Prayers of the People - Cooperative Baptist Fellowship

February 9–15 February 16–22
“Create in me a clean heart, O God,
and put a new and right spirit
within me. Do not cast me away
from your presence, and do not
take your holy spirit from me.”
—Psalm 51:10–11
“For there is no distinction between
Jew and Greek; the same Lord is
Lord of all and is generous to all
who call on him.”
—Romans 10:12
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At Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women in Troy, Virginia, women are filled with shame for past mistakes and
feelings of worthlessness from a lifetime of abuse or addiction. Mothers are separated from their children and are
striving to better themselves amid harshness, ever paying the price for an instance of poor judgment on the worst
day of their lives. Among these women, CBF-endorsed chaplain Julie Perry listens to their stories and shares God’s
longing to heal them. Pray that God will continue to work at Fluvanna Correctional Center where Perry experiences
the challenge and joy of participating in that work. Pray that she receives direction and wisdom in this ministry.
Pray for the women, that they may be open to the healing and transformation God intends for them and that they
may find love in a desperate place.
Carrie and Nathan Dean, along with their son Oliver, live in Edgewood, a diverse neighborhood approximately two
miles east of downtown Atlanta. They are working to turn the tide of a post-Christian culture in their community,
helping people discover and experience the good news of Jesus. They started Edgewood Church in October 2010.
On any given week their work includes attending neighborhood meetings as local school council members for
elementary and middle schools, planning events that will connect people with one another and God, overseeing
volunteer renovations of their building, visiting regular church attenders, hosting neighbors, discipling, mentoring,
and writing sermons. Please pray for the Deans’ safety and that God’s Spirit will plunge into the community of faith
at Edgewood Church with the good news of Jesus. Visit Edgewood Church at www.edgewoodchurchatlanta.org.
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