Dear Praying friends, many people offer to pray for Mt. Gilead, for this summer I have a put 50 days of Prayer Summer Camp Guide. I hope that is of help to you prayer warriors out there. We are so grateful for your prayers on our behalf...and those prayers make a huge difference!
Week One: Junior Camp (Begins June 9)
“Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.” I Peter 5:8-9
Day 1 – Pray for our campers and staff to be protected from the enemy
Day 2 – Pray the truth of God’s word would be clearly proclaimed
Day 3 – Pray for soft hearts and minds that understand the Word of God
Day 4 – Pray for strength and self-discipline for counselors and other staff to be in the Word of God
Day 5 – Pray for courage for the campers to make decisions for Christ
Day 6 – Pray for parents to be encouraged and challenged through our closing program
Day 7 – Pray for Refreshment for our staff, volunteers, speakers and worship team
Week Two: High School Camp (Begins June 16)
“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.” 2 Timothy 1:7
Day 1 – Pray for the staff and speakers to declare God’s word with great care, conviction and Truth
Day 2 – Pray that the campers feel safe and comfortable asking questions
Day 3 – Pray for campers to see the difference between a worldly life vs a godly life
Day 4 – Pray for staff to be strengthened with wisdom and discernment from the LORD
Day 5 – Pray for the speaker to challenge campers to know God’s love and pursue holiness
Day 6 – Pray that the parents would support and encourage their camper’s commitment to Christ
Day 7 – Pray for strength, good rest and refreshment for staff and campers
Week Three: Junior High Camp (Begins June 23)
“Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.” Galatians 1:10
Day 1 – Pray for campers and staff to know the difference between pleasing others vs. God
Day 2 – Pray for campers and staff to have their identities in Christ and not in the approval of others
Day 3 – Pray for campers to feel at home and safe with their counselor and cabin mates
Day 4 – Pray for counselors to know how to answer tough questions
Day 5 – Pray for an increased desire for the campers to read their Bibles
Day 6 – Pray for parents to see the difference Jesus can make in the lives of campers AND parents
Day 7 – Pray staff are able to relax, regroup and take care of themselves
June 28-30 Serving Elim Shalom Church (150 guests)
Week Four: Kids Camp (June 30 - July 1)
Day 1 – Pray for the campers to feel safe and not miss mom and dad
Day 2 – Pray for kids to understand the truth about Jesus and who He is
Week Five: Junior Camp and Timothy Teams (Begins July 7)
“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.” 1 Timothy 4:12
Day 1 – Pray for unity among the staff based on the truth of God
Day 2 – Pray for excellent discipleship training for Tim Team Campers
Day 3 – Pray that the Junior Campers would understand the Word of God
Day 4 – Pray for God’s conviction and leading as truth is proclaimed
Day 5 – Pray for decisions and commitments to be made
Day 6 – Pray for parents to be champions of their campers
Day 7 – Pray for great encouragement for staff and campers as they go to church
July 12-14 Serving Northbay Sectional Men (150 Guests)
& Gracia Manifesta (50 guests)
Week Six: High School Camp (Begins July 14)
“Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” Psalm 139:23-24
Day 1 – Pray for our staff to walk humbly…forgiving readily
Day 2 – Pray for campers and staff to allow Jesus to see their hearts and hurts
Day 3 – Pray for the speaker and worship team to lead campers well
Day 4 – Pray for campers to be sensitive to the Holy Spirit
Day 5 Pray for clarity for the Gospel message
Day 6 Pray for strength for campers and parents to live out their convictions
Day 7 Pray for the staff to be strengthened in body and spirit
July 19-21 Serving Apostolic Assembly (300 Guests)
Week Seven: Junior Camp (Begins July 21)
“But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry.” 2 Timothy 4:5
Day 1 Pray for endurance for the staff and joy in their service
Day 2 Pray for campers and counselors to forge strong friendships
Day 3 Pray for campers to be encouraged by the word of God
Day 4 Pray for counselors to be sensitive to God’s leading and direction
Day 5 Pray for our speaker and worship team to communicate powerfully truth
Day 6 Pray for campers and parents to be encouraged and challenged in the Lord
Day 7 Pray for campers and counselors to be renewed after a week of camp
July 26-28 Serving Apostolic Assembly (300 guests)