DAY to PRAY letter
July 2025
Rhythms of Work & Play
Pastor Carrie Butler | CTK Network Prayer
Faithful Intercessors,
Summer is in full swing in the Pacific Northwest and we are excited to have extra time off to be with family and friends, go do something fun, or simply rest over the holiday weekend. Many of our key leaders and volunteers are also taking some needed time off, but many others have - or are about to as in the case of Go Camp! - serve more. For this month, I asked the ministry leaders to share their prayer requests based on this question: How can we pray for your leaders and volunteers through the lens of "work and play”, with summer being a mix of both? Below are their responses, and we thank you for your prayers.
I wonder how you might be engaging with Jesus in this way? How is he leading you in your work, and in your rest and enjoyment of a season generally marked by slowing down? Maybe take a moment, before you begin praying, to take stock of what those rhythms could look like in your own life over the next few months. Where is he inviting you to pause, and where is he inviting you to take action?
As always, if you need further guidance on how to pray for our community and the world, grab one of the guides from 24-7 Prayer to cover a specific topic.
It’s an honor to pray with you, and I hope you encounter Jesus afresh today.
With you in unity,
Carrie
CHRIST THE KING PRAYER GUIDE
CTK Staff (from Melonie Kemp, Executive Pastor)
Please pray for our staff teams as they serve, lead, and shepherd our church community.
- Spiritual Renewal – That each team member would experience a deep and personal connection with God, finding rest and renewal in Him amid the demands of ministry.
- Summer Rest and Replenishment – As the pace shifts during the summer months, pray that our staff would find true rest—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. May this season include moments of delight, margin, and time with loved ones that restore the soul.
- Unity and Purpose – Pray for strong, Christ-centered unity among teams, clarity in vision, and a shared sense of purpose as we move forward together.
- Wisdom and Discernment – That staff would be led by the Spirit in every decision, interaction, and initiative—serving with humility, courage, and wisdom.
- Health and Strength – Lift up the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of our staff and their families. Pray for protection, strength, and healthy rhythms of work and rest.
- Fruitful Ministry – That their efforts would bear lasting fruit in the lives of those they serve, and that God would be glorified in every part of our work.
Thank you for faithfully covering our team in prayer!
Connections (from Angel Finsrud, Connections Pastor)
- Please pray for our hospitality volunteers to DELIGHT this Summer. Summer is a time when we do many off-site special events and also a time when many of our volunteers need time away. Summer is also a time when many people, new to our community, check out CTK for the first time. Pray that we can have full teams ready to welcome each person who walks through the doors of the church or comes to a Connect Event and that each volunteer will find moments to delight in the Lord both while serving and when resting.
Worship & Creative (from Anna Claire Forney, Creative Coordinator)
- Please pray for a deep spiritual rest over our team of staff & volunteers. Even though it's summer, we still have services each and every Sunday - so that means our team keeps on rolling! Pray that we would rest, play, receive, pour out, and give of ourselves at a holy pace. Renew our minds, our hearts, our spirit.
Adults (from Julie Burleson, Lead Adults Pastor)
- For our small group, table group and women's ministry and Alpha table leaders, we are praying that summer will provide a nice break from the planning and preparation they do for their regular group meetings throughout the school year. As they have some time to pause, we pray that they spend time being restored by God and resting in a way that will help them be able to serve again in the fall. We are praying that the groups will still continue to feel connected to each other despite the summer break and that they will come back together in September ready to grow deeper with God alongside each other.
Young Adults (from Jake Hruza, Young Adults Pastor)
- Young adult mentors are getting a nice break this time of year. Please pray that they will not simply fill their time with other things, but that they will use their time wisely and intentionally. Pray that they take time to meet the Father in prayer, silence, and solitude, and that the overflow of intimacy with Him would transform other areas of their life.
UNITED / Students (from Josh Lease, Students Pastor)
- Pray for our staff - Pray for unity with Megan and Shayna joining our team. That we would grow in our love and trust for one another.
- Pray for Katie - she is experiencing more stress right now and pray that God's presence would be so obvious to her and that she would prioritize being still with Him.
- Pray for new volunteers to join our united team. Pray for people who LOVE Jesus and have a passion for students to join us.
- Pray for God to provide all our volunteer needs for Go Camp. Pray that these would be people who love Him and that we'd be open to what He has for us at camp as well.
- Pray for our volunteers and staff to experience rest with more breaks this summer. Pray for them to be refreshed and walk in Christ.
- Pray for students to prioritize their relationships with Jesus this summer.
Kids & Family (from Duane Weaver, Children’s Pastor)
- Pray all our leaders will come to know God more deeply this summer. That they will marvel at his beauty as they enjoy summer-time activities.That their hearts will be filled with peace, joy, and love as they encounter Jesus. And their passion for partnering with Jesus in sharing his story with others will be refreshed.
Prayer (from Carrie Butler, Prayer Pastor)
- Please pray for emotional and spiritual refreshment. Week after week, the Ministry Prayer Team pours themselves out in prayer for others, and that can be costly. Pray they experience deep rest and joy in God’s presence, especially as they spend time with family and friends. Pray for a renewed sense of identity and for God to highlight His promises to them personally, as they continue to speak those same truths over others.
Blessing (from Nathan Ford, Outreach Team Director)
- For Response Teams, pray they continue to grow in their desire to invite others into serving and see CTK become a church who serves others well. Pray that leaders grow in their wisdom and ability to navigate conflict and have difficult conversations with one another in kindness and compassion.
- For the Farm, there is a whole set of new hosts jumping into this season that are primed to connect with new visitors. Pray that they will be able to inspire and capture the beauty and value of the farm so that all they interact with may experience it as well. Pray that they remain faithful to what the Spirit prompts in them in each group they host this summer.
Global Missions (from Tracy Hull, Global Missions Director)
- Our CTK Global Partners pour themselves out day after day to serve others. Pray that they will recognize the need for rest and rejuvenation in their own lives, and prioritize a time to care for themselves this summer.