The Cross

There they nailed him to the cross. Two others were crucified with him, one on either side, with Jesus between them. (John 19:18 NLT)

Today's meditation:

• All humanity hangs on a cross beside the Savior in the persons of the two thieves, either rejecting him or crying out for mercy. There is no middle ground.
• Jesus, have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and remember us in your kingdom - empowered to live for you, energized to share your love with those around us.

Pray today:

• For the lost around the world, for the unsaved near us, for them, regardless of where they are, to hear the Gospel, even better, to see the Gospel lived out in us. 
• For the people of Emmanuel College to be soul-winners, living for Jesus, sharing the Gospel, preparing generation after generation for service, sending them out as lights into a dark world to illumine the way to Savior.

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 March and 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!