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.

Garden Ridge is privileged to partner with ministers around the world who are doing exciting things for God's global Kingdom! Today, Philip Nichols prays over these missionaries, their families, and the fruitful work they're doing.

Garden Ridge has many new Christians, with seventeen baptisms in 2024! Today, Ashley Minkler prays over these precious people and over our role in nurturing their faith. We hope you'll join us this evening for our Prayer Night together!

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.

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.

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).

As we return to our Wednesday night ministries, Rachel Barber prays for the leaders who serve in various roles. Let's join her in strengthening our Shepherds, staff, ministry leaders, and Connect Group leaders with prayer.

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.

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.

Today, Tamara Wyatt prays for strong, healthy marriages and wise, loving, effective parenting. Corrupting and disrupting families is a key strategy for Satan, but prayer provides the protection we need.

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!

Today, Steve White's prayer intercedes for all those who are weak, weary, and struggling. May all of us experience the life-changing power of prayer in our most desperate circumstances!

Today, Bret Atchley's prayer leads us in confession, repentance, and devotion to consecrate us for real transformation. May we be humbled in total surrender to our God!

Today, we begin 15 days of prayer to "jump start" 2025 with a prayer of gratitude and worship from Abbie Klotzman. Let's celebrate God's greatness together!