PrayerNet
April PrayerNet
Thu 28 March
Pray for Christians at University at Australian Catholic University, Melbourne as the student group prepares for their Easter Mission. Pray that the Lord will use the Easter Mission to bring unbelievers to Him.
Pray that the mission work possible through Canberra Christian Society at Australian Catholic University, Canberra’s hot-cross bun event is fruitful and for the success of their general outreach in the lead up to Easter.
Pray for Credo at the University of Technology Sydney and their Easter conference (ETC) from 28 March-1 April; that would it be a fruitful time in his Word and with each other and that first timers (first years, international students and explorers) will be struck by God’s guidance and would ask him to lead their lives.
Fri 29 March
AFES Apprenticeships || As uni semesters gather pace, ask God to give Apprentices many opportunities to explain the gospel to students, and to partner with students in evangelism.
Pray for the Melbourne University Christian Union and the semester 1 outreach events they hosted including Welcome BBQ events and J Week (Jesus week) that God will use the conversations and encounters to bring the lost to Him. Pray for boldness and a desire for students in Christian Union to share their faith with others around them.
Sat 30 March
Pray for GCS Griffith Uni Brisbane staff and student leaders as they adjust to some changes this year, and that will be wise in how to serve effectively.
Pray for CBM WSU Campbelltown, giving thanks for a successful launch day and the eagerness of students in supporting CBM.
Sun 31 March
Pray for Uni Bible Group and FOCUS at UOW as they follow up many new students and contacts.
Give thanks for the many who came to the Orange Christian Students at Charles Sturt University Easter dessert night on 26 March. Pray that those who came who don’t yet know Jesus would be keen to read the Bible to meet Jesus. Pray for the Christian students to be bold in following people up.
April
Mon 1
AFES Evangelism || “An hour is coming, and is now here, when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear will live.” John 5:25 | Meet Jesus: His words raise the dead Pray many will invite unbelievers to Meet Jesus in Uncover so they can hear the voice of God’s Son and be raised.
Pray for Dialogue Dinner hosted by Flinders Evangelical Students, Flinders University, Adelaide on 4 April where questions about faith, religion and Easter are asked and answered. Pray that ES students would be bold in bringing friends and that students on campus would come along to this free event. Pray that staff and students would have wisdom and discernment in answering any hard questions thrown at them.
Pray for Ballarat Christians at Uni, at Federation University as they prepare to go for Base Camp with Geelong Christian Union from 5-7 April, that many students would register and come to hear the gospel, preparing to meet Jesus for themselves.
Tue 2
Pray for fellowship and outreach events at Murdoch Christians United at Murdoch University, WA, such as a King’s Park Walk on 5 April and Boys/Girls socials on 22 April. Pray that students would invite friends to come along and see Jesus at work in their lives.
Pray for Credo at the University of Technology Sydney, and their Meet Jesus events on the 3,4,10 & 11 April. Pray for boldness in asking friends & classmates along. Pray that God would calm those who are uncertain about coming, and that He would enable Credo members to welcome them warmly.
Wed 3
Pray for the students that Campus Bible Ministries at Western Sydney University, Penrith talked to at their Easter stall; that God will work in the hearts of these students, convicting them of His abounding love shown on the cross.
Pray for the FOCUS Adelaide at the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia April camp from 5-7 April; that more non-Christians will join and everyone can learn how to know and follow God’s will.
Thu 4
Praise God for Melbourne University Christian Union Base Camp that recently happened in March and for the 22 new first year students that came along. Pray for fruitful follow up of the first years that they will feel welcomed and grow in love and desire for the Lord.
Pray for University Fellowship of Christians at the University of Tasmania, Launceston, particularly regarding the upcoming Uber Questions events on campus; that God will feed the students with the true bread of life as they hear the gospel and engage in spiritual conversations.
Fri 5
Pray those at Sydney University Evangelical Union who are actively sharing the gospel to Muslim cousins during the month of Ramadan. Pray for bold, faithful, loving conversations, and that many Muslims will come to see Jesus as Lord and Saviour.
Pray for follow up from the Easter event hosted by Griffith Christian Students at Griffith University, Brisbane, that students’ hearts would be open to hear the message.
Sat 6
Praise God that many first year students and new students at James Cook University, Cairns Christian Students have been coming along to the weekly bible talks and other small group bible studies.
Pray that Bathurst Christian Students at Charles Sturt University would find the mid-semester break from 8-22 April energising and that they would return eager to grow in maturity and love.
Sun 7
Praise God for the growth Port Macquarie Christian Students has already seen at their main Monday Nights.
AFES Evangelism || “Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you.” John 6:27 | Meet Jesus: Find life eternal Pray that we’ll be courageous to prioritise evangelism as we make choices this day.
Mon 8
AFES FOCUS || Pray for FOCUS staff and groups doing follow-up from Easter meetings, and running post-Easter Camps.
Pray that Melbourne Uni CU students may grow in desire and courage to share Jesus and the hope that they have with their friends and peers. Pray for fruitful follow up of Melbourne Uni students who attended the Easter J week stalls and outreach event.
Pray that AFES will double our reach in calling people to turn back to Jesus in repentance and faith by 2025.
Tue 9
Pray for Campus Bible Ministries at Western Sydney University, Campbelltown’s members; that they might invite their friends to events and evangelise to their friends in classes.
Pray for the Ballarat Christians at Uni, at Australian Catholic University and their upcoming Inaugural General Meeting (IGM) on 10 April.
Pray for the members of the University of New England, Armidale Christians United as they go away over the mid-trimester break, that this would be a fruitful time of rest where students can meditate on God’s word and return with a renewed excitement to share Jesus on campus
Wed 10
Pray for the CrossMinded dinner hosted by Evangelicals on Campus, at the Australian Catholic University, North Sydney, on 11 April as students and grads gather to consider what it means to serve Jesus for their whole lives. Pray that as they think about the topic of work, the Bible’s picture of work will shape how they see their place in God’s mission.
Pray for Graduate Christian Union at the University of Melbourne students; that they might have good follow up conversations following their Easter outreach.
Thu 11
Pray for University of Wollongong Uni Bible Group as they launch a new weekly training event as the begin the first series on training using Uncover John. Pray for students to be eager to learn, challenged by the gospel and built up in ministry skills.
Pray that God would grow the students at EOC ACU North Sydney in confidence to share the gospel on campus and to be inviting friends to read Uncover John and come along to the Public Bible Talks.
Fri 12
Pray for University of Southern Queensland Christian Students and the continuing students as they settle back into studies and CS club activities; that they will be good ambassadors of Christ to new students. Pray that as they live for Christ on campus they will not be discouraged and overwhelmed by their schedules or any other trials they may experience but they will stand firm in their faith and depend more on the word of God.
Pray that Edith Cowan University Christian Union, Mt Lawley, Perth will continue to have strong attendance at Bible studies.
Pray for wisdom and clarity as Christian Union, Macquarie University, Sydney, elects their next executive team.
Sat 13
Pray for Christian Union at Deakin University Burwood, Victoria and the new people coming along to their weekly meetings. Pray that these new people will connect well with the club and more importantly with Jesus over the trimester.
Pray for EU Sydney Uni and their Next Steps Conference on 13 April. Pray that those who come may be encouraged and challenged to consider how they may serve God in less reached and less resourced areas.
Sun 14
Pray that AFES will double our numbers offering themselves for Missionary Service by 2025.
Pray for continuing growth, fellowship and unity under Christ for Monash University, Caulfield’s Christian Union as they gather together for Bible studies and a weekly hub time.
Praise God that first year students that have settled into CU Mac Uni and pray that they would be managing their studies diligently while growing in their relationship with God.
Mon 15
AFES Evangelism || “After this, many disciples no longer walked with him. So Jesus asked, ‘Do you want to go away as well?’ Peter answered, ‘Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.’” John 6:66-69 | Meet Jesus: Hear life eternal Pray we’ll be convinced that Jesus’ words give life and be eager to invite unbelievers to read Uncover.
Pray for Credo UTS as they begin recruiting actors for their Mark Drama with info sessions held mid-April. Pray that those willing would prayerfully consider their capacity, and that God would use the actors powerfully to be changing the hearts of those who attend the Mark Drama in August.
Tue 16
Pray for the Monday Muster training sessions run by Uni Fellowship Launceston; that the will Lord continue to encourage students to come along and have their faith strengthened, while making more friends.
Praise God for the new students that have joined CBM WSU Bankstown/Liverpool.
Pray for the continued weekly small-group Bible studies at ES Flinders Uni Adelaide, that God would speak to students as they study John. Pray for the new leaders as they get into the rhythm of leading studies, and also that students who are still exploring faith would be encouraged through these studies.
Wed 17
AFES Apprenticeships || Pray that God grows Ministry Apprentices in their love for him and his gospel as they serve, enabling them to work diligently and joyfully in his service.
Pray that non-Christians will be curious to learn about Jesus at CU ECU Mt Lawley Perth talks.
Pray that the University Fellowship of Christians at the University of Tasmania, Hobart student exec and staff continue to communicate well and that God uses the exec and staff to achieve his will.
Thu 18
Pray for CS JCU Cairns and praise God for the Mark Drama at a local church in the lead up to Easter and the Easter movie event on campus. Pray that those who attend would be changed by the gospel, especially if they are hearing the good news about Jesus for the first time.
Pray that in line with the AFES Mission statement we will constantly be in prayerful dependence upon God for all that we do on every campus for his glory.
Fri 19
Pray that CBM WSU Bankstown/Liverpool students will continue to be engaged in bible studies and grow in their faith.
Pray for SCOM (IFES Malawi); that God will provide for them as they work on mobilising resources having had to reduce the staff team from 17 to 11 since the pandemic. Pray that God will meet personnel needs and supply the funds for social action programs, allowing more of God’s presence and light to be felt.
Sat 20
Praise God that CBM WSU Campbelltown met so many new members over March willing to learn more about the Jesus at uni.
AFES FOCUS || Pray for Matthew (FOCUS Specialist) as he chats with other IFES movements in the South Pacific region about establishing and developing ministries to international students.
Sun 21
Pray that God will continue to grow Port Mac CS and maintain the numbers already seen at gatherings this year.
Pray for BSCU (IFES Bulgaria); that a new InterAction staff member can join the team in order to further the international student ministry evangelistic retreat; that students will bring their friends and see God at work in them. Pray for BCSU groups as they plan Easter outreach: for creativity, clarity, and courage so that as many students as possible might hear the good news.
Mon 22
AFES Evangelism || “For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who looks on the Son and believes in him should have eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day.” John 6:40 | Meet Jesus: See life eternal Pray that we’ll boldly speak of Jesus today that many more will be raised up on the last day.
Pray for the CBM WSU Penrith first year students, that they would continue attending bible studies and grow in faith and their relationships at CBM.
Tue 23
Give thanks for the large intake of 1st year students into Orange CS CSU and for their keenness to be a part of mission on campus. Pray for them to be a powerful witness to Jesus.
Pray that in line with AFES’ second value, we will constantly shape all our methods, our ministries, and our mission by the Scriptures.
Wed 24
Pray for Uni Fellowship Hobart and their upcoming trivia night on 24 April; that many new people will come and have a good time, that many relationships will be formed and that those relationships will lead to the gospel being shared.
Pray for the growth of students through CU UNE Armidale’s weekly events Bible Buffet and CU Training. Pray for the students who will participate in ‘Text for a Toastie’ later in May, that their training would prepare them to answer questions about the gospel with confidence, humility and joy.
Thu 25
AFES Apprenticeships || Pray that God will open many doors for the gospel for Apprentices across all campuses, including with international students. And that God will enable the Apprentices to make the most of the opportunities, for the salvation of many.
Pray for all the USQ Christian Students staff and students as they continue to proclaim the gospel on campus; that the Lord will help them to wisely navigate through challenges that hinder opportunities to share the gospel effectively to other students, that they might be more intentional in their relationships for the sake of the gospel.
Fri 26
Pray for the unbelieving members in the Melbourne Uni GCU‘s small groups and those reading Uncover John with students and staff; that they might see who Jesus is and respond to him.
Pray for the non-Christians at Monash Caulfield CU and that those engaging with their evangelism stalls to come to know Christ. Pray that CU evangelism stalls can draw people to salvation in Christ.
Sat 27
Pray for CU Deakin Uni Burwood and their upcoming camp; that many students may sign up and that it would be an edifying time for all where they grow in their knowledge and desire for Christ.
Pray for BCU Fed Uni as they prepare to put on the John Drama on 29 and 30 April as their main outreach event for Semester 1. Pray for the cast, production, logistics team, directors and staff as they prepare to run the drama. Pray that many would come and see the gospel unfold before them and would meet Jesus.
Sun 28
Pray for the staff and students in the Hub leadership teams at Uni Bible Group UOW ministering to a specific area of the UOW campus. Pray that they would be joyful in hope, patient in affliction and faithful in prayer.
Pray that students at MCU Murdoch Uni WA would be having conversations that lead people to your gospel on campus.
Mon 29
AFES Evangelism || “Jesus stood and cried out, ‘If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture says, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.;” John 7:37-38 | Meet Jesus: Drink life eternal Pray that those who thirst will meet us. Pray we’ll be bold to introduce them to Jesus in the Bible.
Pray for small Bible studies at GCS Griffith Uni Brisbane, that students would be able to connect and grow in community through the semester.
Tue 30
Thank God for the CCS ACU Canberra FOCUS Getaway camp, and for the influx of first year students joining the CCS weekly Bible studies.
Pray for FOCUS Adelaide and the AFES National Mission: Meet Jesus; that more Christians will feel confident to share the gospel with their non-Christian friends and regularly do ‘242’ (praying for 2 minutes each day for 2 non-Christian friends).
