Pray with Us
Please Pray with Us
Join us in prayer each week for the ministries of MacPherson Presbyterian Church and the Fayetteville community.
Vision: God calls MacPherson Presbyterian Church to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ, to make disciples, and to be His witness.
We are thankful for:
* God’s abundant provision
* Faithful participation of many of our congregation
* New opportunities for community outreach
I. Admin/Personnel/Property
* Prioritized staff position searches beginning with a youth pastor/director and a music director
* Plan for the phased replacement of aging HVAC systems
* Digital Sign effective use
II. Christian Education
* Youth: spiritual maturing, safety in school
* Recruit teachers and encourage online participation
* Bible 101, Wednesday Bible study
* Youth & Children’s Ministry (Youth Group, Young Disciples, M&Ms and craft time)
* Youth Volunteer helpers to connect with youth until a new youth director is found
* Trunk or Treat on October 30
* Science Saturday on October 15
III. Congregational Care Concerns
* For the sick and shut-ins of the church.
* For Stephen Ministry: volunteers to be Stephen Ministers & Leaders
* Improve/enhance fellowship opportunities via face-to-face and online
IV. Evangelism & Mission Concerns
* Outreach to the community
1. How can we do it?
2. What are we missing?
* Habitat for Humanity: Habitat Homeowners: current & future
* Partnership with Transfiguration Church, Oryol, Russia
* Operation Inasmuch
* Migrant Farm Workers Ministry
V. Finance
* Thank God for His generous provision
* Improve stewardship practices
* Encourage use of online & e-giving
* Move stewardship month to October
* Stewardship campaign theme
VI. Long Range Planning
* Nursery volunteers
* Complete construction on sound room
* Creation of a Technology Team
VII. Physical Security
* Implementation of the FEMA grant
VIII. Worship & Music
* Worship 8:45 & 11:00 in-person and online; devotions; Fireside Chats
* Music director search
* Organist and Pianist/Accompanist
* Construction of toddler playground
* Homecoming September 18
IX. Session
* Care for their shepherd list flock
* For each elder to mature in and act upon their faith
* Elder training October 28-29
X. Miscellaneous
* National revival; return to Jesus and healing of our nation
* Pray for the Pastor and his family
* World, national and local leaders
*In what ways can MacPherson live into our current reality and better minister to our community, our region, and the world?
* MacPherson Church’s spiritual and physical growth.
* People of Ukraine and Russia
* Each member of the MacPherson Church family will invite one person each week to come to church with them.
