Thank the Lord for Pastor Chris and his sermon this past Sunday, from Galatians 4:21–5:1. Ask the Spirit to help us not listen to the ungodly whisperings of our culture, which tempts us to accept a “gospel-plus” spiritual life. May we stand form on the true gospel, which is by faith alone.

Pray for Pastor Chris as he continues the “Free Indeed” preaching series with a sermon this Sunday from Galatians 5.

May we be a congregation that more and more desires to reach our neighbors with the gospel. 

Pray for our Men’s and Women’s Bible Studies, our Youth Ministry, our Small Groups, and our Adult Sunday School. May we more and more become people of the Word. 

Pray for our Community Chat Potluck on February 15th. Ask for the Spirit’s leading as we enjoy fellowship and try to discern the Lord’s leading. 

Pray for our Naperville Coffee & Classics group, which resumes on February 21. May we become wise as we read. 

Please pray for the Membership Class #1 (February 15) and the Membership Class #2 (February 22). May people be drawn into our fellowship and given the tools they need to be joyful and productive members of the NCC family. 

Pray for our Kids’ Night Out event this Wednesday, February 11. May God bless our families with His grace. 

Pray for our Sisters Together event scheduled for April 18. 

Pray for our next NCC Forum, which will feature Pastor Dillon Thornton speaking on the theme “Seeing Everyone, Everywhere, All the Time: How Our Devices Incite Envy.” May this time be a blessing to our neighbors, and may some be drawn closer to Christ. 

Join me as we offer a prayer based on Psalm 92. Today we are also praying for our partnership with the Irish Bible Institute.

Dear Lord,
We praise you for allowing us to gather in worship. We thank you for the opportunity to sing your praise.

It is good and fitting that we remember what you have done for us every day, but today, as we join with all these musicians and sing together, give us joy as we sing on your great works. Thank you for the ministry that you have given Chuck King and all of these musicians.

You are a great God, and we cannot fathom all that you are doing in the world. We do not always understand events we see around us or the news that we read about far away, but help us to trust in your wisdom, knowing that in your way and your time you will be victorious.

We thank you for your work at New Covenant Church. We thank you for Pastor Chris, with particular thanks for the opportunities you have given him to share the gospel this week. May your grace be poured on the people whom he encounters. We pray for his message today, as he talks to us from Galatians.

We thank you for your work at the Irish Bible Institute. Use it to raise up disciples of Jesus Christ who are transformed by the learning the Bible. Give those who teach and serve there grace to reach their neighbors in Ireland for the Glory of God. 

Dear Lord, we also pray for those in our midst who are struggling to see your hand in the world. Many are experiencing depression, disappointment, pain, anxiety, or grief. Pour out your grace on them so that they can know that you are the God who sees them and is working for their good in every situation. We pray for Bob and Diane in their ongoing battle with cancer.

In the midst of our frailties, we know that you can keep us planted firmly in you. We know that we can draw near to you in any situation, at any point in our lives. Despite our difficulties, you are the rock on which we stand. Give us grace to anchor our lives in you, to your glory.

In Jesus’ Name, Amen.