Each month we receive an updated Community Prayer Guide from One Hope ministry network that helps the church draw near to God and pray for various areas of our city life together. We invite you to take time to join hundreds of people who are praying each month for 10 strategic areas that shape our community's culture.
Community Prayer Guide March 2020
“As you go, proclaim this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven is near.’”
Matthew 10:7
Church
Pray for Jesus’ love and truth to be lived-out and communicated through His people.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to be poured-out on our entire community to draw people to follow Jesus.
Pray for young leaders to be raised-up in churches and harmoniously integrated into leadership teams.
Pray for God given power and strategies to communicate the gospel together.
Education
Pray for Jesus-followers to engage in loving faith conversations on every school campus.
Praise the Lord for an increase of mentors engaging schools and ask Him to send more as the need is great.
Elementary schools are in testing season: pray for students and teachers to have abundant peace.
Pray for God’s peace for elementary & middle school students as they prepare to transition into new schools.
Government
Pray for God to guide the process and selection of the new city managers of Eugene and Springfield.
Pray for God to guide local elections in May that include county commissioners, city counselors & sheriff.
Pray for the Oregon State Legislature: God’s wisdom, new people working in collaborative relationships.
Business
Pray for business leaders to come to know and follow Jesus.
Pray for the leadership of local Chambers of Commerce to be catalysts who have wisdom & clear vision.
Pray for ethical & flourishing wealth development that provides for God’s purposes in our community.
Pray for God’s wisdom and direction in the rezoning of business properties on north highway 99.
Arts
Pray for God’s Spirit to bring wisdom, truth and light to the Hult Center: staff, artists, and audiences.
Pray for all types of artists to come to know and follow Jesus. Pray for love & boldness to share the gospel.
Pray for the overall health of artists: musicians, visual, writers and instructors.
Pray for under-served populations to have access to the arts.
Family
Pray for God’s Spirit to lead fathers to turn their hearts to their children and that the children turn their hearts to their fathers.
Pray for parents to listen well to their children.
Pray for those struggling with drug addiction: for God to intervene, that they would be delivered of their dependency and find peace in Jesus, and have stability in jobs and housing.
Pray for those in isolation to engage in friendships and reconnect with family.
Health Care
Pray for vulnerable populations to receive health care in the midst of health insurance transitions.
Pray for health care providers to be empowered, strengthened and healthy as they serve so many people.
Pray for God’s hand in the treatment of mental illness: pray for resources, collaboration and compassionate hearts to treat those who are suffering.
Pray for unity among local health care providers: encouragement with each other & greater collaboration.
Police and Fire Departments
Pray for the wisdom, peace and safety of those serving in our police and fire departments.
Pray for the wholistic well-being of our First Responders including their spiritual and emotional protection.
Pray for the families of our First Responders: healthy marriages, peace, & joyful times together.
Pray for our local police, sheriff and fire departments to be fully staffed by men & women of noble character.
Media
Pray for local media leaders to have clear vision, blessing and protection & report all sides of the stories.
Pray that God will use all local media to bring hope and direction to those struggling with depression & suicide.
Pray for community-building and Jesus-glorifying stories to be reported through local media.
Sports
Pray for safety, protection and peace over every public sporting event.
Pray for God to bless and guide the YMCA leadership teams as they serve kids and families.
Pray for the Eugene Civic Alliance to receive all of the funding for the new Civic Park sports complex.
Pray for God to raise up strong, Christ-following athletes as role models and ambassadors.
Find answers to prayer on our website: onehopenetwork.org/testimonies.