April 2009

Where cross the crowded ways of life,
Where sound the cries of race and clan
Above the noise of selfish strife,
We hear Thy voice, O Son of Man.

O Master, from the mountainside
Make haste to heal these hearts of pain;
Among these restless throngs abide;
Oh, tread the city’s streets again.

               – Pastor Frank North, 1903

1 Laine Johnson, Wilson Green, and the Red Team are scheduled to finish their summit today at Friendship Baptist Church in Hudson, North Carolina. Pray that God would especially move the hearts of those reluctant to obey His Word.

2 Steve Canfield, Steven Canfield, and the Blue Team continue their summit through April 5 at Grace Presbyterian Church in Peoria, Illinois. Ask God to do a great work of revival and spiritual awakening in the church and the surrounding community.

3 This weekend, the first Revive Our Hearts Women’s Ministry Directors’ Retreat begins at The Lodge. Pray for Sarah Stevenson and Carrie Gaul as they speak and lead, serving women who are active leaders of women’s ministries in their churches and communities.

4 Life Action’s Publications Department recently released a new newsletter titled Ignite. Pray that it will effectively communicate revival principles.

5 Ryan Loveing, Ben Slenk, and the Revival Conference Team begin a 4-day THIRST conference today at Harvest Time Bible Church in Rock Falls, Illinois. Ask God to create a thirst among the congregation to experience His power and glory in their lives.

6 The Red Team ministers through a summit at Providence Baptist Church in Pageland, South Carolina, until April 15. Pray that God’s anointing would be on the speakers, singers, and children’s ministers as they serve, accomplishing a deep work in the hearts of the congregation.

7 Last month, Life Action published the first edition of a new quarterly magazine titled Revive, (formerly Spirit of Revival magazine). Ask God to give the writers and editors insight into the heart needs of those who will be reached by the articles. Pray that people will absorb the material and respond to the truth.

8 “Over the last several months, I have had a powerful burden for revival in [my home town].” A layman from a southern city wrote this to us earlier this year, and outlined how he is planning to start daily noon prayer meetings for men to pray for God to work. Pray that God will raise up many others to lead prayer meetings for revival and spiritual awakening in their homes, churches, and towns.

9 Nancy DeMoss is teaching today in Little Rock, Arkansas, recording for Revive Our Hearts radio. Pray for physical stamina, spiritual insight, and the ability to communicate truth effectively.

10 Joann Archer, wife of Charles (our Business and Finance Director), entered the immediate presence of Christ on February 8, after enduring two-and-a-half years of ALS. She honored her Lord consistently throughout her physical battle and pointed many to Him. Please pray for Charles and their two daughters and families as they adjust to her absence.

11 Nick Johnson, an associate technician in our IT Department, helps maintain Life Action’s many computers used in various locations and helps answer technical questions from our staff. Pray for him and his wife, Rachel, especially as they raise prayer and financial support to work with HCJB Radio in Colorado. They are eager to fulfill this new calling on their lives.

12 The Revival Conference Team begins an 8-day summit this Resurrection Sunday at Emmanuel Free Will Baptist Church in Wabash, Indiana. Ask God to begin sending
refreshing revival and powerful spiritual awakening to the church and community as a result of these days.

13 The Blue Team began a 15-day summit yesterday at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Manassas, Virginia. Ask for God’s hand to be on the teams and their leaders, and on the church leaders and congregation,
accomplishing the permanent change only His Spirit can achieve.

14 Tom Jones serves as the Creative Design Manager at our National Ministry Center. Pray for him and his wife, Danna, for daily spiritual and physical resources and for stamina to meet the demands of their lives.

15 Our Business Services Department seeks to honor Christ in everything as they direct our ministry’s business affairs. Pray for wisdom and foresight for them as they serve.

16 As the Deinum and Reava families continue raising support to join our camp ministry, pray that God will provide interested partners who will give prayer and finances to speed them to their goal.

17 Nancy DeMoss is speaking at the women’s retreat of First Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas. Pray that her words will help accomplish God’s deepest desires for the women during this time.

18 Revive Our Hearts is hosting a Pure in Heart conference for moms and their tween daughters in Davenport, Iowa, today. Pray for Susan Henson as she leads and speaks at this event.

19 The Red Team begins an 8-day revival summit today at Calvary Baptist Church in Bristol, Tennessee. Pray that the congregation will respond in faith and obedience to God’s revealed will for this time.

20 Today, Nancy DeMoss participates in a Revive Our Hearts radio rally with Bott Radio Network in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Pray that God will change hearts for His glory and move people to partner with the radio ministry.

21 Pastors and their wives meet this week at The Lodge for a Pastors’ Retreat. Pray for days of deep reflection, intense challenge, and refreshing rest as the staff serves these dear couples.

22 Pray for Nancy DeMoss as she prepares to participate tomorrow at a Revive Our Hearts radio rally with Bott Radio Network in St. Louis, Missouri. Ask God to empower her for this task.

23 Tomorrow, Nancy DeMoss speaks at a Revive Our Hearts radio rally with Bott Radio Network in Kansas City, Missouri. Ask God to produce the results He desires through this outreach.

24 The Life Action Camp hosts a couples’ retreat this weekend. Pray that the couples will experience God’s presence in such a way that their families will be impacted for Him for years to come.

25 Please pray for additional ministry partners to help fund Collegiate Impact’s various outreaches, such as Jericho Partnerships and the institute held each summer at Yale University.

26 Joyce Cronin and Jessie Stoltzfus both joined the Revive Our Hearts team within the past year. Pray that God would empower them as they fill their positions, protecting and blessing them as they serve.

27 Pray that God would clearly direct our Scheduling Department today, ordering their plans to match His timetable as they arrange the teams’ summit and conference schedules for months to come.

28 Pray for the effective use of two tools Collegiate Impact uses to help reach campuses for Christ: The New Haven Call covenant and Jericho Partnerships, both designed to help students, faculty, and ministry leaders unite in effective outreach to colleges.

29 Pray for the Life Action Camp staff as they prepare to host several father/daughter banquets at the camp in May.

30 Please intercede today for Collegiate Impact’s fourth Institute of Campus Revival and Awakening at Yale University,

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