Bless Our God

Bless our God, O peoples! Give him a thunderous welcome! Didn't he set us on the road to life? Didn't he keep us out of the ditch? He trained us first, passed us like silver through refining fires, brought us into hardscrabble country, pushed us to our very limit, road-tested us inside and out, took us to hell and back; finally, he brought us to this well-watered place. (Psalm 66:8-12 MSG)

Today's meditation:

• Trials and troubles reveal our true mettle, and give us an opportunity to live what we believe while under fire. 

Give thanks and pray today:

• For the joyful news of becoming a full member of the NCAA Division II effective immediately, for those on our campus across many departments who have worked very hard for six long years to achieve this milestone, for our athletic staff, coaches, and student-athletes.
• Yes, give thanks to the Lord and celebrate his kindness and favor.

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 THREE NEEDS OF EMMANUEL COLLEGE

• 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 events and opportunities for the remainder of this summer. 
• EC Mission on campus, July 15-21 (http://www.ec.edu/ecmission).
• Senior Management Team Advance, July 16-17
• Recruiting at Youth Quest, July 19-22.
• Alpha Weekend, opening the new school year with spiritual emphasis, August 9-12.

Pray First! Pray Through!