Fellowship of Christian Farmers

10/20/2026

"2026 Annual FCFI Conference: Sharing the Gospel Wherever God Opens the Door - by Bill Nichols"

For Bill Nichols, agricultural shows are more than opportunities to connect with farmers and families—they are opportunities to share the Gospel with people who may have never heard the message of salvation.

During his ministry with the Fellowship of Christian Farmers International (FCFI), Bill has served at numerous agricultural events across the country, meeting people from all walks of life and looking for opportunities to point them to Jesus Christ.

One of the events Bill highlighted was the Christmas hayride at Marman Valley Farms. The farm has approximately 80 horses and offers horse rides during the summer. During the Christmas season, the farm hosts hayrides that take visitors through scenes depicting the birth of Christ, including angels, shepherds, and other parts of the Christmas story.

After the hayride, visitors gather in the barn, where angels sing from the haymow and Bill shares the true meaning of Christmas.

People travel from communities throughout Ohio—including Columbus, Dayton, Springfield, and Toledo—to experience the Christmas hayride. Bill sees the event as a unique opportunity to reach people who may not otherwise hear the Gospel.

“We try to tell them the true meaning of Christmas,” Bill shared, emphasizing his hope that visitors will come to understand the message of Jesus Christ.

Bill also described the ministry at Seed to Spoon in Amish country, where the team has seen people respond to the Gospel. He recalled nine salvations the previous year and three more the following year. The ministry also gave away hundreds of walking sticks to Amish children, creating opportunities to connect with families and share the Gospel.

- Using Every Opportunity to Start a Conversation -

Bill's approach to evangelism often begins with something simple. At agricultural shows, he has used walking sticks, bracelets, Christian literature, and the FCFI Owner-Operators Manual as conversation starters.

At one event in Portland, Oregon, Bill was ministering among approximately 60 acres of used agricultural equipment and steam engines. With golf carts constantly moving through the grounds, he looked for a practical way to connect with people.

He decided to stand along a main walkway and distribute FCFI 5 Colors Owner-Operators Manuals.

By the end of the day, he had handed out approximately 80 copies.

One interaction particularly encouraged him. A man approached Bill carrying an Owner-Operators Manual that had been torn in half and was covered in mud. Part of the prayer of salvation had been torn away.

The man asked Bill about the rest of the prayer.

For Bill, that damaged piece of literature was a reminder that even a simple resource can become a bridge to a deeper spiritual conversation.

- Making Time for One Person -

Bill also shared a story from the Logan County Fair. A young woman came to his booth, and Bill began talking with her about Jesus and salvation. When he asked whether she would like to give her heart to the Lord, she initially said she did not have enough time because she needed to return to her booth.

Rather than letting the conversation end there, Bill followed up and explained that they could pray together in just a few moments.

She agreed, and Bill led her in prayer.

For him, the encounter illustrated the importance of being willing to slow down and pursue a spiritual conversation when an opportunity arises.

He also recalled speaking with children at various shows, including three young boys who prayed to receive Christ. Bill acknowledged that only God knows what happens in a person's heart, but he emphasized that salvation is based on faith rather than feelings.

- Reaching the Next Generation -

At the Farm Science Review, Bill encountered a group of 13 young people who had been brought into the FCFI ministry tent.

As he began talking with them, Bill discovered that none of the young people had ever been to church. They were unfamiliar with basic teachings about sin, salvation, and the need to be born again.

Bill took the opportunity to explain the Gospel to them.

When he asked if they wanted to give their hearts to the Lord, all 13 indicated that they did. Bill then led them in prayer, describing the experience as one that continues to deeply move him.

The encounter reinforced something Bill has seen repeatedly through his ministry: agricultural events can bring together people who may have little or no connection with a church, creating an opportunity to share the Gospel directly with them.

- A Ministry Beyond the Show Booth -

Bill's ministry also includes giving away Christian books. Through his personal book ministry, he collects Christian books that others have finished reading and makes them available to people at shows.

One woman told him that she looks forward to receiving several free Christian books each year when she attends his events.

Although Bill has noticed that people increasingly use e-books and other digital resources, he continues to offer physical Christian books to anyone who wants them.

For Bill, the goal is not simply to distribute materials. Each book, bracelet, walking stick, or conversation can become an opportunity to connect someone with the message of Christ.

- Praying for People in Difficult Circumstances -

Throughout his ministry, Bill has also encountered people facing serious personal challenges.

He recalled praying with individuals dealing with cancer and other difficult circumstances. He shared the story of a woman he met at an event in Fort Wayne, Indiana, who told him she had stage-four cancer and was concerned about what the doctor would tell her the following day. Bill and others prayed with her, and he later heard that she had received a positive medical report.

He also spoke about a friend, Dave, who has been battling stage-four esophageal cancer. According to Bill, Dave had been told he might not live through December. After a difficult experience with chemotherapy, Dave decided not to continue treatment and placed his trust in God.

Bill said Dave was still alive and gaining strength, with plans to have his feeding tube removed and begin physical therapy.

These experiences have strengthened Bill's conviction that prayer and ministry belong together.

- A 90-Year-Old Man Hears the Gospel -

One of Bill's most memorable stories involved a 90-year-old man he met at an event.

Bill said the man told him that he had been in church all his life but had never heard the message of salvation clearly explained.

Bill led him to Christ.

The man's response afterward made the moment even more meaningful: he told Bill that he planned to go home and share the Gospel with his wife.

For Bill, this illustrates how one Gospel conversation can potentially lead to another—and how it is never too late for someone to hear the message of Jesus Christ.

- “God Is in the Saving Business” -

Across the many agricultural shows where Bill has served, the settings and people may change, but his purpose remains the same.

Whether he is standing beside farm equipment in Oregon, ministering to families at a Christmas hayride in Ohio, talking with young people at the Farm Science Review, or handing a Christian book to someone who stops by his booth, Bill looks for opportunities to share the Gospel.

His stories are a reminder that ministry does not always happen inside a church building. Sometimes it happens at a county fair, around a campfire, beside a farm display, on a hayride, or through a simple conversation at a booth.

As Bill emphasized, every show is different—and every person is different. But each event provides another opportunity to point people toward Jesus Christ.

Through FCFI's presence at agricultural events, volunteers like Bill Nichols continue to meet people where they are, build relationships, pray with those who need encouragement, and share the Gospel with those who may be hearing it for the very first time.

10/20/2026

"Prayer Guide and Devotional - October 20, 2026"

1 Samuel 15:22
“Has the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed than the fat of rams.

Throughout the Old Testament of the Bible sacrifices were continually made to the Lord. These sacrifices were made to please God. They would sacrifice an animal whenever they sinned. It was supposed to be a way of gaining forgiveness of their sins. The killing of an animal is not a pleasant thing. It was a way to remind us we should all be greatly disturbed by sin. The Lord speaks to us all through Samuel and tells us the Lord takes no delight (not happy with) sacrifice. He strongly wants us all to be obedient to Him. The sacrifice of an animal will never clean us of the dirt of our sins. If we would obey His commandments and His directives for our lives, there would be no need for any sacrifices. He tells us all to "Obey the voice of the Lord!" We are all to live our lives according to what Jesus tells us in the Bible. Live a life of love and forgiveness and helping others. The only sacrifice that ever has pleased the Lord was Jesus death on the cross for our sins. And that sacrifice only occurred because of Jesus .....Obedience to the Lord!!
Lord, give me your strength and wisdom to be obedient to You. I want to live life according to what you desire and say to please You and be a blessing to other people. Place Your desires for me within my heart, my soul, my spirit, and my mind to be the best child of God that I can be!! In Jesus name, Amen!!

Prayer Requests!
The world is being run by Satan. So many people just hate so much. They show that hate very often by attacking people they do not like and by causing and/or joining riots. Pray the Holy Spirit comes down and touches the hearts of all these people that are driven by hatred. Pray they all come to Jesus Christ and watch their lives turn completely around!

Send prayer request to [email protected] and Visit the FCFI website https://www.fcfi.org/

10/17/2026

10/17/2026

"Texas FFA Convention Bans Booth Access from Christian Groups"

For years, students attending the Texas FFA Convention in Fort Worth have stopped by the Fellowship of Christian Farmers International (FCFI) booth. Volunteers pass out beaded bracelets depicting the Christian gospel—the “Wordless Message”—and talk with students about faith, mission trips, and service opportunities. Every year, retired ag teacher and FFA advisor Art Free looked forward to seeing the kids. Some would stop by the booth to show him they were still wearing their bracelet which provides the 5 color gospel message mnemonically with the accompanying verse references.

But this year, when FCFI applied for its usual booth, something had changed. There was a new policy, and they were no longer welcome.

Free was blindsided.

“I almost cried when they told me,” he says. “I couldn’t believe it.”

FCFI is one of at least two Christian groups (including Cowboy Church which has also been granted a booth for years) barred from exhibiting at the 98th Annual Texas FFA Convention due to a new policy that prohibits groups promoting “specific political or social ideologies.”

This mirrors policy at the National FFA Convention which excluded since 2018 due to changes from new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policies, according to FCFI, several other state chapters. Texas is only the latest in a string of exclusions or restrictions to not pray or share the gospel with the FFA students.

Christian Groups Banned

In an email sent April 6, FCFI was told exhibit management had “determined that your presence at our events is affected by this new change.”

The American Federation of Cowboy Churches was also denied a booth. The email, reviewed by UNWON, cited the same reasoning: The new policy prohibited its inclusion. It would have been the group’s first year at the convention.

A nonprofit founded in 1985, FCFI exists to serve farmers and ranchers through evangelism, outreach, and disaster relief. The group is headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Free says when he called to check on FCFI’s application status, Texas FFA referred him to the Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas (ATAT), which manages the convention. An ATAT special projects coordinator sent the April 6 email, and a follow-up email affirming the decision was signed by both Texas FFA and ATAT.

It is unclear whether ATAT made the call to exclude the Christian booths, or Texas FFA, or both.

ATAT did not respond to a request for comment. Texas FFA Association’s Executive Director Jackson defended the policy in emails to Free but did not respond to UNWON’s questions.

“Respectfully, disagreeing with Texas FFA’s exhibitor policy does not make this a matter of religious discrimination, nor does it mean that Texas FFA has denied Christianity,” wrote Jackson in email correspondence with Free reviewed by UNWON. “Texas FFA has not denied Jesus, Christianity, or any other faith.”

Texas FFA has not explained what prompted the new policy or how “specific political or social ideologies” are defined. Nor has the organization said whether non-Christian religious organizations have applied for booths. There is no publicly-available record of a vote or action by the Texas FFA Board of Directors approving this policy change.

“The Very Best of America”

Free is 66 years old. He was an FFA member in high school and attended the Texas FFA Convention in 1978. He went on to teach ag for 20 years and serve as an FFA advisor.

“I tell everybody, if you want to see what is absolutely right with the United States, go to the Texas FFA Convention,” Free says. He spoke by phone from his farm after stepping away from hauling hay with his grandkids. “To me, Texas FFA is the very best of America.”

He wants to make it clear that his criticism has nothing to do with the organization or the students. He is concerned about the leadership’s decision.

“We’re not running down Texas FFA,” he says. “My grandkids are just a couple years away from being in Texas FFA. I want it to be the same great organization that it always was.”

After learning FCFI was denied a booth, he twice asked to attend the Texas FFA quarterly board meeting at Tarleton State University and speak during its public comment segment. Both of his emails were ignored. He hopes the issue is merely procedural: he emailed as soon as he learned of the board meeting, 10 days beforehand, but knows the board requests all submissions 12 days prior.

Unable to get a response through the board, Free decided to take his message directly to the students.

Texas FFA Explains its Reasoning

Free made a video explaining the exclusion. FCFI published it online. Then Free sent it to all the students serving as Texas FFA state officers.

“I know you are very busy preparing for your final convention but please take a moment to absorb this message,” he wrote.

Right away, he heard from Jackson.

“The officers are extremely busy preparing for their work during the 98th Annual Texas FFA Convention, and I think you will likely understand my disappointment that this burden was placed on them,” she wrote in an email.

Free told her that while he would respect her decision, FCFI wasn’t going to abandon the students.

“We have no intent of doing anything that will negatively affect Texas FFA,” he wrote. “We will be in Ft Worth on the street not for a protest or to cause any problems for FFA. We will simply be sharing the Gospel of Jesus and presenting opportunities that our organization offers, as we do at many locations around the world. If we are asked why we are not inside we will explain the situation from our perspective.”

Jackson replied. She said the organization was attempting to take a non-discriminatory stance.

“I would encourage you to place yourself in our position and consider the implications of allowing one religious organization to exhibit while attempting to deny that same opportunity to others,” she wrote. “Our responsibility is not to determine which religious organizations should or should not be represented at convention, but rather to ensure that the event remains focused on agriculture and leadership.” From the perspective of FCFI this does not make sense since there was not indication at any time that Texas FFA is running out of room as a reason for excluding religious organizations. Christianity has underpinned the value system of FFA since its inception and prayer and a chaplain are important parts of the heritage of FFA. The FFA Creed mentions "life abundant" which is a reference to John 10:10.

Jackson did not respond to an email asking if groups representing other religions applied for booths at the Texas FFA Convention.

“I see where she is coming from,” Free says. “I have no idea if other religious groups want to be there. But if so, how do I put this? I would let Jesus stand against anybody. If there’s another group that comes in and wants to pay the money to have a booth, let them.”

Whether other religious groups sought booths besides FCFI and Cowboy Church—and whether any were denied under the new policy—is still unanswered.

Friends of the Rising Sun

What happened in Texas is not an isolated event, according to Friends of the Rising Sun, a group of former FFA leaders, members, teachers, and advocates who say they are concerned about the direction of the organization.

The group takes its name from one of the five symbols in the FFA emblem. Its members say FFA helped shape their lives and careers, and that they are speaking out because they want to preserve what they believe to be the soul and purpose of the organization.

Friends of the Rising Sun has argued that National FFA has shifted its focus away from training agriculturalists to social issues. They say leadership is discouraging public expressions of Christian faith.

“Sadly, this exclusion follows a similar decision by the National FFA,” says a past national officer candidate. He asked to remain anonymous. “It’s deeply troubling to hear reports of groups being excluded because of their Christian beliefs, and student references to faith being discouraged.”

He is a member of Friends of the Rising Sun. Its reach is growing—the Facebook group has more than 1,000 members.

A Broader Fight Over FFA

Free confirms FCFI has been barred from exhibiting at the National FFA Convention, as well as conventions in several other states, including Illinois, Ohio, and Iowa.

“It begins to trickle down,” says the Friends of the Rising Sun member. “What happens at the national level will get to the state level and chapter level eventually.” And the exclusion by various states following the exclusion by the National FFA Convention is a disturbing trend that does not follow new court rulings on similar issues such as the Kennedy case which does away with the Lemon Law which is based on a letter (not a constitutional document) that Thomas Jefferson wrote to the Danbury Baptists discussing the need to keep a denomination from becoming over controlling and also the state from being over controlling. The focus of the Lemon Law was to wipe out all public expression of religion on any facilities where public funding was involved.

In 2020, the former national officer candidate alleges, a national officer coordinator instructed national FFA officers to stop praying publicly or including Scripture in speeches connected to FFA. Vendors at the National FFA Convention, held near the organization’s headquarters in Indianapolis, have been asked to take down merchandise that references Jesus—even the famous Paul Harvey “So God Made a Farmer” speech is verboten, he claims.

“Parents don’t want to believe this could happen to FFA, but I tell them, just look at the Boy Scouts,” he says. “FFA has gotten away from its foundation as an organization. A darkness has come over Indianapolis.”

Congressional Investigation Explores FFA’s Link to Chinese-owned Company and DEI Push

The controversy comes as National FFA faces a congressional investigation.

House Ways and Means is examining the nonprofit’s partnership with Syngenta, an agriculture company held by Chinese state-owned Sinochem, and that company’s role in pushing FFA to adopt diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programming.

UNWON reached out to National FFA with a detailed list of questions about its exhibitor policy, whether faith-based groups have been denied booths at the National FFA Convention, and guidance given to national officers regarding prayer and Scripture. This story will be updated with any response.

Preaching Jesus “on the sidewalk”

In addition to evangelism and outreach, FCFI coordinates mission trips and disaster relief, particularly in rural areas.

“We try to help the people who fall through the cracks,” Free says. “FEMA doesn’t reach everybody.” This is particularly true of rural areas where FEMA does not go out and pick up the debris from the farmers' fields and often does not reach beyond the population centers.

FCFI helped out during wildfires in Nebraska, Oklahoma, and the Texas panhandle last year. They partnered with Farm Rescue, providing over $23,000 and hauled hundreds of large bales to Kansas and Nebraska. They brought in hay and supplies after Hurricane Helene in the Carolinas. They often coordinate with local FFA chapters to deliver support and aid to farmers after natural disasters.

To Free, the most important part of having a booth is connecting with the kids.

“We have a lot of kids that come by year-to-year,” he says. “Our presence affirms their faith. I ask if I can pray for them, and often they ask if they can pray for me.”

The thought of letting these kids down was unacceptable. A self-described “hardheaded Texan,” Free consulted with the city of Fort Worth after his email back-and-forth with Jackson. City code doesn’t allow unpermitted outdoor booths or tables, but nothing stopped him from standing on the sidewalk.

Art, his wife Susan, and fellow FCFI volunteer Jeff Goss came up with a plan. They’d stand outside the parking structure and hand out packets to attendees making their way into the convention center: an FCFI Operator Manual, a gospel tract, a Wordless Message bracelet, a “little Jesus” figure—“The kids like them,” says Free—and a flier explaining what happened and why FCFI would not be found at their usual booth.

When Free informed Jackson of their plan, she told him she was “disappointed.”

“While you certainly have the right to share your perspective in a public setting, I am disappointed by your stated intent to explain this matter to our members and guests during our convention,” she wrote. “Doing so has the potential to create confusion, distract from the event’s purpose, and undermine confidence in the leadership and mission of Texas FFA.”

But Free wanted students to know that FCFI hadn’t chosen not to attend.

“I wanted Texas FFA to know that we did not abandon them, we were disinvited.”

Susan and her grandkids packed 1000 ziplock baggies. They were there the day the convention floor opened—Wednesday, July 8. Susan, Art, and Jeff stood on the sidewalk in the Texas heat and hoped they’d be able to pass out some packets.

They ran out of all 1,000 packets by 10 a.m.

The group bought more sandwich baggies at Walmart, overnighted supplies from Amazon, and packaged more handouts in the hotel room.

By the end of the convention, they’d given away 3,000 packets to FFA students. In a typical year, they give out about 800 to 1,000 bracelets total at the FCFI booth, Free says.

“What Satan meant as a stumbling block for FCFI was turned into a mighty blessing by God,” he says.

By the second and third day, attendees were stopping the FCFI volunteers to talk. They’d had a chance to read the flier the day before.

“They started asking us, ‘What is going on here?’” says Free. “And we’d tell them.”

In one of her emails, Jackson asked Free to “focus on sharing your message in a positive and respectful manner rather than creating conflict, confusion, or doubt about the leadership or decisions of our organization.”

But Free says the kids have a right to know.

“It’s their organization.”

10/17/2026

On a recent episode of the AgNet News Hour, Dan Janzen, Executive Director of Fellowship of Christian Farmers International (FCFI), joined Nick Papagni to discuss a growing dispute with the National FFA Organization over the group's exclusion from its upcoming national convention in Indianapolis. FC...

10/17/2026

“The Establishment Clause prohibits government establishment of religion,” says FCFI chair Dan Janzen. “It does not require removal of religious expression from public life.”

10/17/2026

The National FFA barred the Fellowship of Christian Farmers International from its 2026 convention. Liberty Counsel has filed a demand letter on their behalf.

10/16/2026

"FCFI Prayer Guide – October 2026"

1. Whoever does God’s will is my brother and sister and mother, (Mark 3:35). Jesus’ family did not yet fully understand His ministry. We pray to remember that our spiritual family is eternal while our physical family is temporal. We pray for brothers and sisters in Christ. 1-4 Shiprock-Navajo Fair, Jeff Goss

2. I tell you the truth, he (Jesus) said, no prophet is accepted in his hometown, (Luke 4:24). Even Jesus was not accepted as a prophet in His home area. We pray to present the Gospel and not worry that our Christian lives and faith are not easily understood and often not accepted. 2-4 Ozark Farm Fest, Ozark MO, Sarah Labriel and David Breenen

3. Everyone brings out the choice w**e first and then the cheaper w**e after the guests have had too much to drink; but you have saved the best till now, (John 2:10). The miracle of water into w**e helped the disciples understand why they were following Jesus. His ministry helped others, He was in authority, even over nature, and He engaged the people. We pray we will emulate Jesus in our own personal ministry. M HV Outreach Dinner Meeting, Rome NY, Bill Brown

4. By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know was made strong, (Acts 3:16). Jesus’ name is not to be used as magic, it must be used in faith. We pray to use the power of the person of Jesus, not just throw His name out at the end of our prayers. 3-5 Harwinton Fair, Harwinton, CT, Bill Brown

5. Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, (Romans 5:1). Peace with God means we have been reconciled with Him. We pray to not be discouraged as we face temptations and problems. We pray to learn to depend of the power available to us from Christ, who lives in us by the Holy Spirit Wintergreen Harvet Festival, Canajoharie, NY, Bill Brown

6. Only servants, through whom you came to believe, as the Lord has assigned to each his task, (1 Corinthians 3:5). Paul was admonishing the Corinthians that we all have a spiritual job to do. We pray to be open to the call God has on our lives. Please pray for Bill Slawson. He has ben in the hospital with a serious viral infection.

7. For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all and therefore all died, (2Corinthians 5:14). Because Christ died for us, we also are dead to our old lives. We pray that our lives show we are not turning over a new leaf, we are beginning a new life under a new Master. Please pray for Vicki. She has had two heart procedures back to back. Pray for her continued healing.

8. After beginning with the Spirit, are you now trying to attain your goal by human effort, (Galatians 3:3). The Jewish Christians had taken a step backward as they went back to observing some of the Jewish laws. We pray to grow spiritually by God’s work in us by His Spirit not by trying our best to impress others. Please pray for Debbie. She is struggling with declining health from cancer and is moving in with children.

9. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which He has called you, (Ephesians1:18). This hope we have is not a vague feeling that the future will be positive and everything will work out okay. We pray with complete assurance of certain victory through Jesus Christ, our Savior. 9-11 Riverton Fair, Riverton, CT, Bill Brown

10. When you were dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your sinful nature, God made you alive with Christ, (Colossians 2:13). God has crucified the old rebellious nature and replaced it with a new loving nature. We pray in thanksgiving that we need no longer to live under sin’s power but under the power of the Holy Spirit. Please pray for Scott to gain strength. He is having liver issues.

11. We kept telling you that we would be persecuted, (1 Thessalonians 3:4). Some people turn to God with the hope of escaping suffering on earth. But God doesn’t promise that. We pray for power to grow through our sufferings. Please pray for our country.

12. Finally, brothers, pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, (2 Thessalonians 3:1). Our main prayer is that God will protect us from the evil one and that He will strengthen us. We pray for strength and we pray our power is knowing God’s Word. Please pray for younger workers for FCFI so the shows will go on and the Good News of Jesus will spread further and further.

13. Now the overseer must be above reproach, (1 Timothy3:2). It is good to want to be a spiritual leader but the standards are high. We pray to remember with leadership comes responsibility. Please pray for Ronnie. He has several issues and is having to have a pacemaker.

14. But God’s Word is not chained, (2 Timothy 2:9). Paul was in chains in prison because of the Gospel he preached. But God’s Word was unleashed in him. We pray that despite opposition we will continue to proclaim Christ. We pray for those who will listen and believe. Please pray for those who are grieving…grief is a long- lonely journey.

15. Encourage and rebuke with all authority, (Titus 2:15). Paul told Titus to teach the Scriptures as well as live them. We pray to not only talk the talk but also walk the walk. Please pray for our cotton farmers…too much rain and bole rot in some areas…too little rain and white flies in others…and of course fuel prices rampant.

16. Because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints, (Philemon 7). Philemon had opened his heart and his home to the church. We pray that our lives with refresh the hearts of our brothers and sisters in Christ. 17 Pioneer Daze, Sebring, FL, Bill Brown

17. Because He Himself suffered when He was tempted, He is able to help those who are being tempted, (Hebrews 2:18). Knowing that Christ suffered pain and faced temptation helps us face our trials. We pray that when we face trials and temptations we will go to Jesus for strength to overcome. 17-18 Gun Show, Syracuse, CT, Bill Brown

18. For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice, (James 3:16). True wisdom can be measured by the depths of a person’s character. We pray for wise loving words to plant the seeds of peace. Mt Ephraim Baptist Church Family Day, Arcadia, FL, Bill Brown

19. Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good, (1Peter 3:13). Making peace can be harder work than waging war. We pray to remember to speak words of peace that bring life and happiness.

20. Be on your guard, (2 Peter 3:17). The sinful world will always challenge our faith. We pray to stand for truth in all circumstances.

21. We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, (1John 1:3). John was an eyewitness to Jesus’ ministry and was qualified to teach the truth about Him. We have the words of the New Testament. We pray to have faith in God’s Word to teach us the truth about God’s love shown through Jesus. 20-22 Sunbelt Ag EXPO, Moultrie, GA, Bill Brown

22. Because the truth, which lives in us and will be with us forever, (1 John 2) The “truth” is the truth about Jesus Christ as opposed to the lies of the false teachers. We pray to be on guard in our spirits to guard against the lies of this generation. Please pray for a team for the South Georgia area to come together to work the events and share the Gospel through the walking stick ministry.

23. Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil but what is good, (3 John 11). John challenged the church to do the right thing. We pray this same prayer will keep us on the road to righteous living.

24. They are clouds without rain, (Jude 12). People had infiltrated the time of communion that weren’t even Believers just to eat the meal that had been prepared for the church. We pray to keep the time of communion as a holy, reverent time of prayer. Apple Festival, Salem, CT, Bill Brown

25. They fell down on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, (Revelation 7:11). The multitude in heaven praises God. We pray to have a spirit of praise and thanksgiving. 24-25 Syracuse Home Show, Syracuse, NY, Bill Brown

26. For the Lord was merciful to them, (Genesis 19:16). Lot and his family was spared from the destruction because of God’s mercy toward Abraham. We pray to be the people of God to lead others to Christ. Please pray for our farmers as harvest season is wide open.

27. This what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: Let My people go, (Exodus 5:1). Pharaoh was familiar with many gods but not the God of Israel and assumed He was not very strong. We pray in the very name of Jesus, the Son of the living God. We pray He will hold us in love as He did the nation of Israel. Please pray for Mary as she continues to heal from ear surgery.

28. The Lord called Moses and spoke to him from the Tent of Meeting, (Leviticus 1:1) The Tent of Meeting was where God spoke to Moses both before the tabernacle was built and after. We pray in our hearts to remember we are the temple of the most high God and can meet with Him wherever we are. Please give a shout of halleluiah for those who need transportation and God has provided a way.

29. Now Moses was a very humble man, more humble than anyone else on the face of the earth, (Numbers 12:3). Humility is strength under control. Faith in action. We pray for humility, even as we lead and serve. Please pray for Ronnie, Kay and Scott…husband, wife and son who each have their own serious health problems.

30. It is a good land that the Lord our God is giving us, (Deuteronomy 1:25). God promised the Israelites a land flowing with milk and honey. He promises the same for us. We pray to believe God knows and wants the best for us. We pray for obedience. Please pray for protection for our political leaders…please pray for discernment and get out and vote in the upcoming election.

31. When Gideon heard the dream and its interpretation, he worshiped God, (Judges 7:15). The Israelites were the underdogs but God had other plans. Gideon believed God. We pray to remember God has the last word and no matter our circumstances if He is with us, the odds don’t matter. Please pray as the holiday season is fast approaching that hearts will be drawn toward Jesus and lives will be forever changed as many people accept Him as Lord and Savior of their lives. Amen!