Developmental Disabilities Ministries
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| January 6, 2008 - Pray for Paul J. Stover, Jr., pastor of the Jeter's Chapel Church in Bedford County, who was licensed to the Gospel Ministry on December 30, 2007. Let us pray that we will embrace anew the ministry of proclamation in word and deed wherever we are. January 13, 2008 - Pray for the Virlina District Board, as it meets at the Lynchburg Church for its winter meeting on January 19. Let us pray that the Spirit of God will grant discernment, guide every decision and empower every undertaking. January 20, 2008 - Pray for Elbert Lee Naff, Sr. as he is honored for thirty-three years of service upon the occasion of his retirement as pastor of the Stonewall Church of the Brethren in Floyd County, Virginia. Let us express gratitude to God for the blessings of that great cloud of witnesses which has proceeded us and upon whose foundation we build. January 27, 2008 - Pray for R. Wayne Pennington, Sr. as he is installed as pastor of the Hopewell Church of the Brethren in Prince George County, Virginia. Let us pray for and support our pastors and ministers. February 3, 2008 - Pray for Sharon B. Jenkins, Coordinator of Financial Services at the Virlina District Resource Center in Roanoke, Virginia, as she works to assist and support the administrative and stewardship work of our district mission. Let us give thanks to God for the commitment of those who serve unseen, but not unimportantly, in the ministry and mission of the church. February 10, 2008 - Pray for Karen B. Cassell, who began as assistant pastor of the Cloverdale Church in Botetourt County, Virginia, on November 1. Let us pray that the Lord of the Harvest might send more workers into the field of mission! February 17, 2008 - Pray for the Nominating and Personnel Committee of District Conference as they pursue the calling process for district leadership. Let us pray for the guidance and aid of the Holy Spirit in discerning those called to leadership in the church. February 24, 2008 - Pray for the General Board of the Church of the Brethren as it meets in Elgin, Illinois on March 8-10, 2008. Let us pray that the ministries of our congregations, district and denomination would be enhanced and multiplied for the glory of God. March 2, 2008 - Pray for Pilgrimage XII: A FaithQuest for Adults, a spiritual development retreat of the Virlina District, to be held on March 7-9. Let us pray that God will reward those who seek the divine will with deeper spirituality and greater commitment. March 9, 2008 - Pray for Jim and Sue Hardenbrook, lead workers for the Sudan Mission Initiative of the Church of the Brethren General Board, as they carry out the crucial responsibilities assigned to them. Let us give thanks to God for the work and witness which we accomplish together here and throughout the world. March 16, 2008 - Pray for Dana Beth Cassell (Roanoke, First), Brethren Volunteer Service Worker in Elgin, Illinois as she coordinates various retreats and activities of the Ministry Office of the Church of the Brethren General Board. Let us uphold those who sacrificially serve with and for us in places far and near. March 23, 2008 - Pray for the Oak Grove (South) Church of the Brethren in Franklin County, Virginia and pastor, Richard Wood Thomas, Sr., as they serve together for the glory of God and the good of their community. Let us seek the gifts of the Holy Spirit that empower the ministry of Christ's church. March 30, 2008 - Pray for Linda B. Marshall, Food Service Director at Camp Bethel, as she works with the meal service and hospitality ministry at Camp Bethel. Let us pray that the ministries of Camp Bethel will be enhanced and multiplied for the glory of God. April 6, 2008 - Pray for the Lake Side Church in Moneta, Virginia and their pastor, Thomas Hanks, as they are chartered as a fellowship of the Church of the Brethren. Let us pray that the wideness and breadth of God's work might continue to challenge us to seek wider, greater and more creative fields of mission and ministry. April 13, 2008 - Pray for the Una Nueva Vida En Cristo in Willis, Virginia and their pastor, Manuel Gonzalez, as they dedicate a new educational and office facility. Let us pray for that vision from God which guides us into a future filled with faith, hope, life and love. April 20, 2008 - Pray for the Boones Chapel Church near Penhook in Franklin County, Virginia as they enjoy their newly expanded fellowship hall dedicated on April 6th. Let us use the facilities we have to worship God, proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ and provide a place for the Holy Spirit to change the lives of individuals and bring positive transformation in society. April 27, 2008 - Pray for Debbie L. Mullins, as she serves as Administrative Secretary of the Brethren Academy for Ministerial Leadership, a joint ministry of Bethany Theological Seminary and the General Board of the Church of the Brethren. Let us realize that the ministry and mission of the church is administered in an infinite variety of ways and by various means. May 4, 2008 - Pray for the Virlina District Board, as it meets at the Shelton Church in Surry County, North Carolina on May 10th. Let us pray that the Spirit of God will grant discernment, guide every decision and enable every undertaking. May 11, 2008 - Pray for Bobby L. Phillips as he serves the Masons Cove Church in Roanoke County, Virginia as interim pastor. Let us honor the commitment, dedication and work of those who give freely of themselves to the work of Christ and the church. May 18, 2008 - Pray for the Williamson Road Church in Roanoke, Virginia and their pastor, Michael Huffaker, as the congregation celebrates its 60th Anniversary. Let us pray for the gifts of the Holy Spirit that empower the ministry and mission of Christ's church. May 25, 2008 - Pray for Wayne C. Garst, Director of Disaster Response for the Virlina District Board, and the many disaster response workers we send forth to minister through rebuilding and reconstruction. Let us pray that the service ministries of our congregations, district and denomination would be enhanced and multiplied for the glory of God and our neighbor's good. June 1, 2008 - Pray for the Living Faith Church in Concord, North Carolina and their pastor, Frances S. Beam, as she is installed today. Let us pray that every congregation ministers effectively in its community and shares in the wider mission of Christ's work throughout the world. June 8, 2008 - Pray for Wakefield Chapel in Hopewell, Virginia and their pastor, Samuel P. Ellis, who will be ordained to the Gospel Ministry today. Let us give glory to God for the manifold gifts of the Spirit bestowed upon Christ's church. June 15, 2008 - Pray for the year-round staff, the summer staff, counselors and campers, as the summer camping program commences today at Camp Bethel. Let us pray that the camp experience will be a laboratory for Christian living and that every camper might be drawn closer to Christ and the church. June 22, 2008 - Pray for Tyler Goss and Krista Gardner as they serve as the Virlina Youth Heritage Team interpreting the 300th Anniversary of the Church of the Brethren. Let us give thanks to God for the goodly heritage of our denomination and trust the Lord with our future. June 29, 2008 - Pray for Norris and Gerry Martin, members of the Masons Cove Church, as they anticipate recognition as the Outdoor Ministries Association Volunteers of the Year at Annual Conference on July 15th for their work at Camp Bethel. Let us express gratitude to God for the many hours of volunteer time given by many persons that makes our ministry strong and whole.
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