Ought to do

Remember, it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it. (James 4:17 NLT)

Today's meditation:

• We often fixate on the sins we should avoid, but the sin of not doing God's will is equally important to shun.

Pray today:

• For the people of Emmanuel College to be open to the ways God speaks to us, for us to eagerly listen for his words that will direct our future. Whether coming from others' voices or from that still, small voice inside us, may we discern the promptings and guidance of the Holy Spirit.
• For courage and sturdy resolve to do his will. It's not likely to be easy.

Pray for the top three needs of Emmanuel College:

• To hear the Word of the Lord regarding life after debt and our vision for an expanded mission for 2018 and beyond.
• To enroll more than 1000 students in August 2019.
• To continue reducing our debt over the next five years with the purpose of becoming debt-free.

Pray for upcoming events and activities:.

• General chapel services on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. and on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. and School of Christian Ministries chapel services on Thursdays at 11 a.m.
• Spring Semester enrollment in January 2019 to exceed expectations because of better retention, larger numbers of new students, and a total enrollment of 900 or more.
• EC Serve trips for 2019 in the planning stages to Alaska, Appalachia, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Myanmar, and Panama.
• For special projects to begin in 2019 to construct and remodel facilities debt-free including improvements to Wellons Residence Hall, constructing the Collins agricultural teaching/lab building, securing lead gifts to expand the dining hall and improve academic facilities, and for wisdom in fundraising, planning and implementation. 

Pray First! Pray Through!