THRESHOLD MINISTRIES
November2016 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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Wednesday
Saint John, NB
Erin Hodge
(Evangelist-in-Training) - Pray for Erin as she finishes up her final assignments for her first module at TSoM and continues all the programming at the Inner City Youth Ministry that God would guide and strengthen her.
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Saturday
Victoria, BC
Erick Hinton, Rob Hosie
Lord, lead Erick (Evangelist-inTraining) and Rob as they serve the people in Victoria through outreach on the Street Hope Victoria RV. Pray for God’s blessing on the fellowship and work of the Street Hope volunteers as they prepare and serve food as well as be an ear to those they encounter.
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Tuesday
Saint John, NB
Linda Fleming (Reed)
Please pray for Linda as she helps newcomers to Canada learn English, as she volunteers at the Pregnancy Resource Center, and as she meets with StreetHope folks, sharing joys and struggles.
11 Remembrance Day Friday
Gracious and mighty God, hear our prayers and thanksgivings for all whom we remember this day; fulfil in them the purpose of Your love; and bring us all, with them, to Your eternal joy. For you are the source of life and hope. Amen.
14 Kathryn & Philip Noll Monday
Caledonia, ON
Give Philip and Kathryn wisdom and guidance as they pray and plan a new Saturday Evening Worship Service aimed at attracting young families and adults who find it difficult to get out on Sunday mornings. We pray that this service might be overflowed with families looking for new ways to worship together.
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Thursday
Tyendinaga, ON
Rod & Lisa BrantFrancis
We pray for Rod and Lisa as they settle into a new ministry at All Saints, in the Parish of Tyendinaga. We pray for guidance and wisdom in planning new programs and God’s blessing on all their ministry.
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Sunday
Barrie, ON
Paul Simons (Michelle)
We remember the monthly Monday night Dinners at the Keele Center where guys, in deep need of positive interaction, can find community. We thank God for this much needed ministry. We pray that Paul would be able to be the positive influence missing in their lives.
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Wednesday
Saint John, NB
Shawn C. Branch
(National Director) - Pray for Shawn as he plans and visions for 2017. Pray for new opportunities for sharing the work and ministry that Threshold Ministries does across Canada. We pray for new partnerships and churches to come onboard.
12 Jennifer Burke (Chris) Saturday
Murray River, PEI
Thank God for Jen and Chris as they give of their time to various ministries at Center Point Church. We pray that You be with Jen as she leads the Children and Youth Ministry, we pray for volunteers to come and help with this important ministry.
15 +David Parsons (Rita) Tuesday
Yellowknife, YT
Pray for wisdom and guidance for David as the Arctic Executive meet in Iqaluit on Nov.15-19. Pray that God would bless the work and mission of the Diocese in bringing the hope of Jesus across the north.
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Tuesday
St. Albert, AB
Rick Sandberg (Julie)
Pray for wisdom and guidance as Rick completes his first few months serving as the Senior Provincial Chaplain with Bridges of Canada. We pray that a new part time chaplain will come to work with him to continue and increase the ministry at the Edmonton Young Offenders Centre.
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Friday
Whitehorse, YT
+Terry Buckle (Blanche)
Pray for Terry as he speaks at the Flame Men’s Conference in Montreal this weekend. Pray that as Terry teaches about the importance of a strong relationship with Jesus lives would be changed.
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Monday
Toronto, ON
Bruce Smith (Carol)
Lord we remember Bruce today as he hosts a weekly coffee and chat called, Coffee, God… and Me. We thank you for the people who come to explore their faith and those who volunteer with Bruce. We pray Your blessing on all the outreach that Bruce does in the community.
10 Rose Steeves (Richard) Thursday
Miramichi, NB
Pray for Rose as she recovers from surgery. We pray for leaders to come forward to help with a new children’s ministry. We remember the Parish of Newcastle and their new minister Thomas, that he will be able to successfully get a men’s group established.
13 Training Sunday
God we give thanks that the first module of Threshold School of Ministry has been completed. Pray that as the students are finishing up assignments that they would be able to draw close to You and gain a greater understanding of Your will for their lives.
16 Mabel Brown Wednesday
Inuvik, NT
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.
17 Catherine Morris Thursday
Powell River, BC
Pray for Catherine in her role of Community Pastor at Kelly Creek Community Church. Pray that people would be raised up to be trained to share the Gospel. Pray that Catherine would be given divine encounters to share God's love with those she meets.
20 Deb Everest Sunday
Thunder Bay, ON
Pray that God’s light would shine through Deb to all of those she comes in contact with in her work as Warden of Lay Readers. We pray that as she leads services that you would give her wisdom in what to say and words to share your truth.
18 Merv Budd (Lisa) Friday
Burlington, ON
Pray for Merv and his work as a Regional Director for Forge and for 3 events they have starting today. Pray that many would be equipped to think and be more missional minded.
19 Rob Marsh (Bev) Saturday
Quispamsis, NB
Pray for the first Alpha course run in the Parish of Upham, that the participants will deepen their relationship with Jesus. Pray for Rob as he plans for Christmas including the joint parish Christmas dinner.
21 Michelle Simons (Paul) 22 Barry Rose (Sharon) Monday
Barrie, ON
We thanks God for the work Michelle does at the Barrie Food Bank. Pray for God’s providence and staff health during our Christmas food drive and our Christmas adoption program that the families would have life changing experiences.
Tuesday
Barrhead, AB
Pray for Barry as he heads up a team to look for new ways to reach out into the region around him. Lord, we pray for the right people to come alongside to join this team. We pray that You will give them wisdom and discernment in their planning and visioning.
Andrew R., 23 Kathy H., Christine 24 Reg & Sandy MacDonald 25 Jessica Gowan (Christian) H. Thursday
Wednesday
Andrew Robertson (Valerie), Saint John, NB and Kathy Hutchinson, Edmonton, AB, Christine Herman (Paul), Campbell River, BC – 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.
26 Advent Social GTA Saturday
Join us in thanking the Lord for supporters like you! Pray God’s blessing on those gathered today for the Annual Advent Social in Richmond Hill. May they be inspired and blessed through the fellowship and sharing.
29 Darrin Gaudreau (Jo) Tuesday
Peterborough, ON
Pray for Darrin and Street Hope Peterborough as they continue to seek to bring the hope of Jesus to people in simple meaningful ways! Please continue to thank Jesus with them as they prepare special welcome gift bags for people at the two missions and men at the local halfway house as well.
Sydney, NS
Pray for Reg as he begins a new ministry as Priest-in-Charge of the Parish of the Resurrection. Pray for Reg and Sandy as they continue to look for new ways to reach the community around them.
Friday
Quispamsis, NB
We remember Jessie today as she prepares for Messy Church on Nov 27th. Pray that families would feel comfortable and welcome to see what messy church is about. Pray that as they experience messy church they experience the FATHER'S love.
27 First Sunday of Advent 28 Missional Community Monday
Sunday
In this Advent of expectation, draw us together in unity, that our praise and worship might echo in these walls and also through our lives. Draw us together in mission, that the hope within might be the song we sing, and the melody of our lives. Draw us together in service, that the path we follow might lead us from a stable to a glimpse of eternity.
30 David Lajeunesse (Yvonne) Wednesday
Nepean, ON
Lord, bless David in his role as Assistant at Blackburn Hamlet Community Church, in Ottawa. We pray that You would create opportunities for David to meet with the Bishops and Clergy in his area to vision how they could work together to spread the Gospel.
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.
"Wise men still seek Him."
THANK YOU, LORD, for the gift of Your love. May I be a shining example of that love to others. Amen.
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December2016 “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us). - Matthew 1:23
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Friday
Athabasca, AB
David & Christobel Lines
Pray for David and Christobel as they minister in their community. 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.
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Monday
Orillia, ON
Ron McLean (Carol)
Pray for Ron as he serves 5 churches that new members will find their way to the Bible Study at St. Luke's and for Rev. Maureen Hair as she leads the study. Pray that people would come and find out more about how they can live to serve Jesus.
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Thursday
Saint John, NB
Bonnie Hunt
Pray for wisdom and discernment as Bonnie works on ways to expand the TM Community. Give thanks for her leadership as the Dean of Community with Threshold Ministries. Pray that she would be an encouraging witness to those she meets.
11 Chris Burke (Jennifer) Sunday
Murray River, PEI
Thank God for Jen and Chris as they give of their time to various ministries at Center Point Church. We pray Your blessing on Chris and his band, “We the Rescued,” as they continue to glorify You with their music.
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Saturday
Advent Social NB
Join us in thanking the Lord for supporters like you! Pray God’s blessing on those gathered today for the Advent Social in Quispamsis, NB. May they be inspired and blessed through the fellowship and sharing.
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Tuesday
Moncton, NB
Eden McAuley
Pray for Eden as he begins to meet with parolees at Cannell House (local 1/2way house) every second Saturday to teach, counsel, chat, and make friends. Pray that the men see Eden as a positive and stable influence in their lives.
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Friday
Prince Rupert, BC
Jason Haggstrom
Thank God for Jason’s leadership as the Dean of the Diocese of Caledonia. God, we pray for renewal and revival for the parish. Pray also that the leadership of the parish be blessed with wisdom and understanding in the ways that they can reach out and draw in people to this Church.
12 Catherine Murkin Monday
Kirkland Lake, ON
Pray for Catherine’s leadership in the community and guidance as they discern starting an alternative style evening service geared to reaching young families. Pray for wisdom in how the service should flow, and for a name.
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Thursday
Saint John, NB
Janet Edwards (David)
We remember Janet today as she does parish and hospital visiting. Pray that as she is bringing Christmas Communion to those who are shut in, that the hope of Jesus would be shared with those she meets.
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Sun. Cambridge Narrows, NB
Debora Kantor
We give thanks for the recent Alpha course that has just finished. Pray for good opportunities for follow up and discipleship. Pray that today as they participate in a community Christmas concert that lives might be touched by the message being shared.
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Wednesday
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.
10 Ed Keeping (Joyce) Saturday
St. Philip’s, NL
Pray for Ed as he encourages the community to become involved and committed to ministry. Lord, be with Ed and sustain him as he helps bring your love to people who have lost their faith. Continue to use him to help many people experience a deeper faith in Christ.
13 Richard Bunn (Allie Lou) Tuesday
Toronto, ON
We thank you Lord for the work that Richard does with the Scott Mission. We pray that their Christmas program held today would bless those that come to receive, along with those who are there to serve.
14 David Mcfarlane (Diana) 15 Carol-Anne Foty (John) 16 Wally Corey (Lynne) Wednesday
Waterloo, ON
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.
Thursday
Toronto, ON
Pray for Carol-Anne as she walks alongside those just beginning their faith journey. We pray that you would give her words of encouragement and peace to share. We also pray for her work at Stonegate Ministry that as she interacts with staff, volunteers and the public her interactions would be faith building.
Friday
Saint John, NB
We give thanks to God for continued healing for Wally. Pray for wisdom in personal evangelism opportunities as well as filling in for services occasionally. Remember Lynne as she is very active in their local church, St. Mary’s & St. Bartholomew.
17 Rob Langmaid (Monica) 18 Rob Pitman (Linda) Saturday
Rothesay, NB
Please pray that the Christmas story may reach the hearts of Students and their Families during the Rothesay Netherwood School Lessons and Carols service. Pray for opportunities for follow up and good conversations.
Sunday
Saint John, NB
Remember Rob and his ministry with the Faith Reintegration Project in Fredericton and at St. Luke’s Church. Pray for those who will receive Christmas Assistance, and for those incarcerated and feeling alone, lost and forgotten. Remember the volunteers. May they see and feel the love of Christ in those they encounter this Christmas season.
20 Joan Cavanaugh (Allan) 21 Erin Sawatzky (Ryan) Tuesday
Minden, ON
(Evangelist-in-Training) - We pray for the many events and needs during this busy season in the Parish of Minden, Kinmount and Maple Lake. God, we pray for Joan that you would give her the strength needed as she works to share the joy one can only find in You. Pray for refreshment for Joan’s work in the community.
Wednesday
Yellowknife, NT
Please pray that the Lord will continueto lead Erin and Ryan in their community and at the Vineyard Church. God, give them kind words, humble attitudes and joyful hearts.
23 +David Edwards (Janet) 24 Christmas Eve Friday
Saint John, NB
We remember David today as he prepares for Christmas services at Christ Church Cathedral in Fredericton. God we pray that you would give David strength, and keep him safe at he travels for these services.
Saturday
Count your blessings and pray for those who may be hurting or in need. May God be their peace, strength and comfort during this special time of year.
26 Jonathan Springthorpe 27 Winnie Ollerhead Monday
Grand Bay, NB
Pray God’s blessing on Jonathan and his family. May God continue to work in and through both Jonathan and Kristen as they serve Him.
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Walter M., Grahme S., Henk W. Thursday
Walter Marshall (Lois), Mississauga, ON, Grahme Spear (Shirley), Morden, MB 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.
31 New Year's Eve Saturday
As we look towards a new year we pray for safety, protection and peace for ourselves and those we love.
Tuesday
St. John’s, NL
19 Finances Monday
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.
22 National Team Thursday
Give thanks for the gifts and blessings 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.
25 Christmas Sunday
Heavenly Father, thank you for sending your Son to earth as a baby so many years ago. Thank you that He paid the price for our sins by dying on the cross. And thank you that He rose again to prove that death was truly defeated. I place my trust in You to be my Savior. Guide me through this life and give me courage to live for You. Amen
28 Reed Fleming (Linda) Wednesday
Saint John, NB
Pray for Winnie as she seeks God's wisdom to continue to speak to various ministries 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.
Lord, thank You for the many venues that hosted Street Hope Saint John over the last year. We pray that as they settle into their new home at Stone Church people would find their way to the programs like bible study & prayer, drop in, breakfasts, recovery programs, movie nights, and find hope and acceptance.
30 Jonathan Clarke (Kathy)
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Friday
Etobicoke, ON
Please pray for Jonathan in his role as Pastor of Discipleship & Outreach at Richview Baptist. Pray that as they look to reach the communities beside them that Your favour and blessing would be on them. We ask that You would continue to provide for the food bank ministry that they operate. As they bless others, would You bless them.
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