Weekly Prayer Devotional

Updated weekly with a devotional from one of our leaders, and opportunities to pray for the needs of our church family.

Prayer request

This Week's Call To Faith

What practices can I put into my life so that I "Remain In Christ"?


Sara Grix
Elected Leader

Thoughts From This Week's Leader

For the Week of July 26, 2026

For the Week of July 26, 2026


The church camping trip a couple of weekends ago was a great reminder of how special it is to simply be together. The Niemi's hosted Worship by the pool this past week. It tried to rain but it held off and we were able to have a lovely time worshiping together. Although many of our life groups take a break for the summer, community doesn't have to. We have had a couple of church BBQ potlucks this summer, the next one being Wednesday, August 12th at 6pm at the Island Lake Riverbend Pavilion. There is something really meaningful about stepping away from our normal routines and spending time with God and each other. There is something about sharing a meal, letting the kids run around, chatting with people that you may not normally chat with, and simply doing life together that fills in a piece of our faith that we didn't even realize we were missing. 

Life is busy. Work, sports, vacations, appointments, and everything else, it's easy to unintentionally drift into doing life on our own. This week, think about how you are making space, not just for time with God, but for time with His people too. 

"Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together... but encourage one another." — Hebrews 10:24–25

Praise

Praise


"How good and pleasant it is when God's people live together in unity." - Psalm 133:1

God, thank You for the people You've placed in our lives. Thank You for campfires, backyard conversations, shared meals, and the kind of friendships that remind us we're not doing this alone. Thank You for a church family that laughs together, struggles together, worships together, and shows up for one another. Those moments may seem ordinary, but they're often where You meet us in unexpected ways.




Lament

Lament


"Two are better than one... If either of them falls down, one can help the other up." - Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

Lord, sometimes we convince ourselves we're just too busy. We skip the invite, put off the phone call, or tell ourselves we'll reconnect "next week." Before we know it, we've become isolated without even meaning to. Help us notice when we're pulling away from the community and remind us that we were never meant to live this life by ourselves.


Prayers for Our World

Prayers for Our World

Jesus told His disciples, "By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." (John 13:35)

God, our world could use more kindness, more grace, and more genuine community. Help us be the kind of people who make room at the table, who welcome others in, and who love well. May the way we care for one another point people back to You.



Hope

Hope

The song "Build Your Kingdom Here" includes the line:

"Set Your Church on fire; win this nation back."

Lord, build Your Church, not just inside these four walls on Sunday mornings, but around dinner tables, campfires, ball fields, and picnic pavilions. Help us find You in the everyday moments we share together. As we encourage one another and grow in community, remind us that You are always at work, bringing people together and drawing hearts closer to You. Amen.

Crossroads Ministries

Next Sunday's Service

Please pray for Pastor Joe & Shannon and next Sunday's message.

Visitors - Lift up the visitors that have been coming to Crossroads. May they feel the love of God among us. For those who are searching, we pray they will hear the truth and ask questions.



Weekly Prayer Focus

Pastor & Specific Ministry
Pastor Jenni
Praise Team Members

Leadership Team Member

Teresa Filban

Ministries
Bites of Love
City Covenant
VBS

Continued Prayers for Long Term Illness

Karalyn Lovelady – Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Clare Allen – Dialysis

Dave Bonello (Dave Chatel’s friend) – He is still in remission but side effects of his maintenance medication is severe right now. Pray that his doctors will find an answer to eliminate these side effects.

Charleigh (from Sarah Schuldt)– child with Leukemia

Cindy – Step-sister of Shannon Garber, she is in remission. Please continue prayers for strengthening of her health because in addition to the cancer she also has Lupus.

Amanda Sells’ Parents – Cancer

Julie Martin – Friend of Westphal’s

Rob – Joe & JoAnne’s neighbor, thanks for your prayers, Rob made his transition to his heavenly home. 

Scot - friend of Danielle Dominik stage 4 Lung cancer. IS DOING MUCH BETTER, please keep the prayers going!

Continued Prayers For Those Grieving

Johnson Family - Passing of Deb's aunt & dad (2/26)

Grush Family - Passing of Jessica's dad. (2/26)

Laura Baier - Passing of her Father (12/25)

Waroway family - Passing of Shannon's dad. (10/25)

Family & Friends of Angela Morgan (10/25)

Burpee Family - Passing of Beth's father (8/25)

Peavyhouse Family (Sandy, Mike, Phil) - Passing of their husband, father and grandfather Phil (7/25)

Julie DeMull - Passing of her mother (11/25)

Prayers For Freedom

Pray for anyone you know and love that is struggling with substance abuse, mental illness & other strongholds.

Prayers For Salvation

Lord, please open a path for [person’s name] to come to know and accept You as their Lord and Savior.  Please place people in their lives who are a loving example of what it means to know and follow You.  I pray they will receive Your love and grace.

And all God's people said

AMEN!

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