Praise God for the gift of servant leaders in our church. Pray for God to strengthen all those who serve and lead us in a variety of ways. Ask God to raise up more leaders from among us. Pray for His will to be accomplished through all we do together as a church.

This week we are praying for Olivia’s House (adatc.org). Olivia’s House is an alcohol and drug abuse treatment center in East Lake that provides holistic care for chemically dependent women and their children. Olivia’s House allows Brook Hills to provide weekly Biblical teaching to the residents in their secular recovery program along with other periodic events. Beth Middleton coordinates this ministry. We are also praying for Oak Mountain Presbyterian Church and Pastor Caleb Click.

DAY 1: Pray for Kelly Driver, the Director of Olivia’s House, to be a godly servant leader as she trains and equips her staff. Kelly wants to be an example of faith and love in her leadership role. Pray for her to have the fruits of the Spirit as she facilitates the daily management of the residents and staff of Olivia’s House. 

DAY 2: Pray for the residents of Olivia’s House to be positive in their recovery journey as they take responsibility for their circumstances; having an attitude of gratitude in their season of discord. May their hearts and minds be receptive to the good news of Jesus Christ and the hope that is offered through salvation. 

DAY 3: Pray for the weekly Bible study at Olivia’s House led by Brook Hills members. Ask the Lord to prepare hearts and ignite their desire to hear and read the Word. Pray for all the ladies to want to attend the study. Pray for those who lead the study. Pray for repentance and total surrender to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. 

DAY 4: Pray for new volunteers at Olivia’s House. Pray the Lord would bring people to help with both the Bible study and with a new “Health & Wellness” program that will include Pilates, healthy eating, and spiritual growth.

DAY 5: Pray for the staff of Olivia’s House. Pray they would be unified and work well as a team. Pray they would increase in awareness, understanding, and respect for their clients. Pray for open staff roles to be filled, which include childcare, clinical, and residential specialists.

DAY 6: Pray monetary needs and service will be provided for Olivia’s House, creating a better living environment for the residents as they go through recovery. Olivia’s House desperately needs two 15-passenger vans to transport residents in the community and upgrades to the facility, such as a new roof and activity center.

This week we are praying for one of our long-termers in North Africa.

DAY 1: Although there are other workers in North Africa, there is still a pressing need for more. Please pray for the Lord of the harvest to send more laborers to this area of the world.

DAY 2: It is illegal to proselytize in North Africa and illegal to have an Arabic Bible. Please pray for religious freedom and for the church to be faithful in spite of the restrictions. Pray for wisdom and boldness in sharing the gospel, and pray for believers to persevere in their faith, for the church to continue to grow and be faithful in spite of persecution.

DAY 3: Pray for the fellowship of diverse believers who are planting a church. Ask the Lord for clarity in conversations about membership, eldership, and the overall vision of the church. Pray for grace, wisdom, unity and for the church to be a beacon of light in a dark place.

DAY 4: Pray for the Lord to save many and to grow the church in maturity and raise up leaders so healthy church multiplication can happen throughout North Africa.

DAY 5: Pray for endurance and motivation to keep striving for excellence in language learning. Ask the Lord to enable language to grow so spiritual conversations will be fruitful and discipleship can take place in the heart language of the people.

DAY 6: Ask the Lord to give physical strength and endurance in the midst of some chronic health issues. Pray for healing and health and for the Lord to be glorified in the midst of these physical challenges.