No Room

There was no room for them in the inn. (Luke 2:7 KJV)

Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me. (Matthew 28:40 NIV)

Today's meditation:

• One of the best things about Christmas is how compassionate and charitable people can be in helping those less fortunate. In an overcrowded Bethlehem, someone saw Joseph's need and provided shelter. Just a stable, but so much better than being helpless and exposed in the streets. Gifts of compassion to those in need, whether great or small, are gifts offered to Jesus.

Pray today:

• For a greater awareness of those who need our help, for energy and resources to meet needs at Christmas time and all through the year.  
• For the ministry of EC Serve to attract more participants eager to serve others, for EC Serve to be effective in meeting needs, for the EC Serve mission trips being planned for 2019 to Alaska, Appalachia, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Myanmar, and Panama.

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:.

• Spring Semester enrollment in January 2019 to exceed expectations because of better retention, larger numbers of new students, and a total enrollment of 900 or more.
• New Beginnings Spiritual Emphasis, January 10-13, 2019.
• Scholars' Day recruiting events on campus in February 2019.
• Spring Preview recruiting event on campus, March 22-24, 2019.
• EC Serve trips for 2019 in the planning stages to Alaska, Appalachia, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Myanmar, and Panama.
• For special projects to begin in 2019 to construct and remodel facilities debt-free including improvements to Wellons Residence Hall, constructing the Collins agricultural teaching/lab building, securing lead gifts to expand the dining hall and improve academic facilities, and for wisdom in fundraising, planning and implementation. 

Pray First! Pray Through!