Today's meditation:
- Who likes to wait? But wait we must, especially when God is doing what only he can do, and if we can accept it, the wait can be a place of awesome faith and glorious hope. God forgive us for sometimes filling that space with worry and fear.
Give thanks today:
- We prayed specifically for God to help us reduce our debt, and since fall 2014, our debt has been reduced by over two million dollars. Praise the Lord!
- For rescue from the bondage of debt, for the miracle of agreement when differing opinions form a common decision, for all plans and actions to yield to God's perfect timing.
Day 31 of 31 days of intense prayer and fasting for Emmanuel College.
PRAY FIRST INITIATIVE
- To pray first – before plans, before decisions, before actions, before spoken and written words.
- To pray through – to pray without ceasing, to keep on praying and asking God to meet our needs and to advance his kingdom through us.
- To dramatically reduce our debt before May 2018, and 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.
- For spiritual and character development.
- For academic success in their learning and in achievements.
- For revival and renewal among our students, for the lost to be saved.
- For persistence and determination to reach educational and personal goals.
- To have wisdom and discernment in the governance of the College.
- To have efficient and productive meetings that focus on priorities.
- To have effective committee work to advance the mission of the College.
- To attract new members who bring needed gifts and talents.
- To hear God's voice clearly and to obediently follow his direction.
- To be guided by the Holy Spirit with gifts of knowledge and discernment.
- To make good decisions and to clearly communicate them.
- To be courageous in words and actions in following God's plan for Emmanuel.
- To be faithful in all circumstances, whether easy or hard, always with thankful hearts.
- To provide good counsel in decision-making and actions.
- To supply resources, both financial and otherwise, to assist in debt reduction.
- To be faithful and united before God to do his bidding.
- To be courageous in standing with us to fulfill God's purposes through Emmanuel College.
- Dr. Ron White, President
- For all personnel working for the President's office including outreach ministries, public relations, and athletics.
- Mr. Greg Hearn, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
- For all personnel in the Finance Division including campus operations, facilities management, accounting, human resources, and technology
- Balanced budgets and improving financial position
- Dr. John Henzel, Vice President for Academic Affairs
- For all personnel in the Academic Division including faculty, student academic success, Virtuosi Honors program, Schools of Arts and Sciences, Business, Christian Ministries and Education.
- Schools and departments to experience growing enrollments, greater resources, and better facilities.
PRAY FOR THE ADVANCEMENT DIVISION
- Mr. Brian James, Vice President for Advancement
- For all personnel in the Advancement Division including donor development, fundraising, and alumni.
- For new campaign which launches in 2018: Emmanuel College-Now More Than Ever
- Greater involvement and support by alumni, friends, and churches
- Development and engagement of new donors
- Dr. Tracy Reynolds, Vice President for Student Development
- For all personnel in Student Development including campus life, conduct, spiritual life, counseling, housing, and service.
- Housing staff
- Ms. Donna Quick, Vice President for Enrollment
- For all personnel in Enrollment Management including marketing, recruiting, admissions, and financial aid.
- Successful recruiting strategies
- Financial aid provisions and resources for students
- Significant conference calls and meetings this week about the reduction of debt.
- Winter Renewal recruiting event, Gatlinburg, TN, February 2-4
- Founders Preview recruiting event, February 16-18
- Visit by special accreditation committee, February 20-22
- Meeting of the Board of Trustees, March 2-3
- Scholars' Day recruiting events, March 16 and 23
Pray First! Pray Through!
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