“Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in Me shall never die, Do you believe this?’”
​John 11:25

Prayer at CCC
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Here you'll find something to pray for each day as you go through your week.  The Bible calls us to pray.  To believe together and come together to pray in His name. Join with us together in standing in faith for one another as God moves in and through Christ Community Church.

April Prayer Calendar

Please pray for :

1. CCC to hunger for studying the gospel so they can guide and guard one another in it.
2. God’s guidance for school administrators, teachers, students, and parents throughout the school year.
3. CCC to continue to invest in and invite our community to come alongside us in our faith journey. 
4. Brandon, Courtney, Remi, Leo, and Stella Jacobs. Pray for wisdom and unity for their team and for God to open the hearts of students to be receptive to the Gospel.
5. the growth of our mentoring ministries. That a culture of discipling would form in which making disciples is viewed as an ordinary part of the Christian life. Pray that those who are called to enter into our discipling ministries will answer that call.
6. the Worship Celebration. That the songs will teach members to biblically confess, lament and praise. “And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” Col 3:17
7. all local, state, and national leaders to make wise decisions. “First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life godly and dignified in every way.” 1 Timothy 2:1-2
8. the elders—Gary, John, Mark, Nate, Paul, Philip and Robert— 1 Peter 5:1-3
9. Guatemala Mission Trip in July. Pray for the spiritual preparation and development of the mission team.  
10. the lost and our call to reach them. That CCC will grow in being distinct from the world in love and holiness, even as it engages outsiders. “Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.” Col 3:12
11. wisdom for our elders, staff, and volunteers as they further develop CCC Camden. “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom [...]” Col 3:16
12. Individuals, families, and CCC to be wise stewards of the financial gifts God has granted us. “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matthew 6:21
13. The worship celebration. That the songs will teach members to biblically confess, lament and praise “Truly, truly I say to you, whoever believes has eternal life. I am the bread of life.” John 6:47-48
14. The women’s, men’s and churchwide Bible Studies as the people dig deeper into the study of Scripture. May their relationship with the Lord strengthen and their knowledge of God deepen.
15. God’s direction regarding international missions. “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations [...] teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20
16. the believing inmates at Kirkland Prison, the men of CCC who minister to them and the employees from CIU who teach them. Pray for family restorations, freedom from addictions, and safety for prisoners and wardens.
17. Those attending the Life after Loss Grief Support group, that they be filled with His peace and develop connections with others. “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. [...]”. John 14:27
18. the church staff—Amanda, Ben, BJ, Caleb, Chris, Emerson, Jake, Linda, Mark, Michael, Missy, Rollins and Todd. 
19. United Ministries, Crosswell Children’s Home, Sumter Pregnancy Center, and By Name Project. “Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.” James 1:27
20.  The worship celebration. May all hearts be surrendered to Jesus in worship and praise for His sacrifice and intercession. “Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died – more than that, who was raised- who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us.” Romans 8:34
21. Operation Christmas Child, Young Life, 410 bridge, Feed My Starving Children, Living Hope, Daraja Children’s Choir, and Made in the Streets.
22. the persecuted church “But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled.” 1 Peter 3:14
23. The members of CCC to “turn away from evil and do good” to “seek peace and pursue it”. 1 Peter 3:11
24. That CCC would be transformed by the renewal of their minds that by testing may discern what is the will of God. Romans 12:2
25. God’s wisdom and strength for the other Sumter area churches who promote Jesus as man’s Redeemer sent from God. 
26.  CCC to embrace their spiritual gifts within the church. “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” 1 Peter 4:10
27. The worship celebration. That the songs will teach members to biblically confess, lament and praise “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death.” Romans 8:1-2
28. The life group members and attendees to encourage one another and not neglect meeting together. Hebrews 10:24-25
29. God’s wisdom and direction for each of our leadership teams.
30. wisdom and protection for all first responders and Christian counselors.

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“Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.”
Romans 8:26