May 1, 2026

Matt Crawford | May 1, 2026

Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good hope through grace, comfort your hearts and establish them in every good work and word.  2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

Praise God for the new CBS class in the Dominican Republic welcoming around 40 children. Please pray for a growing group of more than 50 children/youth meeting in a difficult space. Ask God to provide a safer, more suitable location as they continue to be transformed by His Word.

Praise the Lord for the transforming work of the Holy Spirit through the ministry of Community Bible Study. Thank Him for growing our faith in North America through our gatherings to hear His Word and know Him more deeply.

Please pray for healthy communication and collaboration between MSC departments as they serve the Lord and the CBS field. Also, for continued unity and harmony for each MSC department team as they seek to be of “the same mind, maintaining the same love united in spirit, intent on one purpose.” Philippians 2:2

Please pray that the Lord would continue to teach us and open our eyes to Scripture. May we walk by faith and not by sight, trusting in the hope of righteousness by faith through the Spirit (Galatians 5:5).

Please pray for the upcoming Children & Youth trainings in an undisclosed country in the East Asia-Pacific Region.

Please pray for the new Children & Youth Coordinator in Burundi who will begin their role this month. Ask God for a smooth start and successful collaboration with a new church there. Give thanks for the recent training sessions, especially for teachers who are now prepared to serve the children’s ministry.

Please pray for the upcoming meeting with pastors across Panama who will be hearing about CBS for the first time. May they embrace this discipleship model and implement it across all ages within their communities and churches.

Please pray for the preparations for an upcoming national conference taking place in a country within the Europe Region not specified for security reasons. Ask the Lord to guide every detail, prepare hearts in advance, and bring unity, clarity, and encouragement to the CBS family.

Please pray for freedom for CBS leaders and participants to be able to gather together to study God’s Word in countries that are hostile to Christianity.