PRAYERFOR GOLDEN HILLS

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MINISTRY &OUTREACH

AS WE STUDY THE BOOK OF ACTS WE ARE MINDFUL OF HOW THE EARLY CHURCH WAS DEVOTED TO PRAYER.

We believe that God wants to do great things in and through us in the future and we want to seek His face in prayer for His guidance, bless-ing and protection. So, we are setting aside 30 days this summer for a special emphasis on prayer for our church ministries and outreach.

The 30 days will conclude with a Day of Prayer at Golden Hills Community Church from 6:00am to 8:00pm on August 14.

ACTS 1:14 They all joined together constantly in prayer…

ACTS 2:42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer

ACTS 3:1 One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer..

ACTS 4:24 When they heard this, they raised their voices together in prayer to God.

ACTS 4:31 After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken.

ACTS 6:4 “We will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word.”

ACTS 7:59 While they were stoning him, Stephen prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.”

ACTS 12:5 So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him.

ACTS 13:3 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” So after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on them and sent them off.

HERE ARE SOME GUIDELINES FOR

OUR 30 DAYS: Pray daily for the prayer emphasis on that day, as

described in the booklet. We believe there is great power when we all pray together on a given day for a specific

ministry or event.

If you so choose, select a time or times during the 30 days of prayer to fast. Remember, you can fast from

something other than food (TV, internet, hobby, etc.). A guide on biblical fasting will be available.

If possible, commit to attend the Day of Prayer, and the Concert of prayer at 7pm on August 14 at Golden Hills.

PRAY. FAST. ATTEND.

JULY 16to

22Pray for Pastor Larry and Pastor Phil Ward as they preach

through the book of Acts. Pray God will give them undistracted

time to study, reflect, illustrate and apply each passage. Pray

for God’s anointing when they preach and that those who

listen will hear from God and apply the truth to their lives. Pray

for God’s protection for their families and for adequate time

for relaxation and rest.

Pray for Golden Hills, Antioch Campus. We are one church in

two locations. Pray for Pastor Dennis DeFrates as he provides

leadership to the staff and volunteers. Pray for their continual

growth as they reach out to a needy part of Antioch. Pray for

Bill Olson and his worship teams. Pray for their Vacation Bible

School which is going on this week, and that their children’s

ministries will have a powerful outreach impact.

Pray for the finances of our church and that we will trust God

with the resources He has given to us. Pray that each one of

us will give to the Lord’s work as He has blessed us and to

increase our giving as we grow in Him. Pray for wisdom for the

staff who oversee the church budget and that we will be good

stewards of God’s money. Pray that God will “do exceedingly

abundantly beyond all that we ask or think” (Eph.3:20) and our

budget will be met by the end of the year. As Hudson Taylor

wrote, “God’s work done in God’s way will never lack God’s

supply.”

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

7.16

7.17

7.18

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DAY 2

DAY 3

Pray for the Shepherding Center at Golden Hills, for wisdom,

grace and strength for the pastoral staff as they counsel,

visit the sick, teach, officiate at weddings and funerals and

oversee various ministries. Pray they will be Spirit-filled and

compassionate as they deal with hurting people. Pray for God’s

protection for their families and for adequate time for rest and

relaxation. Also, pray for the Cell to Cross ministry as they

share the love of Christ with the incarcerated.

Pray for the Connecting Ministries at our church. Thank the

Lord for the hundreds of volunteers who usher, greet, serve

in the information booth, Hebrews Bistro, kiosks, parking,

Gazebo and Connecting Point. Pray for those who watch over

our safety and ask God to protect our church and ministries.

Pray for Diana Lazano who keeps the data base current. Pray

for Pastor Ken Cross as he provides leadership to this vital

ministry. Pray that visitors will feel at home at Golden Hills and

quickly find a place to fit in.

Praise the Lord for our excellent Celebrate Recovery ministry

under the leadership of Matt Pierce and Frank Vierra. Pray for

God’s wisdom and strength as they minister weekly to those

seeking deliverance from addictions. Pray that God will prepare

the hearts of all the volunteers so that those God sends each

week will feel His welcoming arms as they walk through

the doors. Pray that God’s message of love, redemption and

salvation would be the core of all the teachings at Celebrate

Recovery.

Pray for the small group ministry at our church. Pray for Pastor

Matt Pierce and his team as they seek to equip and inspire the

coaches and group leaders. Pray that more people will find a

group to join for accountability and encouragement. Pray for

increased commitment to the small groups despite the urgent

demands of work and family. Also, pray over the next year we

can expand and start more groups.

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

7.19

7.20

7.21

7.22

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DAY 5

DAY 6

DAY 7

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Praise God for the opportunity to gather together today to

worship and exalt our Lord. Pray for Pastor David Morgan and

the worship teams as they lead us in worship. Pray for more

gifted musicians to join the various worship teams. Pray for

the pastor as he preaches today and that we will be open to

hearing from the Lord. Pray for those who don’t know the Lord,

that God will open their eyes and hearts today so they believe.

Pray for a friendly environment and for people to be drawn to

our church.

Pray that we will all understand that we are witnesses of

the greatest news in the world, and to make outreach to

our community a priority at Golden Hills. Pray for boldness

to share Christ with co-workers, neighbors, friends, relatives

and acquaintances. Ask God to open doors in your circle of

acquaintances and make the most of opportunities. Pray for

those you could invite to Golden Hills and invite them. Pray that

we will cultivate friendships with unbelievers and trust God to

work in their lives.

Pray for our faithful support staff. These ladies often work

tirelessly behind the scenes making sure all the details of

the ministry are taken care of. Pray for good communication

with their supervisors. Pray they will be equipped with what

they need to do their jobs effectively. Pray for good health and

encouragement as they serve our pastors and directors.

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

7.23

7.24

7.25

DAY 8

DAY 9

DAY 10

Pray for our Children’s Ministry at Golden Hills. Thank God for

the hundreds of volunteers that sacrificially invest in our children.

Pray for Pastor Mark Wood and our Division Coordinators as they

oversee this vital ministry. Pray that God will continue to help

our families develop the next faith generation. Pray that God will

supply our staffing needs this summer on Sunday mornings. Pray

for teachers and helpers as they prepare their weekly lessons

and activities and that many children come to trust Jesus as their

Savior and Lord. Pray for God’s blessing on our Awana program

this year and for our unique Special Needs Ministry.

Pray for God’s blessing upon our High School Ministry. We thank

the Lord for our new High School Pastor, Steven Mendez. Pray for

a special blessing on his wife, Brittany, and kids as they adjust to

a new home. Pray for God’s wisdom and the ability to establish

good relationships with students and parents. Pray for the stu-

dents as they are challenged to grow spiritually and reach out

to others. Pray God will raise up committed student leaders who

can provide godly examples and leadership to their peers. Ask

God to give wisdom to Steven and his staff as they strategize and

develop meaningful programs for the students.

Praise God for Golden Hills Christian School. Pray for the princi-

pal, Kathy Zamora, as she provides leadership to the staff. Pray

for God’s blessing on enrollment this Fall and that the Lord will

continue to provide financially for the school. Pray for wisdom

for the school board as they strategize and seek God’s will for

the future. Pray the teachers will be refreshed this Summer and

that God’s hand of blessing will remain on the school in the new

year. Also, pray for the new music program starting in the Fall.

Pray for the Community Outreach Center, for wisdom and

strength for Pastor Gary West and Pastor Bill Lucas as they

oversee this vital ministry to our broken community. Pray for

staff and volunteers who provide daily meals and programs for

the guests. Praise God for the many lives being transformed,

and for their continued growth. Pray for the Growth for Life

program, helping individuals develop life skills for relational and

employment success. Pray that God will continue to provide fi-

nancially through generous giving.

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

7.26

7.27

7.28

7.29

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DAY 12

DAY 13

DAY 14

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Pray for those who serve in our audio-visual, communications,

graphic arts, print production and IT departments. We

appreciate our skilled technicians who enhance our worship

and communication, and make our services available to many

through the internet. Pray for creative new ways to make Christ

known. Pray for God’s protection of all the equipment and

encouragement for those who work in this area. Also, pray for

the Pastor/Director meetings July 31–August 2. Pray for God’s

leading as our leaders prepare their goals for the next year.

We are grateful for the Facilities Staff and volunteers in our

church under the leadership of Larry Watkins. Working grueling

hours behind the scenes, they faithfully clean the facilities,

make repairs and set up for every event. Memorials and other

special meetings demand extra effort. Linda Olson coordinates

hundreds of meetings each year. Pray they will be encouraged

as they serve God and will be given the strength and health to

carry out their work.

Pray for Kairos, our young adult ministry at Golden Hills, and

for God’s blessing on the new pastor, Josh McCullers. Pray for

a smooth transition as he takes over the responsibilities from

Pastor Phil Ward. Pray for wisdom and grace as he builds a

team of leaders and provides biblical teaching on a weekly

basis. May God help them reach out to young adults in the

community in meaningful ways. Pray that the McCullers family

can adjust quickly to a new church, community and home.

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

7.30

7.31

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DAY 16

DAY 17

Pray for Pastor Geoff Weakley and our Middle School Ministry

at Golden Hills. Pray God will raise up godly small group leaders

who will disciple the students faithfully. Pray for guidance,

provision and blessing for the winter and summer camps and

as a result many young people will come to know Jesus. Pray

that God will reveal His will for the Middle School cross-cultural

ministry this year.

Praise God for Karla Adams and the Celebration Singers. Pray

for them as they will be starting up again soon. Pray God will

guide Karla in the selection of music for the coming year,

especially for Christmas. Ask the Lord to raise up those singers

He is calling to lead us in worship every Sunday. Pray for good

health and unity for the choir. Thank God for the opportunity

to exalt His name in corporate worship.

We are blessed to have a Christ-centered Counseling Ministry

on our church campus. Pray for our director, Denise Olson, as

she gives oversight to the many counselors and therapists who

serve our people and the community. Pray that the counselors

are always mindful of God’s presence and direction. Pray

that each client experiences God’s peace and understanding

through godly counsel. Pray for new interns and trainees to

facilitate timely appointments for those waiting. Pray that

the counseling staff continues to grow in their ability to offer

guidance to help people navigate through life.

Pray for our men’s ministry under the leadership of Pastor

Johnie Moore. Pray that the men at Golden Hills will catch the

vision God has for them to be godly examples and leaders in

their homes, work and church. Pray that God will raise up more

leaders in the men’s ministry and for special events that will

transform lives.

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

8.2

8.3

8.4

8.5

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DAY 19

DAY 20

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Praise God for the Adult Ministry at Golden Hills under the capable

leadership of Pastor Rick Moe. Pray God will use all the adult

classes and Bible studies to make disciples of Jesus Christ. Pray for

God to raise up godly, knowledgeable teachers to lead Discovery

and elective classes. Ask the Holy Spirit to equip our people with

a knowledge of God and His Word, and pray for staff as they plan

future classes. Ask God to help us reach out to the people in our

many senior communities—Summerset and Trilogies. Pray also

for those reaching the needs of senior adults through Bible studies

at our local senior living centers and convalescent hospitals.

We’ve been called to make disciples of all nations, so we’re grateful

for the Global Outreach ministry at Golden Hills. Pray for wisdom

and empowerment for Brian, our Pastor of Global Outreach,

and Austin, our GO Ministry Coordinator. Through meaningful

relationships, prayer and finances we partner with many called to

serve in strategic ministries at home and abroad. Pray for good

communication with our partners and for strategic guidance in

our role in world evangelization, especially among the un-reached.

Pray God will expand prayer networks, empower those serving

and continue to work in miraculous ways redeeming people to

Himself through Christ.

Pray for Pastor Dave Parsons and the prayer ministry at Golden

Hills. We praise God for our many prayer gatherings and ask

for God’s Spirit to raise up an army of prayer intercessors in

our church, and for a revival in our midst. We thank God for the

ministry of the Prayer Room, for those who visit the room, and

for the faithful leadership of Gary and Linda Abrojena.

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

8.6

8.7

8.8

DAY 22

DAY 23

DAY 24

We’re thankful for the capable and gifted people who serve in

our Church Administration department. Pray for our Executive

Pastor Phil Hill, that he will have the wisdom and support to meet

many urgent needs. Pray for Pastor Glen Evans, Pastor of Admin-

istration, to be filled with the Holy Spirit as he manages the sub-

stantial budget of our church. We’re grateful for Melanie Barnes

and Becky Bordner who assist him with that task. Pray God will

continue to move in the hearts of our people to give generously

and cheerfully to His work.

Golden Hills is part of a larger body called Converge Worldwide

made up of over 1300 churches throughout the country. Pray for

the President of our denomination, Scott Ridout, as he leads the

churches. Converge seeks to strengthen existing churches and

start new churches throughout the world. We’re thankful for Pas-

tor David Yetter who leads our region, Converge PacWest. Pray for

David and his staff as they coordinate events. More can be accom-

plished when we work together with other like-minded churches.

Pray for Women’s Ministries under the leadership of Anna B.

Pray for the 2017/18 theme: “Know Him and Make Him Known”.

Pray for our events: Coffee Break, Simply Women, Prayer Shapes

Change, and Ladies’ Christmas Extravaganza. Pray for Fall Bible

study teachers as they prepare to speak on Paul’s letter to the

Ephesians. Pray for every woman who will facilitate a small

group. We are praising God for the women God has brought into

a saving relationship with Himself this year. Pray that each sister

would grow in her relationship with God, loving and treasuring

Jesus above all, and live in loving submission to Him.

God has blessed us with exceptional leadership and spiritual guid-

ance through our elders and deacons. We are thankful for these

men God has raised up. Pray for the elders as they work with Pas-

tor Larry to guide our church in the fulfillment of its purpose. Pray

for godly wisdom, empowerment from the Spirit and protection

from the Evil One. Pray they can be unified in their decisions and

always seek the glory of the Lord. Also, pray a special blessing on

our deacons who sacrificially serve the Lord in so many ways. Pray

that these men will be encouraged in their work and always know

that God has counted them worthy to serve Him.

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

8.9

8.10

8.11

8.12

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DAY 26

DAY 27

DAY 28

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As we gather for worship today, pray that God will fill our church

with His Holy Spirit. Pray for God’s powerful anointing upon the

pastor’s message today. May those who hear the word respond

with obedience. Pray for those who need to follow the Lord in

baptism that they will come to a class and prepare for the next

baptism service. Pray that the message that goes out online

today will speak to many people and lives will be changed.

Continue to pray for our church that we will fulfill our purpose

to make disciples who impact every area of the world for Christ.

DAY OF PRAYER || We hope that the last 30 days of interces-

sory prayer and fasting have been a blessing to your life. This

is our Day of Prayer. Take some time today to pray as the Lord

leads for the church and our community. Praise God and thank

Him for what He is doing in our midst. We encourage you to come

tonight and join us as we seek the Lord together in our Concert

of Prayer.

SUNDAY

MONDAY

8.13

8.14

DAY 29

DAY 30

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