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Friday, August 31, 2018

With Power

For when we brought you the Good News, it was not only with words but also with power, for the Holy Spirit gave you full assurance that what we said was true. (1 Thessalonians 1:5 NLT)

Today's meditation:
  • Words and actions empowered by the Holy Spirit will change lives. I'm available, Lord. Send me.
Pray today:
  • For the students on our campus who need Jesus, for the saved to share the Gospel, for the unsaved to repent and confess Jesus as Lord, for revival among believers to lead to redemption among the lost.
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.
  • Vision 4 Education Celebration sponsored by Women's Ministries, October 5.
  • Board of Trustees Meeting, October 5-6.
  • Homecoming Weekend, October 19-21.
  • Fall Preview recruiting event, November 2-4.
Pray First! Pray Through!

Thursday, August 30, 2018

Many Parts

The human body has many parts, but the many parts make up one whole body. So it is with the body of Christ. (1 Corinthians 12:12 NLT)

Today's meditation:
  • The coordination of the parts of the body makes it effective which is why we think of the church as a body where we connect with each other for our mutual benefit as well as to advance the kingdom of God on earth.
Pray today:
  • For all of our students to find their places in a local church, for them to engage as a part of the body of Christ, for our local churches to be effective in outreach to our students.
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:.
  • Chapel services each Tuesday at 11 a.m. and on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
  • Vision 4 Education Celebration sponsored by Women's Ministries, October 5.
  • Board of Trustees Meeting, October 5-6.
  • Homecoming Weekend, October 19-21.
  • Fall Preview recruiting event, November 2-4.
Pray First! Pray Through!

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Encourage One Another

Let us not give up the habit of meeting together, as some are doing. Instead, let us encourage one another all the more, since you see that the Day of the Lord is coming nearer. (Hebrews 10:25 GNB)

Today's meditation:
  • Encouraging one another and building each other up works better when we are together, whether in large groups or small, with handshakes and hugs, when together in worship and prayer, whether sharing or listening to each other - together is better than not.
Pray today:
  • For the enhancement of current initiatives to be more effective in the spiritual development of our students, for chapel services on Tuesday mornings and Wednesday evenings, for the School of Christian Ministries chapel on Thursdays, for The Vine small group ministry, for the Emmanuel Leadership Initiative.
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:.
  • Chapel services each Tuesday at 11 a.m. and on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
  • Vision 4 Education Celebration sponsored by Women's Ministries, October 5.
  • Board of Trustees Meeting, October 5-6.
  • Homecoming Weekend, October 19-21.
  • Fall Preview recruiting event, November 2-4.
Pray First! Pray Through!

Tuesday, August 28, 2018

To Walk Humbly

He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. (Micah 6:8 NIV)

Today's meditation:
  • May we ever grow closer to God's expectations for us which are good for us, should inspire us, and will make us better people.
Pray today:
  • For God to help us live right, love well, and walk with God, for students, staff and faculty to experience unity in Christ and in our common mission to live for Jesus and proclaim his kingdom come.
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:.
  • Chapel services each Tuesday at 11 a.m. and on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
  • Vision 4 Education Celebration sponsored by Women's Ministries, October 5.
  • Board of Trustees Meeting, October 5-6.
  • Homecoming Weekend, October 19-21.
  • Fall Preview recruiting event, November 2-4.
Pray First! Pray Through!

Monday, August 27, 2018

Sound Wisdom

He stores away sound wisdom for the righteous [those who are in right standing with him]; He is a shield to those who walk in integrity [those of honorable character and moral courage]. (Proverbs 2:7 AMP)

Today's meditation:
  • May we always live with honorable character and moral courage.
Pray today:
  • For us to draw upon a treasury of sound wisdom in all our decisions and actions, for accurate knowledge and clear vision, for God to shield us and keep us moving forward on his path.
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:.
  • Chapel services each Tuesday at 11 a.m. and on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
  • Vision 4 Education Celebration sponsored by Women's Ministries, October 5.
  • Board of Trustees Meeting, October 5-6.
  • Homecoming Weekend, October 19-21.
  • Fall Preview recruiting event, November 2-4.
Pray First! Pray Through!

Sunday, August 26, 2018

Joyful Symphony

Sing your praise to the Lord with the harp, with the harp and melodious song, with trumpets and the sound of the ram's horn. Make a joyful symphony before the Lord, the King. (Psalm 98:5-6 NLT)

Today's meditation:
  • May each of us take our place in the fellowship of believers around the world to be a joyful symphony of praise today in our houses of worship as we exalt and worship the Lord.
Pray today:
  • For the praises to go up and the glory to come down at Emmanuel College, for our heart of worship to expand, for our students, staff and faculty to be renewed and refreshed in the presence of our Lord, for continuous praise to pour forth from this place.
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:.
  • Chapel services each Tuesday at 11 a.m. and on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
  • Vision 4 Education Celebration sponsored by Women's Ministries, October 5.
  • Board of Trustees Meeting, October 5-6.
  • Homecoming Weekend, October 19-21.
  • Fall Preview recruiting event, November 2-4.
Pray First! Pray Through!

Saturday, August 25, 2018

Keep on Praying

So we keep on praying for you, asking our God to enable you to live a life worthy of his call. May he give you the power to accomplish all the good things your faith prompts you to do. (2 Thessalonians 1:11 NLT)

Today's meditation:
  • Our prayer life keeps us centered on our source, the Lord Jesus Christ. Praying for one another keeps us focused on the fellowship of believers. Keep on praying.
Pray today:
  • For the work of the Lord through Emmanuel College, for all God wants to accomplish through us, for students, staff and faculty to be inspired and energized to live for Christ and share the good news of God's love, for more prayer and intercession to be offered on our behalf.
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:.
  • Chapel services each Tuesday at 11 a.m. and on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
  • Vision 4 Education Celebration sponsored by Women's Ministries, October 5.
  • Board of Trustees Meeting, October 5-6.
  • Homecoming Weekend, October 19-21.
  • Fall Preview recruiting event, November 2-4.
Pray First! Pray Through!

Friday, August 24, 2018

The Power

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. (Matthew 6:13 KJV)

Today's meditation:
  • Evil always strives to take us out, to diminish us in some way, especially if we raise our voices to proclaim God's salvation. Deliver us from evil is a prayer to pray every day because God has power greater than evil, and he will use it to defend us.
Pray today:
  • For Emmanuel College and it's students, staff and faculty to be protected from the designs and plots of the enemy, for the kingdom of God to be resident in us, for the power and glory of God to shield us from evil and to enable us for service. 
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:.
  • Chapel services each Tuesday at 11 a.m. and on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
  • Vision 4 Education Celebration sponsored by Women's Ministries, October 5.
  • Board of Trustees Meeting, October 5-6.
  • Homecoming Weekend, October 19-21.
  • Fall Preview recruiting event, November 2-4.
Pray First! Pray Through!

Thursday, August 23, 2018

Listen

Come to me with your ears wide open. Listen, and you will find life. (Isaiah 55:3a NLT)

Today's meditation:
  • God's open invitation is for us to dwell in his presence where he speaks life into us and shows us the path we are to walk. Our task is to listen, then obey.  
Pray today:
  • For the people of Emmanuel College to listen carefully to the Lord's voice, to be sensitive to the Holy Spirit as he leads, to do as he commands, to live the life he has for us.
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:.
  • Chapel services each Tuesday at 11 a.m. and on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
  • Vision 4 Education Celebration sponsored by Women's Ministries, October 5.
  • Board of Trustees Meeting, October 5-6.
  • Homecoming Weekend, October 19-21.
  • Fall Preview recruiting event, November 2-4.
Pray First! Pray Through!

Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Ambassadors

For we are Christ's ambassadors; God is making his appeal through us. (2 Corinthians 5:20a NLT)

Today's meditation:
  • Regardless of individual vision and calling, we know out ultimate mission is to win men and women to Jesus Christ.
Pray today:
  • For Emmanuel College to be an instrument of redemption and renewal, for a harvest of souls within and without our borders, for many to be called and sent in Jesus name.
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:.
  • Chapel services each Tuesday at 11 a.m. and on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
  • Vision 4 Education Celebration sponsored by Women's Ministries, October 5.
  • Board of Trustees Meeting, October 5-6.
  • Homecoming Weekend, October 19-21.
  • Fall Preview recruiting event, November 2-4.
Pray First! Pray Through!

Tuesday, August 21, 2018

Fortress

The Lord rescues the godly; he is their fortress in times of trouble. (Psalm 37:39 NLT)

Today's meditation:
  • Fortresses only work if you stay within their protective boundaries. May we always stay within God's wisdom and will for our lives.
Pray today:
  • For this new school year to be free of trouble, but if it comes, for us to shelter in the fortress who is our God, for us to rely on his direction, provision and rescue.
  • For balanced budgets, for abundant resources, for clear direction, for great vision.
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:.
  • Chapel services each Tuesday at 11 a.m. and on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
  • Vision 4 Education Celebration sponsored by Women's Ministries, October 5.
  • Board of Trustees Meeting, October 5-6.
  • Homecoming Weekend, October 19-21.
  • Fall Preview recruiting event, November 2-4.
Pray First! Pray Through!

Monday, August 20, 2018

A Wonderful Future

Look at those who are honest and good, for a wonderful future awaits those who love peace. But the rebellious will be destroyed; they have no future (Psalm 37:37-38 NLT)

Today's meditation:
  • The rebellious have no future but those who are at peace with the will of God, with his principles and his commands, with his clear direction in each season of our lives, have a wonderful future.
Pray today:
  • For the leadership of Emmanuel College, for department heads and deans, for administrators and board members, for unity in leadership in following God's plan for our future.
  • For our students to live in right relationship with God, aligning their thoughts and behaviors with his Word, shunning rebellion and living at peace with God and people.
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:.
  • Chapel services each Tuesday at 11 a.m. and on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
  • Vision 4 Education Celebration sponsored by Women's Ministries, October 5.
  • Board of Trustees Meeting, October 5-6.
  • Homecoming Weekend, October 19-21.
  • Fall Preview recruiting event, November 2-4.
Pray First! Pray Through!

Sunday, August 19, 2018

Your Hope

Put your hope in the Lord. Travel steadily along his path. He will honor you by giving you the land. (Psalm 37:34 NLT)

Today's meditation:
  • God's path often stretches us outside our comfort zones but never beyond his principles or his love.
Pray today:
  • For the people and supporters of Emmanuel College to move boldly into the future with hope and expectation for growth and expansion both spiritually and materially.
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:.
  • Chapel services each Tuesday at 11 a.m. and on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
  • Vision 4 Education Celebration sponsored by Women's Ministries, October 5.
  • Board of Trustees Meeting, October 5-6.
  • Homecoming Weekend, October 19-21.
  • Fall Preview recruiting event, November 2-4.
Pray First! Pray Through!

Saturday, August 18, 2018

His Path

They have made God's law their own, so they will never slip from his path. (Psalm 37:31 NLT)

Today's meditation:
  • The Word of God is our guide and keeps us moving forward with God's plan.
Pray today:
  • For future directions for Emmanuel College to be clear, for resources to be abundant to fund the plans God has for us, for people to catch the vision and support it with their prayers, their talents and their giving.
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:.
  • Chapel services each Tuesday at 11 a.m. and on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
  • Vision 4 Education Celebration sponsored by Women's Ministries, October 5.
  • Board of Trustees Meeting, October 5-6.
  • Homecoming Weekend, October 19-21.
  • Fall Preview recruiting event, November 2-4.
Pray First! Pray Through!

Friday, August 17, 2018

They Teach

The godly offer good counsel; they teach right from wrong. (Psalm 37:30 NLT)

Today's meditation:
  • What is proclaimed as progress is often nothing more than moral decay. What is glorified as freedom is often nothing more than alternate forms of bondage. No matter what our modern times proclaim, Truth has not changed. 
Pray today:
  • For the faculty and staff of Emmanuel College to be wise, drawing their counsel from the Lord, teaching our students what it means to be Jesus' disciples, providing examples in the way we live.
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:.
  • Chapel services each Tuesday at 11 a.m. and on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
  • Vision 4 Education Celebration sponsored by Women's Ministries, October 5.
  • Board of Trustees Meeting, October 5-6.
  • Homecoming Weekend, October 19-21.
  • Fall Preview recruiting event, November 2-4.
Pray First! Pray Through!

Thursday, August 16, 2018

Be One

I pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one - as you are in me, Father, and I am in you. And may they be in us so that the world will believe you sent me. (John 17:21 NLT)

Today's meditation:
  • Take comfort that Jesus prayed for us - for you and for me. 
Pray today:
  • For the people of Emmanuel College to experience unity, a merger of our separate wills into God's will for one overarching purpose that the world might believe in Jesus.
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:.
  • Chapel services each Tuesday at 11 a.m. and on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
  • Vision 4 Education Celebration sponsored by Women's Ministries, October 5.
  • Board of Trustees Meeting, October 5-6.
  • Homecoming Weekend, October 19-21.
  • Fall Preview recruiting event, November 2-4.
Pray First! Pray Through!

Wednesday, August 15, 2018

Keep Them

I'm not asking you to take them out of  the world, but to keep them safe from the evil one. (John 17:15 NLT)

Today's meditation:
  • The evil one never rests, but Jesus has already prayed for our protection. We are blessed.
Pray today:
  • For the people of Emmanuel College to be salt and light in our difficult world, for us to share his Gospel and take his kingdom to people everywhere, for us to find safety and refuge in the Lord.
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:.
  • Chapel services each Tuesday at 11 a.m. and on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
  • Vision 4 Education Celebration sponsored by Women's Ministries, October 5.
  • Board of Trustees Meeting, October 5-6.
  • Homecoming Weekend, October 19-21.
  • Fall Preview recruiting event, November 2-4.
Pray First! Pray Through!

Tuesday, August 14, 2018

Sending Them

Just as you sent me into the world, I am sending them into the world. (John 17:18 NLT)

Today's meditation:
  • God saved Emmanuel College to be a sender of the truth and grace of God through our faculty, staff, and students, and especially through our graduates.
Pray today:
  • For the people of Emmanuel College to recognize our holy calling as disciples of Jesus, for us to engage every opportunity to influence the world for Christ.
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:.
  • Chapel services each Tuesday at 11 a.m. and on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
  • Vision 4 Education Celebration sponsored by Women's Ministries, October 5.
  • Board of Trustees Meeting, October 5-6.
  • Homecoming Weekend, October 19-21.
  • Fall Preview recruiting event, November 2-4.
Pray First! Pray Through!

Monday, August 13, 2018

Favor

To proclaim the year of the Lord's favor. (Luke 4:19 NIV)

Today's meditation:
  • With any new endeavor, whether a new job, a new ministry or a new school year, we expect God's favor because we center in him, walking in his ways and obeying his commands.
Pray today:
  • For the students, staff and faculty of Emmanuel College to be blessed as we settle into the school year, for the Holy Spirit to hover over us, infusing us with his power, enabling us to do his work, inspiring us to do more than ever before.
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:.
  • Chapel services each Tuesday at 11 a.m. and on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
  • Vision 4 Education Celebration sponsored by Women's Ministries, October 5.
  • Board of Trustees Meeting, October 5-6.
  • Homecoming Weekend, October 19-21.
  • Fall Preview recruiting event, November 2-4.
Pray First! Pray Through!

Sunday, August 12, 2018

Treasures

In him lie hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. (Colossians 2:3 NLT)

Day 12 of 12 days of prayer and fasting. Join us in prayer for the new school year at Emmanuel College. Thank you for your prayers.

Today's meditation:

  • Who isn't thrilled with the stories of those who seek for hidden treasure? In Christ, it is no less thrilling for us. There are endless treasures to discover.

Pray today:
  • For the Alpha Spiritual Emphasis to conclude today with great effectiveness.
  • For our students to commit themselves to deep devotion for the Lord and serious study to the glory of God.
  • For the prayers, diligence, and spiritual gifts of our faculty and staff to create havoc with the enemy's plans to distract and derail our students with things that matter less. May our interventions help them focus on what matters most.
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:.
  • Chapel services each Tuesday at 11 a.m. and on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
  • Vision 4 Education Celebration sponsored by Women's Ministries, October 5.
  • Board of Trustees Meeting, October 5-6.
  • Homecoming Weekend, October 19-21.
  • Fall Preview recruiting event, November 2-4.
Pray First! Pray Through!

Saturday, August 11, 2018

Strong Ties

I want them to be encouraged and knit together by strong ties of love. I want them to have complete confidence that they understand God's mysterious plan, which is Christ himself. (Colossians 2:2 NLT)

Day 11 of 12 days of prayer and fasting. Join us in prayer for the new school year at Emmanuel College. If you are able, fast a meal during this 12-day emphasis. Thank you for your prayers.

Pray today:
  • For the Alpha Spiritual Emphasis to help our students see God's plan for the world and for them personally.
  • For a campus climate of love and unity in our prayers, purposes, and plans, for strong and healthy relationships throughout our campus community, for the people of Emmanuel College to serve Christ wherever he calls.
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:.
  • Alpha Spiritual Emphasis, continuing tonight and through Sunday.
  • Chapel services each Tuesday at 11 a.m. and on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
  • Vision 4 Education Celebration sponsored by Women's Ministries, October 5.
  • Board of Trustees Meeting, October 5-6.
  • Homecoming Weekend, October 19-21.
  • Fall Preview recruiting event, November 2-4.
Pray First! Pray Through!

Friday, August 10, 2018

This Wonderful Message

For God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, no longer counting people's sins against them. And he gave us this wonderful message of reconciliation. (2 Corinthians 5:19 NLT)

Day 10 of 12 days of prayer and fasting. Join us in prayer for the new school year at Emmanuel College. If you are able, fast a meal during this 12-day emphasis. Thank you for your prayers.

Pray today:
  • For the Alpha Spiritual Emphasis that continues tonight, for the opportunity we have to speak messages of hope and salvation into the lives of our students, for many to respond with repentance of sins and a closer walk with God. 
  • For a campus climate focused on Christ and the spiritual renewal and development he brings to our campus community.
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:.
  • First week of classes this week.
  • Alpha Spiritual Emphasis, continuing tonight and through Sunday.
  • Chapel services each Tuesday at 11 a.m. and on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
Pray First! Pray Through!

Thursday, August 9, 2018

This Gift. This Task.

And all of this is a gift from God, who brought us back to himself through Christ. And God has given us this task of reconciling people to him. (2 Corinthians 5:18 NLT)

Day 9 of 12 days of prayer and fasting. Join us in prayer for the new school year at Emmanuel College. If you are able, fast a meal during this 12-day emphasis. Thank you for your prayers.

Pray today:
  • For the Alpha Spiritual Emphasis that begins today, for the music, the worship, and the messages to reach the lost and inspire the saved.
  • For Rev. Bradley Cox, out guest speaker, to open the Word of the Lord and to speak effectively into the lives of students, staff and faculty.
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:.
  • First week of classes this week.
  • Alpha Weekend, opening the new school year with spiritual emphasis, beginning today at a special 11 a.m. chapel service and continuing through Sunday.
  • Chapel services each Tuesday at 11 a.m. and on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
Pray First! Pray Through!

Wednesday, August 8, 2018

Call On Me

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart."  (Jeremiah 29:11-13 NIV)

Day 8 of 12 days of prayer and fasting. Join us in prayer for the new school year at Emmanuel College. If you are able, fast a meal during this 12-day emphasis. Thank you for your prayers.

Pray today:
  • For the Emmanuel College family to seek God with all our hearts and to pray as never before that we may serve him faithfully and fulfill his plans for us.
  • For our prayers to result in clear vision for the future, in expanded influence for good and for Christ's kingdom, for growth both physically and spiritually, for our campus climate and culture to reflect our deep love for the Lord and our commitment to serve him.
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:.
  • First week of classes this week.
  • Alpha Weekend, opening the new school year with spiritual emphasis, August 9-12.
  • Chapel services each Tuesday at 11 a.m.
Pray First! Pray Through!

Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Every Opportunity

Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. (Ephesians 5:16 NLT)

Day 7 of 12 days of prayer and fasting. Join us in prayer for the new school year at Emmanuel College. If you are able, fast a meal during this 12-day emphasis. Thank you for your prayers.

Pray today:
  • For the people of Emmanuel College to be intensely focused on our missional goals: to be a Christ-centered liberal arts institution, to prepare students to become Christ-like disciples, and to help students integrate faith, learning and living.
  • For us to turn opportunities into productive outcomes.
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:.
  • First week of classes this week.
  • Alpha Weekend, opening the new school year with spiritual emphasis, August 9-12.
  • Chapel services each Tuesday at 11 a.m.
Pray First! Pray Through!

Monday, August 6, 2018

Those who are wise

So be careful how you live. Don't live like fools, but like those who are wise. (Ephesians 5:15 NLT)

Day 6 of 12 days of prayer and fasting. Join us in prayer for the new school year at Emmanuel College. If you are able, fast a meal during this 12-day emphasis. Thank you for your prayers.

Pray today:
  • For our students on their first day of classes today, for them to be wise with their time, for them to behave wisely, for them to become wise learners, for them to wisely follow the Spirit's guidance.
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:.
  • First week of classes beginning today.
  • Alpha Weekend, opening the new school year with spiritual emphasis, August 9-12.
  • Chapel services each Tuesday at 11 a.m.
Pray First! Pray Through!

Sunday, August 5, 2018

Love the Lord

Jesus replied, "You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind." (Matthew 22:37 NLT)

Day 5 of 12 days of prayer and fasting. Join us in prayer for the new school year at Emmanuel College. If you are able, fast a meal during this 12-day emphasis. Thank you for your prayers.

Pray today:
  • For this first Sunday of the school year at Emmanuel College to be a day of heartfelt worship, for our students to seek God and to love him devotedly, for Christ to be at the center of our lives and in all we do.
  • For returning students, for those who are still moving in today, for all of them to return and succeed, for them to be persistent and not give up, especially those who may be struggling.
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 upcoming events and activities:.
  • First week of classes beginning Monday, August 6.
  • Alpha Weekend, opening the new school year with spiritual emphasis, August 9-12.
  • Chapel services each Tuesday at 11 a.m.
Pray First! Pray Through!

Saturday, August 4, 2018

Grow in your knowledge

May God give you more and more grace and peace as you grow in your knowledge of God and Jesus Christ our Lord.  (11 Peter 1:2 NLT)

Day 4 of 12 days of prayer and fasting. Join us in prayer for the new school year at Emmanuel College. If you are able, fast a meal during this 12-day emphasis. Thank you for your prayers.

Pray today:
  • For each session, event, and activity to be effective during new student orientation this weekend, for staff and faculty to have heightened perception and discernment to notice those who may need encouragement and prayer.
  • For returning students who are moving in this weekend, for them to find resources to meet financial and other needs.
  • For all our students to grow in the Lord this academic year as they pursue their education, for those who may struggle spiritually or academically to find the help they need to succeed as well as God's grace and peace.
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 upcoming events and activities:.
  • First week of classes beginning Monday, August 6.
  • Alpha Weekend, opening the new school year with spiritual emphasis, August 9-12.
  • Chapel services each Tuesday at 11 a.m.
Pray First! Pray Through!

Friday, August 3, 2018

Keep Watch and Pray

Keep watch and pray, so that you will not give in to temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.  (Mark 14:38 NLT)

Day 3 of 12 days of prayer and fasting. Join us in prayer for the new school year at Emmanuel College. If you are able, fast a meal during this 12-day emphasis. Thank you for your prayers.

Pray today:
  • For new student orientation taking place this weekend, for new students to adjust and make friends and not be homesick, for them to resist the temptation to neglect their studies, for them to work hard and learn much.
  • For students who may yet need to enroll this week, especially dual enrollment students from the local community.
Pray for the top three needs of Emmanuel College:
  • 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.
  • To continue reducing our debt over the next five years with the purpose of becoming debt-free.
Pray for upcoming events and activities:
  • New student orientation today and tomorrow.
  • First week of classes beginning August 6.
  • Alpha Weekend, opening the new school year with spiritual emphasis, August 9-12.
Pray First! Pray Through!

Thursday, August 2, 2018

We Obey

We receive from him whatever we ask, because we obey his commands and do what pleases him.  (1 John 3:22 GNB)

Day 2 of 12 days of prayer and fasting. Join us in prayer for the new school year at Emmanuel College. If you are able, fast a meal during this 12-day emphasis. Thank you for your prayers.

Pray today:
  • We ask for a successful move-in day as the new students arrive for fall semester today, we ask for blessings and favor upon each student as they begin this season of life, and we ask for them to find quick adjustment to college life and clear focus on the things that matter.
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 upcoming events and activities:
  • New student move-in day today.
  • New student orientation, August 3-4.
  • First week of classes beginning August 6.
  • Alpha Weekend, opening the new school year with spiritual emphasis, August 9-12.
Pray First! Pray Through!

Wednesday, August 1, 2018

Pray

With the crowd dispersed, he climbed the mountain so he could be by himself and pray. He stayed there alone, late into the night. (Matthew 14:23 MSG)

Day 1 of 12 days of prayer and fasting. Join us in prayer over the first twelve days of August for the start of a new school year at Emmanuel College. If you are able, fast a day or a few meals or a specific food. Thank you for your prayers.

Today's meditation:
  • The best start to any new season of endeavor, whether school, business, ministry or service, is prayer.
Pray today:
  • For a Spirit-inspired start to the new school year, for the new students who move into the residence halls tomorrow, for not one of them to be missing, for each to find his or her place, taking advantage of every opportunity for growth and development, especially to know Christ and to walk in his calling.
  • For staff and faculty to be ready for the opportunities and challenges before us, for final preparations to be completed. 
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. 
  • New student move-in day, August 2.
  • New student orientation, August 3-4.
  • First week of classes beginning August 6.
  • Alpha Weekend, opening the new school year with spiritual emphasis, August 9-12.
Pray First! Pray Through!