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Saturday, August 31, 2019

Sweet-smelling Sacrifice

I have all I need, because Epaphroditus brought your gift to me. It is like a sweet-smelling sacrifice offered to God, who accepts that sacrifice and is pleased with it. (Philippians 4:18 NCV)

Pray for resources to pour into Emmanuel College - resources that meet current needs, that flow from many traditional and nontraditional streams, that build greater stability through an ever-expanding endowment, that expand and propel the ministry and mission of the College.

Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
  • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
  • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
  • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students enrolled.
  • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
  • For the College to become debt-free.
    On Saturdays, please pray for our nation and for our governments to protect our religious freedoms, for them to pass no laws or regulations for our educational institutions that inhibit our Christian beliefs and practices.

    Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

    Friday, August 30, 2019

    To be in need

    I know what it is to be in need and what it is to have more than enough. I have learned the secret, so that anywhere, at any time, I am content. . . I have the strength to face all conditions by the power that Christ gives me. But it was good of you to help me in my troubles. (Philippians 4:12-14 GNT)

    Pray today for the many facilities needs at the College, especially improvements needed at the Taylor Building including new windows, carpet, and paint.

    Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
    • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
    • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
    • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students enrolled.
    • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
    • For the College to become debt-free.
      On Fridays, please pray for fundraising for facilities projects to enable us to upgrade facilities debt-free, including improvements to Wellons Residence Hall, construction of the Collins agricultural academic building, expansion of academic facilities, renovation of the admission center and the dining hall, and repair of the old gymnasium.

      Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

      Thursday, August 29, 2019

      Produce Much Fruit

      [Jesus said], "Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing." (John 15:5 GNB)


      Pray for the comprehensive recruiting effort at Emmanuel to be super successful for Spring and Fall 2020. Pray for the admissions recruiting team to be effective in their interactions with prospective students, and for faculty, staff, coaches and alumni to discover talented and energetic students to join our student body next year.

      Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
      • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
      • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
      • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students enrolled.
      • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
      • For the College to become debt-free.
        On Thursdays, please pray for great success in our recruiting and enrollment efforts in the 2019-20 academic year including on and off campus events such as Fall Preview (November 1-3), other Campus Previews this academic year, Scholars Days, Accelerant 2020, and YouthQuest 2020.

        Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

        Wednesday, August 28, 2019

        Sent

        After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of him to every town and place where he was about tot go. (Luke 10:1 NIV)

        Pray today for an idea being discussed to create a short-term (1 to 2 years) service opportunity for our graduates, maybe called Serve Corps, that places them domestically and internationally in areas of great need where they serve before pursuing their permanent careers.

        Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
        • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
        • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
        • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students enrolled.
        • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
        • For the College to become debt-free.
          On Wednesdays, please pray for EC Serve. Pray for planning and decision-making for EC Serve teams for the upcoming academic year, especially for Spring Serve and Summer Serve.

          Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

          Tuesday, August 27, 2019

          God's Handiwork

          For we are God's handiwork. (Ephesians 2:10 NIV)

          Pray today for our students who may be struggling with the realities of academic rigor and discipline. Pray for them to allow God to shape them into his masterpiece. Pray for our faculty and staff to discern and know how to help.

          Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
          • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
          • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
          • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students enrolled.
          • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
          • For the College to become debt-free.
            On Tuesdays, please pray for our employees. Pray for them to have expertise and competence in their functional areas and to have spiritual insight and success with our students.

            Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

            Monday, August 26, 2019

            Let Us Know

            Let us choose for ourselves that which is right; Let us know among ourselves what is good. (Job 34:4 AMP)

            Pray today for our students to grow and develop the spiritual self within them. Pray they develop the disciplines needed to be spiritually mature and strong.

            Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
            • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
            • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
            • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students enrolled.
            • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
            • For the College to become debt-free.
              On Mondays, please pray for our students that they will turn their lives to God, will grow in Christ while at Emmanuel, will make good choices, and will succeed academically and professionally.

              Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

              Sunday, August 25, 2019

              Win

              Thank God for a terrific, outdoor Centennial Community Celebration last evening. The weather was great, no rain, cooler temps, and everyone had a great time. Thanks to Emmanuel College students and staff, to LifeSprings Resources personnel, and to members of the Franklin Springs P. H. Church for creating this wonderful event for the entire community.

              So run to win! (1 Corinthians 9:24 NLT)

              Pray today for our athletes, coaches, and athletic staff to be a vibrant community of believers who work hard to win in sport and in life.

              Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
              • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
              • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
              • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students enrolled.
              • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
              • For the College to become debt-free.
                On Sundays, please pray for more students to answer the call to Christian service, many in full-time ministry and others through career and community, and for them to enroll at Emmanuel to receive their training and preparation for a lifetime of service.

                Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

                Saturday, August 24, 2019

                On One Field

                I sent rain on one town but withheld it from another. Rain fell on one field, while another field withered away. (Amos 4:7 NLT)

                Pray for our outdoor Community Centennial Celebration from 5-9 p.m. today. Pray for good weather despite the forecast of scattered showers. But in another context, pray for showers of spiritual and financial blessing to fall on Emmanuel College this academic year and into the future.

                Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
                • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
                • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
                • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students enrolled.
                • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
                • For the College to become debt-free.
                  On Saturdays, please pray for our nation and for our governments to protect our religious freedoms, for them to pass no laws or regulations for our educational institutions that inhibit our Christian beliefs and practices.

                  Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

                  Friday, August 23, 2019

                  He Already Knew

                  Turning to Philip, he asked, "Where can we buy bread to feed all these people?" He was testing Philip, for he already knew what he was going to do. (John 6:5-6 NLT)

                  Pray today for the people of Emmanuel College to live in confident faith that Jesus already knows how he is going to shape our future and advance his kingdom through us - that he will provide what we need to accomplish his purposes.

                  Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
                  • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
                  • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
                  • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students enrolled.
                  • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
                  • For the College to become debt-free.
                    On Fridays, please pray for fundraising for facilities projects to enable us to upgrade facilities debt-free, including improvements to Wellons Residence Hall, construction of the Collins agricultural academic building, expansion of academic facilities, renovation of the admission center and the dining hall, and repair of the old gymnasium.

                    Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

                    Thursday, August 22, 2019

                    Righteous

                    For the Lord watches over the righteous and listens to their prayers. (1 Peter 3:12 GNB)


                    Pray for our students to laser-focus on holiness in thought and action. Pray for hard hearts to yield to God and for yielded hearts to soar in Christ to new levels of commitment and righteous living.

                    Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
                    • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
                    • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
                    • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students enrolled.
                    • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
                    • For the College to become debt-free.
                      On Thursdays, please pray for great success in our recruiting and enrollment efforts in the 2019-20 academic year including on and off campus events such as Campus Previews, Scholars Days, Accelerant, and YouthQuest.

                      Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

                      Wednesday, August 21, 2019

                      Fellowship

                      And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread and in prayers. (Acts 2:42 KJV)

                      Pray today for the various ministry groups on campus this semester. In particular, pray for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes to be effective in ministering to our athletes, providing fellowship, training, and service opportunities.

                      Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
                      • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
                      • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
                      • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students enrolled.
                      • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
                      • For the College to become debt-free.
                        On Wednesdays, please pray for EC Serve. Pray for planning and decision-making for EC Serve teams for the upcoming academic year, especially for Spring Serve and Summer Serve.

                        Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

                        Tuesday, August 20, 2019

                        Achieve the Purpose

                        So is my word that goes out from my mouth. It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it. (Isaiah 55:11 NLT)

                        Pray today for the seeds of truth planted in our students during the Alpha Spiritual Emphasis to take root and grow to full flower this academic year, producing much fruit and achieving great results in their lives.

                        Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
                        • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
                        • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
                        • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students enrolled.
                        • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
                        • For the College to become debt-free.
                          On Tuesdays, please pray for our employees. Pray for them to have expertise and competence in their functional areas and to have spiritual insight and success with our students.

                          Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

                          Monday, August 19, 2019

                          Turn to the Lord

                          Let the wicked change their ways and banish the very thought of doing wrong. Let them turn to the Lord that he may have mercy on them. Yes, turn to our God, for he will forgive generously. (Isaiah 55:7 NLT)

                          Pray today for the students who accepted Jesus during Alpha Weekend to change their ways and thoughts and to continually turn to the Lord to form righteous behaviors and attitudes. Pray for the believers on our campus to be effective in mentoring new converts and in reaching those who still need to accept Christ.

                          Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
                          • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
                          • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
                          • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students enrolled.
                          • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
                          • For the College to become debt-free.
                            On Mondays, please pray for our students that they will turn their lives to God, will grow in Christ while at Emmanuel, will make good choices, and will succeed academically and professionally.

                            Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

                            Sunday, August 18, 2019

                            Thirsty?

                            Is anyone thirsty? Come and drink. (Isaiah 55:1 NLT)

                            Pray for our final Alpha service this morning, for students who are thirsty for God to drink deeply, both those who are lost and need to find Jesus as well as those who know him already who need to go deeper.

                            Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
                            • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
                            • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
                            • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students enrolled.
                            • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
                            • For the College to become debt-free.
                              On Sundays, please pray for more students to answer the call to Christian service, many in full-time ministry and others through career and community, and for them to enroll at Emmanuel to receive their training and preparation for a lifetime of service.

                              Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

                              Saturday, August 17, 2019

                              Call On Him

                              Seek the Lord while you can find him. Call on him now while he is near. (Isaiah 55:6 NLT)

                              Pray today for tonight's Alpha service that students will seek the Lord and call upon him. Pray that they yield their lives to God's will. Pray for a mighty move of the Holy Spirit among us.

                              Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
                              • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
                              • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
                              • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students enrolled.
                              • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
                              • For the College to become debt-free.
                                On Saturdays, please pray for our nation and for our governments to protect our religious freedoms, for them to pass no laws or regulations for our educational institutions that inhibit our Christian beliefs and practices.

                                Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

                                Friday, August 16, 2019

                                Renew

                                Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. (1 Timothy 1:18 MSG)

                                Pray today for our campus community to experience renewal as we continue with the Alpha Spiritual Emphasis this evening. Pray for focus on the things of God. Pray for an open door to the Holy Spirit who changes hearts, attitudes and behaviors to align with the mind of Christ.

                                Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
                                • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
                                • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
                                • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students enrolled.
                                • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
                                • For the College to become debt-free.
                                  On Fridays, please pray for fundraising for facilities projects to enable us to remodel facilities debt-free, including improvements to Wellons Residence Hall, construction of the Collins agricultural academic building, and expansion of academic facilities, the admission center, and the dining hall.

                                  Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

                                  Thursday, August 15, 2019

                                  A Clean Heart

                                  Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. (Psalm 51:10 KJV)

                                  Pray for the first service of the Alpha Spiritual Emphasis in chapel today at 11:00 a.m.  Pray for souls, for redemption and re-dedication, for hearts in tune with God. Pray for the best start of an academic year that we've ever had.

                                  Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
                                  • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
                                  • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
                                  • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students enrolled.
                                  • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
                                  • For the College to become debt-free.
                                    On Thursdays, please pray for great success in our recruiting and enrollment efforts in the 2019-20 academic year including on and off campus events such as Campus Previews, Scholars Days, Accelerant, and YouthQuest.

                                    Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

                                    Wednesday, August 14, 2019

                                    Times of Refreshing

                                    Therefore repent and be converted, that your sins may be wiped away, that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord. (Acts 3:19 MEV)

                                    Pray today for the Alpha Spiritual Emphasis that starts tomorrow and continues through the weekend with services focused on revival and renewal.  Pray for hearts to be moved to repentance, to a deeper spiritual walk, to obedience and service. Pray for a fresh move of God across our campus.

                                    Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
                                    • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
                                    • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
                                    • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students enrolled.
                                    • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
                                    • For the College to become debt-free.
                                      On Wednesdays, please pray for EC Serve. Pray for planning and decision-making for EC Serve teams for the upcoming academic year, especially for Spring Serve and Summer Serve.

                                      Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

                                      Tuesday, August 13, 2019

                                      All the Parts

                                      If one part suffers, all the parts suffer with it, and if one part is honored, all the parts are glad. (1 Corinthians 12:26 NLT)

                                      Pray today for our campus community in this new academic year to be a close-knit family, working, loving, and serving together in Christ's kingdom. May we support and encourage one another during difficult circumstances. May we rejoice and celebrate together during the good times.

                                      Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
                                      • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
                                      • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
                                      • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students next fall.
                                      • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
                                      • For the College to become debt-free.
                                        On Tuesdays, please pray for our employees. Pray for them to have expertise and competence in their functional areas and to have spiritual insight and success with our students.

                                        Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

                                        Monday, August 12, 2019

                                        Care for Each Other

                                        This makes for harmony among the members, so that all the members care for each other. (1 Corinthians 12:25 NLT)

                                        Pray today for our campus community to cooperate and care for one another. Pray for our staff and faculty to be helpful and effective communicators. Pray for our students to make quick adjustment to the new semester and for them to have sharp focus on meaningful and productive behaviors.

                                        Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
                                        • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
                                        • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
                                        • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students enrolled.
                                        • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
                                        • For the College to become debt-free.
                                          On Mondays, please pray for our students that they will turn their lives to God, will grow in Christ while at Emmanuel, will make good choices, and will succeed academically and professionally.

                                          Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

                                          Sunday, August 11, 2019

                                          The Body Together

                                          So God has put the body together such that extra honor and care are given to those parts that have less dignity. (1 Corinthians 12:24 NLT)

                                          Pray for our new students who are in orientation activities today and tomorrow. Pray for our student body that God has assembled this year. Pray for humble spirits, servant hearts, and eager minds throughout our campus community that lead to spiritual renewal, compassionate service, and academic excellence.

                                          Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
                                          • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
                                          • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
                                          • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students next fall.
                                          • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
                                          • For the College to become debt-free.
                                            On Sundays, please pray for more students to answer the call to Christian service, many in full-time ministry and others through career and community, and for them to enroll at Emmanuel to receive their training and preparation for a lifetime of service.

                                            Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

                                            Saturday, August 10, 2019

                                            Special Treasure

                                            The Lord has declared today that you are his people, his own special treasure, just as he promised, and that you must obey all his commands. (Deuteronomy 26:18 NLT)

                                            Pray today for our students - our special treasure - as they are moving in throughout the weekend. Pray that each one will know the Lord and obey his commands. Pray for them to be inspired, motivated, and successful.

                                            Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
                                            • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
                                            • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
                                            • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students enrolled.
                                            • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
                                            • For the College to become debt-free.
                                              On Saturdays, please pray for our nation and for our governments to protect our religious freedoms, for them to pass no laws or regulations for our educational institutions that inhibit our Christian beliefs and practices.

                                              Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

                                              Friday, August 9, 2019

                                              Fearless

                                              All those prayers are coming together now so you will do this well, fearless in your struggle, keeping a firm grip on your faith and on yourself. After all, this is a fight we're in. (1 Timothy 1:18 MSG)

                                              Pray today for the freshmen who arrive today and tomorrow.  Pray for the people of Emmanuel College to be fearless and faithful in the fight to rescue, inspire, and educate this generation for Jesus.

                                              Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
                                              • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
                                              • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
                                              • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students next fall.
                                              • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
                                              • For the College to become debt-free.
                                                On Fridays, please pray for fundraising for facilities projects to enable us to remodel facilities debt-free, including improvements to Wellons Residence Hall, construction of the Collins agricultural academic building, and expansion of academic facilities, the admission center, and the dining hall.

                                                Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

                                                Thursday, August 8, 2019

                                                An Open Door

                                                See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut. (Revelation 3:8 NIV)


                                                Pray today for faculty and staff to see the opportunities before us to develop and shape the lives of the students he has sent our way. Pray that we seize each opportunity to change a life and allow the Holy Spirit to guide our efforts.

                                                Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
                                                • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
                                                • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
                                                • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students next fall.
                                                • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
                                                • For the College to become debt-free.
                                                  On Thursdays, please pray for great success in our recruiting and enrollment efforts in the 2019-20 academic year including on and off campus events such as Campus Previews, Scholars Days, Accelerant, and YouthQuest.

                                                  Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

                                                  Wednesday, August 7, 2019

                                                  Busy at their Jobs

                                                  Meanwhile, men and women go out to work, busy at their jobs until evening. (Psalm 104:23 MSG)

                                                  Pray today for the grounds crew and others who are working diligently to ready the campus for the arrival of students and guests this weekend, for maintenance and facilities workers who are completing last-minute tasks, for all of these workers to have energy, to work efficiently, and to be safe.

                                                  Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
                                                  • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
                                                  • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
                                                  • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students next fall.
                                                  • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
                                                  • For the College to become debt-free.
                                                    On Wednesdays, please pray for EC Serve. Pray for planning and decision-making for EC Serve teams for the upcoming academic year, especially for Spring Serve and Summer Serve.

                                                    Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

                                                    Tuesday, August 6, 2019

                                                    Prepare

                                                    Do your planning and prepare your fields before building your house. (Proverbs 24:27 NLT)

                                                    Pray today for the faculty and staff in their final preparations this week for the beginning of the fall semester next week, for readiness of mind and spirit.

                                                    Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
                                                    • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
                                                    • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
                                                    • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students next fall.
                                                    • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
                                                    • For the College to become debt-free.
                                                      On Tuesdays, please pray for our employees. Pray for them to have expertise and competence in their functional areas and to have spiritual insight and success with our students.

                                                      Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

                                                      Monday, August 5, 2019

                                                      Think of Ways

                                                      Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. (Hebrews 10:24 NLT)

                                                      Pray today for the campus climate to overflow with love and kindness, for believers to be light and salt bringing Christ-like clarity and flavor to all their relationships, for an abundant outflow of spiritual growth and service.

                                                      Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
                                                      • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
                                                      • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
                                                      • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students next fall.
                                                      • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
                                                      • For the College to become debt-free.
                                                        On Mondays, please pray for our students that they will turn their lives to God, will grow in Christ while at Emmanuel, will make good choices, and will succeed academically and professionally.

                                                        Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

                                                        Sunday, August 4, 2019

                                                        Battle Against the World

                                                        Who can win this battle against the world? Only those who believe that Jesus is the Son of God. (1 John 5:5 NLT)

                                                        Pray today the Campus Climate and Culture Task Force, a group of staff and faculty who are praying, planning, and implementing initiatives that enrich the campus environment to foster spiritual growth and development.

                                                        Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
                                                        • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
                                                        • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
                                                        • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students next fall.
                                                        • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
                                                        • For the College to become debt-free.
                                                          On Sundays, please pray for more students to answer the call to Christian service, many in full-time ministry and others through career and community, and for them to enroll at Emmanuel to receive their training and preparation for a lifetime of service.

                                                          Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

                                                          Saturday, August 3, 2019

                                                          He will guard you

                                                          But the Lord is faithful; he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one. (2 Thessalonians 3:3 NLT)

                                                          Pray today for strength to face the very real challenges to our freedom of religion, for protection for our Christian colleges from evil forces that would curtail our influence and muzzle our voices, for God's faithfulness to inspire us to speak and to act in ways that advance his kingdom through Emmanuel College.

                                                          Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
                                                          • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
                                                          • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
                                                          • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students next fall.
                                                          • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
                                                          • For the College to become debt-free.
                                                            On Saturdays, please pray for our nation and for our governments to protect our religious freedoms, for them to pass no laws or regulations for our educational institutions that inhibit our Christian beliefs and practices.

                                                            Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

                                                            Friday, August 2, 2019

                                                            Strong

                                                            I will steady him with my hand; with my powerful arm I will make him strong. (Psalm 89:21 NLT)

                                                            Pray today for the College to have the resources to meet critical needs such as the replacement and repair of the leaking metal roof on the old gymnasium. Pray that we become strong in the weak places, that we go from strength to strength, that we seize opportunities and cultivate them.

                                                            Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
                                                            • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
                                                            • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
                                                            • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students next fall.
                                                            • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
                                                            • For the College to become debt-free.
                                                              On Fridays, please pray for fundraising for facilities projects to enable us to remodel facilities debt-free, including improvements to Wellons Residence Hall, construction of the Collins agricultural academic building, and expansion of academic facilities, the admission center, and the dining hall.

                                                              Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.

                                                              Thursday, August 1, 2019

                                                              Proclaim

                                                              Let each generation tell its children of your mighty acts; let them proclaim your power. (Psalm 145:4 NLT)

                                                              Pray today for the personnel in various departments who publicize the College, for their effectiveness in communication, storytelling, and marketing, for positive responses and outcomes from prospective students, donors, alumni and friends.

                                                              Please pray every day for the top five needs of Emmanuel College:
                                                              • For Spirit-led revival and renewal among our students, staff, and faculty.
                                                              • For clear vision of God's mission in 2019 and beyond.
                                                              • For growing enrollments and for more than 1000 students next fall.
                                                              • For successful fundraising and abundant resources.
                                                              • For the College to become debt-free.
                                                                On Thursdays, please pray for great success in our recruiting and enrollment efforts in the 2019-20 academic year including on and off campus events such as Campus Previews, Scholars Days, Accelerant, and YouthQuest.

                                                                Pray First. Pray Through. Pray Together.