PrayerNet
September PrayerNet
Sun 1
Pray for RMIT Christian Union, Melbourne, for bravery and spiritual transformation in student outreach and evangelism on campus this new semester.
Mon 2
AFES Evangelism || “Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever receives the one I send receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me.” John 13:20 | Praise God that he sent us as his ambassadors. Pray we will delight in this privilege and honour him as we represent him to the world.
Tue 3
Pray for Ballarat Christians at Uni, at Federation University and their upcoming Trivia Night; that it would be used to spread the Gospel effectively
Pray for Credo at the University of Technology Sydney as they follow up new contacts from their August Mission events through the 3-2-1 course or reading the Bible with their friends; that they would do so diligently from love.
Wed 4
Pray for Campus Bible Ministries at Western Sydney University, Campbelltown; that Mission Week starting on 4 September will have many volunteers and many strangers willing to talk about the Gospel and their beliefs and pray it will lead into invites to their evangelical dialogue dinner.
Pray for a new group of student leaders to be found for University Fellowship of Christians at the University of Tasmania, Launceston for next year and beyond; that they and the current student leaders stay faithful and zealous.
Thu 5
AFES FOCUS || Pray for the FOCUS National Strategy Team meeting on 5 September as the team think through how best to recruit, care for, and train FOCUS staff.
Pray for Uni Bible Study at Charles Sturt University, Albury-Wodonga and thank God for the Ephesians study prior to the holidays; that students were able to look at how to walk well as a Christian and at the importance of functioning as a church family.
Fri 6
Thank God for the Queensland University of Technology Christians Meet Jesus week, held recently; that there were many conversations about Jesus. Pray that mean will be keen to read the Bible with members of QUT Christians.
Pray that the transition to a new committee for Bathurst Christian Students at Charles Sturt University will go smoothly, especially for new members in learning their roles.
Sat 7
Pray with thanksgiving for the turnout to the recent Adelaide University Evangelical Students Mark Drama productions and ‘The Conversation’ between the University Medical Ethicist and ES staff worker on the topic of post-Christian society tolerance and diversity.
Pray that in line with the AFES Mission statement we will together present students on our campuses mature in Jesus (by God’s strength).
Sun 8
Pray for Griffith Christian Students at Griffith University, Brisbane as they welcome and train the new cohort of student leaders.
Pray for the University of Western Australia Christian Union First and upper year social events at UWA that they would be an edifying time and that more meaningful connections within the Christian Union would be made.
Mon 9
AFES Evangelism || “Just as I have loved you, so you also are to love one another. This is how people will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:34-35 | Pray that our campus groups will be characterised by love not envy or discord, so that people will see Christ in us.
Pray for the Christian Union at Deakin University Burwood, Victoria and their evangelism stall every Tuesday and Wednesday morning; that many students will be convicted and have courage to stand for Jesus.
Tue 10
Pray that Campus Bible Ministries at Western Sydney University, Bankstown/Liverpool students will have their hearts softened toward the idea of attending NTE and that they would make the commitment to attend.
AFES Apprenticeships || Ask God to work in and through discussions with people considering beginning a Ministry Apprenticeship in 2025, to give clarity, confidence in God’s sovereign guidance and a willingness to step out in faith.
Wed 11
Pray for Port Macquarie Christian Students Monday Nights; that people would continue to attend and feel comfortable to bring their friends along.
Pray for students who have recently joined Evangelicals on Campus, at the Australian Catholic University, Strathfield during Evangelism Week as they grow in their faith; that they will have a boldness to live and profess their faith on campus.
Thank God for the recent success of Campus Bible Ministries at Western Sydney University, Penrith’s evangelistic stall. Pray for those who stopped by and chatted; that the word of God would work powerfully in convicting them of the life found in Christ.
Thu 12
Pray for University of Wollongong Uni Bible Group as they elect new student leaders and reflect on the year at their AGM on 12 September; that God would establish the new student leaders in their roles, that the current leadership team would hand over well, and that God would be glorified by the changes.
Pray for Evangelicals on Campus, at the Australian Catholic University, North Sydney and their ‘Evangelism Week’; that God would soften and challenge the hearts and minds of the students and that they will realise God’s grace shown to them. Pray for EOC students; that God would continue equipping students with boldness and wisdom in how to be lights on campus.
Fri 13
Pray that as UNE Armidale students approach exams, ‘Text for a Toastie’ on 13 and 14 September would be a great chance for the University of New England, Armidale Christians United students to answer questions other students text in. Pray that the students sending in questions would have open hearts and minds to the truth.
Sat 14
Pray for the CU Deakin Uni Burwood Ball 14 September; that many students will attend as they look back at God’s mighty deeds in Trimester 2 with praise and thanksgiving.
Pray for GBU, CIG and CIA (IFES Martinique, French Guiana, and Guadeloupe in the Caribbean) and give thanks for the recent French-speaking camp where friendships were forged among the three movements and that they were able to gain a deeper understanding of Scripture. Pray for those at the camp who learned how to run Bible studies; that they will know the Holy Spirit’s guidance as they lead groups in their schools and universities in September.
Sun 15
AFES FOCUS || Pray for the FOCUS Preaching Workshop on 16 September, aiming to help improve staff preaching as they proclaim Christ as university to present everyone mature in Him.
Mon 16
AFES Evangelism || “I don’t give as the world gives.” John 14:27 | Praise God that Jesus is not stingy or spiteful, but gives generously and in abundance even to us who don’t deserve it. Pray we will do likewise that many might come to love Jesus.
Pray for Port Mac CS AGM on 16 September, as the current committee hands over to the new committee; that it will go smoothly and that the new committee will continue to serve and glorify God through PCS.
Tue 17
Pray for the BCU Fed Uni committee; that they will use every opportunity to share Jesus with others
Pray that in line with AFES’ second value, we will constantly shape all our methods, our ministries, and our mission by the Scriptures.
Wed 18
Pray for an increase in spiritual maturity and love for God and his word in students at RMIT CU.
Pray for God’s wisdom as UBS CSU Albury-Wodonga work out what their committee may look next year, due to being a small group.
Thu 19
Pray for CBM WSU Penrith’s upcoming prayer meeting on 19 September; that they would have many members attend and be encouraged.
Fri 20
Pray for a new godly AFES staff to join Uni Fellowship Launceston for their on-campus ministry, as well as for the current staff worker to be best prepared for further theological training from next year.
Pray for the EOC ACU Strathfield UniLeaver’s Conference from 20-21 September; that as the students spend time in God’s word it will be good preparation for graduates to wisely serve Jesus in the workforce.
Sat 21
AFES Apprenticeships || Pray that the many contacts with not-yet-Christians Apprentices have been given through Meet Jesus will bear fruit in ongoing exploring Jesus and conversions.
Sun 22
Pray that AFES will double our reach in calling people to turn back to Jesus in repentance and faith by 2025.
Pray for the Nepalese community at ACU North Sydney and that God would provide EOC ACU North Sydney students with understanding and empathy as they talk to these students, and that God will open their hearts to the gospel as they share it with them.
Mon 23
AFES Evangelism || Jesus said, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 14:6 | Pray we won’t shy away from this exclusive message, but declare this truth in loving kindness so that people can find the only way to God.
Pray for the GCS Griffith Uni Brisbane ‘Go Global’ night on 23 September, as students learn about cross-cultural mission and think about how they could be involved in God’s mission to the world.
Tue 24
Pray for Adelaide Uni ES staff and students as they work to effectively follow up with non-believers who attended recent Jesus Week events and that ‘Nucleus’ evangelism training program run by the ministry apprentices would encourage this as well as teaching the 3-2-1 resource.
Wed 25
Praise God for the new students that are coming along to CBM WSU Bankstown/Liverpool bible studies; that they would continue to grow in their faith, knowledge and wisdom of Jesus
Thu 26
Pray for the Credo UTS AGM on 26 September; that God would raise up reliable witnesses to govern and lead faithfully so that Jesus would continue to be shared at UTS.
Fri 27
Pray that God would change the hearts of people who visited their CU UWA Perth Meet Jesus events and that students would nurture and care for their non-believing friends spiritually.
Sat 28
Pray for 13 students at Uni Bible Group UOW who are currently reading John’s gospel with their friends or classmates who don’t know Jesus; that God would be working through His Word to bring many people into a life-giving relationship with Jesus.
Pray that AFES will double our numbers offering themselves for Missionary Service by 2025.
Sun 29
Pray safety for BSFB (IFES Bangladesh) students after last month’s protests, deadly crackdowns, and political turmoil: for peace and justice to prevail. Pray for Christian students; that the Lord will protect them from attacks on minorities, strengthen them as they minister to a shaken society, and guide them as they seek the way ahead.
Mon 30
AFES Evangelism || “There is no greater love than this – that someone lays down his life for his friends.” John 15:13 | Praise God for his love. Pray that we will lay down our lives for our unbelieving friends, family and enemies, so that the world will see Christ in us.
