Praise God for the confidence we can always have in Him. Pray we will all look to Him for help in times of trouble and find in Him our refuge and strength.

This week we are praying for Jimmie Hale Mission (jimmiehalemission.com), a Christian ministry that includes the Shepura Men’s Center (homeless shelter for men), Jessie’s Place (a shelter for women and children), Royal Pines (a recovery center for men), recovery programs, and learning centers. The purpose of Jimmie Hale Mission is to minister to the spiritual, emotional, and physical needs of men, women, and children in hard places in our community through the gospel of Jesus Christ. We are also praying for Shades Mountain Community Church and Pastor Spencer DeBurgh.

DAY 1: Pray for the Jimmie Hale Mission clients. Pray specifically for the Lord’s guidance and graciousness as they unpack the many traumas in their lives. Pray JHM will be a place where they hear about and see the love of Christ throughout their healing process.

DAY 2: Pray for the volunteers at Jimmie Hale Mission. Pray for them to be examples of Christ to those they minister to at Jimmie Hale. Ask the Lord to protect their families and their health as they continue to serve at Jimmie Hale.

DAY 3: Pray for the Jimmie Hale Mission staff. Pray specifically for the staff to use their work at the Mission as an opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus to the most broken in our society. Pray for wisdom, skill, purpose and vision as they seek to love and serve their neighbors.

DAY 4: Pray for Perryn Carroll, Executive Director of JHM. Pray for her to lead the organization with vision and integrity. Pray for God to give her strength and wisdom. Pray for the JHM board and staff, for them to continue to trust God for His provision and direction.

DAY 5: Pray for financial provision for Jimmie Hale Mission. Pray for their capital campaign called “Lasting Transformation,” where they hope to raise six million dollars to upgrade and construct livable spaces and provide for the needs of their clients so they may acclimate slowly and successfully back into society, healthy and whole.

DAY 6: Pray for the women and children living at Jessie’s Place to be able to find the support and direction they need as they seek to restart and enjoy God’s good design for their lives.

This week we are praying for Andy and Bekah serving in Southeast Asia as marketplace professionals to the nations.

DAY 1: Please pray for Andy and Bekah to continue to develop intentional friendships with their students, coworkers, and neighbors. Pray they would be ready at any time to share with those around them.

DAY 2: Ask God to help them continue to use the gift of hospitality to welcome people into their home where they can develop deeper friendships and minister to those in need.

DAY 3: Pray for their local church where Andy serves as an elder. Ask God to continue to grow their church and make it a beacon of light in their city. Pray for many to come to follow and serve Jesus.

DAY 4: Ask the Lord to bless Andy and Bekah in their work and to help them rest in and rely on the Lord, trusting He will provide their every need.

DAY 5: Ask the Lord to bless their family as they are expecting their first child any day. Pray for good health for mom and baby.

DAY 6: Pray for Andy and Bekah’s marriage. Pray they would prioritize their relationship with the Lord, seek Him together, and walk in unity with the Lord and each other.