2015 Prayer Guide

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SUMMER

COLLEGE • N A I PRA IST R Y H

2015

Will You Pray?

As our Ozark family disperses into the nations over the summer months, they rely on the Holy Spirit and your prayers for strong backs, humble hearts, and gracious spirits. Your prayers demolish the strongholds they face, dissolve the anxieties that form in their minds, and demonstrate the presence of God in even the smallest details. We’re asking you to ask for promptings and clear moments of providence.

We need each person covered.

As they struggle, sacrifice, teach, rock babies, dig wells, and build homes, our brothers and sisters will need the way paved for their hearts. Pray each heart is centered on the Father and illuminated by Christ until His light shines upon every one of God’s children who crosses the path of our Ozark family.

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“We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he already has? But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.

In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God's will.�

- Paul in his letter to the Romans 3

Ian Worstell

SE Asia • 1/17/2015 – 7/13/2015 Ian enrolled in a language school, lived in an apartment with locals, and spent time building relationships. He also talked with other missionaries about their ministry.

• The energy to keep on making friends in their language.

• That local believers can be empowered to take hold of their own faith.

• My host family is going through a time of testing. Pray for strength, peace, and love.

Katie Moore

Las Vegas, Nevada • 5/1/2015 – 8/2015 Katie will be serving at The Crossing during a summer internship, working in their Next Gen department.

• That I will understand how to relate to people in a different culture.

• That I will be helpful to the ministries that are there.

• That I will learn my strengths and weaknesses for future ministry.

Johanna Ruff

East Asia • 5/1/2015 – 8/2015 Johanna will be traveling with Team Expansion and teaching English.

• Anxiety • Communication • Relationships

Matthew McBirth

San Antonio, Texas • 5/1/2015 – 8/2015 Matthew will be interning with the youth program.

• Pray for God to use me to love students.

• Pray that in everything that I do, God gets the glory.

• Pray for God to teach me things that I don’t know yet.

Hayden VanDorien

Juarez, Mexico • 5/9/2015 – 8/9/2015 Hayden will intern with Casas Por Cristo, building houses for underprivileged families in Juarez.

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• Pray that the light of Christ will shine in Juarez as the houses are built.

• Pray that I can grow spiritually, mentally, and emotionally while I am gone.

• Pray for health and safety during the trip, both for me and the groups I lead.

Bethanie Pagel

Taichung, Taiwan • 5/13/2015 – 8/5/2015 Bethanie will help at Sports and English Camp, teaching English, prayer walking, and Kid’s Bible Club and possibly starting a Bible Study.

• Pray that many Taiwanese youth would come to know Christ as their savior.

• My family is moving this summer. Pray for a good transition for my family.

• My family is starting a house church with a Taiwanese family.

Madison Oberg

Titanyen, Haiti • 5/16/2015 – 8/12/2015 Madison will be interning with Mission of Hope, guiding teams as they come in for short-term trips.

She will lead prayer walks in surrounding villages, VBS, serve Haitians, and learn from them.

• That I will place myself in the learner’s shoes and not the teacher’s shoes.

• Wisdom in knowing the ways to lead each team that comes in for a trip.

• For relationships to be built and God to move in ways that are unimaginable!

Cynthia Anderson

Araguaina, Brazil • 5/16/2015 – 7/23/2015 Cynthia will be visiting family and her home church, and teaching.

• Closure as a returning Third Culture Kid, and reverse culture shock.

• Guidance as I make plans for the next school year.

• Rebuilding relationships.

Rickie Duley

Springfield, MO • 5/18/2015 – 7/31/2015 Rickie will intern with NightLight, helping former prostitutes find Jesus through a mentoring program.

• Pray that I speak boldly about Jesus as I interact with these women.

• Pray that I have wisdom when asked for advice from women who are trying to leave their old life behind.

• Pray that God provides favor with the people we talk to.

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Jordan Cosby Tabacundo, Ecuador • 5/18/2015 – 6/28/2015 Jordan’s team will be facilitating English reading sessions from the Book of Luke. Students will learn Scripture as they learn English.

• Pray that God’s Kingdom would come into the lives of our readers, that God would soften their hearts, and that they might be saved.

• Pray that God would protect my team and our readers from the evil one.

• Pray that my team will grow closer to Christ because of our service in Ecuador.

Melissa Faraci

Namibia, Africa • 5/19/2015 – 8/4/2015 Melissa will intern with 3 Measures, build relationships, teach a college Bible study, watch children, and be an encouragement.

• Pray that the people in Namibia will hear the voice of the Lord. That God would continue to pour out His Spirit. That the church would be united.

• Pray that Jesus would continue to be the center of my life.

• Pray that the Lord would use me and speak through me even when I don’t know what to say.

Alan Wan

East Asia • 5/20/2015 – 6/9/2015 Alan will visit family and missionary friends, recruit, and build relationships.

• Safe travels.

• Show Jesus to the people I will meet.

• Build some good relationships.

Chris DeWelt

East Asia & Eastern Europe • 5/20/2015 – 6/18/2015 Chris will be traveling with College Heights Christian Church to visit global partners working with Muslims in Eastern Europe.

• Wisdom in engaging the culture; connections with people who are interested in knowing Jesus.

• Harmony among the team members.

• God working in the team members’ hearts as we share God’s grace with others.

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Alex Swafford

Taichung, Taiwan • 5/24/2015 – 7/31/2015 Alex will teach English, help lead a sports and English camp, learn Mandarin, and help with the church.

• For me to trust in Jesus and love people more because of who He is.

• For the lessons to be taught at the English camp.

• To gain a bigger and deeper heart for world missions.

Brooke Hill

Phnom Penh, Cambodia • 5/24/2015 – 8/1/2015 Brooke will be a photographer for Alongsiders International to document the stories of their orphans.

• Safety while traveling and living in the slums.

• For the hearts of the orphans, that I love them and create friendships that will last a lifetime.

• For the hearts of the Cambodians to be open to hearing the gospel.

Shelby Williams

New Orleans, Louisiana • 5/24/2015 – 8/4/2015 Shelby will be teaching with groups of middle school and high school students in New Orleans.

• Unity of our team, that we serve together as one body for His glory.

• Students would come open to the work of the Lord and receive the love of Christ.

• That the people of New Orleans will be open to the love of Jesus.

Caleb House

St. Louis, MO • 5/24/2015 – 8/2/2015 Caleb will intern with Love the Lou Ministries. He will teach with children and families, and will serve at two church camps where he will serve as the missionary.

• Pray that God prepares people’s hearts, and that I will be used to demonstrate God’s love.

• Pray for safety. I will be working in neighborhoods around Ferguson.

• Pray for the team as we engage in spiritual warfare over the hearts of the people of St. Louis.

Faith French-Trauner

Bend, Oregon • 5/25/2015 – 8/1/2015 Faith will intern with Antioch Church.

• Please pray for me to have clarity.

• Please pray for me to have energy.

• Please pray for me to have healing.

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Ryan Miller

Salina, Kansas • 5/25/2014 – 8/3/2015 Ryan will be interning at New Community Christian Church, where he will learn to preach and teach.

• Pray that God would teach me humility and that I would see opportunities to preach.

• Pray that I meet unbelievers to share the good news boldly. Ask that they make Jesus their Lord.

• I will be staying with my grandparents. My grandpa was just diagnosed with cancer.

Mark Bujarski

Joplin • 5/25/2015 – 8/7/2015 Mark will be working with Forest Park Baptist Church doing benevolent work around Joplin.

• Pray God puts me in situations to share the Gospel with non-Christians.

• Pray that I will grow in my love for the homeless and down-on-their-luck.

• Pray that the church will reach the least of these.

Wyatt Johnson

Moore, Oklahoma • 5/25/2015 – 8/2015 Wyatt will intern with Draper Park Christian Church, working with youth and attending camp and CIY. • I will need to stay disciplined over the summer.

• I’ll need to stay sound in my teachings when I teach lessons.

• Pray that the kids absorb the teachings of Jesus over the summer.

Rachel Nutt

Zimbabwe • 5/25/2015 – 8/11/2015 Rachel will be going to Chidamoyo Mission Hospital (which was built by her grandparents 40 years ago) to help with nursing work.

• Pray for the people of Zimbabwe during political unrest with the rule of a dictator.

• Pray for the people that come to the hospital, that they will be healed physically and spiritually.

• Pray for my travel. I will be traveling alone and it is quite a long journey!

Heather Kidwell

Amman, Jordan • 5/25/2015 – 8/7/2015 Heather will work as an intern in a library, and build relationships.

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• Please pray for my parents’ faith to be tested and strengthened in this time.

• Please pray for wisdom and guidance, both for me and for my team.

• Please pray for my Jordanian friends that I have yet to meet!

Darrin King

Panama • 5/27/2015 – 6/1/2015 Darrin will travel to Puente Ministries to encourage former co-workers, Edwin & Jessenia Guerra.

• Pray that the Holy Spirit will prepare Edwin & Jesse’s hearts for continued healing after a lot of transitions.

• Pray that Edwin’s new business would provide for their family’s needs materially.

• Pray that Edwin & Jesse will soon see again what serving Jesus looks like in this new season of life in Panama.

Dallas, TX • 6/7/2015 – 6/11/2015 Internship Orientation, observing how PBT prepares their summer interns.

• Pray for the encouragement for those who lead the training.

• Pray that interns arrive with open hearts and a desire to walk closely with Jesus.

• Pray for my family while I’m away.

Joplin/Rolla, MO • 7/12/2015 – 7/17/2015 Darrin will work with TRAIN International, observing, participating in, and learning basics of caring for cross-cultural workers.

• Pray for the staff at TRAIN to have spiritual and physical stamina.

• Pray for significant breakthroughs as brothers and sisters go through grieving processes.

• Pray that the Lord of the Harvest would raise up caregivers!

Albuquerque, NM • 7/25/2015 – 8/1/2015 Traveling with a group from Christ’s Church of Oronogo, leading a youth mission trip to Albuquerque, NM, with Nate Bush’s church plant there.

• Physical stamina needed for the end of the summer.

• Servant leadership as we interact with students, leaders, and hosts.

• Pray that God would give the increase in the Church in New Mexico.

John Sevier

Topeka, KS • 5/26/2015 – 8/10/2015 John will intern with Countryside Christian Church, learning community development, and gaining ministry experience.

• Pray I can learn valuable ministry experience.

• That I can balance a job and an internship.

• Also that I can serve the people at the church well.

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Jana Freymuth

East Asia • 5/28/2015 – 8/1/2015 Jana will intern with CMF, teaching English.

• That I will be a help to the missionaries.

• That I will be a good servant and friend to my team.

• That I will be obedient to God, no matter what He asks of me.

Carryn Osborn

France • 5/28/2015 – 7/2015 Carryn will be building relationships, gaining insight into how church planting happens.

• To learn and grow in knowledge of the language.

• To build relationships with people who I can tell about Jesus.

• To be placed in uncomfortable situations and learn more about God through that process.

Kacee Cundall

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia • 5/28/2015 – 8/1/2015 Kacee will be working to meet the physical needs of the street kids and orphans of Addis Ababa.

• That I will see the world how God sees it.

• For the people of Ethiopia, that they will have open eyes and hearts for Jesus.

• For my team, that we will show the love of Jesus to everyone.

Dhurate Potera

Eastern Europe • 5/28/2015 – 8/2015 Dhurate will be going home to extend her visa. She will also spend time with family and friends.

• Strength and wisdom.

• My country is suffering from despair. Pray for our people and government.

• Pray that the church in Kosova will proclaim the Gospel with boldness and love.

Josiah Brazle

Rugby, Englad • 5/28/2015 – 8/1/2015 Josiah will intern with a church plant, working with Bible studies, VBS, and homeless & outreach ministries.

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• Pray for God’s kingdom in England – for Christians to live with boldness in a land of nominalism.

• Pray that the Church is faithful and obedient to Christ and his call on our lives.

• Pray for unity among the church in England.

Gregory VanHook

Ventura, California • 5/29/2015 – 1/1/2016 Gregory will be doing his residency with The Orchard Group.

• Pray that the Gospel is proclaimed.

• Pray that people believe in Jesus.

• Pray that my fundraising will be completed.

Breanna Watt

Papua New Guinea • 5/30/2015 – 8/7/2015 Breanna will help with church planting, Bible translation, literacy training, and administration. She will work with Missionary Care personnel to learn more about counseling on the field.

• Pray for my team to be healthy, united and focused as we serve together this summer.

• Pray for direction. I am considering pursuing a career in Missionary Care.

• Pray for the people we meet, that all may bring glory to God and bring us closer to Him.

Skyler Davis

New Hampshire • 5/31/2015 – 8/1/2015 Skyler will intern with Manchester Christian Church in their Preaching and Family Life Ministry.

• Pray that God challenges me to get out of my comfort zone and relate to people.

• Pray that I will learn how Manchester Christian Church does ministry.

• Pray for the people of Manchester, New Hampshire.

KaLisa Veer

Tacoma, WA • 5/31/2015 – 9/9/2015 KaLisa will intern with Rainier View Christian Church, leading worship for adults and students.

• Rest, renewal and spiritual growth.

• Motivation to grow as a better worship leader.

• Energy to invest into the church that I will be serving.

Jennifer Brown East Asia • 6/1/2015 – 6/12/2015 Jennifer will serve at Shepherd’s Field Children’s Village, working with special needs orphans in China.

• Please pray that my heart will be open to what I experience.

• Pray that my team will be unified as we prepare for our trip.

• Pray for the children and caregivers, that they will be encouraged.

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Kameron Constien

Nashville, TN • 6/1/2015 – 6/2015 Kameron will travel with Memorial Drive Christian Church, and help run a VBS for children in Nashville.

• Safe travels.

• That we have patience with the kids, and that we get along with team members.

• That the kids will see Jesus’ love through us.

Steve & Rhonda Hayward Papua New Guinea • 6/1/2015 – 7/5/2015

Steve and Rhonda will travel with Pioneer Bible Translators, teaching and helping with Bible studies.

• Pray that we complete the recording of the Tay New Testament and distribute it around the area.

• Pray that the Tay people use the audio and print New Testament.

• Pray that we speak God’s truths and love to the people.

Laura Beeson Swaziland, Africa • 6/1/2015 – 7/30/2015 Laura’s team will be living with the locals, working in schools and hospitals.

• That my team and I will have strength and courage when we are weak.

• Safety while traveling.

• That we would draw strength from the Lord.

Levi & Betsy B.

Middle East • 6/1/2015 - 5/1/2018 Levi and Betsy will serve with Team Expansion, beginning their full-time ministry.

• Pray that the Lord would send seekers our way.

• Pray that the Spirit moves in our people group and that many of them would have dreams of Jesus.

• Pray that many in our people group would choose to follow Jesus.

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Kevin Greer

Como, CO • 6/2/2015 – 7/5/2015 Kevin will be the Program Director at Camp Como for high school and middle school students.

• Students to meet the Almighty God and realize their need for Him.

Selena Heintz

Middle East • 6/2/2015 – 7/24/2015 Selina will be teaching English with ELIC. • Pray for my team as we work in a new culture.

• Pray for the people, that our Father will be working on their hearts.

• Pray for the work that is done there.

Marci Stevenson

Hirosaki, Japan • 6/3/2015 – 8/2/2015 Marci will shadow missionaries, help with English/cooking classes, and help with campus ministry.

• Pray that I can build up the long term missionaries and be a help to them.

• Pray that God will be at work in the hearts of the people.

• Pray that this trip gives me understanding for God’s plan for long-term service.

David Fish

Nairobi, Kenya • 6/5/2015 – 6/13/2015 David will join CMF for Pastoral Training in Logos Bible Software for a group 18 Kenyan pastors.

• For my family here while I am there.

• For connection with the Kenyan pastors. I want to communicate as a fellow brother, and avoid a paternalistic attitude.

• Safety.

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Gary Zustiak

Pomona Christian Service Camp • 6/7/2015 – 7/17/2015 Gary will be teaching apologetics at a Junior and Senior High Camp.

• Pray for effective messages.

• Pray that students make decisions for Jesus.

• Pray for safety in travel.

Justin Dewell

North Africa • 6/13/2015 – 6/20/2015 Justin will be traveling with a group from College Heights Christian Church, praying over the city.

• Pray that we can encourage the missionary team that is already there.

• Pray that we can be humble, and not damage relationships that the missionaries are building.

• Pray that doors would open for the gospel to spread like wildfire in North Africa.

Greg Hafer

Battambang, Cambodia • 6/15/2015 – 6/30/2015 Greg will lead a CIY group on a Human Trafficking Awareness to Rapha House. They will help with Bible Teaching at Kids’ Club and community development projects.

• Open hearts so God can work from the inside out.

• Readiness to serve, in order to be done with selfishness.

• Clarity about what God wants, and willingness to be obedient to Him.

Kenna Savage

Cambodia • 6/15/2015 – 6/30/2015 Kenna will be serving with CIY. • Safe travels and many seeds of the Gospel planted.

Scott Handley

USA • 6/18/2015 – 6/28/2015 Scott will travel with Highest Praise, presenting the Gospel in music, and deepening faith of high schoolers.

• Safety in travel.

• Open hearts in the individuals that will be hosting us and receiving the God’s word through us.

• May God be glorified in all that we do in preparation, presentation, and our relationships.

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Shane Wood

Como, CO • 6/20/2015 – 7/3/2015 Shane will be speaking to teens at camp.

• Pray for smooth traveling to the camp.

• Pray for students to respond to God’s truth and goodness.

• Pray for wisdom, a heart that reflects God’s and that I can serve with much joy.

Charles Coonce

Kostroma, Russia • 6/30/2015 – 7/15/2015 Charles will be working with Russian youth through a Russian Christian church at a summer camp.

• Pray that we make bonds with the youth, that we love these kids who are open to the Gospel.

• Emily and I will be newly married. Pray we grow as a strong, godly couple.

• Pray for the political climate of Russia, Ukraine, the United States, and the local Christian churches.

Emily Moore

Kostroma, Russia • 6/30/2015 – 7/15/2015 Emily will be working with Russian youth through a Russian Christian church at a summer camp.

• Pray that we make bonds with the youth, that we love these kids who are open to the Gospel.

• Charles and I will be newly married. Pray we grow as a strong, godly couple.

• Pray for the political climate of Russia, Ukraine, the United States, and the local Christian churches.

Mindi Hawkins

East Asia • 7/2/2015 – 8/4/2015 Mindi will be teaching English with ELIC. • That we will have the courage to share the love of Christ with our students.

• That we can communicate the Gospel in a way they understand.

• That our students will be open to hearing and receiving the Gospel.

Angela Ash

East Asia • 7/3/2015 – 8/4/2015 Angela will be teaching English with ELIC. • Pray that God blesses my conversations during travel, and that students ask questions about faith.

• That culture shock and jet lag would not be a hindrance to ministry.

• Pray that our team would work together to build each other up.

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Kori Evans

Grand Goave, Haiti • 7/7/2015 – 7/16/2015 Kori will be traveling with a group from Northside Christian Church, building houses, painting, distributing food and clothing, gardening, teaching children and adults through VBS, nutrition programs.

• Pray for safe travels for my team.

• Pray that I would love how God loves. Pray that I will have the heart I need and the right words to say.

• That my team would work together, that we are strong, and that we would be there for each other.

Terry Bowland

Mbale, Uganda • 7/13/2015 – 7/24/2015 Terry will be traveling to attend the graduation ceremony of Livingston International University.

• Safety.

• That we can encourage the students.

• That we can encourage the faculty.

Andy Nichols

Barbados • 8/1/2015 – 8/2015 Andy is going to Windward Islands School of Evangelism (WISE) for an interview to see if he will teach there after graduation.

• Pray that I go with a mindset that honors God and his work there.

• That God reveals if he wants me to go back long-term or not.

• Terrified of flying over water, so pray I get over it.

Ashlyn Baugher

Chicago • 9/1/2015 – 6/2016 Ashlyn will be interning with Mission Year, helping with community development.

• To stay strong while I am away from comfort, family, and friends.

• That God will prepare my heart.

• Abundant growth will happen in my own life and in the lives I encounter.

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Jace & Kendall Martin Spain • 9/1/2015 – 12/2015

Jace and Kendall will be interning with World Gospel Mission, helping North African immigrants adjust to life in Spain and sharing the love of Jesus.

• Language barrier of Spanish and Arabic.

• Courage to boldly proclaim the Gospel.

• Open hearts and minds of the refugees, especially the Muslims.

Wade Landers

Southeast Asia, Ireland, Togo, Kenya, Malawi, Ethiopia • Pray for wisdom.

• Pray for strength.

• Pray for my family.

Frontline

USA • 5/31/2015 – 7/25/2015 Frontline is: Aaron Schroeder, Alyssa Tamerius, Jesse Furst, Evan Todd, Nathan Hurley, Sammy Ewton, Jacob Chandler, Caleb Hardy, Zach King, and Shelby Ingalls. The group will travel around the country, leading worship at various churches and camps.

• Pray that our ministry will be fruitful.

• Pray that we will seek personal time with God so that we will be able to know Him and serve effectively.

• Pray that our personal relationships will be filled with respect and maturity.

2015 Frontline Summer Tour schedule is: • Week 1- Camp Cyokamo, Alba, MO • Week 2- Camp Sooner, Tecumseh, OK • 6/14- Highland Park, Tulsa, OK

• Week 3- Sunset Bible Camp, Mannford, OK • Week 4 & 5- Camp Como, Como, CO

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2015 Camp Teams Our camp teams represent both Ozark and Jesus to the kids spread out throughout North America.

Many other students will be working at Camps across the nation. We know they can shine a great light this summer, but they need your prayers: • Pray that they can be the hands and feet of Jesus in a suffering world.

• Pray that they will speak of Jesus often.

• Pray that they will look for opportunities and pray with many they meet.

• Pray that they will keep their eyes, ears and heart open, posturing their minds to learn from the experience rather than assuming they have all of the right answers.

Blue’s Clues

Dolphin Chasers

The Home Team

Team G.U.A.C.

Friendly Fire

The Jogglers

• Alia Alzyoud • Chad Hazlip • Jesse Koskovick • Abby Terrill

• Julia Hounshell • Rachel Owsley • Shane Robison • Austin Sather

• Peyton Butler • Michael Hester • Caitlin Mueller • Will Hopson

• Chelsi Hess • Morgan Robertson • Nathaniel Scott • Drew Welch

• Micah Balu • Caleb Boydston • Sarah Trotter • Kelsie Weaver

• Chelsea Matlack • Sara Nurnberger • Nick Vacca • Garrett Holle

2015 Intercultural Studies Graduates Please keep our graduates in prayer as they continue to serve, share and pursue Jesus in their ministries, jobs and further education.

• Bethany Curran • Lydia Darlington • Chelsea Davies • Brianna Davis

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• Jon Derry • Daniel Finch • Dane Frazier • Jenny Frederick

• Katherine Huey • Haylee James • Jennifer McCombs • Jory Mertens

• Jenna Reynolds • Tim Umphreys • Courtney Watson • Kendall Wingert

I Commit to Pray.

I will pray every

(day of week)

I will pray for these people: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5)

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