June 2017 Prayer and Praise
1. Thu. Jesus said that the harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few (Matthew 9:37). Please pray that God would raise up more laborers so that there will be a harvest among the children of Schuylkill county.
2. Fri. Kay Artz faithfully grades Mailbox ClubTM lessons and write a personal note with each lesson. Pray for God’s guidance to know what to write, and how to answer questions. Thank God for Kay and Danette’s faithfulness.
3. Sat. Thank God for Danette Roberts who grades the Mailbox ClubTM lessons for the children in Tamaqua. Pray for strength and wisdom for Danette as she ministers in this way.
4. Sun. Elizabeth Smallwood and Mackenzie Werez will be sharing CEF® in churches this morning. Pray for calmness of spirit and clarity of thought.
5. Mon. Pray for wisdom for Shelley, Connie, and Jimmie Lu as they lead the training sessions for camp volunteers June 5, 6 and 8.
6. Tue. Camp registration forms have been mailed to the residents in Minersville inviting children to the Good News Day Camp that will be held at Primrose Bible Church. Pray that children from the Minersville area will fill the camp and that a door for the Gospel will be opened in Minersville.
7. Wed. Praise for Linda Cerullo who records a story every day for the Tel-A-Story® ministry. (570-621-9099)
8. Thu. Pray for God’s physical and spiritual protection at the Good News Day Camps in Tamaqua, Auburn, Valley View, Minersville, and Pine Grove this summer.
9. Fri. Pray for the young people who will be attending the Youth Retreat this weekend that they will be open to the Holy Spirit’s working in their lives.
10. Sat. Pray for pastors Justin Whitenight, Jonathan Hikes, Dennis Snyder, Jesse Benack and Todd Wolfe that they will know how to minister to each teen at the Youth Retreat. Pray for Shelley and Elizabeth Smallwood as they direct and encourage everyone involved.
11. Sun. Pray for Gina Miller and Mary Gottfried as they speak in churches this morning. Pray that God’s people would be encouraged to give their time, money and prayers for the salvation of children.
12. Mon. Pray for God to provide the needed bus driver, helpers and teachers for Good News Club® in the fall. 13. Tue. Pray for the staff and summer missionaries as they meet today to pray about the summer ministries of camps and Five-Day Clubs.
14. Wed. This afternoon Shelley, Connie, Linda and Jimmie Lu will meet together to pray and plan for Good News Club® and the fall outreach programs. Pray for unity and wisdom.
15. Thu. God answers the prayers of His church. Pray that God would burden the churches of Schuylkill county to regularly pray for the ministry of CEF® .
16. Fri. Pray for safety for Shelley and the summer missionaries as they travel to CYIATM today. This is the week long training program to prepare the summer missionaries for their summer ministry.
17. Sat. Pray for Shelley and other area directors as they teach the training sessions for the summer missionaries at CYIATM. Pray that the summer missionaries would be enthusiastic learners.
18. Sun. Many children who have received Jesus as their Savior do not attend church. Pray for these children to be able to attend a church where they will grow in their faith.
19. Mon. Pray for boldness to share the Gospel~ God’s saving message.
20. Tue. Praise God for His children who support the work of CEF® through their finances.
21. Wed. The summer missionaries will be participating in open air outreach today. Please pray for boldness for the missionaries and prepared hearts for those who do not know Jesus.
22. Thur. Pray PA State Director, Mark Wyland, will have “the mind of Christ” as he leads the CEF® workers in the state. (1 Corinthians 2:16)
23. Fri. Pray for wisdom for CEF® President Reese Kauffman. He oversees this world-wide ministry and carries a very large burden.
24. Sat. Pray that Shelley and the summer missionaries will be rejuvenated in body and mind as they prepare to start camp and clubs on Monday. Pray for Shelley and Katie as they set up for the Tamaqua camp.
25. Sun. Jerusha McCarthy, Gina Miller, Elizabeth Smallwood, and Mary Gottfried are speaking in churches this morning. Pray for them to raise prayer and financial support. Shelley will be sharing from God’s Word at Bethany E. C. Church, Ashland.
26. Mon. Chris and Gabi McCarthy are the missionaries of the week at Tamaqua Day Camp. Pray that the children would be challenged to share the Gospel.
27. Tue. Praise for our office volunteers: Charles Walton, Linda Schwartz, Jean Bolton, Becky Bolton, Doris Faust, Carol Hoy, Barb Wetzel, Nancy Guitas, Janet Kramer and Julie Frey.
28. Wed. Pray for the children who come to the Tamaqua camp that they will know Jesus as their Savior and grow in their faith.
29. Thur. Summer is a busy time for Shelley as she leads the camps, encourages the volunteers, hosts camp missionaries, and directs CEF of Schuylkill county. Pray for strength and health.
30. Fri. Pray for enthusiasm and vision for our summer missionary team, Elizabeth Smallwood, Mary Gottfried, Gina Miller, Jerusha McCarthy, and Mackenzie Werez as they present the Gospel to children.