PRAYERNET

AFES Evangelism || “The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.” (Matt 1:1) | Thank God that Jesus is the fulfilment of God’s promises to bring blessing and salvation and peace to the world! Pray for two poeple you would like to hear this news over Christmas.

Pray for Christians at University at Australian Catholic University, Melbourne’s upcoming executive members training day on 2 December. Pray that all members can attend, and learn what makes a good leader so that they my apply it as they serve.

Pray for Graduate Christian Union at the University of Melbourne’s Planning Day on 1 December.

Pray for Campus Bible Study at University of NSW students as they take exams in early December. Pray that students will remember their certainty is found in Jesus.

Pray for University of Wollongong Uni Bible Group, as many students head out on NTE Mission in Maroubra 2-5 December, and Bega and Tahmoor 10-14 December. Pray that they would be delighting in the gospel themselves and that overflowing from that they would be joyfully in living and proclaiming it to the people they meet.

Pray for Christians at University at Australian Catholic University, Melbourne, for their upcoming leadership training day on the 2nd December. Pray for the AFES staff, president and vice president to have wisdom and care in their preparation and running of the day. Pray that all student leaders may connect with one another and form a solid foundation in Christ.

Praise God for the eight students attending NTE from the University Fellowship of Christians at the University of Tasmania, Hobart and pray for their safe travel from the 4-8 of December.

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.

Pray for students part of the ABUA group in IFES Argentina – that students will personally encounter the great “I am” through John’s Gospel – Pray for “students to persevere and explore deeply so that they may grow in their commitment to Scripture”.

Pray for the five students going on NTE from Notre Dame Bible Fellowship at the University of Notre Dame, Fremantle (mostly for the first time) – that they would learn a lot, be more equipped to serve the kingdom and return to campus with a renewed and contagious fire for the Lord and spreading the Gospel.

AFES FOCUS || Pray for the FOCUS Staff during NTE as they give Talks, run Electives and lead Strands in different languages. Pray that God will be glorified in what the way they serve. Pray that international students can be transformed by, trained in, and sent with the gospel.

Pray for Melbourne University Christian Union as they travel and make their way to NTE. Pray for safety on the roads and that transport can be organised for everyone.

Pray for University of New England, Armidale Christians United students travelling to NTE in Canberra on 6-10 December. Pray for safety and that this will be a beneficial event that will encourage them in their faith and equip them to continue to share the gospel.

Pray for members of Evangelicals on Campus, at the Australian Catholic University, Strathfield who are preparing to attend NTE. Pray that they would spend time in God’s Word and in prayer in the lead up to this vital training event.

Pray for the students of Christian Union at Deakin University Burwood, Victoria as they go on mission to three locations across Victoria from 11-14 December. Pray that they would be encouraging and encouraged, working to faithfully glorify God.

AFES Evangelism || “She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” (Matt 1:21) | As the Angel told Joseph, Jesus is God, come to save his people from their sins. Pray for someone you can share this with in the countdown to Christmas (perhaps on NTE mission?!).

Pray for Campus Bible Ministries at Western Sydney University, Penrith members as they go to NTE and mission at Sadlier Anglican Church from 10-14 December. Please pray for energy for them and motivation to honour God in the way they serve him.

Pray that the large number of students from University of Canberra FOCUS, particularly the first year students coming to NTE this year will be equipped with the skills to read and understand God’s word and that they will be encouraged by the gospel and fellowshipping with so many brothers and sisters.

Pray for students at the Australian National University, Canberra FOCUS as they go on mission to Guilford and Pitt Town (11-14 December). Pray that students will support the local churches well and that God will be growing them in sharing the gospel.

Pray for IFES – South Pacific. Give thanks for the mid-year conference, called “Jesus Centred”, that took place last month. Pray for the 30+ students who attended – that their whole lives will be truly centred on Jesus.

Pray for Melbourne Uni CU-ers who are going on NTE mission at Mitcham on the 12-14 December. Pray for God to work through them and that they can use what they’ve learnt at CU to glorify and serve Him.

Pray for Christians at University at ACUCU Melbourne’s reunion dinner on 13 December – that many CU members can join and are able to have good fellowship with one another. Pray for good rest during the semester break.

Pray for Credo at the University of Technology Sydney’s CoMission teams that have started serving from late November to 14 December. Pray that the students and staff would have courage, humility and a heart to serve. Pray that students will grow through this ministry.

Pray for Newcastle Christian Students at the University of Newcastle’s missions post NTE: in Dickson (10-15 Dec), Stockton (10-14 Dec) & Taree (12-16 Dec). Pray for the students involved with the missions that they would love sacrificially, serve faithfully and be bold in sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Pray that AFES will double our reach in calling people to turn back to Jesus in repentance and faith.

AFES Evangelism || “All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us).” (Matt 1:22-23) | Praise God that he kept his word and came to dwell on earth! Pray that many would come to your church and hear this good news over Christmas.

Pray for the Curtin Christian Union, Curtin University, Perth as the Committee begins to plan the upcoming year. Pray for wisdom as the club grows spiritually and prayerfully.

Pray for staff leaving Bond Christian Students at Bond University, Gold Coast. For Stuart as he prepares for missionary work in Japan next year, that everything we go smoothly and that the Lord will work through him and bring more people to Christ. Pray for Rachael as she gets married and that she continue to live for Jesus in this next chapter.

Pray for Monash Parkville Christian Union as they are planning and hosting a beach day between the 19th – 24th Dec. Pray this helps them to grow friendships. Pray that they would invite friends and to show them friends what MPCU is focussed on and for the gospel to be shared.

Give thanks for Monash University, Clayton’s Christian Union and FOCUS’s international students and 20 years of international ministry on campus.

Pray for Graduate Christian Union at the University of Melbourne; that God takes care of all the students graduating and students on break to keep them safe and steadfast in faith. Pray for CU UNE Armidale students over the Christmas period. Pray that this will be a great time of rest for students and pray that they will be focused on Jesus this Christmas.

Praise God for Uni Bible Study at Charles Sturt University, Albury-Wodonga’s Thanksgiving lunch where there was great fellowship and thanks for the work God has done over the year.

Pray that students graduating from University Fellowship of Christians at the University of Tasmania, Hobart would have the strength to continue faithfully proclaiming and serving Jesus as they enter employment.

Pray that in line with AFES’ second value, we will constantly shape all our methods, our ministries, and our mission by the Scriptures.

AFES Evangelism || “[Herod] inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. They told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for so it is written by the prophet: “‘And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.’” (Matt 2:4-6) | Thank God that Jesus is the promised Christ who shepherds God’s people. Pray your church would proclaim this great truth!

Pray for University Fellowship of Christians at the University of Tasmania, Launceston’s executive team. For the smooth handing over of roles from the previous to the new executive team. Pray for the executives who are new to the roles – that they may serve faithfully to further the spread of the gospel.

Pray that University of Western Australia Christian Union’s current and new Senior Staff and Apprentices would have a restful break over the Summer so they can to come into the new year with energy and enthusiasm to serve Jesus and at UWA.

Pray that as Christmas approaches Bathurst Christian Students at Charles Sturt University would each remember Christ in their unique situations.

Praise God for the opportunity Canberra Christian Society at Australian Catholic University, Canberra students had to share Jesus on the streets of Canberra in the final of the semester.

Pray for those Sydney University Evangelical Union members that have recently finished their final year of study. Ask that they will continue to hold fast to the saviour they were encouraged to follow at their time in uni. That they will not be distracted by the things of this world, rather hold fast to that which is eternal and truly valuable.

Pray for University of New England, Armidale Christians United as they enter a new year and prepare to welcome new students. Pray that God will be preparing and caring for those who are moving to UNE, and that students already apart of CU will be encourage and support new students.

Pray for Credo UTS’s committee members as they plan for the new year ahead. Pray that any obstacles in their planning will be removed and for the new committee to grow in love for each other and for the lost at UTS.

Pray IFES – for a broader understanding of ISM in Inter Varsity Christian Fellowship Philippines and across all IFES movements – that the gift of international students will be seen as an opportunity not only to reach the unreached but also to partner with the reached.

Please pray that the Lord Jesus would be guiding the executive leadership team of ACUCU Melbourne, in their spiritual habits and pursuit of Him throughout the December and January Summer break period.

Pray for Griffith Christian Students at Griffith University, Brisbane, that student leaders prepare well for the upcoming year and that they can secure rooms to meet in. AFES Evangelism || “And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.” (Matt 2:11) | Pray that all who heard the truth about Jesus’ birth would come to worship him and give their lives in serving him!

Pray for Uni Fellowship Hobart as many travel home for the holidays; that as the year concludes they may reflect upon God’s abundant blessings in their lives, giving special thanks for deep spiritual growth and strengthening friendships; may their faith shine as a source of hope within their communities this Christmas and beyond.

Give thanks for the semester that has just finished at Christian Fellowship at Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, and for the ways that students were able to speak the gospel to their friends. Pray for C, W, E, and L who have recently been exploring Christianity, and pray that they will meet Jesus over the summer break.