August 18, 2025
Matt Crawford | August 18, 2025
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith… Hebrews 12:1
Praise God for the CBS groups that began following January’s training. They are thriving. Pray for continued expansion and encouragement as they study and grow through the knowledge of His Word in a location withheld for security purposes.
Praise God for the opportunity the CBS Ambassadors to Guatemala had to visit part of the National Team, some classes, and local church leaders last month. Pray that the new church connections will bear much fruit.
Praise the Lord for His faithfulness, His steadfast love, and His kindness to the ministry of Community Bible Study these 50 years.
Praise the Lord of the harvest for the newly called Servants team leaders in the Virginia South Zone that have trained and are training over the summer. Please pray that they will be able to step into these new roles with joy and confidence trusting that their help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth.
Please pray that the Lord will reveal ways our class can continue to reach out to our community, including Ethnos, young adults, youth, and children in the Los Angeles and Hawaii Zone.
Please pray that every leader going through training in the Central Plains Zone, would hear the voice of the Lord saying walk this way and their hearts would sing for joy in anticipation of what the Lord will do in and for them as they serve Him.
Please pray that Christian parents in an undisclosed country within the East Asia-Pacific Region would have the wisdom and courage to teach their children about the Lord, even under legal restrictions.
Please pray for CBS leaders and participants who have been separated from their families and communities due to persecution for their faith. Pray they trust in the Lord and hold fast to the Gospel knowing that nothing can separate them from God’s love.