The Commission on Ministry invites all congregations in the Presbytery of North Central Iowa to be in prayers for one another throughout the year. We hope in this way to share the spirit and power of prayer as we reflect on our oneness in Jesus Christ. The North Central Iowa Presbytery Bicentennial History – 200 Years Celebrate the Journey book will give you more understanding of each congregation as you pray. If you do not have a copy of the book, contact the Presbytery office.
| WEEK | CHURCH | PASTOR(S) |
|---|---|---|
| January 7, 2024 | Presbyterian Mission Agency | deployed mission workers |
| January 14, 2024 | First, Maxwell | CRE Adrian McMullen |
| January 21, 2024 | Salem, Lincoln | Rev. Gary Catterson and Rev. Brad Braley |
| January 28, 2024 | First, Kamrar | Rev. Bob EnTin |
| February 4, 2024 | First, LeRoy, Minnesota | |
| February 11, 2024 | Cedar Heights Community Presbyterian Church, Cedar Falls | Rev. Dr. Dave Kivett and Rev. Johnny Janssen |
| February 18, 2024 | First, Fort Dodge | Chris Helton |
| February 25, 2024 | United, Goldfield | Rev. Nicole Woodley |
| March 3, 2024 | First, State Center | CRE Carol Tripp and CRE David Tripp |
| March 10, 2024 | United, Traer | Rev. Brice Hoyt |
| March 17, 2024 | First, Conrad | Rev. John Erthein |
| March 24, 2024 | First, Jesup | CRE Dawn Person |
| March 31, 2024 | United, Clarion | |
| April 7, 2024 | First, Marshalltown | Rev. Bryan Kunz |
| April 14, 2024 | First, Algona and First, Irvington | Rev. Tamara EnTin |
| April 21, 2024 | First, Waterloo | Rev. David Feltman |
| April 28, 2024 | United, Garner | CRE David Skilling |
| May 5, 2024 | Pray for the Ministers in North Central Iowa who are active in Specialized Ministry | Rev. Al Polito Rev. Dr. Linda Smith Rev. Kerin Lang Sorensen |
| May 12, 2024 | First, Toledo | Rev. Dr. Tom Bower |
| May 19, 2024 | First, Greene | Rev. Joan Thomas |
| May 26, 2024 | Unity, Waterloo | Rev. Christine Kaplunas |
| June 2, 2024 | First, Mason City | Rev. Dr. Kip Murphy |
| June 9, 2024 | First, Cedar Falls | Rev. Julie Erkel Hagee |
| June 16, 2024 | Pray for honorably retired pastors in the Presbytery of North Central Iowa (not currently serving churches) | Rev. Bruce Baillie, Rev. John Bates, Rev. David Beckmann, Rev. Fran Beyea, Rev. Kerry Carson, Rev. Doug Darnold, Rev. Dan Emmert, Rev. Jerry Evelsizer, Rev. Dr. Patricia Geadelmann, Rev. Denise Group, Rev. Jack Mauldin, Rev. Larry Mitchell, Rev. Gordon Moen, Rev. John Osborn, Rev. Mark Pell, Rev. Mary Wilber, Rev. Dr. S. Glenn Wilson, Rev. Cathy Young |
| June 23, 2024 | Pray for the PC(USA) Special Offerings: | One Great Hour of Sharing Pentecost Peace & Global Witness Christmas Joy |
| June 30, 2024 | Pray for the National Staff of PC(USA) | |
| July 7, 2024 | First, Boone | Rev. John Pea |
| July 14, 2024 | First, Lakota | CRE Kent Madison |
| July 21, 2024 | Pray for other Minister members of North Central Iowa | Rev. Ben Acosta, Rev. Le Anne Clausen de Montes, Rev. Joy Ridge Edeker, Rev. Barbara Huisman, Rev. Dr. Richard King, Rev. Betsy Thompson. Rev. Amy Wiles |
| July 28, 2024 | Lakeshore Center at Okoboji | Rev. Sara Sutter, Executive Director Steve Sutter, Office Manager Rev. John Hanna, Maintenance |
| August 4, 2024 | First, Ackley | CRE Diane Martin |
| August 11, 2024 | Northminster, Ames | Rev. Jim DuBois |
| August 18, 2024 | Westminster, Waterloo | Rev. Jonny Craig |
| August 25, 2024 | First, Albion | CRE Charlie Flick |
| September 1, 2024 | Collegiate, Ames | Rev. Dr. Brett Becker Rev. Jen Hibben Emily Sprunger |
| September 8, 2024 | Theological Institutions related to the PCUSA | |
| September 15, 2024 | Eden, Rudd | Rev. Dixie Laube |
| September 22, 2024 | Greater Greene County Presbyterian Ministries (Grand Junction, First; Jefferson, First; Payton First) | Rev. Bill Kem CRE Wendy Pittman |
| September 29, 2024 | First, Reinbeck and First, Grundy Center | Rev. Steve Tyykila |
| October 6, 2024 | Bethany, Grundy Center | Rev. Dr. Tom Wiles |
| October 13, 2024 | Lone Rock | CRE Walt Reemtsma |
| October 20, 2024 | Barclay, Waterloo | CRE Larry Fuson |
| October 27, 2024 | Central, Nevada | Rev. John Molacek |
| November 3, 2024 | McCallsburg | Rev. Tom Poppe |
| November 10, 2024 | Amity, Reinbeck | CRE Darryl Widmayer |
| November 12, 2024 | Burt | CRE Kent Madison CRE Walt Reemtsma |
| November 24, 2024 | First, Woden | |
| December 1, 2024 | East Friesland, Ackley and First, Steamboat Rock | CRE Lynn Arends |
| December 8, 2024 | St. Paul's, Washburn | Rev. Dr. Clemens Bartollas |
| December 15, 2024 | Grand Ji Vante (formerly The Presbyterian Village) | Diane Martin, Chaplain |
| December 22, 2024 | Pray for the Presbytery Staff: | Rev. Dr. Annika Lister Stroope, Administrative Executive & Stated Clerk RE Amgad Beblawi, Ministry & Mission Executive Rev. Ian McMullen, Pastor to the Presbyteries Jeannie Stolee, Office Manager |
| December 29, 2024 | Pray for The Synod of Lakes and Prairies Staff: | RE Elona Street-Stewart, Synod Executive Rev. Dr. Deb DeMeester, Leadership Development RE Jim Koon, Financial Services and Treasurer Rev. Pam Prouty, Stated Clerk Amy Hartman, Financial Services Associate Gretchen Milloy, Office Coordinator |
PRAYERS FOR THE CHURCH
Following are some sample Prayers from the Book of Common Worship published by Westminster/John Knox press in 1993
For the Church
Almighty and ever‑living God,
ruler of all things in heaven and earth,
hear our prayers for this congregation.
Strengthen the faithful,
arouse the careless,
and restore the penitent.
Grant us all things necessary for our common
life, and bring us all to be of one heart and
mind within your holy church; through Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.
For the Mission of the Church
Almighty God, you sent your Son Jesus Christ
to reconcile the world to yourself.
We praise and bless you for those
whom you have sent in the power of the Spirit
to preach the gospel to all nations.
We thank you that in all parts of the earth
a community of love has been gathered together
by their prayers and labors,
and that in every place your servants call upon
your name; for the kingdom and the power and
the glory are yours forever. Amen.
For the Proclamation of the Gospel
By your word, O God, your creation sprang
forth,
and we were given the breath of life.
By your word, eternal God, death is overcome,
Christ is raised from the tomb, and we are
given a new life in the power of your Spirit.
May we boldly proclaim this good news,
by the words of our mouths and the deeds of
our lives,
rejoicing always in your powerful presence;
through Jesus Christ our risen Lord. Amen.
For a Meeting of the General Assembly, Synod, or Presbytery
Almighty God, in Jesus Christ you called
disciples and, by the Holy Spirit, made them
one church to serve you. Be with members of
our General Assembly/synod/presbytery. Help
them to welcome new things you are doing in
the world, and to respect old thing you keep
and use. Save them from empty slogans or
senseless controversy. In their deciding,
determine what is good for us and for all
people. As the General
Assembly/synod/presbytery meets, let your
Spirit rule, so that our church may be joined in
love and service to Jesus Christ, who, having
gone before us, is coming to meet us in the
promise of your kingdom. Amen.
For Courage in Christ’s Mission
Toyhiko Kagawa (1888‑1960) O God, show us
clearly the heart of the kingdom of God. We
do not protest even if our life is destined to lead
to the cross, or if the way leads to our losing
our lives. We will march in the face of distress
and contrary winds. Teach us how to dispense
with unnecessary thing. Let us go forward
without fear of death in order to fulfill our
mission simply, surely, and steadily. Reveal to
us our station clearly, and strengthen us to
teach and guide, by our example, all persons,
even those who are ruled by evil. We pray that
you may find us worthy to work through us.
Amen.
