Prayer

Prayer 1 “I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow. So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow.” (1 Corinthians 3:6–7, NIV). Thank God for the birth of Flourish Church and pray for its growth and development.

Prayer 2 “Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.”” (Matthew 9:37–38, NIV). Pray for workers willing to join the Tinshu family in the gospel ministry.

Prayer 3 “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.” (Colossians 4:2–3, NIV). Pray for open doors in the community for the gospel to be heard and believed.

Prayer 4 “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” (Matthew 28:19–20, NIV). Pray for true life transformation and the making of committed disciples of Christ through the ministry of Flourish Church.

Prayer 5 “But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD.”” (Joshua 24:15, NIV). Pray for Genesis and his family as they lead this new work.

Prayer 6 “Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven. And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” (Matthew 16:17–18, NIV). Pray that the gates of Hades will not prevail against Flourish Church.

Prayer 7 “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.” (2 Corinthians 9:7–8, NIV). Pray for dedicated financial and prayer partners.

1.   Thank God for Jesus Christ who died to take away the sin of the world, including mine and yours. 2.   Pray that through the work of Flourish Church, large numbers of people who are now lost will find Jesus Christ. 3.   Pray that the mission of Flourish Church which is to empower people to flourish by finding and following Jesus will be a reality according to God’s schedule. 4.   Pray for a clear discipleship path that actually helps people follow Jesus. 5.   Pray that large numbers of people will understand and enter into God’s plan for their lives, which is the true meaning of flourishing in God. 6.   Pray for launch day, Sunday, July 30 at 1:00 PM, that all will go as planned for Jesus’ glory. Pray against interruptions. 7.   Pray for strength and grace for all those working behind the scenes to make that day happen and happen well. 8.   Pray that the Lord will build a strong leadership team for Flourish Church. 9.   Pray that the Lord will burden many believers to pray for Flourish Church. 10.        Pray against the gates of Hades fashioned towards Flourish Church. Pray that they will not Prevail. Jesus said he will build his Church and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it. 11.        Thank God for current donors and pray that the Lord will provide financially for the work of Flourish Church. 12.        Pray for Genesis Tinshu for grace, wisdom, strength, and vision as he shoulders most of the work of Flourish Church at this beginning stage.

Please pray for/with us:

1. That God will open doors for the gospel to spread among the African Diaspora in DFW Metroplex with the result of many saved, discipled, and trained to make disciples. (Col. 4:3-4)
2. For divine provision, health, and provision for the Tinshu Family. (Psalm 91:1-7)
3. For wisdom, godly servant-leadership, humility, and faith for Genesis as he leads this effort. (1 Kings 3:1-15)
4. That God will hold back the forces of evil that are working to frustrate this effort. (Eph. 6:12-17)
5. That God will surround Genesis with godly and dedicated ministry partners who will hold him, his family, and the ministry in prayers regularly. (Phil. 1:3-5)
6. That God will provide dedicated financial partners who are burdened to see disciples made and Jesus glorified among the African Diaspora in the DFW Metroplex. (Phil. 4:19)