LET’S PRAY

SUNDAY, August 24, 2025

COLOSSIANS 4:2  “BE DEVOTED TO PRAYER, BEING WATCHFUL AND THANKFUL”  

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Prayer and Thanksgiving

Spend the first few moments praising God and giving thanks.  Let’s not rush into asking for anything until we have recognized God’s goodness, faithfulness and favor in our lives. 


Matthew 7:7-8
 
Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.


Pray for our family

Children

Spouses

Parents

Siblings

Grandparents
 

Uncles, aunts, cousins and in-laws

Church family

Reconciliation, forgiveness, grace and growth


John 15:16  
You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit--fruit that will last--and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you.  


Pray over empty chairs / empty parking lot and sanctuary
(Pray through the rows of chairs) that God would fill the empty chairs in our church with new people who are seeking to know him as Savior and Lord
(Pray through the parking lot) that God would fill the parking lot of our church with new families
 Pray for revival in our church
For the Holy Spirit to move powerfully in us
For the Church to recognize the presence of God in this place
For our worship to be authentic and glorifying to God
For the sermon to be heard, understood and transforming
For the salvation of souls
For growth of the body
For the maturity of our spirits


Psalm 145:18
 
 The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. 


Prayer requests from Mission Church

  • Upcoming Events at Mission Church -  Pickleball Aug. 30, Hula class on Sundays, Women's Bible Study Sept. 11, Men's Breakfast Sept. 13, DISH.COMM and Caravans begin Sept. 17, Back to School Sunday Sept. 14, Women's Walk & Coffee Sept. 20
  • City easement project on Mission Church property - that it would be a smooth process.
  • Lori Payton - Back in hospital, continuing chemo (brain lesions)
  • From Ruth Ireland -Prayers for healing of "Long term migraine since January and waiting for preventative medication to work effectively/stop this episode of status migrainousis. Doctors looking for a cause.  Prayers for strength to keep up with work."  She is a busy teacher.
  • Lovelyn Ciudad-Real (infant) has weak immunity, so is being kept at home most of the time. Pray her body is able to strengthen her immune system.
  • Monica Harding - We will begin a program of teaching Jaxon how to tolerating blood draws. He very much needs mood stabilizing medication which will require weekly blood draws for the first month. 
  • Jim Herber - Battling pancreatic cancer
  • Beth Smith -  Recovering from surgery on her badly broken arm. Is currently recuperating in Idaho.
  • Bill Young - fell and fractured his neck, injured his face. Still recovering
  • Marla Hashiguchi - Post-surgery, still some cancer found, but none in the lymph nodes, so praise that it had not spread to lymphatic system. Will continue to treat the remaining cancer.
  • Beulah Crosby - Has been moved to a new facility with more care. Pray for Beulah and family as they navigate new territory. Turned 99 in May
  • Maureen Jobb - Recovering from knee fusion surgery, still at a rehab center. 
  • Lorraine Benjamin preparing for brain surgery in next months. Requires a lot of care from family. Prayers for all involved.
  • Donna Jones - health issues
  • Tait Leeper's mom - battling cancer
  • Robert Churchman, recovering from neck/spine surgery
  • Carmen Ramirez - requesting prayer for brother's health issues
  • Mission Nazarene Preschool - Quite a few staff and teachers are going through some serious and difficult life stuff. Prayers for healing, wisdom, strength.
  • Bill Young's Daughter-in-Law has serious health concerns
  • Katie Parson's sister-in-law battling cancer and MS
  • Theron Friberg - ongoing treatment for cancer
  • Bob Smith - nerve damage in eye after shingles, pain and vision issues
  • Paul Slater -  hormonal treatment for cancer
  • Chuck Downing - please pray for son and daughter-in-law, grandkids, difficult situation. 
  • Wanda Almgren - Pain due to severe arthritis
  • Barbara Brittain - Curvature of the spine

  

Hebrews 5:7 
During the days of Jesus' life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with fervent cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission.
 



Pray for Mission Church teachers, leaders and staff

Sunday School/Small Groups

  • 109 – Chuck Downing – Spirit Alive
  • 110 – Paul Slater - Care N Share
  • 201 – Young Adult Class - Jerry and Sue Goodwin
  • 202 – College Class - Susan Brownlee
  • 203 – Cyndi Stockwell - Moms in Prayer
  • 105 – preschool (Sundays) - Rachelle Wong, Deb Kirby
  • 205 –Mission Youth – Dennis Beckner, Nicole Fling, Alanna Bergherm, Tait Leeper, Ryan Enchelmayer, Jeff Birdsell
  • 206 –Kids’ Church/Sunday School – Elizabeth Bergherm, Rachelle Wong, Deb Kirby
  • 208 – Greg & Janet Crow – Wholehearted
  • 209 - Future class
  • 210 – Amanda Thurman – 7th Day Class
  • Fellowship Hall – John Payton – Kingdom Builders
  • Fireside Room – Elizabeth Bergherm - Harvest




James 5:16

 


Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.




Staff and Ministry Leaders

  • Children’s Ministry–Elizabeth Bergherm
  • Youth Ministry - Tait Leeper
  • College - Susan Brownlee
  • Executive Administrator - Steve Horrex
  • Associate/Senior Adult – Paul Slater
  • Associate Minister - Dennis Beckner
  • Worship Arts –James Michaelian, Jeremy Watkin
  • Senior Pastor – Gordon Wong
  • Facilities – Aldo Osuna, Ron Ferback, George Smith
  • Ministry Program Coordinator  - Evelyn Quina
  • Worship Coordinator - Heather Slater
  • Financial Secretary - Abigail Crosby


Church Board - 


April Gilbert, Barry Jones, Brandon Quina, Chad Wolfe, Colleen Hartman, Jerry Crosby, Jerry Goodwin, John Langstraat, Liz Horrex, Murray Doig, Paul Ward, Vic Enchelmayer



Pray For Mission Nazarene Preschool

  • Students and families
  • Director: Evie Kensel
  • Curriculum / Office: Wanda Gonzales
  • Seals teachers: Carmen, Evelyn, Dulce, Vicky, Destiny, Jai, Maggie
  • Snails teachers: Amanda, Rocio, Jenna
  • Turtles teachers: Rokhosh, Denise G.,  Javiera
  • Sea Stars teachers: Violet
  • Whales teachers:  Irma, Katie
  • Dolphins teachers: Yesica, Noelle
  • Sharks teachers: Dana, Angelica, Madison
  • Jellyfish teacher: Teariny, Cloe
  • Kitchen: Denise T
  • Floater: Amberly