comfort them as He comforts us.

Jude 1:22-23; Heb 3:12-14; 2 Cor 1:3-11; Rom 5:3-5

Elders and Deacons Election

Prospective elders: (Timothy 3:1-7)

Please pray with us and discern if Ig Richards and Willem van Tonder are called by God to become elders of PNB.

Prospective Intern/Associate: (1 Timothy 3:1-7; 2 Timothy 2:2)

Please pray with us concerning appointing/calling Pieter Smith in this capacity.

Please pray for the upcoming election and that the prospective elders and deacons will continue to be faithful and godly in their pursuit of the Lord Jesus and for the growth of His church.

Acts 20:28; 1 Tim 3:1-13; 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; 1 Thess 4:9-12