12/09/2025
Lee’s Chapel Baptist Church
Weekly Prayer Newsletter
Pastor’s Corner
Dear Church Family,
As we reflect on the blessings of this past week—including our World Evangelism emphasis—let us continue holding one another up in prayer. The Lord is near to those who call upon Him, and His grace sustains our church in every season. Thank you for praying, serving, and giving faithfully.
In His service,
Pastor Paul
Prayer Requests
• Urgent prayer for Bro. David – kidney complications.
• Sis. Karen – stomach issues; doctor appointment Wednesday.
• Sis. Rhonda – sick.
• Bro. Johnny – health.
• Mr. and Mrs. Sprouse – health.
• Bro. Kenneth – sick.
• Sis. Linda Potts (missionary) – biopsy and results.
• Bro. Bill & Sis. Judy – ongoing health needs.
• Persecuted brethren in Nigeria and other regions.
• That the Lord would send two families to help strengthen the church.
• Laborers for the ministry field.
Sermon Highlights — Wednesday & Sunday
Men Who Made a Difference — Philippians 2:19–30
• Timothy’s Compassion — A sincere, selfless, Christlike concern for the church.
• Epaphroditus’s Courage — A willing risk-taker for the Gospel, faithful even in sickness.
• Paul’s Commendation — God honors faithful servants, not celebrities.
Bottom Line: The church advances on the shoulders of faithful servants, not personalities.
Christmas Is: Compassion — Luke 1:78–79; Luke 2:10–11
• God Saw Our Brokenness — Christ came because humanity sat in darkness and needed mercy.
• God Entered Our World — The incarnation reveals compassion stepping into our suffering.
• God Ministers Still — His compassion brings light, peace, and salvation today.
Bottom Line: Christmas reveals God’s heart—He saw, He cared, and He came.
Ministry of the Week: King’s Kids
Pray for growth in our children’s ministry—more young people to be reached, and continued faithfulness and strength for our workers.
Missionary of the Week: Nate & Emily Wilkerson — Benin, Africa
Pray for souls to be saved, for Emily’s pregnancy complications, and for God’s protection as they prepare to welcome another child.
World Evangelism Sunday
We read missionary letters, shared updates, and prayed over needs from around the world. Thank you for your continued faithfulness in missions giving and prayer.
Closing Encouragement
“The Great Commission is not an option to be considered; it is a command to be obeyed.” — Hudson Taylor
May we remain faithful in praying, serving, and giving to the work of Christ both locally and globally.
