CRU Prayer Diary: January 2022

JANUARY

Monday 17 January – Give thanks for Summer Study 2 this week and the way this camp gives students more confidence in their Year 12 study. Pray that students will gain a more balanced perspective of Year 12 life and be curious to learn more about the hope Jesus brings.

Tuesday 18 January – Praise God that Triple S has received so much interest this year. Give thanks for the leaders as they seek to serve and build relationships with the campers this week. Pray that the campers will enjoy the outdoor activities at CRU ® Lake Mac and ask many gospel related questions.

Wednesday 19 January – Please pray for CRU Frenzy that is running in Canberra this week. Pray that campers will have a wonderful time as they make new friends, enjoy the activities, and learn more about who Jesus is.

Thursday 20 January – Thank God for the first Big Summer camp that was held in Albany, WA, this week. Praise God that the camp was fully booked and that many assistant leaders were trained up during the week. Pray that these assistant leaders will continue to grow in their knowledge and love of our great God and that they will be faithful leaders on future camps and in their churches.

Friday 21 January – Please pray for those of the Summit team who moved on from CRU in December 2021. Pray that God will continue to use them for His glory and that they will continue using the gifts and skills they learnt during the Summit Program to serve Jesus.

Saturday 22 January – Give thanks for the men and women who serve as Directors on the CRU Board, and their love of the Lord Jesus. As some Directors step down after years of service, pray for those who will replace them that they will settle quickly into their roles.

Sunday 23 January – Praise God for the hundreds of directors, leaders, cooks, speakers, boaties and all the other volunteers on camp over the recent summer Holiday Camp season. Thank God for their faithful service, sacrifice, and the way they helped make CRU Camps so enjoyable for the campers.

Monday 24 January – We have a wide variety of projects being planned and in progress at CRU Galston Gorge. Please pray that the team will develop plans and designs that will meet the needs of our guests and promote further ministry opportunities. Please pray in particular for the planning process for a new BMX pump track. Please ask that God will grant safety and a smooth process as we engage with the local council.

Tuesday 25 January – Give thanks for the many new Summit Program trainees who have joined CRU this year! Praise God for His provision in this way and pray that He would be using them powerfully to glorify His name. Please pray for the trainees as they complete January training, that they will be able to retain all the knowledge and skills for the job and be able to apply them on CRU Educational Camps coming up in February.

Wednesday 26 January – Give thanks that the lunchtime groups at Pymble Ladies College were able to meet online during the lockdown in 2021. Pray that as they meet in person this year that their love for Jesus will grow and that the students will be bold in inviting their friends to the CRU Groups so that they too can hear about God’s love for them.

Thursday 27 January – Please pray that the trusts and foundations CRU approaches for grant funding this year will look favourably upon our applications so that funding can be achieved and facilities improved to further resource our ministry. Thank God for the funding we received from grant bodies over the last year.

Friday 28 January – Give thanks for the men and women who serve as Divisional Heads at CRU and pray for them as they meet next month. Give thanks for the way God has equipped them for their roles. Pray that Gary might lead this group well, that they might work in unity for the sake of the gospel.

Saturday 29 January – Praise God for the many Bibles and devotions given to campers who showed interest during recent summer Holiday Camps and CRU Educational Camps in 2021. Pray that the campers will be able to use them to continue to learn about our great God and further develop their relationship with Him.

Sunday 30 January – Praise God for watching over the CRU community during the COVID crisis, and please continue to pray for His protection this year. Pray that God will continue to bless and use CRU Camps, Educational Camps, schools ministry and the CRU campsites for His kingdom purpose.

Monday 31 January – The CRU AGM is scheduled to take place today, with this year’s first Board meeting following on. Please pray for Tim Wright (Chair) and other Board Members, and also for Gary Hill and Nigel Glasby, as they prepare for the meeting with Members. Pray that the Members and Board will have thoughtful discussions as they meet, aiding wise and godly decision making.