As a community that gives so liberally of itself to meet the needs of others, we pray that the Lord will also make us attentive to our own need for those seasons of rest and restoration so that we may continually serve out of a place of rest.
May the presence of the Lord so encompass His people who serve that it can be tangibly felt in the midst of our every interaction. May our thoughts honour Him. May our deeds declare His goodness forever. May our words be seasoned with wisdom and grace.
We lift up PFC's internal development project and ask the Lord to establish us at each step of the development plan. Though there are many moving parts and much to learn as a team, we trust in His timing and this season of change. May the Lord equip us with all we need to navigate it […]
We lift up the multi-faceted needs of returning citizens and continue to intercede on their behalf so that God would make a way for every need to be met. Let employers be drawn forward with job opportunities; may housing developers arise with affordable housing options; may licensing and certification professionals avail opportunities for skills development.
We pray that Indigenous prisoners, ex-prisoners, and their families would find a connection to healthy Christian church communities who have a deep understanding of the culture and who can gently lead, instruct, and admonish in the ways of eternal love.
We pray that all throughout this year, both individually and corporately, we will all have a deepened sense of the season we're in so that we may navigate it in the oneness of the Spirit. A time to build up and a time to break down. A time for work and a time for rest. […]
As we prepare to roll out our Angel Tree Camping program once again this year, we pray that the Spirit of the Lord would go before us and prepare the way, establishing camp partnerships before they come to fruition, raising up financial resources before we even recognize the need, and preparing each child to receive […]
We pray that all of our staff, volunteers, partners and supporters will grow deeper this year in the relational dynamics of a ministry to prisoners. Let us continually be found overflowing in the Spirit, known by our great love unto one another, and leaving a very tangible sense of His presence with us everywhere He […]
It's so easy for any of us to get comfortable for longer than we ought in a familiar season when God is no longer affirming the direction but instead teaching us to exercise our dominion and authority. May complacency never be named among any of the members of our team, and may the Spirit bring about […]
We lift up this evening's gathering and ask the presence of the Lord to just fill the venue. Let this time of coming together be marked by His presence and a deep abiding sense of joy. May the goodness of God be evident to all, and the testimonies of His faithfulness reach far and wide […]
We pray for Chaplains all across Canada who are diligently serving the needs of prisoners weekly. We ask the Lord to grace them with much-needed rest, to stir up once again their sense of passion and joy in their work, and to surround them with a wise and loving community who can speak a timely […]
We bless the multitude of caregivers who stepped forward during the incarceration of a loved one to care for their children, but we know that this addition can often be an unexpected living expense and a strain on those who lack a community to share the burden with. We pray that through the local church, […]
We pray for our volunteers completing the Mental Health First Aid training today and ask that the techniques of ALGEES and other related teachings sink in deeply and carry over into how these volunteers address a wide variety of Mental Health crises in their own lives and community.
We pray for our staff, volunteers, supporters, and clients and ask the Lord to bring clarity to any matters of the heart or mind that might be stirring up anxieties or causing any fears. May the Spirit seek out the deep places within and bring about resolution so that there may be a greater experience […]
We thank the Lord for robust marketing strategies. We pray that this year's communications are marked by deeply moving and poignant campaigns that reach well beyond the mind but deeply into the hearts of our supporters and draw them closer to the heart of the ministry.
We lift up all of our PFC programs and pray for divine opportunities to facilitate them in institutions all across Canada. May the Lord continue to make the work that we do known to Chaplains and protect our organization against harsh and unjust criticisms and/or negative speech seeking to hinder the work.
As we remember the prisoner, ex-prisoner, and their families, we pray for safe communities that will aid in the transformation of these lives. As the darkness in the lives of prisoners begins to become exposed to the light, may the light of love, compassion, understanding, and acceptance mark their path to restoration.
We ask the Lord to bestow a Spirit of wisdom over our PFC by Phone volunteers. In this area of service, where there can easily be a temptation to give pat answers, over-share, or speak presumptuously, we ask the Lord for a Spirit of grace and wisdom, slow to speak, and quick to listen.
We lift up the in-prison sessions that began last month at Maplehurst and other prisons across Canada and ask the Lord to grace each participant with a special touch of His presence. May each participant experience the freedom that forgiveness brings.
We pray for a greater level of discernment this year for our staff, volunteers, supporters, and those we serve. May we all rise together to new levels of discernment that aid our victory and successes in life and ministry.
We pray that prisoners all across Canada will have the opportunity to participate in sending their children to a local camp this summer. May the Lord make a way so that no child in need of community misses out on this wonderful opportunity to meet Jesus and the family of God through camp.
We pray that each member of our national team will walk boldly into their identity and calling in a greater way throughout this year. May everything needed to assist renewal and growth be ours in Christ Jesus. We pray that we will be continually overflowing in the Spirit, along with personal affirmations along the way.
We lift up prisoners all across Canada who are struggling to see the light in the darkness of their circumstances, and we pray for a divine shift in their perspectives. We ask the Lord to give them a truly Holy thought that transforms the way they feel about their circumstances.
We pray that our partnership with those who support the work we do will deepen this year. May a continual outpouring of the Holy Spirit over us all lead us deeper into manifest love, shared joys, and mutual respect as we labour together.
We cover our staff, volunteers, partners and clients from any spirit of doubt or fear. We pray that the perfect love that casts out all fear will be made perfect in our hearts, moving us from grace to grace as we grow each day into the image of Christ, our Lord.
We pray for those returning citizens who need food to eat, a place to stay, and clothes to wear. We pray that more local churches will invest in becoming a support to those in need in their communities and create many opportunities for introductions to the marginalized around them.
We pray for divine introductions and Spirit-led connections to new partners in the work we do. May we find a connection to new churches with volunteers ready and willing to serve in any capacity. May we find financial supporters that exceed our expectations. May we find co-labourers and fellow heirs with their minds set upon Christ.
We pray that local churches across Canada will find their way to the Recommended Reading section of our website and find inspiration to learn more about serving prisoners. We pray the Lord will shatter the false perceptions in the same way that He bends the iron bars. May nothing be left the same in His […]
We ask the Lord to do something amazing at Bath Institution. We ask for revival in a spectacular way through the PFC by Phone lines. Forward the day, oh Lord, when prisoners are running to phones to call and receive instruction from your Word through PFC Volunteers serving on the line.
Just as you are attentive to our every way, we pray that you would give us a mind and heart towards this work with sharp attention to detail. Help us to have the humility to recognize where we need to grow and pour out abundantly over our lives so that all of creation would aid […]
We pray for a new year filled with fruitful partnerships with local Canadian Christian camps, and we pray that every child - no matter where they reside - gets the opportunity to physically attend a week of day or overnight camp. May the Lord show us favour with Christian camp partners.
We pray that prisoners all across Canada will have the opportunity to participate in the Angel Tree Camping program this year. We pray that You will go before us and provide support to local Chaplains to facilitate the application process for as many as possible!
We pray that the Lord will raise up financial support that exceeds our expectations for this program year. We pray that the full cost for every child to attend camp will be completely covered, as well as the administrative costs to facilitate the program. May we see the radical generosity of God breaking the program […]
We pray for all the national needs of the PFC by Phone line volunteers; for Bridgecare volunteer teams, and for In-Prison volunteer teams to facilitate curriculum. May every opportunity that the Lord opens to us this year be preceded by an abundant overflow of volunteer onboarding in those regions.
As volunteers continue to make their way through the onboarding process to serve in an In-Prison setting, we pray that the Spirit of the Lord will go before them and show them favour in finding expedient clearances to support their swift placement. We pray that the open doors that are set before us remain open […]