House of Prayer: August/September Prayer Points

“My house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations.” ––Isaiah 56:7

“The effective fervent prayers of a righteous man avails much.” ––James 5:16a

Answered Prayers (Thank You, Lord):

1. For the children’s choir’s successful journey to England. For their strengthened relationships within their group and new friendships with choristers from around the world. 2. For the Ladies Summer Pop-Up events. For the joy and Christian fellowship. 3. For the Convocation service for St. Philip’s Academy teachers and students. 4. For Lisa Dubay, St. Philip’s Preschool Director, and Justin Hare, St. Philip’s Academy Head of School. 5. For our parish choir, who leads us in worship every week, and for all the people who volunteered to sing on the Men’s and Women’s Choir Sundays. For the beautiful music they made together. 6. For our Home Missions Team and their prison ministry outreach. 7. For the continued success of Theology on Tuesdays.

Prayer Points

1. For the continued safety of the construction workers. 2. For continued blessings and protection for Bishop Edgar, our clergy, and their families. 3. For Jeff’s continued healing and his mother Pat’s healing, as well. 4. For healing for Allison Lawrence, Bishop Lawrence’s wife. 5. For all the details to come together as the preschool and St. Philip’s Academy share space this year. For the first weeks of school to go smoothly. 6. For the members of our church serving in various military positions all over the world. Keep them safe, Lord. 7. For Benjamin Singleton and the entire staff team and all they do to keep things running smoothly. 8. For the Open Door Ministry’s continued success. For the new volunteers to be blessed by their mission to welcome visitors and spread the Gospel .

Prayer Points for the Nations

Ukraine: For peace between Russia and Ukraine and wisdom for those working towards it. For Putin and Zelenskyy to agree to a ceasefire and stop the war. 

Iran and Lebanon: For these wars to end. For new leadership to be raised up and for them to be people of peace. For the Strait of Hormuz to be opened. For great discernment for our leaders working on the issues. For a ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel. 

Israel and Gaza: For a hedge of protection around Israel and peace within the walls of Jerusalem. 2. For Hamas to surrender so the next phase of a restoration plan can begin. 3. For wisdom and protection for Netanyahu, his advisors, and his family. 4. For the upcoming election to be fair and for God’s choice to be made.

Cuba: For new leadership to be elected quickly. For that person to be a godly person who cares about the people. For humanitarian aid to get through to the people. For Secretary of State Marco Rubio as he works with both sides for a new direction for the people of Cuba. 

USA: For reconciliation between the House and Senate and that the funds be granted for the various agencies that have been blocked.  For wisdom for the Supreme Court justices as they make decisions that affect the country and the people––may they govern with wisdom and in unity. For the President to be surrounded by people who provide wise counsel, people of prayer. Keep him and his family safe, Lord, and give him wisdom daily as many decisions have to be made. For safety and protection for all in authority, from the President down to our local governors and officials and their families. For safety and protection for all in authority, from the president down to our local governors and officials and their families. For the mid-term elections to vote in godly people who love this country.

South Carolina: That the upcoming election would vote in a godly governor for our state. Thanks to McMaster, who has governed well. For Mayor Cogswell and city council to have wisdom in developing traffic plans. Let us have balance in our city between those visiting and those who live here. Thank you, Lord, for the part that South Carolina played in the 250th celebration and for the St. Philippian volunteers and staff, especially Brian McGreevy, who worked so hard for our own four-day SC250 event and were inspired by God while honoring our history as we became a nation. Let us pray that just as a revival broke out in Charleston many years ago, it may move again across our state and nation, in Jesus' Name. 

Continue to pray for our country. Have mercy, Lord.