February 2009

Thank you for your prayers as we continue to seek the Lord for Him to revive His people! The following is a list of prayer needs for the month of February. Feel free to print the following prayer calendar.

Special Prayer Request: The Archer Family

Family of Friends,

For the past 18 years, Charles and Joann Archer have served in key leadership roles.  On Sunday, February 8th, after an extended time of battling with ALS, Joann went home to be with her personal savior, Jesus Christ.   Charles has lost a godly wife, best earthly friend, and partner in ministry.  Please be praying for Charles, their daughters Catherine and Mary Alice, along with their son-in-laws Dan and Joshua, and their 4 grandchildren.  The funeral will be on Friday, February 13th, here in the Niles area.

Life Action Ministries

February 2009 Ministry Prayer Calendar

“I feel it is far better to begin with God, to see His face first, to get my soul near Him before it is near another.”  – E. M. Bounds

1 Ryan Loveing, Ben Slenk, and the White Team began a 4-day revival conference at First Baptist Church in Duncan, Oklahoma, yesterday. Pray that the focus of these days will be Christ, and that His Spirit will do a deep work in hearts.

2 Laine Johnson, Wilson Green, and the Red Team are drawing near the close of their summit at Eastside Baptist Church in Douglas, Georgia. Pray for a strong finish and for God to produce genuine revival and spiritual awakening.

3 Steve Canfield, Steven Canfield, and the Blue Team minister at First Baptist Church in Douglas, Georgia, through the 15th of this month. Ask God to guide the team and church leaders as they discern the heart needs of this congregation.

4 Lane Gordon travels to Graham, Texas, this weekend to prepare the congregation of Oak Street Baptist Church for a White Team summit. Ask God to help Lane communicate a burden to see God’s power at work in the individuals, the church, and the community.

5 Mike Lee would appreciate your prayers as he fulfills pre-summit responsibilities this weekend at Providence Baptist Church in Pageland, South Carolina.

6 Nancy DeMoss speaks today at the Ladies’ Tea, a part of the National Religious Broadcasters annual convention. Ask God to anoint her lips as she addresses the wives of the NRB board and radio station managers—women who influence the leaders’ decisions.

7 The White Team opens a 4-day revival conference tomorrow at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Ennis, Texas. Ask God to powerfully minister through the team and speakers during this time.

8 The Revive Our Hearts Advisory Board members—Bob Lepine, Byron Paulus, John Shelford, and Greg Thornton—meet today to pray, evaluate, and plan for future days of ministry. Please ask God to clearly and powerfully direct their thoughts and conversations.

9 When one of our speakers travels to a church to prepare the congregation and leadership for a team’s arrival, they often minister for at least 3 days. As John Myers finishes this important task today at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Manassas, Virginia, please ask God to grant him wisdom and grace.

10 On Sunday the Red Team began an 11-day summit at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in Waycross, Georgia. Intercede for the team and for the congregation and its leaders, that these days would be spiritually and eternally profitable.

11 Invitations have gone out for Collegiate Impact’s 2009 Institute of Campus Revival and Awakening at Yale University. Pray that many will respond and make plans to join this fourth annual institute.

12 Angela Temples is currently raising her financial and prayer support in order to join Revive Our Hearts. Ask God to lead her to those who would be interested in helping her fulfill this mission.

13 The Life Action Camp staff hosts a couples’ retreat this weekend. Pray that this will be a refreshing and spiritually revitalizing time for all those involved.

14 This weekend, JR Rohrman prepares Emmanuel Free Will Baptist Church in Wabash, Indiana, for the White Team’s arrival later in the year. Pray that God will powerfully use JR’s words and encouragement for His glory.

15 The White Team begins a 4-day revival conference today at First Baptist Church in Brenham, Texas. Please pray that both the team and the congregation would quickly obey what God says, keeping nothing back regarding all He requests.

16 “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice” (Prov. 29:2). We thank God on this President’s Day for righteous leaders our nation has known. Join us in praying that He will raise up more who care deeply about His holiness and priorities, to fill federal, state, and local offices.

17 Several weeks ago, our iMedia Team released our redesigned website (www.LifeAction.org) filled with ministry information, schedules, first-hand reports from the teams, audio bytes, streaming video, and other useful material. Pray that many people will find this site and grow in Christ as a result.

18 Ray and Wanda Canfield, “retired” volunteers, graciously give of their time to serve at our camp and National Ministry Center. Pray that God would bless and encourage them today.

19 We gladly welcome back B. G. and Angela Allen, who left us for a year to attend family responsibilities and other pressing tasks. As B. G. resumes leadership responsibilities with our administrative staff and his family settles in, please cover them in prayer.

20 Stacey Battenburg serves as the Inventory and Resource Manager for Revive Our Hearts, providing women around the world with helpful books, CDs, DVDs, and other vital publications. Please ask for God’s blessing and provision for her as she faithfully fulfills her responsibilities at work and at home.

21 John Myers ministers in pre-summit meetings this weekend at Calvary Baptist Church in Bristol, Tennessee, preparing the congregation for the Red Team’s visit later this year. Pray that God will stir hearts to obey His directives for the days ahead.

22 The White Team begins a revival conference today at First Baptist Church in San Saba, Texas. Ask God to do such a deep work during this short time that even the surrounding community would be greatly impacted by His Spirit at work in His people.

23 The Red Team began an 8-day summit yesterday at Bethel Baptist Church in Moody, Alabama. The team and its leaders would greatly appreciate your prayers for genuine, Spirit-empowered ministry and results during this time.

24 The Blue Team opened a 2-week summit this past Sunday at Northcliffe Baptist Church in Spring Hill, Florida. Please lift them and the congregation up in prayer, that all would listen intently to God’s Word and quickly obey whatever He reveals.

25 Mike and Trina Crescenzi both serve at our National Ministry Center. Mike works full time in our Scheduling Department, and Trina works part time in Resource Management. One of their daughters is a children’s minister with the Red Team. Please pray that God will keep His hand on this couple and their three grown children.

26 Cover with prayer the husbands and fathers in our ministry, asking God to help them faithfully lead their families in His Word and remain true to their marriage vows, portraying Christ’s covenant love for His church.

27 Ask God to provide for all of our buildings and facilities, giving vision and encouragement to the crew that maintains and upgrades them. Pray that we will make the best possible use of all He provides.

28 Please pray for safety as our teams travel thousands of miles across the country to serve many churches. Also pray for grace for our home staff, as they faithfully work at our National Ministry Center, The Lodge, and the camp. Thank you for standing with us, and may God richly bless you

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