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The Colorado Missions Offering supports eight specific ministry areas that relate to our state-wide strategy to reach Colorado for Christ.

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Follow this prayer guide for eight days with specific prayers for each area. May God come in power as we lift up His name and call upon Him to work mightily throughout Colorado!

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C O L O R A D O C H U R C H P L A N T I N G L E A D E R S H I P D E V E L O P M E N T

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.” Colossians 3:23-24

Your Word, Oh Lord, gives us confidence that you are continually at work, raising up individuals who are eager to make your name known. Our Church Planting Teams are a shining representation of your love for Colorado and are working to further your Kingdom. Give them clarity and vision as they seek to discern the path you have set before them. Open doors of opportunity for them to put into practice what they are gleaning from their development and place loving individuals around them to encourage their steps. We thank you for what you are doing in Colorado. May we be faithful to join you in service with our whole hearts!

PA S T O R A L C A R E

“For, everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. How then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?” Romans 10: 13-14

Lord, what a sacred calling and honor that you have placed upon pastors throughout Colorado. You have set them apart for ministry, equipped them to lead others to reconciliation with you, and bestowed on them the responsibility of caring for their flock. We ask that you would fill them with your presence as they walk out their charge. Bless their lives, their homes, their relationships, and their churches. Encourage them so that they may stay strong in their faith and in the confidence of the work you are doing in and through them. Let them sense your protection as they join you in the battle for souls for your Kingdom.

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A S S O C I A T I O N A L M I S S I O N S

“May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Romans 15:5-6

Lord, we begin by thanking you for the role that you have given each association in our state. Designated by location and united in efforts, your name is being proclaimed through High Country, Grand Valley, Uncompahgre, Mesa Verde, Continental Divide, Royal Gorge, Arkansas Valley, Great Commission, Long’s Peak, Mile High, and the Pike’s Peak Associations. We ask that you continue to foster unification within each association as communities of pastors and churches are built that provide a beautiful illustration of how you desire us to live out life together.

S T A T E M I S S I O N S

“Lord, I have heard of your fame; I stand in awe of your deeds, Lord. Repeat them in our day, in our time make them known: in wrath remember mercy.” Habakkuk 3:2

With awe and thanksgiving, we praise you for the opportunity to be on mission together across this amazing state of Colorado. The landscape displays your majestic glory, from the mountain peaks to the plains, and the need of a spiritual awakening to sweep this land speaks to our dependence on you to move among us. Let revival begin here. Let your name be known across this state. Continue to raise up leaders, churches, and ministries that are not only called to make an impact, but that are filled with passions and giftings to see your mission accomplished. Bless the missional efforts that are already set in motion and breathe life into new ideas and opportunities to reach all of Colorado with your Gospel. Revive us, Oh Lord.

R E S O R T A N D L E I S U R E M I N I S T R I E S

“For we are fellow workers in God’s service; you are God’s field, God’s building.” 1 Corinthians 3:9

What a mighty God we serve! You are a God who is not limited by church buildings and who can transform hearts and lives in any place at any time. With expectant hearts, we pray for those who have followed your call into the world of adventure. May every introduction on a mountain, meeting on a trail, and prayer in a resort be a testament to your working power of engaging people right where they are using your willing vessels. Let those serving you in these ministries radiate the joy that comes from following you. Let your glory be so evident in their lives that people are drawn to your heart.

PONDEROSA RETREAT AND CONFERENCE CENTER

“Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.” 1 Corinthians 11:1

We give you all of the glory and praise for the impact that Ponderosa has on the lives of those who attend their camps, retreats, and events. We ask for the

leadership, staff, and volunteers to be abundantly filled with love and mercy that they exude your character in every interaction; that they would be the example of Christ to those entrusted to their ministry. May they operate in wisdom, discerning your voice and direction with the invaluable time they have with those in attendance. We boldly ask that Ponderosa would be a place of defining God-moments; moments that would become spiritual highlights of lives that are on a beautiful journey of pursuing Christ.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CAMPUS: GATEWAY SEMINARY

“The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, for the ears of the wise seek it out.” Proverbs 18:15

God, we recognize what a blessing it is to have the presence of Gateway Seminary in Colorado. We are grateful for the individuals that have already been equipped and sent out, and we praise you for the wide reach of your hand due to their seminary training. We ask that you continue to grow the campus with those who feel your urging in ministry. We pray that students would grow in knowledge, mature in relationship with Christ, and increase in effectiveness for your glory during their training at Gateway. Pour into the hearts and lives of the staff as they invest in your students. Give them guidance as they mentor eager minds in ministry and life. Let the words and teachings that leave their mouths be timely messages of knowledge and wisdom.

D I S A S T E R R E L I E F

“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in Spirit.” Psalm 34:18

Our rest comes in knowing that you are God and that you are sovereign. In moments of uncertainty, your Word promises that you are near. Through times of hardship, grief, shock, and despair, we pray that your presence would be made known. We ask that Disaster Relief Volunteers serving in your name would be accompanied by the Holy Spirit as they provide aid, comfort, and truth to those affected by disaster. We pray that eyes and hearts would be opened through this sacrificial work and that you would be undeniably seen in the midst of such need. Let hope and restoration be the abounding song that rises in the hearts of those serving and those being served.

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