Week of Prayer for
The Offering for Global Missions: Because Presence Matters
March 13-18
Because Presence Matters
Luke 24:13-35
Day 1
Joining the Global Church
Join others in our Fellowship in this week of prayer for the Offering for Global Missions. Join us in a litany, a scripture passage, and digital resources as well as print resources for the day as we join with and lift-up the Global Church.
Day 2
Praying against Global Poverty
Long-term presence of CBF field personnel supported by the Offering for Global Missions allows field personnel to be present as they address systemic poverty.
Day 3
Interceding for Global Migration
Because presence is supported by the Offering for Global Missions, CBF field personnel are able to meet refugees and immigrants as they travel the refugee highway.
Day 4
Cultivating Beloved Community
The Offering for Global Missions sustains the long-term presence of CBF field personnel as they cultivate beloved community around the globe.
Day 5
Bearing Witness to Jesus Christ
Because of long-term presence building trust and relationships, the Offering for Global Missions allows field personnel to bear witness to Jesus Christ.
Day 6
Seeking Transformational Development
Long-term presence supported by the Offering for Global Missions permits field personnel to engage in relationships that are mutually transformative.
Resources
OGM Week of Prayer Bulletin Insert
A printable bulletin insert with information about the Offering for Global Missions Week of Prayer, including tips for ways your church can support CBF field personnel through prayer and giving.
Need printed copies? They can be ordered here.
Day 1
Global Church Prayer Requests
- Ask God to use the presence of CBF field personnel around the globe to be an encouragement to local churches and followers of Jesus.
- Thank God for the opportunities to be present with our brothers and sisters in Christ around the world in ministry and worship.
Day 2
Global Poverty Prayer Requests
- Ask God to use the long-term presence of CBF field personnel to bring relief, opportunity and hope to those experiencing poverty.
- Ask God to provide all that is needed for CBF field personnel to be present and to seek economic justice on behalf of those who are in need.
Day 3
Global Migration Prayer Requests
- Ask God to guide and strengthen CBF field personnel as they are present to those traveling the refugee highway.
- Ask God to provide the necessary resources as CBF field personnel welcome displaced people and help them acclimate to their new environments.
Day 4
Cultivating Beloved Community Prayer Requests
- Pray for the relationships CBF field personnel build as they are present in their respective communities.
- Ask God to use CBF field personnel to proclaim God’s kingdom as they share life and hospitality with those around them.
Day 5
Bearing Witness Prayer Requests
- Thank God that long-term presence of CBF field personnel allows for trust to build and opportunities to bear witness to Jesus Christ.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to lead CBF field personnel as they share the good news of Jesus Christ in ways that are culturally relevant.
Day 6
Seeking Transformational Development Prayer Requests
- Pray for mutually transformative relationships as CBF field personnel are present to those seeking justice in broken systems of injustice.
- Ask God to provide means and wisdom as CBF field personnel seek the welfare of those they are called to serve.