Pray for an increase in the Fruit of the Holy Spirit in each of us and in the church as a whole: Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control.
Pray for the elders, to continue to learn and grow into all that scripture calls them to.
Pray for the church staff, for the ability to prioritize and choose between the many good opportunities and ideas that come across their plates daily.
Pray for our Sunday gatherings, for joy and unity and celebration, for the clear proclamation of the Word, for the work of the Holy Spirit.
Pray for those who are checking out or new to Timbers, that they would be welcomed, know they are loved, and either come to faith or grow in their faith through their time at Timbers.
Pray for those who have attended Timbers for many years, that they will be open to change and prepared to welcome new people.
Pray for freedom from past hurts and confusion and a unified sense of direction for the future.
Pray for the transitional process, first of all for a clear sense of what needs to be addressed prior to the search for a new pastor.
Pray for the transitional process, secondly, for the wisdom and energy required to address those things!
Pray for the transitional process, for discernment in creating the pastoral profile, which will describe the kind of pastor Timbers needs to lead us where the Lord is calling.
Pray for the transitional process, for the search process itself, that it would be well led, unifying and successful.
Pray for your future pastor, that the Lord would be preparing him and his family for Timbers, teaching them what they will need to know to be used mightily here.
Pray that the people of Timbers would be salt and light in Prince George, accurately representing Jesus at work, home, school and leisure.
Pray for finances, that we would have ample funds to do all that we need to do as a church.
Pray for wisdom and stewardship regarding our use of facilities including the Hub and the Playhouse.
Pray for our Connect Groups, that they would be successful in getting people connected to the Timbers family.
Pray for our children’s ministry, that it would be effective in reaching children for Jesus and in ultimately reaching families.
Pray for our youth ministries, that they would reach youth and families for the Lord.
Pray for all the Sunday morning service ministries and people- setup, sound, media, ushers, greeters, music, coffee, dance..
Pray that Timbers will have a passion for the things the Lord is passionate about.