We pray that this introductory bible study program helps many to see Jesus in a whole new way that makes His presence in our lives more visible and experiential. We pray that the miracle and wonder of who Jesus truly is, is exalted through learning His Word.
We thank the Lord for those who are preparing for release and planning their strategy. We pray that as they begin thinking about release in practical ways that the Lord would give them encouragement and protection from discouragement along the pathway to reintegration.
We thank the Lord for churches who have answered the call to serve prisoners and have found deeper ways to connect with Jesus through this ministry. We pray for their growth along the journey; for their openness to learn new things, and for maturity in faith.
We thank the Lord for the Chaplains who see the benefits of PFC programs and the crucial role that these programs play in curbing recidivism. We thank the Lord for the many Chaplains who are invested in seeing prisoners break the cycle of re-incarceration. We pray that Chaplains would find overflowing joy in their labours.
We thank the Lord for the fruitful partnership with the Canadian Bible Society and their work to provide Bibles to prisoner-graduates of PFC programs. We pray that the Lord continues to supply for their every need in the way of bringing God’s Word to prisoners.
We continue to pray that the Holy Spirit will raise up mature volunteers who know how to relate to prisoners well while offering spiritual guidance and mentorship along the way. We pray that every key city where prisoners are returning is flooded with passionate Bridgecare volunteers.
We ask the Lord to raise up many specialized bilingual volunteers to serve on the PFC by Phone lines who can field a larger audience of callers without requiring double the efforts for each. We pray over the conversations on the line and ask that the Holy Spirit is guiding each one.
We ask the Lord to send us Spirit-filled volunteers who are especially gifted in program facilitation. We really want to see these programs come alive for participants and recognize the difference that a gifted volunteer can make. We ask the Lord to raise up volunteers with group facilitation skills.
We ask the Lord to stir up within us the ability to bring marketing strategies together in different pieces through creative theming. We pray for our team to continue to develop an eye that acutely recognizes how to pull various elements together while cohesively rolling out design to multiple platforms.
We pray for all of our national PFC staff and ask God to continue to liberally fill us with His Holy Spirit. Let us be renewed each day into the people He has called and created us to be in our various roles. We ask the Lord to cut away anything unfruitful to our calling from within us and […]
We thank the Lord for the dedicated service of those He set apart for this ministry. We ask the Lord to continue to cultivate within our volunteers an ear to hear clearly from Him, a heart that reflects His own, and a character that demonstrates wisdom in service in this complex work.
We ask the Lord for favour with camps across Canada to prioritize registrations for the children of prisoners to help break the cycle of crime within justice-affected families. We pray that camps will be so adequately supported in their own needs that they can prioritize spots for vulnerable children in need of these memorable experiences.