Welcome! You have been invited to follow this blog by either a student or leader of Salem First Baptist's Student Ministries. We are so glad you are here! It has been on our heart to have God move through our students in a big way, and we know that the main way to get that done is by having a body of believers praying for us constantly. Our goal with this blog is to keep you informed and up-to-date on prayer requests we have within our ministry, whether they be from an individual student or from the group as a whole. We want to thank you for your willingness to pray for us and the work God is already doing within the lives of our students.


Thursday, May 26, 2016

PRAYERS OF THE WEEK:
For Our Students

This week we started a new series called "Ask It" - this week we focused on what it looks like to make wise decisions. Pray as our students ask themselves "What's the wise thing to do?" that God would give them clear wisdom. Pray especially for our graduating seniors, as they make decisions about their future, that they would first consult God and His Word about their life choices. Pray that the people they seek wisdom from will direct them towards Jesus.

For Our Ministry
Pray that our students wouldn’t just come to Church, but own it, using their gifts, talents and influence to serve the kingdom. Pray that students would be bringing others into a life changing relationship with God and each other.

PRAYER REQUESTS FROM OUR STUDENTS:
- For my dad’s heart to be opened to the goodness of Christ.
- Being able to share the Gospel with Alyssa.
- That I would be able to reach out and do what God wants me to do.
- Pray that I can continue to accept Christ into my life. He feels so close but I know my doubts and lack of trust are keeping me from Him. Pray that I may trust Him and cast away my doubts. Also that I can lead others to God.
- That I can love myself through the pain and negativity. Trusting certain people. Closer relationship to God. Pray that the people who are with me never leave me.
 
 
 
 

 
STUDENTS IN OUR MINISTRY:
Please take a moment to pray for these students individually. Pray over their week, family life, friendships, and character.


Isabelle

Cooper
Aaron
Sierra
Tristan
Hope

Friday, May 13, 2016

PRAYERS OF THE WEEK:
For Our Students

We've all seen athletes point to heaven after touchdowns or home runs. And we've heard actors thank God during their acceptance speeches. How come other people seem to have so much success while we pray and seem to never get what we want? How do we keep going when God seems to be saying, "No"? Pray that our students would see the value of prayer, even if they don't always get the results they are asking for. Pray they see and know that a "no" from God doesn't mean He doesn't love them, but that He ultimately knows what is good for them. 

For Our Ministry
This weekend Thrive is taking 14 girls to the coast for a girls retreat! Please pray for safety as they travel. Pray also for the bonds and connections that will be made over the weekend. Pray God would already be stirring in the hearts of those girls who don't yet know Him. Pray for Salvation! Pray also that this will just be a great time of learning, that the girls would fall more in love with their Savior and His Word.

PRAYER REQUESTS FROM OUR STUDENTS:
Help with my words. Help with sin and attitude. 
Growing more in Christ. 
I would like to pray for a better relationship with God and live my life for God
- As graduation is drawing near things are piling up and I am getting really busy. It’s becoming difficult to find time for myself and for God.
I still have doubts about trusting God. I feel like I would be disappointing God if I get in a relationship with Him and mess up. I need help overcoming my doubts and learning to trust Him and walk the path He has for me. I want to light the light He has inside me

STUDENTS IN OUR MINISTRY:
Please take a moment to pray for these students individually. Pray over their week, family life, friendships, and character.


Bre

Alondra
Tristan
Ingrid
Kross
Chad

Friday, May 6, 2016

PRAYERS OF THE WEEK:
For Our Students

This week we started a new series called "When God". This week we focused on prayer and how our prayer life reflects our relationship with God. Pray that as students wrestle with prayer, that they would see and feeling God answering them. Pray they know that the Creator of the Universe cares about their requests and problems and wants them to bring them to Him. Pray they would trust God in difficult times.

For Our Ministry
 Pray that our students and leaders would experience the joy of Christ as they worship Him in word and deed. Pray that with thanksgiving in our hearts we would reflect Jesus in all we say and do. Last weekend at the Fusion retreat we had 2 young ladies come to know Christ as their personal Savior! Please pray for Janely and Josie as they start their journey with Christ,

PRAYER REQUESTS FROM OUR STUDENTS:
- That my family has a happy and successful move.
- That my relationship with God will grow and be strengthened.
- Dealing and grasping a hold on stopping internal/external conflicts/sins in having a tough time getting control of.
- Joy! Energy! Patience! My grades are struggling because of lack of time.
- I would love to pray for my friends Ruth and Jennifer to come to know Christ. Help me have the strength to finish this year strong. Help my family get closer together and come to know God better.


STUDENTS IN OUR MINISTRY:
Please take a moment to pray for these students individually. Pray over their week, family life, friendships, and character.


Trinity

Jacob
Tracy
Jaymi
Georgia
Jazmin
Caleb