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WATCHMAN PRAYER ALERT

Northside Church MAY / JUNE 2011


O Jerusalem, I have posted watchmen on your walls; they will pray day and night continually. Take no rest, all you who pray to the Lord. Isaiah 62:6

TIME OF PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING


(5 MINUTES)
An essential part of relationship with God is the daily (or regular) time of worship and praise. After all, our primary purpose is to praise and worship the Father.

TIME OF CONFESSION AND REPENTANCE


(5 MINUTES)
After you have spent time in genuine praise and worship, you are ready to enter a period of confession and cleansing. Consistent confession is the primary way we receive Gods forgiveness and maintain a Spiritlled life.

Praise the Lord through these song lyrics: SING TO THE LORD (Hillsong)

Righteous Ruler of the heavens Holy, holy, our God Sovereign Lord of all creation Holy, holy, our God Every tribe and tongue Lift your voice as one He is greatly to be praised Sing to the Lord, oh my soul Let the heavens shout for joy Great is our God Great is our God Nations come and bow before Him Holy, holy, our God Angels sing now and forever Holy, holy, our God Every tribe and tongue Lift your voice as one He is greatly to be praised Sing to the Lord, oh my soul Let the heavens shout for joy Great is our God Great is our God The heavens shall declare The glory of our great God The heavens shall declare The glory of our great God The heavens shall declare The glory of our great God

Psalm 139:23-24 Search me, O God, and know my heart; Test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Luke 15:7 I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.
Ask the Spirit to search your heart and reveal any areas of
unconfessed sin. Acknowledge these to the Lord, turn from them, and thank Him for His forgiveness.

TIME OF MEDITATION
(4 MINUTES)
In its essence, meditation is simply the practice of listening to Gods voice as He speaks through His Word and prayer; ask God to speak to your heart.

Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding to learn your commands. Psalm 119:73
Sit quietly and wait for God to speak. Remember, our God is
a personal God and He speaks to His children.

SPECIFIC REQUESTS FOR OUR CHURCH


(45 MINUTES) PRAY FOR OUR LEADERSHIP
Rocky, Sherrie, Mary Beth, Joshua, Matthew and Jonathan & Christy. Father, we ask that You fill Rocky with Your spirit. Guide him by Your Word. Protect him from the attacks of the enemy. Encourage him to keep on keeping on. Help him to love his wife and children in a way that honors and pleases you. Give him courage to proclaim Your Word and love for Your Church. Open up his mind to dream big dreams for our church. Show him clearly how to lead us to be the church You have called us to be. Dont let him grow weary in well doing. Bless Sherrie as she walks hand in hand with our Pastor. Show her how to be the helpmate our Pastor needs. Let their marriage be an example to their children and to our church family. Guide and protect each of their children, especially Joshuathat he will become overwhelmed with Gods love for him and will begin to see and understand the future that God has for him. Be with Mary Beth and her fianc, Brian, as they prepare for their wedding in May. David (Schrodt), Katy, Josiah, Jacob, Callie, and Caleb. Lord, I pray that you would give David the wisdom of Solomon, the faith of Abraham, the integrity of Daniel, and the courage of Joshua. Give him a hunger and thirst for Your righteousness. Guard his heart and renew his mind daily. Fill him with Your Spirit and use him in such a way as to bring glory to Your name. I pray that Your friendly counsel will be over his house (Job 29:4). Help him to love Katy as You love Your church and help Katy to respect David and be the helpmeet for him that You have called her to be. Give Katy strength and bless her as she directs the KidShape Choir. Help her to truly invest in the lives of these precious children. Please give David and Katy wisdom as they raise their children in the nurture and admonition of You, and help them to be living examples of Your love to them. May their children always discern right from wrong and may You protect them from the enemy. Be with Josiah and Jacob as they attend school. Help them to learn what You want them to learn, and may they seek to show Your love to their friends. Please help Callie to learn to obey and help David and Katy to have patience and wisdom as they train her in the way she should go. Bless little Caleb as he continues grow. May he and Callie both learn about You and come to know You at the earliest possible age. Lord, I pray for Davids sister, Debbie, that she would no longer be deceived by the devil and that her heart would soften to Your truth. I ask that You would give David clear direction as he plans the services and shepherds those under his care. Scott, Tracey, Garrett, and Jessica. Lord, I pray that You will fill Scott up with Your Spirit and that You will be his source of strength, energy, encouragement, and wisdom as he serves You daily. I pray for a healthy balance in his life and praise You for the incredible blessings You are bringing in his ministry area. Help Scott be a spiritual leader in his home, in the office, and outside the church. Father, give Scott wisdom and discernment and

continue to provide direction as he works on all the different aspects of Northside Christian Academy. Be with Scott as he works with our staff; give him wisdom in decisions, in encouraging, and in ministering to each. Give him understanding and compassion as he meets with individual members and as he prepares for his weekly LIFE Group meeting. Guide him in his leadership role within our Future Development projects. Lord, I pray that Scott will be salt and light to all the subcontractors who will be working at the property within these coming months.
Steve, Karen, Sarah, David, Kevin, Michael, Jennifer &

Nathan. I pray that Steve would be filled with the knowledge of Your will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding and that he would walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and that he would please You in all respects. Help him to bear fruit in every good work. I pray that Steve will increase in his knowledge of You. I pray that Steves children would be champions for Christ. That he and Karen would grow closer to one another and closer to You. Lord, I pray that Aaryn will come to know Christ at an early age. Equip Jennifer and Nathan to be godly parents to this precious little girl.

Mike and Sarah. Lord, we pray for Mike and Sarah as they
learn to be everything that You have called them to be to one another. I pray that their marriage would be fruitful and that Mike would be the primary discipler of his home. I pray that in everything, You would receive the glory. Father, give them a love for Your church and show them clearly how to express that love. I pray their love would grow for one another each and every day as they seek what it means to be more like Christ. I pray their marriage would be rooted and centered in You, and that they would live selflessly for one another.
David (Ford), Lori, Jeffrey, Megan, Cassidy, Sydney, Aimee,

and Eric. We praise You, Abba Father, that You sustain us and bless us, not because of our faithfulness but because of Yours! Cause each member of the Ford family to see You in a fresh way each day. We beg You to build a hunger in their household that creates an inescapable draw to Your Word. We pray Psalm 119:5-6,25b-27, That You would direct their ways to keep Your statues! So that they shall not be ashamed, when they have respect unto all Your commandments. Quicken the Ford family according to Your word. Teach them Your statutes. Make them to understand the way of Your precepts: so they shall talk of Your wondrous works. Cause each member to understand and follow the advice in 1Timothy 6:6-12 that would cause them to follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.

Pastor J.O. Reed and Mary Duke. Lord please keep Pastor Joe healthy and bring fruitfulness in his ministry as he continues to serve You. Ronnie BullockFather, I pray for wisdom and discernment for Ronnie as he directs Mission Columbia. Be with him as he reaches out and helps those in need. Please keep him healthy and strong.

Lord, as we prepare for the opening of our new facility, I

PRAY FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF


Father, I pray that Youll be with the support staff as they work alongside our pastors. Give each of them creativity and insight as they do Your work at Northside. Bless them and their families.

PRAY FOR YOUR DEACON OFFICERS


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FAMILIES

RICHARD KESTERCHAIRMAN (Barbara) JAY DUNCANVICE CHAIRMAN (Rebecca) JOHN BAILEYSECRETARY (Joye)

PRAY FOR YOUR DEACON AND FAMILY


Lord, I pray that You will give ___________ a whatever it takes attitude as he works alongside our Pastor as his partner in ministry.

pray that well be United in vision and in action. I pray that each Northside member will commit to pray, reach, serve and invest. Please pour out Your blessings on all the events leading up to our Grand Opening Celebration: The May 15th - Dedication Service where well come together for the first time in our new building to share in communion and to write on the floor the names of lost people we want to see saved. The May 22nd - Im All In Sunday where each of us will have the opportunity to make a commitment to reach the Midlands and the World for Christ. Please burden us to pray, reach, serve and invest. Lord, we ask for no less than 500 adults that will be committed with their time, talents and treasures. The May 29th - Memorial Day Weekend Cookout at the recreation fields of our new campusas we come together for some fun and fellowship. Our Prayer Walks on June 18, July 23 and August 27. Holy Spirit, we ask that You begin working in the hearts of families in the neighborhoods well be visiting. Please tear down any barriers that are keeping them from Christ. Keep us safe as we pray over these neighborhoods and invite people to Northside. Our Grand Opening Celebration on September 11. Lord, I pray that every member will commit to inviting 2 people to join us on this special day. I pray that we will be in awe of Your presence and that this will be a glorious day of celebration for all You have done and will continue to do as we are obedient to Your will.

PRAY FOR YOUR LIFE GROUP TEACHER & FAMILY


Lord Jesus, I pray that You will speak through my LIFE Group teacher __________________ and that You would anoint them with the Holy Spirit as they communicate the truth of Your Word.

Lord, we continue to ask that You provide us with a buyer for our existing property. We praise You for the recent interests and ask that You make it abundantly clear which doors we are to walk through. Help us to hear You clearly. We praise You that Your timing is always perfect!

PRAY FOR NORTHSIDE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

PRAY FOR OUR RELOCATION

Lord, continue to give us a vision of what You want to accomplish through us at our new campus. Help us to move forward as one body, united in thought and purpose. Touch the hearts of those who may have doubts and show them Your vision! Just as we watched the walls of our new facility be raised, I pray that all walls that may divide us from others in our church will be torn down. Help us to be a witness to every person who works on our project. Lord, I pray that many workers will come to know You as their Savior and Lord as we have the opportunity to minister and witness to them.

Lord, were excited about the incredible things You are doing regarding our new school! As weve started the hiring process, we praise You for sending us numerous candidates with incredible credentials. Please give us wisdom and discernment as we continue placing teachers. We thank You for the parents and students You have already brought and continue to pray that You will send those You have handpicked to attend NCA. Touch the hearts and minds of these students and prepare them for what Youre about to do in their lives through our school. We pray that everything we do will be pleasing in Your sight.

PRAY THAT WE WILL BECOME A WORSHIPPING CHURCH


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Corinthians 3:17 says where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. Father, Your Word tells us that You inhabit the praises of Your people. Make us a praising, worshipping church. Forgive us for any attiutudes that may keep us from worshipping with all our hearts. Forgive us for those times that we simply go through the motions without truly worshipping You for who You are and what Youve done.

that they will seek answers from You when they experience difficulties in life. Help us to help parents. That they will know the greatest parenting book ever written is Your Word. Help us to love our children and train them in the way that they are to go. Give us wisdom in our planning and preparation. Bless us with the volunteers, and resources needed to reach our community for Christ.
CHILDRENS MINISTRYFather as we enter the busy Spring

Your Word says in Psalm 9:2 I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing praise to your name. Lord help me to approach worship with joy and give me a desire to sing praises to Your name. Father, I pray for those in the Celebration Choir and Praise Bandthat they will grow in holiness so that each week they are prepared to lead people into the very throne room of God. I pray that the music done each Sunday (in both services) will bring glory to You and edify the church. I pray that genuine, heartfelt worship will take place. Jesus, I pray that Northside will become a HOUSE OF PRAYER. Break our hearts and change us into a praying church. Bring many Prayer Warriors who will join us in our Prayer Ministries: Watchman on the Wall, Pre-Service Prayer and Intercessory Prayer. I pray that those who come searching will see our passionate love for Jesus by our corporate worship.

PRAY FOR OUR MINISTRIES TO PEOPLE IN ALL AGES AND STAGES OF LIFE
PRESCHOOL MINISTRYBless our faithful leadership
for their service to You and to our families. Bless their small group leadership time. Help them to feed themselves spiritually so that they are teaching from an overflow of Your presence in their life. Thank You for the volunteers and resources that You continue to provide. Please continue to guide us as we search for a new Preschool Director. Thank You for the blessings of teaching preschoolers about Jesus. Thank You for the gift of teaching children how to pray, how to love others because You love them. Help us to continue to be the church that provides a place where children are loved, they are safe, and they are accepted. Lord may the expression of our service bring glory to You. May children continue to be taught spiritual truths that will lay a strong foundation;

Season of ministry, we pray the plans ahead would be a reflection of Your best for each child and adult. Cause us to consistently and purposefully model a Biblical Worldview for each child as we move into the spring and summer and then into the new building. Lord, may the challenges each child will face not be due to our shortcomings, but from the fact that through trials You strengthen our faith and that any persecution they face will be a result of godliness. Protect and keep the children as they study Your Word, may it grow deep in them rooted and grounded in the springs of living water! May Your will be done not only on Sunday, but on each and every day that we go to school, play our sports, talk with our friends, and spend time with our family. May Your hand be on this generation and may they grow increasingly strong, building on the firm foundation of Your Word, the faithfulness of Your saints, and the fellowship of Your church body. Father, I pray for our rotational small groupsmay many kids come to understand You in a clear way, for Kids Worship may they come to know You as Savior and Lord, for Music and Missionsmay they serve You and others in a better way, and for AWANAmay they hide Your Word deep in their hearts. I pray for Upward and the spiritual impact that can be made in the fields and in the family, for Thirsty, Winshape C-3, KidzKamp and VBS that many many discover Your love for the first time, accept Jesus as Savior and begin a path of growth in their relationship with Him. Would You bring new people to our door so we might minister Your love to them? Lord, we dont ask that You bless our plans, but that our plans reflect Your will and accomplish Your purpose in us! We praise you for the childrens ministry team that sees the value that You place on children, and have answered the call to guide these little ones. We pray that you would hold this team in the palm of your hand, cause them to meditate daily in your word, so that your truths will spring up as a wellspring that overflows in conversations and lifestyles not only in the Northside hallways but in our places of business, homes, and places of play. We thank you that your mercies are new every morning and your grace abounds to abundantly cover the trials we all face.

COLLEGE MINISTRY Father, give Jon wisdom and


direction as he works with our college students. I pray that You would give our students favor as they build relationships with other students who are far from Christ. Give them courage to introduce others to You. I pray that they would not have divisions, but be unified around the cross. Father, I pray for the Thursday night 20-Something Worship Service. That You would bring lost people and soften their hearts, so that they accept You as Lord and Savior.

STUDENT MINSTRY Lord, I pray for the graduating class of


2011. May they seek Your guidance as they make decisions about what steps to take next. Open doors of opportunity for college and careers that will allow them to best use their gifts and talents to further Your Kingdom. I pray for the student fundraisers on May 21st and July 10th. God, may students receive the support and the funds that they need to be able to attend UNITE (July17-22). Bless Mike and his team even now as they prepare for this week of ministry. May it be a week that You use to transform the hearts of our students. Father, I pray that our students would be broken over their sins and see their need for a more intimate relationship with You. Thank You for all You are doing in our Student Ministry.

PRAYER MINISTRY Father, thank You for the dedicated


Prayer Warriors at Northsideplease bless them for their faithfulness. I ask that You would burden the hearts of others and give them the want to to become part of this important ministry. I pray that You would bring many who will join us in Watchman on the Wall, praying 24/7 for our church. I also pray that you would raise up an army of prayer warriors who will become Lighthouses of prayer; determining to take their neighborhoods for Christ. Please bless our upcoming Prayer Walks as we cover neighborhoods around our new campus in prayer. Lord God I ask even now that You would bring many of these families into our church as we move into our new facility. Help us to realize that a praying Church is a powerful Church! Burden us, Dear Lord, until we give prayer the priority it deserves.

ADULT MINISTRY / LIFEGROUPS Lord, thank You for the


leadership You have raised up in our LIFE Groups. Equip them, by the power of Your Holy Spirit, to lead boldly and confidently. I pray that the Word of God will take root in peoples lives so that we will not simply be hearers only, but doers of the Word. Father, thank you for the abundance of volunteers out of each LIFE Group that participated in the Food From The Heart food drive. We praise You that many people in our community will benefit from their sacrificial service. I pray that we will take every opportunity to share the Good News of Christ with a friend, family member or neighbor and invite them to worship and LIFE Groups.

COLUMBIA & SURROUNDING AREAS


Father God, I ask You to tear down every excuse we have for not sharing our faith regularly. I pray for the Ladies Spring Event with Joanna Weaver, May 13-14. I pray that many women will come and their lives changed as Joanna shares the truths God has taught her through His Word. I pray for the Good Samaritan Clinic as they provide free health care and share the love of Christ in this community. I pray for many opportunities to share the gospel with the people who come to the clinic. I pray for the Missions Golf Tournament, May 5th that there will be an abundance of teams and sponsors, that the day will be one that honors God, and that the funds raised will be used to grow the Kingdom of God both here at home and around the world.

MUSIC MINISTRY

Lord, I pray that You would move in peoples hearts to serve in the choir and orchestra so that it can grow and be a blessing to the congregation and glorify You. May people find ways to get plugged in to the Worship and Arts ministry and serve with their God given talents. I thank you, Lord, for answering our prayer to bring an audio engineer to serve at Northside. Bless him (Jon Foster) as he serves in this ministry. God, help David to effectively minister to the needs of those who sacrifice their time and talents each week. Bless everyone involved in the music ministry and all the time they put in to make each Sunday a beautiful time of worship! As the choir and instrumentalists begin preparing musically for the Night of Worship in June, may they, more importantly, prepare their hearts! Through this music may they come to understand Your love, mercy, grace and forgiveness to an even greater level so that they will be prepared to minister to others more affectively. Lord, as those who lead the rest of the congregation before Your throne, may they lead with integrity and character. Help them to use their talents to honor You and to give You their very best. May they never offer to You anything that cost them nothing (2 Samuel 24:24).

SOUTH CAROLINA & U.S.


Father, I pray for the Appalachia Mission Team as they go to Kentucky, June 4-11, to advance the Kingdom of God and share the love of Christ in Appalachia. I pray that many children will come to VBS and the sports camps and have the opportunity to respond to the gospel. I pray that the partner churches in Appalachia will be encouraged and energized by the Northside and White Oak teams.

UTTERMOST PARTS
Lord, I pray for all the peoples who are crossing into Europe from the Middle East due to the unrest in their countries. I pray that they will have the opportunity to hear the name of Jesus and learn about his redeeming grace without persecution. Father, I pray for the people of Japan as they work to get the nuclear power plant under control. Make a way for Christian believers to be involved in ministering to those who lost loved ones and to those who are being displaced due to the radiation. I pray that many will come to know the saving grace of Jesus Christ in the midst of this disaster.

PASTORAL CARE MINISTRYFather, I thank you for the Senior Adults here at Northsidefor those who are actively involved in ministry and those who have given tirelessly in your service but who are now Homebound. I pray that Senior Adult Day on May 1st will be a meaningful time for them.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS MINISTRY God, I thank You for the


volunteers that are serving in the First Impressions Ministry. Lord, I pray that visitors to our church will see the love and grace of Christ and feel welcomed and appreciated. I pray that our church will be united in being part of welcoming those visiting our church and that You will send more volunteers to this ministry so that it may be as fruitful as possible.

UTTERMOST PARTS (Cont)


I pray for Angie and Andrew Sutton as they follow Your calling to Haiti. I pray that they will adjust quickly to their new culture and language. Be with them as they transition to living accommodations in their city, that they make friends quickly, and embrace the work You have called them to. I ask that You would continue to keep them all healthy. Lord, I pray for the staff that will eventually be at Grand Goave (their future home) - translators, spiritual coordinator, nannies, cooks and interns. I ask that you would be preparing them for each of these tasks and that Angie and Andrew would be able to have a real connection with each of them. Father, I pray for the successful rescue of enslaved children, which often requires delicate investigation and coordination by legal agencies working with local police. I especially remember underage children who are so easy to hide.

MISSIONARY FOCUS
Ken & Cathy Moore - Grenada Andrew & Angie Sutton - Haiti Audrey & Evan Eusey - Japan

PERSONAL PRAYER FOR THE NEXT WARRIOR ON THE WALL


( 1 MINUTE)

I thank my God always, making mention of you in my prayers. Philippians 1:3-4

Call the next Warrior on the Wall and say, _______ I prayed for you and commend you in the name of Jesus as you take your place on the Wall and pray.

WATCHMAN ON THE WALL


TUESDAY WILLIS JOWERS
KERRI/JONATHAN SNIPES

A.M.12:00

SUNDAY JIM RICHARDSON NINA GATES DAVID HYLAND GINA CONNELLY GRADY BARDIN RICHARD KESTER SHANNON CAMPBELL ANDY HEEN JOHN BAILEY SUSAN HAMMOND MIKE DATTOMA BETH TOLAR STONE CRIDER JON PURVIS DAVID FORD BILLIE JEAN COLBY SCOTT CREDE SUE HOLMES MARK HORNE CRAIG ADAMS REGINA SOLES ANITA PIFER TREY BOSSERMAN CAROL ANN WAITES

WEDNESDAY CHRISTIANA BREDEWEG BRANDEN BOZARD

THURSDAY LINDA JOWERS

FRIDAY DEBBIE WESTBROOK

SATURDAY BILL DANIEL TODD WEST JOSH/KATIE KITCHENS BRUCE BUTRYM J. O. REED

JACKIE ROPER STEVE ALLEN MARY BATSON JENNIFER EZELLE JANET WOODYARD KATHY SANDERS

P/SCHOOL-B TOLAR

ANDREW SUTTON ROCKY PURVIS BOB SMITH RYAN ELLENBURG KAREN DOVER JANE DILLON KATHLEEN MCCARTY BILL TOLLESON DARRYL HAMMOND
SHANNON MCROBERTS

SHANE HALL SANDRA CHERRY


KAY PENDLETON

MONDAY KRISTIN COLE LINDA BROWN JENNY JORDAN CHRISTY PURVIS KYLE W ATSON MARY BOYCE DAVID SCHRODT CORINNE CLOUD DIANN ROBERSON BONNIE STURKIE JANET DENNIS LINDA HUTTO DEBORAH TARTE RONNIE BULLOCK KAY PENDLETON BARBARA DANIEL BILL BARKLEY MAUDE MILLS HENNIE DAWSON VICKIE SMITH CYNTHIA ELLIS CHARMAINE STARK ALLISON GOODSON APRIL SCANIO

JOHN BOYCE CHRISTY BOSSERMAN CARROLL TRIPLETT KAREN MCGEE SAM DOYLE RICHARD HILLMAN

BILL FOLTZ PAM CAMPBELL BARBARA WATSON TED MILLS TIM ELLIS DENA CRAFT SUE SANDIDGE CLARA HINNANT BRUCE HEIMBURGER

KAREN HICKS NICOLE WARREN SALLY BIGLEMAN BETH PEPIN KAY PENDLETON DIANE BREDEWEG BRIAN EPTING ROBERT MCGEE EDGAR ALVARADO KAREN EPTING WIGHTMAN CULLER LORI FORD JOYE BAILEY DONNA STAMEY

LYNN MCCALLIE MARK THOMAS BOB BOZARD

DAVID /JENNIFER ARNOLD

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KATY SCHRODT BRIAN COLE

MELANIE & DAVID GRAINGER

KEVIN SHIPMAN

PLEASE HELP US COVER OUR CHURCH IN PRAYER 24/7 SLOTS OPEN: 37 ALL IT TAKES IS SLOTS FILLED: 131 ONE HUNDRED & SIXTY-EIGHT PEOPLE PRAYING ONE HOUR PER WEEK WONT YOU JOIN US?

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