INTERCESSORY PRAYER GUIDE
Prayers to support and strengthen our Pastors and Church
MAY 1, 2021
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"O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt His name together."
-Psalm 34:3
Dear Friends,
Thank you so much for your willingness to intercede on behalf of Liberty Corner Presbyterian Church, our pastors, staff, and ministries. It has been said that nothing of eternal significance happens apart from prayer. Afterall, it is prayer that connects our heart to the heart of God. We cannot do anything apart from God and therefore a strong and faithful prayer life within the church is critical.
Our vision is that prayer would be a part of the DNA at our church – that it would be
foundational to and saturate every aspect of the individual and corporate life at LCPC. You are an integral part of this vision.
The heart of this guide is to help you pray consistently and intentionally over time for the purposes of the Lord at LCPC. This prayer guide is intended to be a tool you can use as you intercede on behalf of the church. It contains suggested prayers and requests. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of prayers or requests. It is, in fact, a work-in-progress - a “living” document which we will occasionally update with new prayer requests as the Holy Spirit leads and as the needs arise. We hope you will take advantage of this tool as you pray faithfully, fervently, and hopefully.
If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please send us an email at [email protected].
Thank you, again, for your participation in what God is doing at LCPC. Let us pray in faith with hope and certainty that God is accomplishing His purposes for His glory. We look forward to what God has in store for us as we pray!
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Intercessory Prayer Guide
Exhortations for prayer partners Prayer/Action Examples
Spend time in personal worship See Psalms for inspiration, memorize the words of praise and say them out loud, sing songs, etc. Keep your heart pure
Lord, I pray that you keep my heart pure. Create in me in a clean heart, O God….
Lord, please help us renounce Pride in our lives and put on the gift of Humility…
Forgive us Lord…. Pray for each other as the Exalt Prayer
Partner intercessors serving LCPC. Also pray for others in your life.
Lord, I pray for our prayer partner team, and more specifically for….and their family….
Pray that the LCPC prayer partners will know God’s will in their lives…Pray that they would do God’s will in their lives…Pray for Kingdom productivity in
their lives… Pray for them to have a growing relationship with God…Pray for God’s power in their lives…Pray for them to have the right attitude
(joy, humility, obedience to God, etc. )
Prayers for….
Body of Christ in LCPC and
in our area
Pray for the body of Christ here in our church, that God strengthens us into the body, increases our
faith and prayer life and develops an immense hunger and thirst for the Lord.
Pray that the Holy Spirit would fall on our congregation and teach us how to pray…. Pray that God helps all of us in the LCPC community to study and stay in His word….. Pray that God protects the body of Christ here at LCPC from the evil one and pray against any spirit that is not of God to depart from among us in the
name of Jesus….
Pray for the body of Christ here at LCPC that God aligns us with His will and shows us our assignments for us….Pray that He teaches us how
to listen to His voice.
Pray that God raises up intercessors, other watchmen and women to pray for this body and to
be on the lookout for LCPC, raises up the prayer warriors for this church and wakes up the church’s
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pastor’s vision for this church and this community….
Pray that we, as a body, can be obedient to His Divine Timing….
Declare the following scriptures over the church here at LCPC: Psalm 91, Luke 4: 18-19, Ephesians 1
through 4.
Pray for the sick and suffering – that they would be wrapped in God’s love, kept secure and cherished
in His loving embrace. Pray for healing and restoration. Ask God to give them the hope, courage, and comfort that they need today and
every day.
Marriages in our church Pray that the marriages and personal lives of all in LCPC will grow and prosper and that the fruit of our prayers will reverberate into the future…Pray
that the marriages be Godly alliances and be renewed and strengthened…
Our worship times
Pray that the Holy Spirit and God’s angels will go ahead of our pastors to prepare the way…. Pray that all honor and glory will be given to our
Lord Jesus Christ….
Pray that the glory and presence of the Lord will fill the service….
Pray that the name, power, and authority of Christ will be exalted….
Pray that the pastor’s time of ministry will be the most anointed and memorable ever in the hearts
and lives of those who attend… Pray that each attendee will experience the
authentic renewal of the Holy Spirit… Pray that the pastor’s ministry time will be so refreshing it will be like rivers of great joy, pools of
Heaven’s blessings, seas of mercy and grace, oceans of anointing, lakes of great refreshing… Pray against the spirits of criticism, distraction, blindness, deafness, judgementalism, religiosity (rigid thinking), argumentativeness, rebelliousness,
hostility, deception, jealousy….Pray for the Holy Spirit of God to take their place more specifically
for the fruits of the spirit: love, joy peace, goodness, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
4 Plead the blood of Jesus over the service, the
attendees, the pastor and everyone in the service….
Pray that the pastor’s message and ministry time will be packed with revelation, insight, and
supernatural gifts (utterance of wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, working of miracles, prophecy, discernment of spirits, various kinds of tongues and the interpretation of tongues) of the
Holy Spirit….
Pray that each person’s ears and eyes will be opened to see and hear the wondrous things from
God’s word and God’s Spirit during the pastor’s ministry time….
Pray that our worship leader and team would honor our Lord Jesus Christ as they lead us. Pray
for the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Our Pastors
Pray that the pastors will hear from Heaven alone…
Pray that the pastors will be so full of the Holy Spirit and God’s words that they will be like a stream of vibrant, healing, energizing water in the
desert of people’s lives….
Pray that the Lord will grant the pastors extraordinary favor with both those who are saved
and those not yet part of God’s Kingdom… Pray that the Lord will cause a multiplication of His
anointing upon the pastor and all the ministries… Pray that the pastors will radiate warmth, love and
joy with the compassion of Jesus…
Pray that the Lord will grant the pastors words of knowledge, wisdom, prophetic words, along with
genuine teaching and anointing…. Pray that the Lord will help the pastors be bold, confident and full of faith so that they exude love,
peace and joy….
Pray that our pastors will be blessed with a rich study time in preparation for ministry…. Pray for the pastors to be granted the gift of
leadership and wisdom…
Pray that the Lord will honor them with lasting fruit from their labors…
5 Pray that all obstacles to their ministry will be removed…Pray for their safety and protection
from the evil one…
Pray for our pastors to receive favor with the Lord, and blessings in their finances…. Pray for their
families…
Pray that our pastors will be shielded from the fear of man
Give thanks for their calling and gifts…
LCPC STAFF Pray for energy, creativity, and unity as they seek to serve Jesus in their respective ministries and roles.
Evangelists and teachers for the Body at LCPC and ECO, including missionaries1.
Pray for God’s hand of blessing, care, and protection upon LCPC and ECO evangelists, teachers and their families serving locally, across
the United States and overseas.
Pray that God will continue to speak to children, young people, and adults about serving as evangelists, teachers and preachers locally, in our
nation and around the world.
Pray for God’s help, blessing, and guidance upon new evangelists, teachers and preachers as they begin the process of establishing a new ministry or
helping out with existing ones.
Pray for strength and health among evangelist, preacher and teacher families who continuously
serve and have busy schedules. Pray for wisdom and understanding for our missionaries who deal with unique customs and
cultures while evangelizing in intercultural and overseas environments.
Pray that doors will open in parts of the country and the world where people have not yet heard
the gospel.
Pray for a mighty move of the Holy Spirit upon people, that they will come to a saving knowledge
of Jesus Christ.
6 Pray that God will protect our evangelists, missionaries and teachers as they travel and serve
in difficult and sensitive parts of the country or world.
Pray for a powerful anointing of the Holy Spirit upon evangelists, missionaries and teachers as the
Word of God is preached and taught. Pray for God’s guidance upon these leaders at the
local, district, and national levels. Pray for favor within communities where
evangelism is taking place.
Pray that the financial needs of evangelists and their families will be met.
Pray that churches will find creative and compelling ways to evangelize the communities.
Men’s Ministry including Men’s small groups, Traversing the Word, Ascend
Groups, and all small groups.
Pray that men at LCPC will capture a vision for godly leadership in the home, church, and community. Pray that men in our churches will be
full-fledged servants of the Lord Jesus. Pray that men will be godly husbands, fathers, and
supporters of their pastors.
Pray that men will set an example of integrity in the workplace and in the community. Pray that many men will find Christ as Savior and receive the baptism through water and in the Holy
Spirit.
Pray that men will be soul winners in their various spheres of influence.
Pray for a powerful impact through Men’s Ministries at LCPC and the community. Pray that men will serve as powerful role models
of spiritual depth, vitality, and integrity before children and youth.
Women’s Ministry including Women’s small groups, Traversing the Word, Ascend Groups, and all small groups.
Pray that women at LCPC will be mobilized to reach out to other women in the community and
within the church.
Pray that women will be soul winners in their spheres of influence.
Pray that many women will be reached for Christ and baptized by water and in the Holy Spirit. Pray for God’s anointing upon Women’s Ministries
at LCPC and the community.
7 Pray that many women will match their gifts to
meeting needs in the church and community. Pray for leaders on the local and national levels, that God will grant them wisdom and guidance to
be able to grow women closer to God.
Music ministry
Leaders: Chuck Schneider and Contemporary Worship Leaders
Pray for a powerful anointing upon music ministries across our churches both at LCPC and ECO, that hearts and minds will be lifted in praise
and adoration to God.
Pray that worshipers will participate fully in the worship service and experience the wonder of
God’s presence.
Pray for wisdom and guidance for music ministers and worship leaders as they prepare for each service. Pray for a powerful anointing upon music
ministers and worship leaders as they lead our congregation in worship and praise. Pray that vocalists and musicians will pursue excellence in their musical talents, offering their
best to the Lord and to His Church. Pray that church members who have musical talents will offer those talents unto the Lord.
Young Adult Ministry
Leaders: Angie Hendryx, Raychie Tang, Jamel Wilson, Nancy Chao, Ben Laufer
Pray that opportunities will be provided for young adults to convey their experiences and spiritual
journeys to all members of the church. Pray that younger members of congregations and communities will value and learn from the wisdom
and experience of the older members. Pray that many single adults and young adults will
find Christ as Savior and receive the baptism by water and in the Holy Spirit.
Pray that young adults will engage in activities that will foster spiritual growth, education, evangelism,
and fellowship.
Pray for wisdom for our adults as they deal with financial, professional, family, and other matters. Pray for young adults who marry, that God will be
at the center of their lives together.
Pray for single adults and young adults as they deal with relationship issues.
8 Pray for discretion and discernment among young adults who are targets of postmodern philosophies
and ideologies.
Pray for additional leaders for the young adults to be called forth at LCPC, that God will anoint and
guide them in this important ministry. Prayers ANSWERED!
Super Soul Sensations (S3) Group Leaders: Kat Ma and Jennifer Nicholson
Pray for God’s blessings on this new ministry for singles and couples in their 40s and 50s. Pray for
wisdom, creativity, and encouragement for the leaders as they begin this ministry.
Youth/Student Ministry Leader: Joseph Kang
Pray for a mighty move of the Holy Spirit among youth in our church here at LCPC and our
communities.
Pray that outreaches at churches, on school campuses, and in other venues will reach many
young people for Christ.
Pray that effective discipleship efforts will help youth grow in Christ.
Pray that many youths will be baptized by water and in the Holy Spirit.
Pray that Christian students will be bold witnesses on their school campuses.
Pray for life-changing impact among youth who are involved in mission outreaches.
Pray for the right youth leaders in our church to be called forth, and that they will find creative and compelling ways to reach and disciple students for
Christ.
Pray for all youth leaders on the local and national levels, that God will anoint and guide them in their
ministries.
Pray for the growth of Sunday School ministries in our church.
Pray for a renewed hunger and passion in our church for the study of God’s Word. Pray for the anointing of the Holy Spirit upon
Sunday School leaders, teachers, and other Christian education volunteers who serve our
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Liberty Corner Kids Leader: Kelly Tancredi
Pray that church members will respond to the call to volunteer ministry in the Sunday School
program.
Pray that as God’s Word is taught it will come alive to students of all ages.
Pray that children, youth, and adults will come to Christ as a result of learning God’s Word and pray that students of all ages will seek and receive the
baptism by water and in the Holy Spirit. Pray that students will apply what they learn to
everyday life.
Pray for a powerful move of God among children in our churches both at LCPC ad through ECO. Pray that children’s lives will be established upon a
firm foundation of Bible teaching. Pray for children’s ministries leaders and volunteers, that they will find creative and compelling ways to communicate God’s Word and
its application to children’s lives. Pray for protection of children against many harmful influences conveyed through electronic
media and other means.
Pray that our children’s ministry will contribute powerfully to the spiritual growth and discipleship
of children.
Session, Deacons,
and all other Leaders in our church
Pray for the session, deacons and all other leaders in our church that they will follow Christ in all
matters.
Pray that they have ears to hear and eyes to see, and that they will receive the mind of Christ as
they look at our church, work on distributing resources, and as they look at the community
around us.
Pray that they will keep their eyes on Jesus and will increase in compassion and love for the body of
Christ.
Pray for wisdom, the gift of leadership, and the gift of faith to be granted to them.
Pray that they will become and continue to be the Light of Christ in both our church community, as
well as the surrounding community. Pray for God to empower them with imagination,
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MISSIONS
Pray for our ministries in Honduras, Malawi and Kenya. Ask that God continues to bless the people
of these nations.
Pray for the children that we serve in Honduras, Malawi and Kenya – that they would come to know the Lord and receive baptism by water and
the Holy Spirit.
Pray for protection upon the team members in Honduras, Malawi and Kenya – protection from the evil one and forces that would hinder God’s
work in these nations.
Pray for God’s provision and blessing upon our local ministry partners: Pause Ministry, Good News
Home for Women, Young Lives, New City Kids.
Caregiving Ministries
Pray for God’s hand to be upon LCPC’s caregiving ministries such as DivorceCare, ACA (Adult Children of Alcoholics), GriefShare, Stephen
Ministry and Re:generation.
Pray for the servant leaders of these ministries and those that heeded the call to serve – that God would use them to show compassion and care to those most in need in our church and community.
Pray for the hearts of the recipients of these ministries – that they feel the embrace of the loving Father and have the blessed assurance of
our God who cares.
New Ministries not yet “birthed”
Pray for God’s guidance in the inspiration of the leadership and the congregation to start new
ministries that will fulfill the needs in the community.
Pray for ministry ideas such as an “All-Church Prayer Time”, healing ministries, addiction
recovery, discipleship makers groups, multiplication of small groups and even for
multiplication such as a new church plant.
Newly Baptized at LCPC
Pray that they would continue to grow in their knowledge and love of God. Pray that they would
more fully understand the Lordship of Christ in their lives. Pray that they would know God, trust Him and that God would strengthen their faith in
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Exalt Planning Team, Monday Night Intercessors, and all prayer servants.
Pray for wisdom, inspiration, discernment, and humility as the Exalt Team plans future events (Prayer Breakfasts, Prayer Retreats) at LCPC. Pray
