Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
—Matthew 28:18-20

Prayer Focus: Ministries in the United States
1. Throughout the week, thank God for the Great Commandment (Matthew 22:36-40) and Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20) and for being part of a church that encourages and supports its members in serving God.

2. Using the Dawson Ministry Guide, the Together insert, or your own knowledge of ministries in the United States, select one ministry and pray that God will give His workers clear direction regarding the growth of their ministry.

3. Pray for clear direction regarding where you will serve in 2010. Please keep prayer a priority during the Life Guide emphasis. 

Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues,
preaching the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness.
When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they
were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to
his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord
of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.”
—Matthew 9:35-38

Prayer Focus: Ministries in Alabama and the Southeastern United States
Throughout the week, thank God for the talents, skills, and spiritual gifts we
have been given to serve Him.

Using the Dawson Ministry Guide, the insert in the Together, or your own
knowledge of ministries in Alabama and the Southeastern United States,
select a ministry to pray for and ask God to send volunteers to work in that
ministry. Pray also for direction about where you will serve in 2010.
Please keep prayer a priority during the Life Guide emphasis.

"He upholds the cause of the oppressed
     and gives food to the hungry.
     The LORD sets prisoners free,

The LORD gives sight to the blind,
     the LORD lifts up those who are bowed down,
     the LORD loves the righteous.

The LORD watches over the alien
     and sustains the fatherless and the widow,
     but he frustrates the ways of the wicked.

The LORD reigns forever,
     your God, O Zion, for all generations.
     Praise the LORD."
Psalm 146:7-10

Prayer Focus: Ministries in Birmingham
Thank you, Father, for the community that we live in that actively seeks to serve people in need in the name of Jesus Christ. Please renew my commitment to you, Lord, in every part of my life as I draw closer to you through the Life Guide emphasis.

Prayer Points for the Week
-Continue to thank God for the ministries operating in Birmingham.

-Select a specific ministry to pray for using the Dawson Ministry Guide, the insert from the Together, or from your own knowledge of ministries in Birmingham.

-Ask God to show you areas and opportunities to renew your commitment to Him.