10 Days of Prayer

for
Crossroads Christian Church
Joliet, IL

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Greetings in the Lord,

The Chicago District Evangelistic Association invites you to pray for the soft launches of two new churches. Impact Christian Church in Merrillville, IN had its soft launch on March 18th, and Crossroads Christian Church in Joliet, IL had its soft launch on March 25th.

The CDEA asks for your prayers, starting Friday March 16th as the countdown begins for the soft launch of this new church in Joliet, IL. Please check your email for specific daily prayer requests. Also, listed below you will find the specific prayer requests for each day:

Day 10
(Sun, March 25, 2007)

Crossroads Christian Church held its official soft launch today with 100 in attendance. There were new families attending who came as a direct result of the KidFest held recently. Give Praise to God. Another new church! Matt Summers, lead evangelist. matt@crossroadsofjoliet.org

Day 10
(Sun, March 25, 2007)

Today marks the soft launch of another new CDEA church, Crossroads Christian Church in Joliet, IL. Please pray today that God would stir the hearts of people in the community with the desire to worship and learn about His great love. Pray for those who enter the doors today as visitors. Pray that they will feel welcomed as they experience the love of God through Crossroads Christian Church. The Harvest is Great. Pray that the harvest may be brought in. Matt Summers-lead evangelist. matt@crossroadsofjoliet.org

Day 9
(Sat, March 24, 2007)

Your prayers make the difference. Please pray today, Saturday March 24th, for Matt Summers, the worship team and all involved in leading people to the throne of God. Pray for Matt's message that he will preach Sunday. Ask God to bless him as a communicator and the message as Words of Life. Matt Summers-lead evangelist. matt@crossroadsofjoliet.org

Day 8
(Fri, March 23, 2007)

Thank you for praying. Please pray today, Friday, for the funding needed to launch Crossroads Christian Church. Pray that God would raise up churches and individuals to partner together to meet this need. Give thanks to God for a generous core group that has stepped up to the challenge before them. Matt Summers, lead evangelist. matt@crossroadsofjoliet.org

Day 7
(Thurs, March 22, 2007)

Crossroads Christian Church will hold its soft launch on Sunday. Please pray today concering all the details that need to be attended to before Sunday. Pray that the details will not be consuming, but that as each one is accomplished, the core group will be greatly encouraged. Crossroads Christian Church has as its slogan: Live-Love-Serve-Share. Matt Summers, lead evangelist. matt@crossroadsofjoliet.org

Day 6
(Wed, March 21, 2007)

Thank you for your prayers in preparation for the soft launch of Crossroads Christian Church in Joliet, IL. Please pray today, March 21st, for the different staffing needs of the new church. Pray for wisdom and guidance as a worship minister and a children's minister will be added to the staff in the future. Matt Summers, lead evangelist. matt@crossroadsofjoliet.org

Day 5
(Tues, March 20, 2007)

Thank you for praying for new church evangelism. Please continue to pray today, March 20th, for the outreach efforts of the core group at Crossroads Christian Church. Pray that they may have zeal, enthusiasm, and be encouraged to reach out to their friends who do not know Jesus. Matt Summers-lead evangelist; matt@crossroadsofjoliet.org

Day 4
(Mon, March 19, 2007)

Thank you for your prayers for Crossroads Christian Church. Please pray today for the children's ministry at Crossroads. Many studies have shown that an effective children's ministry produces a growing church. Pray for those who will lead the children's ministry. Pray for the rooms where the children will learn. Pray for unchurched families in the Joliet area to be responsive to the spiritual needs of their chidlren and attend Crossroads. Matt Summers-lead evangelist. matt@crossroadsofjoliet.org

Day 3
(Sun, March 18, 2007)

Thank you for praying for Crossroads Christian Church. Crossroads will hold its soft launch on March 25th. Please pray today, Sunday, March 18th, for all those who are involved in the core group. Ask God to stir their hearts with excitement and encouragement as they consider themselves the hands of Christ to touch the community. Pray for encouragement as the launch date is but a week away. Matt Summers-lead evangelist: matt@crossroadsofjoliet.org

Day 2
(Sat, March 17, 2007)

Please pray today for Crossroads Christian Church in Joliet. Pray for all the workers and core group who are working to get the building prepared for the soft launch on March 25th. Ask God to provide all the workers needed to prepare the facility for opening day on the 25th. Ask God to bless all who are working on facility preparation. Matt Summers-lead evangelist; matt@crossroadsofjoliet.org www.crossroadsofjoliet.org

Day 1
(Fri, March 16, 2007)

Crossroads Christian Church of Joliet will hold its soft launch on March 25th. Please pray for Matt and Janice Summers who lead this new venture. Pray that God will give boldness, courage, vision, patience and leadership in this great task. Crossroads has adopted as its mission, "To help people in our community live for, love, serve, and share Jesus." Matt Summers-lead evangelist; matt@crossroadsofjoliet.org; www.crossroadsofjoliet.org

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