Praise God for those He has used to disciple each of us and mature us as followers of Christ. Pray for us all to make the most of opportunities we have to pass on our knowledge of the faith to younger generations. Pray we will all live in light of the hope we have in Christ.

This week we are praying for Brother Bryan Mission, a residential Christian recovery and work-readiness program ministering to economically, emotionally, and spiritually impoverished men in Birmingham. The goal of Brother Bryan Mission is for each client to return to his family, church, and community free from addiction, with stable employment and housing, and with a healthy relationship with God and others. We’re also praying this week for Faith Presbyterian Church and Pastor Jason Sterling.

Day 1: Pray for the ministry of Brother Bryan Mission to clearly display the gospel in word and deed to men who are mired in substance abuse, criminal behavior, and homelessness. Pray that the love and words of Jesus would be felt and heard through the programs and services provided.

Day 2: Over 200 men enter into the programs annually and BBM desires to see these defeated lives come into a saving relationship with Jesus. Pray also for any existing followers of Jesus to commit to living a disciplined life under His Lordship. 
 
Day 3: Pray for the BBM building expansion at 1628 2nd Ave N. Pray for a complete final inspection and the ability to open their doors to those seeking refuge. The expansion will allow for an additional 28 men to find hope and healing through the Christ-centered community at BBM. 

Day 4: Pray for the hundreds of graduates from Brother Bryan Mission's programs to stay committed to the life of a disciple. Pray that they would abstain from substance abuse and unhealthy relationships. 

Day 5: Pray for the staff and volunteers of BBM as they labor in disciple-making. Pray that they would feel a fresh anointing and vision for the future of the ministry. Pray against a spirit of discouragement and disillusionment in this challenging setting. 

Day 6: Pray for the thousands of hurting and homeless who are still residing on the streets of Birmingham. Pray that BBM could engage these communities through several outreach programs aimed at serving the homeless through the meeting of practical needs and the proclamation of the gospel.

This week, we are praying for some of our Long-Termers, Ryan and Lauren F. They run a business called Camel Culture.

Day 1: Ryan and Lauren and their children will be moving to the Middle East later this year and running Camel Culture from there. Pray for them as they say their goodbyes. Pray for a smooth transition. Pray for the logistics of their move and that they will settle in quickly to their new country. Pray for their marriage to continue to be an example of the gospel. 

Day 2: Pray for God to sustain, and even grow, Camel Culture operations in the U.S. while they are serving overseas. Pray for Ryan and Lauren to have many opportunities to share the gospel in their new country through business connections and in their neighborhood. 

Day 3: Pray for God to give Ryan favor to source desirable products that they will then be able to import and sell in the halal stores in the U.S. Pray for more laborers to be raised up to engage their local camel cultures with the gospel through business.

Day 4: Pray for Lauren as she homeschools their children. Pray for their children to make new friends. Pray for their family to get connected to their local church in the Middle East. Pray they will wisely establish sustaining rhythms in their new country.

Day 5: Pray for the Lord to open many doors for sharing the gospel in their new city. Pray also for the Camel Culture representatives here in the U.S. to continue sharing boldly as they bring the products into halal supermarkets.

Day 6: Pray for the Lord to bring them discipling relationships and that they would be faithful to impart the wisdom that comes from the Lord. Pray that they would find ways to use their spiritual gifts to bless and build up the local church.