Unity

[Jesus continued], "I in them and you in me - so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the world will know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me." (John 17:23 NIV)

Today's meditation:

• Complete unity. I've seen it a few times, not that everyone was in complete agreement, but that we were united in purpose, our differences moderated by the love of Christ in us. 

Pray today:

• For the people of Emmanuel College to be united in purpose and action, to know the will of God and obey it.
• For others to see our unity and know that the love of Jesus is in us, to understand that the love of Jesus compels us, and to experience the love of Jesus through us.
• For whatever God calls us to do, for whatever lies ahead, pray that no human spirit impedes the way, but that the Holy Spirit is allowed to lead the way.

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 OUR HELPERS AND SUPPORTERS

• To possess words of influence and to use them wisely.
• To experience the favor of God.
• 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 knowledge and discernment.
• To make good decisions and to clearly communicate them.
• To be faithful in all circumstances, whether easy or hard, always with thankful hearts.

PRAY FOR THE TOP FIVE NEEDS OF EMMANUEL COLLEGE

• To complete the process of dramatically reducing our debt before May 2018, and further, to eliminate our debt within 5 years.
• 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 hear the Word of the Lord regarding life after debt and our vision for an expanded mission for 2018 and beyond.

PRAY FOR IMPORTANT UPCOMING EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

• Ongoing tasks and processes regarding the reduction and elimination of debt.
• Recruiting at Conference Talent Quest 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!