LET’S PRAY

SUNDAY, May 18, 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 -  Youth Elevate at PLNU May 23-25, Women's Breakfast May 31, Blood Drive June 1, Cathy Brown memorial June 1 (2pm), NACA trip June 1-8, VBS June 18-20
  • City easement project on Mission Church property - that it would be a smooth process.
  • Marla Hashiguchi - serious surgery on Monday, May 19. Prayers that all goes according to plan.
  • Steve Gilbert - Trying to recover from a torn calf muscle, and is also currently in the Philippines on a LoveWorks trip (PLNU)
  • Pray for our group traveling to Native American Christian Academy June 1-8.
  • Beulah Crosby - health issues getting more difficult, and she will need to be moved to a facility with more care. Pray for Beulah and family as they navigate new territory
  • Pray for the family of Barbara Urso, long-time Mission Church member who passed away recently. A memorial service at Mission Church is scheduled for June 28
  • Traci Smith - Had to have surgery to treat retinal hemorrhage  
  • Maureen Jobb - Recovering from knee fusion surgery, still at a rehab center. 
  • Beth Smith -  last December fell and broke her arm very badly. Praise! After three months of no healing, and the possibility of surgery, doctors have detected some signs that the bone is beginning to show some new signs of healing. They are monitoring to see whether or not they will need to operate on the arm.
  • Pray for the family of Cathy Brown, who passed away last recently. A San Diego memorial service is scheduled for June 1 at 2pm at Mission Church
  • Don Romero - back at church, but still recovering from surgery
  • Cindy Wickwire - had emergency appendectomy recently
  • Lori Payton  - Praise! No evidence of lymphoma in her bone marrow.
  • Lorraine Benjamin recovering from brain surgery (exploratory). Requires a lot of care from family. Prayers for all involved. Speech and physical therapy. 
  • Donna Jones - health issues
  • Tait Leeper's mom - battling cancer
  • Leanne Downing - recovering from knee surgery
  • 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.
  • Cyndi Stockwell - recovering from foot surgery. Is finally out of the boot.
  • Elke Mueller - had to travel home to Germany to care for her mother
  • Loretta Rugh (former member of Mission Church) had a bad fall and is in recovery
  • Jim Carney health issues
  • Pray for El Cajon New Life Church as they search for a new senior pastor.
  • Marla Hashiguchi - pancreatic cancer diagnosis
  • Bill Young's Daughter-in-Law has serious health concerns
  • Jim Herber - Diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, exploring treatment options
  • 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 – 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 Pastor - 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, Melissa, Destiny
  • Snails teachers: Brianna, Rocio, Paige
  • Turtles teachers: Andrea, Denise V., 
  • Sea Stars teachers: Violet
  • Whales teachers:  Irma, Katie
  • Dolphins teachers: Yesica, Noelle
  • Sharks teachers: Dana, Angelica, Maya, Madison
  • Jellyfish teacher: Teariny
  • Kitchen: Denise T
  • Floater: Amberly