Conference

Verse for the Week
Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; (Rom 12:9-12)

Elder Conference
Let's turn our prayer focus on next week's Elder Conference in Bluffton, IN. I would encourage each of you to find a passage of Scripture that reflects your heart's desire for the Conference and use that as a basis for your prayer in the upcoming week. Be consistent in your prayer throughout the next week. Please join with me in praying:

1) For any specific requests named by your local Elder.

2) That God's presence, power, and purposes would be felt clearly by all the Elder Brothers and their wives. Pray for your Elder and his wife specifically.

3) That God's heart for the nations would be discussed and affirmed.

4) That encouraging intercessory prayer (for missionaries, church leadership, church unity, sanctification, etc.) among the brotherhood would be a focal point of the Conference.

Brothers and sisters, our prayers DO make a difference in important matters such as these. God forbid that we would think our prayers do not make a difference. May God bless you as you pray!