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.


Friday, April 29, 2016


PRAYERS OF THE WEEK:
For Our Student

We ended our series "Winsome" this week. During this series we saw multiple students come to know Christ as their personal Savior! Pray that as these new believers embark on their journey of faith, that they will still come to Thrive and Fusion to learn and grow. Pray that as they delve into the Word, that God would give them understanding and wisdom. Pray also over our next series, which is on prayer.

For Our Ministry
Pray for Fusion as the leave today taking a group of 41 students to Camp Harlow for their Spring Retreat! Pray that the students would be receptive to the Holy Spirit's leading in their lives, and that the leaders are given extra amounts of strength and rest.

PRAYER REQUESTS FROM OUR STUDENTS:
- I have some anxiety about working at camp this summer and I’m finding it hard to trust God. My relationship with my family isn’t the greatest. 
- Guidance with my mom. Lead more people to God. Help me understand what I need to do in my life. 
- 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. 
 - I’m having trouble giving up control over my life and surrendering to my Heavenly Father, even though I know His way is better. If you could pray for me that would be great.

- Courage, Wisdom, Confidence, Love, a better relationship with God and others, obedience. Praise – my relationship with God is growing and I am reading my Bible more.

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


Roberto
LaMaya
Bianca
Marcus
Robin
Simon

Friday, April 22, 2016

PRAYERS OF THE WEEK:
For Our Student

This week we continued in our "Winsome" series. Pray that our students have confidence in sharing the Gospel. Pray that they see people, and are able to meet them where they are at. Pray that God brings them opportunities to share their faith in their schools, at home, and with their friends. Pray that they live a life that reflects the Gospel.

For Our Ministry
Pray that the Gospel is proclaimed boldly, clearly, and often. Pray that the good news of God’s grace would be received and trusted. Pray for revival to come to Fusion and Thrive.  

PRAYER REQUESTS FROM OUR STUDENTS:
- Help with my words. Help with sin and attitude.
- Growing more in Christ. Things with my mom continue to go well. Relationships continue to have God first so it can work out well.
- I would like to pray for a better relationship with God and live my life for God.
- For my sister who was in a car crash.
 

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


Jackson
Kayla
Andrew
Gretchen
Gabriela
Phil

Friday, April 15, 2016

PRAYERS OF THE WEEK:
For Our Student

This week we continued our series called "Winsome" and we continually see students bringing their unbelieving friends to youth group to learn about Christ and the good news He offers! Pray that as we continue, God would be moving in the hearts of those who come, that He would be softening them and breaking down walls that are keeping these students from truly knowing Him. Pray we will continue to see Him moving through our youth groups!

For Our Ministry
Pray that the Gospel is proclaimed boldly, clearly, and often. Pray that the good news of God’s grace would be received and trusted. Pray for revival to come to Fusion and Thrive.  

PRAYER REQUESTS FROM OUR STUDENTS:
- Help me to believe and not just know about God’s plan for my life. Help me keep living and stop harming myself.
- I’m finding doubts in my faith, I don’t understand a lot and am fighting thoughts that are suicidal at times.
- 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
- That God would give me peace for the summer and the future that He would show me His plan for my life. That I would be a better example to my siblings.
 

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


Cheyenne

Chad
Zach
Isabella
Megan
Sammie

Friday, April 8, 2016

PRAYERS OF THE WEEK:
For Our Student

This week we continued in our series "Winsome" and we are continually seeing students come to know Christ each week! Please continue to pray that students see the need for Christ in their lives. Pray that they have confidence in the Gospel. Pray for those of our students who already know Christ, that they would feel the burden to see their friends come to faith. Pray they see that their own story of grace is important, and that they allow God to work through them.

For Our Ministry
Pray that the Gospel is proclaimed boldly, clearly, and often. Pray that the good news of God’s grace would be received and trusted. Pray for revival to come to Fusion and Thrive.  

PRAYER REQUESTS FROM OUR STUDENTS:
- That my friend would give her heart to Jesus.
- For me to be able to speak God’s word. Help me find a job. Help me keep fighting Satan.
- My dad to find Jesus. My mom to feel God’s presence with her.
- Motivation to achieve goals, Strength to overcome obstacles, get stronger in my faith and relationship with 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.

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


Eric

Jacob
Aurora
Abigail
Ethan
Rebecca

Friday, April 1, 2016

PRAYERS OF THE WEEK:
For Our Student
This week we started a new series called "Winsome". It focuses on winning people to Christ by your actions. Pray that as students wrestle with living as Christ lived they will see victory. Pray that they would see that a relationship with Jesus Christ is the most important thing for not only themselves, but for all people. Pray they will be captivated by Jesus. Pray that they would let Christ shine through them to others so that we might see many of their friends come to know Christ.

For Our Ministry
This weekend Thrive is going on a retreat to Spring Thaw, located at Multnomah University in Portland. Please pray for safety as they travel today. Also, pray for our students hearts and minds to be open to anything God would teach them through the speakers, worship leaders, and seminar speakers. Pray for growth and unity as we have fun and make memories together.  

PRAYER REQUESTS FROM OUR STUDENTS:
- I’ve been struggling with giving up control and giving my life to Jesus without reserve. He’s placed a calling in my life to travel, I think he’s calling me to be a missionary. He’s also blessed me with the ability to speak to others. Please pray for me to completely surrender my life to Him.
- Evolution in biology class – for me to speak truth. Confidence. Become more responsible.
I really want to be able to start talking with Andrew about his relationship with God but I’m worried I won’t say the right thing.
- Soon I will have to decide where I’m going to college next year. I have no idea where I should go. I’m trusting God but it’s still hard not knowing the future.
- I have a friend who recently told me he’s gay. I want to be as good a friend to him as I can and show him what a life with Jesus is like. I also pray that Jesus would protect him in this confusing time.


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


Sabrina
Josh
Bree
Simon
Jordan
Ashley

Thursday, March 24, 2016

PRAYERS OF THE WEEK:
For Our Student
We took a week off from Thrive and Fusion for Spring Break. Pray that students would feel real rest this week. Pray for the decisions they make when they have so much free time. We also took this week as an opportunity to have some informal hang outs, pray that as students and leaders come together that the bonds between them would strength, and the Lord would use this time just as much as we see Him working on Tuesday nights. Pray over the conversations that happen there. As we lead in to Easter, pray for those who do not yet know the Lord as their personal Savior. Pray they would come to church Sunday and here the good news that He offers! Pray for soft hearts and an understanding of His word.


For Our Ministry
Pray that the Gospel is proclaimed boldly, clearly, and often. Pray that the good news of God’s grace would be received and trusted. Pray for revival to come to Fusion and Thrive.  

PRAYER REQUESTS FROM OUR STUDENTS:
 - That my brother would come back to God. 
- I’ve made some bad decisions lately and I’ve missed youth group for the last few months. I’ve hurt some people and I’ve been hurt and I’ve been really sad. Please pray for me to focus on God and the important things in life and not try to wear a mask or make my own happiness. 
- Trying to keep up with homework but also keeping in touch with God. Being able to bring others to God. Being more connected to God. 
- Be joyful, be strong through temptation, know how to help people in my life, know when to help them, know when they call and help lift them up again.

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


Zoe

Simon
Kiersten
Travis
Melissa
Ethan

Friday, March 18, 2016

PRAYERS OF THE WEEK:
For Our Students

This week we wrapped up our series on Choosing Joy talking about how above all else, God is good; highlighting Psalm 118:24 "This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it." Pray that as we go into Spring Break that our students would have opportunities to experience a joy that only comes from their Heavenly Father. Pray against any struggles they might face, or bad attitudes that would get in the way of rejoicing. Pray as they rest and recover from school that God would give them endurance for the rest of the school year.

For Our Ministry
Pray that student-leader relationships would grow as they do life together to mature in and for the glory of Christ.

PRAYER REQUESTS FROM OUR STUDENTS:
- I need prayer for decisions regarding college and the future. I have two paths right now and I' not sure what I should do.
- Pray that I can stay strong in my decisions so that people will see God through me.
- I have a hard time giving my dad the respect God tells me to give him. Also that I would be a better example to my siblings.
- Wisdom in relationships, building reverence for God. To have joy and be a servant.
 

 
STUDENTS IN OUR MINISTRY:
Please take a moment to pray for these students individually. These are the names of our students who don't know the Lord. Pray for their salvations, that God would continually be pursuing each of them.


Katie

Jami
Sammie
Caleb
Tracy
Bree
Mitchell
Chastity