Strength to the Powerless

He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless. (Isaiah 40:29 NLT)

Today's meditation:

• Fathers often provide what their children lack, lifting them on their shoulders to help them see more clearly, whispering words of encouragement when they lack confidence, steadying them in risky places so they may walk or ride, carrying them, if necessary, until they are able to stand on their own. Thank you, Father.

Give thanks:

• For the steady hand of God that has held Emmanuel College during the difficulties of the last four years.
• For the power of the Lord that lifted us when we were so weak, for the strength of the Lord that infused us with energy and action when we were powerless and spent, for the comfort we feel in the presence of the Lord.
• For the financial breakthrough experienced by Emmanuel College last week. To read about it, visit our website at http://www.ec.edu/news/emmanuel-college-achieves-financial-breakthrough 

Pray today:

• For students, staff and faculty who are raising support and preparing to serve this summer through EC Serve mission projects or through their local churches or service organizations.

Our prayers make a difference in our outcomes. Please continue to pray over the list below that focuses on key needs at Emmanuel College. 

“. . .they raised their voices together in prayer to God.” (Acts 4:24 NIV)

PRAY FOR THE TOP FIVE NEEDS OF EMMANUEL COLLEGE

• To successfully achieve reaffirmation of accreditation in June 2018.
• To be accepted into active membership in the NCAA Division II in July 2018.
• To enroll more than 1000 students in August 2018.
• To continue reducing our debt over the next five years with the purpose of becoming debt-free.
• To hear the Word of the Lord regarding life after debt and our vision for an expanded mission for 2018 and beyond.

PRAY FOR OUR SUPPORTERS

• To supply resources, both financial and otherwise, that create a bright future for the College.

PRAY FOR THE LEADERSHIP TEAM

• To be guided by the Holy Spirit with gifts of wisdom, knowledge and discernment.

PRAY FOR IMPORTANT UPCOMING EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

• Recruiting at Conference Fine Arts events in April.
• Recruiting at Conference Youth Camps this summer. 
• EC Serve mission trip to Appalachia, June 3-9.
• EC Serve mission trip to Costa Rica, June 8-16.
• EC Serve mission trip to Uganda and Kenya, June 12-29.
• EC Mission on campus, July 15-28 (http://www.ec.edu/ecmission).
• Recruiting at Youth Quest, July 19-22.

Pray First! Pray Through!