THRESHOLD MINISTRIES
January2017 Helping People Know Jesus - Our Evangelists, staff and partners share the Good News of Jesus in a variety of contexts across Canada. Through word and action, we see lives transformed and communities changed.
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Monday
Saint John, NB
Reed Fleming (Linda)
Please pray for Reed and his volunteers as they begin their new recovery program "Experiencing Hope". We pray that all the different programs that Street Hope Saint John offers would be places where people can come and learn together how to find hope and acceptance.
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Thursday
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Sunday
Saint John, NB
Erin Hodge
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Tuesday
Etobicoke, ON
Jonathan Clarke (Kathy)
Pray for Jonathan in his role as Pastor of Discipleship & Outreach at Richview Baptist. We pray for a great response to the Christmas outreach programs the church has hosted. We pray that these events would be a big step into reaching the neighbourhood for Jesus. Friday Quispamsis, NB
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Jessica Gowan (Christian) (Evangelist-in-Training) Pray for Erin We remember Jessie today as she leads as she meets tonight with the board of Messy Church tonight. We pray for all the Inner City Youth Ministry that God the details to fall into place. Pray that would guide and strengthen her. Pray families would feel comfortable and welcome to see what Messy Church for vision and discernment in where is about. Pray that as they experience God is calling this ministry to serve. Messy Church they experience the Father’s love. Tyendinaga, ON
Lisa & Rod BrantFrancis
We pray for Rod and Lisa as they minister to the people of Tyendinaga that they may be drawn to Jesus. We pray for the Bible study group that it would be a place where people would meet Jesus in new ways. We also pray for good health for Rod and Lisa as they serve.
11 Erick Hinton Wednesday
Victoria, BC
(Evangelist-in-Training) Lord, we pray for healing for Erick as he battles oral and tongue cancer. We pray that You would fill him with peace and give his medical team wisdom and guidance as they treat him.
14 Ed Keeping (Joyce) Saturday
St. Philip’s, NL
Ed asks for prayers of thanks for a good financial year and prayers for the preparation for our annual meeting. Pray that the people of St. Philip's will become good stewards of the gospel. May they be good stewards financially, offering themselves as instruments of God's gift to the community and wider church.
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Monday
Toronto, ON
Bruce Smith (Carol)
Lord we remember Bruce and the members of Christ Church St. James as they take part in the monthly Men's ministry at the Keele Correctional Center. Please pray that God’s abiding presence ministers to and through everyone as they experience true community.
12 Rob Pitman (Linda) Thursday
Saint John, NB
Remember Rob and the outreach ministry at St. Luke’s Church. We thank You God for your provision and new partnerships. We thank you that the Street Hope Saint John Community come once a month to serve lunch. We pray for all who come to work and partake in the meals that you would show them Your love.
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Sunday
Happy New Year!
May 2017 bring hope and peace across our great nation. God bless you as you continue to shine His light in your community! Lord, we pray Your blessing on this year ahead, may we make You known, and bring glory to Your name.
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Wednesday
Evangelism Training
Pray for those who are discerning God’s call on their lives, that they will hear clearly God’s plan for them, and that the right students will be linked with TSoM. Give thanks for the leadership and gifts of our teachers and mentors as they help equip students for ministry. Saturday Peterborough, ON
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Darrin Gaudreau (Jo)
Praise Jesus for the opportunity of sharing His love throughout the Christmas Season and for the many wonderful volunteers who helped to make this happen! Please pray that Street Hope Peterborough will continue to meet the needs of people they are serving in this community, meeting their practical and spiritual needs.
10 Rob Langmaid (Monica) Tuesday
Rothesay, NB
Please pray that as classes go back into session at Rothesay Netherwood School that Rob would have wisdom in how to present the Gospel in a way that is relevant to the students.
13 Bonnie Hunt Friday
Saint John, NB
Pray for wisdom and discernment as she works on ways to expand the TM Community. Give thanks for Bonnie’s leadership as the Dean of Community with Threshold Ministries. Pray that she would be an encouraging witness to those she meets.
Kathy H., 15 Christine H., Andrew 16 Debora Kantor R. Sunday
Kathy Hutchinson, Edmonton, AB, Christine Herman (Paul), Campbell River, BC, Andrew Robertson (Valerie), Saint John, NB – As they serve in their own communities may God bless them and give them health and energy. Pray for more doors to be opened and connections to be made to share the Gospel.
Mon. Cambridge Narrows, NB
God, bless Deb as she leads family ministry through Messy Church, and the children and youth groups she oversees. We pray that she will have the creativity and resources she needs to continue to pour into the lives of young people. We pray for a youth who wants to reach out to their friends through by leading a Youth Alpha that many youth will come to faith in You.
17 Janet Edwards (David) 18 Hugh Halter Event Tuesday
Saint John, NB
We remember Janet today as she leads 2 weekly book studies out of the Library at the National Office. Pray that these groups are able to grow and bring in new members, and that people will invite their friends to join them.
20 Wally Corey (Lynne) Friday
Saint John, NB
Please remember Wally and Lynne as they walk alongside 3 friends who are struggling with addictions. We pray that as they walk with them on their journey to find God and His presence that God would give them the words to say and wisdom in knowing how to help.
23 Kathryn & Philip Noll
Caledonia, ON
Monday
Please remember Philip and Kathryn as they prepare and plan a Family Night outreach on Tuesday evenings. We pray with them for sufficient support for preparing the meal and for leadership for all the various groups that meet. We pray that this outreach might be overflowed with families looking for new ways to worship together.
26 Ron McLean (Carol) Thursday
Orillia, ON
Please pray for Ron as he serves 5 churches in the Orillia area. Pray for the congregations as they support their Syrian refugee family continuing to adjust to their new life and country. They ask for God's guidance as they work beside them in this time of transition.
Wednesday
Moncton, NB
Please pray for those leaders attending this one day workshop where they will learn how to encourage their congregations to join God’s mission where they live, work and play.
21 +David Parsons (Rita) Saturday
Yellowknife, YT
Please pray for God to bring forth students who will be trained to be mission-minded, evangelistic clergy. God, continue to use David to motivate, train and encourage communities to be active participants in the mission of Jesus Christ, and bless his mentorship of so many who are discerning Your call on their lives.
24 Catherine Morris Tuesday
Powell River, BC
Pray for Catherine in her role of Community Pastor at Kelly Creek Community Church. We pray that she would be given new opportunities in the community to reach those who are on the margins.
Reg & Sandy MacDonald, Sydney, NS, and David & Christobel Lines, Athabasca, AB – Pray for these couples as they minister in their communities. Pray that as they look for ways to serve, that doors would be opened up for them. We pray your blessing on them as they seek to serve the Lord.
Thursday
Give thanks for the gifts and blessing of those who work and volunteer at the National Office. Pray God’s blessing on their labours and the decisions they make to support our evangelists, staff and volunteers.
22 Rose Steeves (Richard) Sunday
Miramichi, NB
Lord we pray for Rose as ministers to both the young and old in the church and the community. We give thanks for the Hope Café volunteers and their commitment to caring for those in need in the community. We pray that her ministry would be a blessing to those she meets.
25 Merv Budd (Lisa) Wednesday
Burlington, ON
May Merv be blessed as Regional Director for Forge, Pastor at North Burlington Baptist Church and Doctorial Student. We pray for Merv as he balances his ministry, school and family that You would bless him in all areas of his life.
27 +Terry Buckle (Blanche) 28 Rob Marsh (Bev) Friday
Whitehorse, YT
Pray for Terry and Street Hope Whitehorse for the monthly meeting of The Well and for the weekly "Table Talk” at the local A&W. Please pray that both of these events will be effective in sharing the message of the gospel and an encouragement in the faithful following of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Reg & Sandy M. & Walter M., 29 David & Christobel 30 David B., & Hugh B. L. Sunday
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Monday
Walter Marshall (Lois), Mississauga, ON, David Bloom (Phyllis), Longbow Lake, ON, and Hugh Bateman (Lois), Shediac Cape, NB - As they serve in their own communities may God bless them and give them health and energy to serve Him. Pray for more doors to be opened and connections to be made to share the Gospel.
Saturday
Quispamsis, NB
Pray for Rob’s leadership of the communities in Southeastern NB. God we pray that You would sustain Rob as he continues to comfort the hurting, encourage the weary and challenge those who have become idle. We thank You for his servant heart.
31 Missional Community Tuesday
Pray for the development and sustaining of Threshold Ministries’ Missional Community. May we grow together in relationship, and be supportive of each other’s ministries as we work together to see Jesus lifted high.
Prayer should be the KEY of the day and the LOCK of the night. - George Herbert
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February2017 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. Philippians 4:6
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Thursday
Happy Anniversary TM!
Give thanks to our Lord for 88 years of evangelism and sharing God’s love in all communities in Canada! Pray for future ministries and training across Canada.
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Sunday
Prince Rupert, BC
Jason Haggstrom (Nova)
Thank God for Jason’s leadership as the Dean of the Diocese of Caledonia. God, we pray for the leadership of the Diocese, for the clergy and laity who will be elected to come together to vote and choose a new Bishop. Please pray for those nominated that they would know whom God is calling to be Bishop. Wednesday Inuvik, NT
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Mabel Brown
Pray for Mabel as she works in the Parish of Inuvik at the Church of the Ascension and at St. David’s in Tulita. Pray that she would be able to share the Good News with those who are looking for something to fill the emptiness in them and give them hope.
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Friday
Moncton, NB
Eden McAuley (Carolyn)
Lord, bless Eden with peace and hopefulness in his role as a community chaplain. Please pray that he is able to manage his time in the best way to fulfill all the demand of need in his community.
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Monday
Murray River, PEI
Jen & Chris Burke
Praise God as Jen and Chris see Him moving in their community! Pray that the new worship songs created by Chris's band will bring glory to God and grow and strengthen the church. Also, pray for Jen as she follows God's leading in growing and developing the Children and Youth Ministry at Center Point Church. Thursday Thunder Bay, ON
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Deb Everest
Pray that God’s light would shine through Deb to all of those she comes in contact with in her work. We pray for ability to keep all things working well as she facilitates ministry in two churches. We pray that as she leads services that you would give her wisdom in what to say and words to share your truth.
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Toronto, ON
Sunday
Barrhead, AB
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Wednesday
St. Albert, AB
Rick Sandberg (Julie)
Pray that God will continue to open the hearts of the youth at the Edmonton Young Offenders Centre. Thank You Lord for the devotion that Rick has for serving at-risk youth. We thank You God for his work as Senior Provincial Chaplain with Bridges of Canada.
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Saturday
Saint John, NB
Cyrus Blanchet
Pray God’s continued guidance for Rus as he looks for ways to minister in his retirement. Lead him as he looks for ways to serve in and outside the Church.
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Tuesday
Kirkland Lake, ON
Catherine Murkin
Pray for continued blessings on Catherine’s leadership in the community and with The LivingRoom Ministry in Schumacher. May this continue to be a place of welcome and refuge for all ages and that the love of Jesus would be evident in all they do and say.
10 Michelle Simons (Paul) Friday
Barrie, ON
Give thanks that the Barrie Food Bank is a part of the solution, supporting the community’s vulnerable through counseling and provision. Pray that God’s love; hope, and prosperity would flood into the lives of the families they support.
S., 13 David L., HenkGrahme W. Monday
Pray for Carol-Anne and Stonegate Ministry as they pray for God to bring them into larger, more efficient space/ venue that will allow greater connection with the local residents. Pray for the board of directors of Stonegate Ministries to be given God's vision and faith to grow us into that vision.
Lord we pray for Barry as he ministers to a large rural area west of Edmonton. We pray that you would give him wisdom and discernment on how to increase the ministry in this area. Specifically, we pray for the ministry at the Alexis First Nation that Barry would be quick to hear God's leading in that place especially the school. Wednesday Toronto, ON
Grahme Spear (Shirley), Morden, MB, David Lajeunesse (Yvonne), Nepean, ON and Henk Willems (Beth), Elliot Lake, ON – May Christ's love shine through them as they continue ministry in their communities. Pray for more doors to be opened and for healthy and joyful energy to serve.
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 1 Corinthians 13
Lord, bless Richard in his work with those dealing with addictions and mental illness at The Scott Mission. Please pray that our Lord would move mightily to bring healing, salvation and hope to all who come to The Mission and for those who work and volunteer there as well.
God we remember David and his work with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. God, we pray that as he equips others to share their faith that You would bless him. We pray that You would give him holy encounters where he can be refreshed.
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15 Richard Bunn (Allie Lou)
16 David Mcfarlane (Diana) Thursday
Waterloo, ON
17 Finances
18 Joan Cavanaugh (Allan) 19 Board of Directors
Friday
Saturday
Pray for the Lord’s leading for our finances and stewardship. Give thanks for the gifts that help sustain this ministry. Pray for an outpouring of finances to enable new ministry opportunities and resources to come to fruition.
20 Aggie Flam Monday
Halifax, NS
We pray for wisdom and favour for Aggie as she gathers people to support Street Hope KIDS, a drop-in place for kids to come after school and Sat mornings for friendship & various programs. We pray for business contacts to support this program financially & prayerfully.
23 Education Thursday
(Evangelist-in-Training) Give thanks for the outreach ministries and programs being developed in the Parish of Minden, Kinmount and Maple Lake. Lord, we pray for Joan as she continues to invest in relationships and discover new ways to increase Your Kingdom. Pray that she would have discernment and wisdom in her leadership.
21 Erin S. & Jonathan S. Tuesday
Erin Sawatzky (Ryan), Yellowknife, NT and Jonathan Springthorpe (Kristen), Grand Bay, NB – We pray that the Lord will continue to lead them in their communities - give them kind words, humble attitudes and joyful hearts. May God continue to work in and through both of them as they serve Him. Barrie, ON
Lord we pray for Paul as he takes as many as 8 ex-offenders to a community event called Dismas Fellowship. This is an excellent opportunity for men and women to realize they are not alone as they endeavor to reintegrate into society. Please pray for blessed breakthroughs emotionally and spiritually.
26 +David Edwards (Janet) 27 Linda Fleming (Reed) Sunday
Saint John, NB
We remember David today as he prepares for the re-opening of Safe Harbour, a youth shelter in Saint John. Be with the board as they develop and build the new team of people who will work there. We pray Your blessing on all who will work and live there.
Sunday
Give thanks for the wisdom and leadership of our board. Pray that they would know God’s will in the decisions and items they deal with. We also pray for them as they prepare for the Annual General Meeting happening in March.
22 Winnie Ollerhead Wednesday
St. John’s, NL
Pray for Winnie as she seeks God's wisdom for opportunities to share the love of God in communities in Newfoundland & Labrador. We pray that as she builds relationships with churches you would open doors for her to share about Your love and saving grace.
24 Paul Simons (Michelle) 25 Shawn C. Branch Friday
We pray for the upcoming Second module of Threshold School of Ministry. We pray that as the students are finishing off readings and assignments that You would be with them. Pray that this will be used to glorify God and equip the next generation of leaders.
Minden, ON
Monday
Saint John, NB
Please pray for Linda as she helps newcomers to learn English on Monday and Wednesday mornings. She needs to let the Holy Spirit work through her in all of her activities so that each person she encounters will be drawn to Jesus.
Our Founder's (Wilson Carlile) Prayer: Now and here I give myself to You, And now and here You give Yourself to me; And now and here I find Your love within, Break through me Lord, that others I may win; Your wounded body, And Your lifeblood poured, Impel me forth to live and preach You, Lord. Amen.
Saturday
Saint John, NB
(National Director) We remember Shawn as he leads an Evangelism training event in Raleigh, North Carolina this weekend. We pray that people participating in the training will leave feeling equipped and encouraged to share their faith.
28 Volunteers Tuesday
Praise God for all the volunteers across Canada who give freely of their time alongside our evangelists! Father, we pray that You would put it into the hearts of many of Your children to answer this call to GO – to volunteer to be Your hand and Your feet and to tell the truth of Your great sacrifice of love.
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