
GARDEN RIDGE FAMILY
In anticipation of a year of transformation, Garden Ridge is starting 2025 with a prayer project to mobilize the Spirit and focus our hearts to be part of His work.
Each day for the first two weeks of the New Year (Wednesday, January 1 - Wednesday, January 15), prayers written by Garden Ridge members will be released.
Let's JUMP START the new year by together humbling ourselves, repenting, and seeking God's face in persistent prayer, and together we will see amazing things in 2025!
Day 14 - Tuesday, January 14
Donna Palmer
Persecuted Christians
Sadly, many Christians currently live under intense persecution and open hostility. Amazingly, many continue to maintain their faith boldly, and the Kingdom grows despite the persecution! Today, Donna Palmer prays for our brothers and sisters suffering courageously for the cause of Christ.
Day 11 - Saturday, January 11
Justin Ryan
Local Missions
Garden Ridge loves our community, and we have many ministries to be a blessing here: Lewisville Christian School, Celebrate Recovery and Celebration Place, Garden Ridge Spanish Congregation, Food 4 Kids, Trunk or Treat, Food Pantry and Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway, Dynamic Marriage, Friend Speak, benevolence services, and many others. Today, Justin Ryan prays for the effectiveness and fruit of these local mission efforts.
Day 10 - Friday, January 10
Andrew Swango
Recovery
Tonight, our Celebrate Recovery ministry will gather to encourage and guide those who come looking for help and freedom from their hurts, habits, and hangups. Today, Andrew Swango (one of the leaders in that ministry) prays for all who seek recovery and healing.
Day 9 - Thursday, January 9
Neal Norton
Finances and Stewardship
Today, Neal Norton leads us in praying for God's providence, both for our congregation and for individuals and families, as well as asking for wisdom to use effectively all the resources He provides. Let's pray with confidence that "my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 4:19).
Day 7 - Tuesday, January 7
Deeann Jarvis
Singles, Aging Members, & Golden Crown Ministry
Garden Ridge is blessed with many members in later stages of life, as well as loved ones caring for aging family members. Today, Deeann Jarvis thanks God for the wealth of blessings Golden Crown members bring us and prays for God's blessings on them, as well as for the people caring for them.
Day 6 - Monday, January 6
Neena Johnson
Children, Teens, and Schools
Tomorrow, our children, teens, and educators will return to school. Today, Neena Johnson thanks God for each, covers them in prayer for the ongoing school year, and reminds us all of the important role we play in cultivating faith in the next generation.
Day 4 - Saturday, January 4
Larry Statler
World, Country, and Community
Today, Larry Statler prays over the issues facing our community, our country, and the world, as well as our role in being part of God's work in each. What peace there is in knowing God is in control and that He has plans for the good of all mankind!
Day 15 - Wednesday, January 15
Scott Jarvis
Deep and Wide in 2025
Garden Ridge is beginning 2025 by looking intently at Jesus to learn what He said and did. Then we'll end 2025 by turning toward the world where we'll imitate the things Jesus said and did. Today, join Scott Jarvis in asking God to use this year's focus to make each member deeper in faith and our church wider in influence.
