Feb 11, 2013 | Everyday Youth, Prayer
Everyday Youth Group is going well. We have a strong team of adults and great kids involved. It feels like God is laying a foundation for us to reach out and serve many young people in Washington Heights and Inwood. We had a Superbowl party last Sunday and there were 30 people crammed into our apartment!
Please pray:
* for the leadership of this group to have wisdom and unity.
* that our group to continue to grow and reach more teenagers.
* that our students to take steps closer to God, and make any decisions that the Spirit lays on their hearts.
Thank you!
Jan 30, 2013 | Everyday Kidz, Prayer
Last Sunday our church focused on our need for Christian friendship. The kids looked at many verses in the New Testament that discuss how we treat “one another.” If you haven’t read these verses in awhile I suggest you go to www.biblegateway.com and do a keyword search for “one another” and “each other.” After dozens of verses I’m sure you’ll be convinced you want this kind of friendship!
Everyday Kidz were convinced too! They worked together to write in their own words what they want friendship to look like for Everyday Kidz. We plan to start every lesson in the coming months by reading this dream together:
“In Everyday Kidz we… listen… pray for one another… help… try to agree… won’t hold a grudge… laugh together… are understanding… forgive… encourage each other… share our lives… serve… put up with each other even when things get on our nerves… are family.”
What a reminder! This kind of friendship won’t be easy, but it’s possible with the Lord’s help. Let’s pray together and make it happen.
“encourage one another every day” Hebrews 3:13 (ISV)
Jan 21, 2013 | Community Impact, Prayer
I’ve spent some time recently reflecting on 2012…as an individual, a father, and a member of Everyday Church. I’m happy to say it was a pretty incredible year. We have a lot of good reasons to be thankful.
But it wasn’t all fun and games. I was glancing back through pictures and noticed some from the weeks following Hurricane Sandy. Our city and the surrounding area were in chaos… power outages, wrecked infrastructure, destroyed homes and neighborhoods, lost lives. Sad and horrible and scary. Life in Inwood seemed fairly normal, but devastation surrounded us in every direction.
Here’s my prayer thought: the storm isn’t over. Let’s thank God for those of us who were safe and unharmed. And let’s ask him what’s next for Everyday Church as we respond to the aftermath. People’s lives are being put back together and neighborhoods need rebuilding. Faithful people around the country donated money to the Sandy Relief Fund. Quite a bit of that money was given to Everyday Church to respond to needs in our circles of relationships. Much of that money is still available and waiting to be passed on to folks who were impacted by the storm. Please pray that God would show each of us how we can help. Pray he connects you and me with people who could use the help.
“You will be enriched in every way so that you can always be generous…” (2 Corinthians 9:11)
Let’s live it!
Jan 13, 2013 | Prayer
As we start 2013, we’re excited to grow as a church and spread the good news about Jesus to new places and people. But we’re reaching into dark places and messing with dark spiritual forces. Our prayers are important, because Jesus is the one with the true power to draw people to himself and to change lives. Please be praying for our church and against discouragement, lies, jealousy, envy. Pray that we would be a church that is known by our love for others, humility, and speaking the truth to one another. Pray that we would be attentive to the Holy Spirit’s voice and leading.
“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” (Ephesians 6:12 NIV).
Thank you for your prayers!
Jan 2, 2013 | Prayer
What a great year for Everyday Church! God came through is so many incredible ways. Thank you for praying. I’m excited about this new year, because I think it’s very important. In the process of planting this new church, each of the first few years are critical to our long-term success, and we’ve got one more year of “heavy lifting.” Last year was huge, but we aren’t there yet. Last year got us into the playoffs. Now the fun stuff begins! In the process of establishing a new, healthy, thriving source of ministry and kingdom energy in upper Manhattan, I think this might be our most important year yet.
I know God is ready to do his part. We’re nothing without him, and all glory goes to him. But he has chosen to let us participate in our own small ways, and we’re ready to give this our best. Please pray that God would pour out his Spirit on us, give us wisdom and strength, and make his will a reality here in Manhattan.
Game on,
Chris
Sep 17, 2012 | Prayer
God is listening and he responds to prayer. We’ve been praying together every day for almost 40 days, but just one prayer can change the world. So even if you’re joining us just now, pray with us for these last five days. Let’s finish strong!
You can also follow us on twitter (@everyday_church) for daily updates.
Here’s how to to pray for these final five days:
Day 5, Monday: Ask God to open our eyes ot those around us.
Day 4, Tuesday: Pray for one of your friends who is not involved with church.
Day 3, Wednesday: Pray God would draw people to our gatherings.
Day 2, Thursday: Pray for boldness for Everyday Church people.
Day 1, Friday: Pray that we would lead others into life changing relationships.
