Please Pray for Bridgeton, Monday, 8/20

Dear Praying Pastors and Church Leaders,

I received a call this evening from Mayor Kelly requesting prayer. His heart was obviously heavy after another shooting in the city this afternoon, the third tragic shooting in the past 5 weeks.

On 7/17 a  9 yer old girl was killed by a stray bullet while sleeping in her bed.

On 8/12 Erica McNair was killed outside her home.

Again, tonight a man was shot.

Please be in prayer...

1.Ask the LORD to be on the move for peace in the streets of Bridgeton.

2.In the Name of Jesus, come against the forces of evil behind those involved in  the related criminal activity.

3.Pray the the Comforter will be powerfully present to those who are scared, troubled, confused, hurting, grieving... from these recent events.

4.Pray wisdom and strength for our city officials and law enforcement as they respond to the needs of the people.

Along with the concern for those who have been directly affected by these tragic events, we are also concerned for the general welfare and perspective of our city. There have been a number of positive things happening in Bridgeton this summer in regard to our Parks and Recreation, new business ventures and programs for people of all ages. We want to celebrate what God is doing.

Please be in prayer...

Ask the LORD to help us all maintain a positive perspective on the recent advancements which have been a blessing to the people of Bridgeton. 

Pray that the recent tragic events will not overshadow, or deter, the good things that are happening. Many of these positive happenings have been the direct result of answered prayer. 

Ask the LORD to strengthen and move powerfully through His Church in Bridgeton as we respond to the needs of our city and come alongside those who ar hurting.

For Jesus and His Church in Bridgeton,

Pastor Jamie Bagley

The final stretch!

One year ago we asked people from area congregations to join together in prayer and fasting for Bridgeton. The commitment was until the end of August 2018, now just a little more than one month away.

I want to remind you of the words the Apostle Paul wrote in his letter to the believers of Philippi, to encourage them to "finish strong." Paul wrote...
...one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.

*In the original language Paul used a word (for "press on toward") in this sentence that described the way a runner would lunge for the finish line

As we hit the final stretch we recognize that there are many great needs before us. These needs may propel those who were originally behind this effort to strategize ways we can continue on in this vein, so stay tuned...!!!

Here are the needs before us as we enter the home stretch of your commitment:
1.Pray for the family, friends, classmates... of the young girl who recently died in her sleep, from a stray bullet. Ask that God's grace will be sufficient for those who grieve.

1b.Pray for the community, who wants justice. Pray for the Police investigation. Let justice flow like a mighty river.
1c.Pray for peace in our streets. The Mayor has previously asked us to pray that Bridgeton will be known as a city of peace and prayer.

2.Pray for our Parks and Recreation areas. We celebrate the prayer that has been answered for Sunset Lake -- which has now passed a second test for water safety.
Ask that our Parks be a place of enjoyment and that families would experience refreshing from their usage.

3.Pray for the partnership of the gospel among congregations in Bridgeton.
Ask for the LORD to lead our pastors to deeper unity.
Ask for a shared vision of ministry and wisdom to know how we can mobilize to see God's kingdom come and will done in our community.

I AM HIS DREAM! - April 4th at Union Baptist Temple

I cannot allow another day to go by without thanking each member of the BCMA  for there support and wonderful turnout of our citizens and parishioners this past Wednesday evening.   Dr. Goode, shared with me how impressed he was with the overall diversity of our participants and the joy he had in speaking to us as a community.  Thank you all for allowing me to have such a program in our Great City.   Words cannot express the love I have and feel from you MY BROTHERS and SISTERS IN CHRIST.  Please continue to pray for me and the Great City of Bridgeton and let us continue to “Glorify the Lord” with our joint actions and prayers.   Thank you, again.

Mayor Albert B. Kelly

  

Seeking God for Bridgeton

On Easter morning Christians gathered at Sunset Lake to worship, pray for Bridgeton and to celebrate the baptism of believers committing themselves to follow Jesus.

     

Community Prayer at the Sunrise Service

*Praying for Bridgeton to come to "Life in Jesus’ name" (John 20:31,32)

Unison Prayer #1

Lord, we proclaim that Your name is Holy! You are great in all Your ways. All praise and adoration belongs to You! You have been rich in love and mercy to us. Our greatest desire is to see Your kingdom come and Your will done, here in Bridgeton, just as it is in Heaven. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.

First Weslayan interessors - sentence prayers for City Government: Mayor, City Council

Nazarene intercessors – sentence prayers for -Law Enforcement: Police, Courts, Judges,  prosecutors, Attorneys

                Unison Prayer #2

Lord, by Your Spirit we ask that You would unite Your Church in Bridgeton – bind us together in the love of Jesus, in the joy of our salvation, the gifts of Your Spirit and the purposes of Your kingdom. We want to see Your salvation spread throughout our area and bring glory to Your name. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.

3CF intercessors - sentence prayer for - Families: marriages, parenting, children, grandparents influence, elderly family members, broken families, orphans, foster children

Bethany intercessors – sentence prayers -Education: Schools. Administrators & teachers, students, Parental support

Unison Prayer #3

Lord, as we commit ourselves to You, we confess our sin, that we sometimes do not prioritize Your work in our lives. We ask that You will revive us again, that we might be fueled with fervent desire for You and Your kingdom. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.

Open mic sentence prayer (Pastors & others invited to intercede)

-The Church of Bridgeton: Congregations, pastors and their people, ministries, the BCMA

-Commerce: businesses, owners, management, employees; new business opportunities;  the unemployed

-Peace in the community: against crime; against the evils of gangs; against substance a  buse

-Poverty: the poor, homeless, sick, disabled, those who struggle with addictions

-Unity among diversity: that the many cultures represented in Bridgeton appreciate one another; that we desire to be a city of a mosaic, not a melting pot.

               

Unison Prayer #4

Lord, as we celebrate the resurrection today, remind us that the same power that raised Jesus from the dead is available to us as we serve You. Direct us by Your Spirit to be ready and available to Your leading, that Your kingdom might come and Your will might be done, in and through each of us. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.

APRIL 4, 7pm, at Union Baptist Temple

Remembering  Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

A Community Wide Commemoration of His Life and Legacy

Featured Speaker - Dr. Wilson Goode Sr.

Code Blue in Bridgeton

http://www.cityofbridgeton.com/codeblue.php

The Bridgeton Code Blue Program, started by Bridgeton Mayor Albert Kelly and several local congregations, was created to provide "Warming Centers" as a way for homeless persons in the community to find shelter from frigid overnight temperatures during the cold winter months.

At the present time, St. Andrews Church, Bethany Grace Community Church, and Salvation Army have agreed to serve as "warming centers" for the Code Blue project.

A "Code Blue" is initiated by the Mayor when temperatures are 32 degrees with precipitation or 25 degrees without precipitation. Designated Warming Centers at the locations listed on this form will rotate on a weekly basis. Warming Centers are open from 6:00 pm until 6:00 am on nights when Code Blue is in effect.

In order to keep these warming centers open, volunteers are desperately needed to help in overseeing and supervising the facilities. Shifts are broken into 4 hour blocks (6:00 pm - 10:00 pm/ 10:00 pm - 2:00 am/ 2:00 am - 6:00 am). Volunteers are encouraged to bring a book or something similar to help pass the time while people sleep.

Please pray

Please pray for the mother and child that survived the fire in Bridgeton. The father and two children died. http://6abc.com/father-and-2-children-killed-in-bridgeton-nj-house-fire/2976763/