1. Sat. Today is moving day. Please pray for nice weather and safety for all those who are doing the lifting and carrying. Praise God for His care for the ministry of CEF of Schuylkill County.
2. Sun. Praise God for Linda Cerullo who records a new story every day for the children who call the Tel-A-Story® number 621-9099. Pray for God to bless Linda and her family for her faithful service to Him.
3. Mon. Copycat is moving the copier to the new office and setting up the wi-fi. Pray that everything goes well with no complications.
4. Tue. Praise for the dedication of Janet Kramer who grades the Bible lessons children send through the mail. Her hard work has been a blessing to many students. Pray for continued wisdom and strength for Janet and for the children to complete the lessons without a reminder.
5. Wed. Pray for God to move us, as believers in Christ, to have a burden for the lost and to be bold in sharing the Good News~ God kept His promise and sent His Son to be the Savior of the world.
6. Thurs. Pray for the children: there are clubs in school districts where there is no supporting church. Where can the children go to grow in their knowledge of the Savior and to be discipled in the Word of God?
7. Fri. Pray for each week of Good News Day Camp to be fully staffed and filled with children.
8. Sat. Thank God for the years Jimmie Lu Smallwood served with CEF. Pray for God to bless her as she moves into a new phase of life.
9. Sun. Praise God for four returning summer missionaries: Jerusha McCarthy, Ellie McCarthy, Bobby Oravitz, Alexander Burian, and Katie Burian as summer staff. Pray for them as they are raising support by speaking in churches and mailing out support letters.
10. Mon. Pray for all the summer ministry preparations: crafts, games, Bible lessons, memory verse, etc.
11. Tue. Pray for an open-air opportunity in Pottsville. Pray for it to come to fruition. Pray for God to prepare the soil of the hearts of those in attendance to receive the Gospel seed.
12. Wed. Pray for Mark Wyland, state director and Brenda Smith, asst. state director as they lead the ministry of CEF® in Pennsylvania. Pray for them to be people of the Word.
13. Thurs. Pray for the all the CYIA™ (Christian Youth in Action™) arrangements being made. This is when all the summer missionaries and staff throughout the state of PA come together for training in preparation for the summer ministries.
14. Fri. Pray for us as the early church prayed “And now, Lord, look upon their threats and grant to your servants to continue to speak your word with all boldness …” Acts 4:29
15. Sat. Today we will celebrate the marriage of Elizabeth and Kevin Garcia. Pray for this to be a day filled with much joy and for God to bless Elizabeth and Kevin’s marriage. (They held a private wedding in November, but postponed the reception)
16. Sun. Pray for Jerusha, Ellie, Bobby and Xander as they speak in churches to raise their summer support.
17. Mon. Pray for saved children to know that God is their place of safety. He is their all-caring, loving God.
18. Tues. Ask God to burden the hearts of His people for those in their own neighborhoods so that they share the Good News of salvation.
19. Wed. Praise God for all those who helped prepare the new office for the move: Kenny Fetherolf, Allen Artz, Jonathan Hikes, the committee members, and Keith McCarthy.
20. Thurs. Pray children to call the Tel-A-Story number 621-9099, where they can be reminded of the Truth of God’s Word.
21. Fri. CEF® does not have a weekly Good News Club® in the following school districts: Minersville, North Schuylkill, St. Clair and Mahanoy Area. Pray for volunteers who would be willing to teach and staff a club.
22. Sat. Praise God that even the darkness is light with Him. Psalm 139:11-12
23. Sun. Pray for us to teach the “next generation…the children yet unborn,…so that they should set their hope in God and not forget the works of God but keep His commandments.” Psalm 78:6-7
24. Mon. Pray for the children who do the Mailbox Club™ lessons to make time during the school year to do their lessons and to make learning about the One True God a priority in their lives.
25. Tues. Pray for the children who have bad home situations~ ask God to make Himself known within their families, changing lives.
26. Wed. Praise God for Linda Cerullo who records a new story every day for the children who call the Tel-A-Story® number 621-9099. Pray for God to bless Linda and her family for her faithful service to Him.
27. Thurs. Give thanks for the following men and women who serve on the committee: Mr. Erik Gottfried, Mrs. Linda Fetherolf, Mrs. Cathy Nagle, Mr. Wendell Heisler, Mrs. Gale Hurst, Mrs. Dana Oravitz, Mr. Luke Walker, and Mrs. Havilah Walker. May they seek for God to be glorified in all their discussions and the decisions they make for CEF of Schuylkill County.
28. Fri. Pray for churches to use the ministries of CEF: Good News Clubs, Party Clubs, 5-Day Clubs and Good News Day Camp to reach the families in their neighborhoods with the life-giving message of the Gospel.
29. Sat. Pray for Jerusha, Ellie, Bobby, Xander, Katie, Shelley, Elizabeth, and Linda to maintain a close and consistent walk with the Lord.
30. Sun. Pray for parents to have a burden for the souls of their children. Pray for them to see the value of Good News Day Camp in the lives of their children. Camp is a wonderful opportunity for children who know the Lord to grow in their knowledge of the Savior and for children who do not know the Lord to hear about the Savior who gave His life so they could live eternally with Him.
31. Mon. “Let them praise the name of the LORD, for his name alone is exalted; his majesty is above earth and heaven.” Psalm 148:13
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