On Saturday, September 11, 2021, the ABCNJ Council met to discuss the ministry and work of the Region. Part of our time was dedicated to remember and pray. We prayed for various needs and concerns from our Council members. Together we called upon the Lord, our refuge, and our strength. Below are prayer concerns we lifted for the community. We invite you to join us in prayer.

“I lift up my eyes to the hills, where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” (Psalm121)

We prayed…

Remembering the devastation of September 11, 2001 - 20 years have passed, but our memory of that day will not be forgotten. We remember those who died and prayed for their families. We hold before the Lord those who continue to feel the devastating effects of 9/11. 

Lord have mercy on us.

For our ABCNJ churches who were impacted by the remnants of Hurricane Ida:
Fountain of Life Ministries - Pastor Folasade Osuntuyi
First Baptist Church of New Brunswick - Rev. Dr. Luciano Marquez
Primera Iglesia Bautista Hispana de Plainfield - Rev. Simonal Lima 
First Baptist Church and Primera Iglesia Bautista, Passaic - Rev. Erwin Izeppi
Scotch Plains Baptist Church - Rev. Chaz Hutchison
Union Baptist Church, Orange, NJ - Rev. W. Mckinley Freeman

For pastors who were also impacted by this storm.

Lord have mercy on us.

For Haiti - for the economic, political, and social healing of the country. Comfort for the people as they live through the devastation of the earthquake and effects of tropical storm Grace. 

Lord have mercy on us.

For ALL who continue to endure the impact of COVID-19, Lord have mercy.

For our Annual Session - for our keynote speaker, Rev. Bruce Reyes Chow. For our webinar presenters Rev. Dr. Mia Chang, Rev. Joe Gratzel, Rev. Dr. Kadia Edwards, for our Global Servants. For all those who will be participating in the worship service, business meeting. 

Lord have mercy on us.

For those who continue to endure the difficulties of mental health. 

Lord have mercy on us.