So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.    (Ephesians 4:11-13)

Equippers is the name given to a group of about three dozen people who are leaders or support leaders of small groups at Calvary.  One thing we do when we meet together is spend time in prayer for the body of Christ at Calvary.  In today’s edition of the blog, I’d like to share the prayer sheet we used at our meeting last week.  I hope it will encourage you to join the Equippers in praying for all the ministries going on among us.

Also take time this week to pray about how you serve at Calvary.  Ask the Lord how He wants to use you through the gifts and time He has given you.

PRAYER TOPICS -- EQUIPPERS -- JANUARY 14, 2016

Fundamentals
Teaching from Minor Prophets -- May we be doers of the Word, not just hearers
Our witness -- May we as individuals and as a body be a light to the world

Children's Ministries
Pray that current volunteers will feel encouraged and supported
Pray for more volunteers!
Pray that lessons won't just fill children's minds with facts but rather encourage life-giving faith

Youth Ministries -- Junior High & High School
Youth groups are currently discussing the importance of developing good spiritual habits. Pray that students will commit to implementing those habits.
Pray for Winter Camps coming up in Feb. and March

College Group
A few students have made decisions for Christ in recent months. Pray that they will be "good soil" and grow in their new faith.

Men's Ministry

Women's Ministry
Pray for the addition of a creative person to the current administrative-minded team

Life Groups
First Quarter, Second Quarter, Half Time, Prime Time

Church Leaders -- Pastors, Elders, Deacons

Worship Team
Praise for a wonderful Christmas season, including great turnout for the adult choir
Pray for the Night of Prayer and Worship on Feb. 3

First Impressions Team
Pray for volunteers to fill a few open positions

Pastoral Care Team
Greg Hodgson home (in Orange) and undergoing in-home dialysis
Darlene Young in the hospital with pancreatitis
Gene Clark has been moved to a board-and-care home
Kay Lewis has started a new chemo regime

Chinese Ministry
Pray for the Thursday Bible study group to continue to learn God's Word with eagerness

Journey Continues
Pray for decisions regarding the next phase of the journey

TLC
Praise God for Kevin's graduation from the program

Missions Council
Pray for provision of candidates for the Council
Hatchers -- Pray for Lynette in San Francisco, visiting her elderly father, who has dementia
Rose Palfenier (retired) -- Pray for complete recovery from a stroke in Nov. Also lift up her husband, Bob.
Hovivians -- Pray for Cory, who is undergoing chemo, and the family
Pray for plans for a Conversation Corner where members of the Chinese congregation can practice their English with members of the English congregation and enjoy cross-cultural fellowship

Elective Classes and Other Events
Family Equipping Fellowship
Discover Calvary

In Christ,
Carol Gilbert, Prayer Chair
Calvary Community Church of Brea