DAY to PRAY letter
April 2025
Preparation & Invitation
Pastor Carrie Butler | CTK Network Prayer
Faithful Intercessors,
Holy Week preparations are in full swing here at CTK as we move towards Easter, beginning with a series of six Prayer & Worship Gatherings starting on April 13th (Palm Sunday), Good Friday on April 18th, and of course, Resurrection Sunday on April 20th. We have also started a new sermon series, True Story, where we are exploring the eventful and miraculous true story of Jesus’ life and ministry and of course, his defeat of death itself. All systems are “go” as we prepare our hearts, refine our plans, and build our volunteer teams, with the goal of creating meaningful opportunities for our church family to remember and celebrate together.
In this season, we are also being reminded of the impact that hearing the true story of Jesus could have on someone we know. Last Sunday, we were invited to write down part of our own Jesus story. When we identify and name what that story is, even when it seems small and still very much in process, it’s powerful not only for us, but for others. Who in your life needs to hear your story? Who needs to hear of the power, hope and love of Jesus? Ask the Holy Spirit to bring them to mind as you pray today. And then find a time to share your story! If they are open to hearing more, invite them to join you at an Easter service. You’ll never know the impact of your story until you share it.
To keep our prayers unified and focused today, I've provided a list of things we need prayer covering over this month. Remember to keep your ears open and listen as you go!
- Pray for creativity, energy, protection, joy and wisdom for the staff and volunteers (and their families) as they prepare in a busy season.
- Pray that Kids Ministry and Hospitality will have all of the additional volunteers they need.
- Pray for the Teaching and Creative Teams as they put in long hours during sermon writing, rehearsals and additional services.
- Pray over the Holy Week Gatherings as people engage with scripture, worship and prayer. Pray for open ears, eyes and hearts.
- Pray for the Facilities Team as they prepare spaces for our church family and guests to engage with one another and Jesus.
- Pray that we are all emboldened to share our Jesus stories and invite people to an Easter service. Pray for receptivity and life transformation.
- Pray over the Belonging Team who will be welcoming new believers on Easter.
- Pray over a new Alpha course that starts on April 24th.
I'll leave you with these words of Jesus as he prayed in the Upper Room.
“After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed: “Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you. For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him. Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent. I have brought you glory on earth by finishing the work you gave me to do. And now, Father, glorify me in your presence with the glory I had with you before the world began." John 17:1-5 NIV
It’s an honor to pray with you, and I pray you encounter Jesus afresh today.
With you in unity,
Carrie
