Singing God's Praises

At once the angel was joined by a huge angelic choir singing God's praises: Glory to God in the heavenly heights, peace to all men and women on earth who please him. (Luke 1:13-14 MSG)

Today's meditation:

• Pay attention to the music this Christmas season. Even shopping can be a reminder of the reason for the season as the strains of "O Holy Night" or "Joy to the World" accompany us in stores, malls, offices, cars, airports - everywhere. 

Pray today:

• For the gift of Jesus and the salvation he brings to be our theme this Christmas, for Emmanuel College to proclaim at Christmas and throughout the year that Jesus is our Savior and Lord, for our students, staff, and faculty to sing praises to God, pointing others to the peace that comes from receiving 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:.

• 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!