Praise God for sovereignly gathering together His people as the Church. Pray we will be a Faith Family centered around and committed to the proclamation and study of God’s Word. Ask the Spirit to grow our understanding of and obedience to the Word. Ask God to grant wisdom and strength to the leaders of our church. Pray for God to raise up men from among us to join our Elder Council to shepherd our Faith Family well. Pray for our Elder Selection Team as they begin the process of identifying potential new elders.

This week we are interceding on behalf of human trafficking victims in Birmingham. Slavery, though now illegal in every country, is more prevalent today than at any other point in history. With an estimated 27 to 36 million people enslaved worldwide in various forms of sexual and labor exploitation, research over the past few years has shown that Birmingham is no exception to this problem. Join us as we ask God to put an end to the horrible injustice that is plaguing our world on a local, national, and global level. We are also praying for Briarwood Presbyterian Church, and Pastor Harry Reeder.

Day 1: Pray for God to protect, rescue, and restore human trafficking victims in our own city who have been unable to escape their circumstances. Ask that God would send his Holy Spirit to comfort the afflicted and be a very present help for them in times of trouble.

Day 2: Pray that God will bring awareness to the Body of Christ concerning modern-day slavery, awakening the community, nation, and world to the personal and societal destruction caused by forced labor and prostitution.

Day 3: Pray that the Church would be compelled by the biblical mandate in Scripture to seek justice for the oppressed. Ask God to inspire and equip local government authorities to combat slavery in all its forms.

Day 4: Sex trafficking and pornography are closely linked. Pray for sexual purity within the Church and for individuals struggling with sexual sin and ministries like Awaken that are helping adults find freedom in Christ.

Day 5: Ask Jesus for an awakening among the worst offenders of human trafficking. Pray that they would repent of their sin, turn to Jesus, and become forces for freedom.

Day 6: Pray for our Local Missions partner, The WellHouse, and other organizations in Birmingham that God has called to serve victims of human trafficking. Pray that God would grant them favor and influence in the community and success in their mission.

This week we are praying for Brook Hills Mid-Termer, Rachel G. serving in Madagascar. Rachel was sent out from Brook Hills the summer of 2014 and will serve for two years as a homeschool teacher for missionary children. Rachel serves the Long-Term workers by providing a creative, well-rounded education for these families. To learn more ways to pray for Rachel and her work in Madagascar follow her blog: http://madamessage.weebly.com/. Please join us this week as we pray for Rachel G.

Day 1: Rachel just said goodbye to two of her teammates that she has been serving with this past year. Pray for Rachel as she is experiencing life without them. Pray for Rachel to trust the Lord through this transition.

Day 2: Praise God for Rachel’s role on her team. Thank the Lord for providing her the opportunity to use her education and gifting as a teacher to support and strengthen the long- term work in Madagascar.

Day 3: Pray for the Lord to strengthen Rachel and to remind her of the great purpose He has in bringing her to Madagascar for these last two years. Pray for Rachel to be steadfast and faithful to the task.

Day 4: Pray for two of Rachel’s students, Josh and Kayla, as their family prepares to return to the states. Pray for the last few days Rachel has with her students to be full of joy.

Day 5: Rachel’s language teacher and dearest Malagasy friend, Aureline, became a believer nine months ago. Pray for Aureline as she grows in faith. Pray for opportunities for Rachel to disciple Aureline.

Day 6: Pray for the Malagasy people. Pray for Rachel to continue to have opportunities to share Christ with her friends and neighbors. Pray for many to know Christ as Lord and Savior.