I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength. (Philippians 4:11-13) 

• Our Grove youth have been running an Instagram story called Grateful Grove. Our teenagers have been posting photos daily describing what they are thankful for. Let's follow their excellent example of how to be content; by cultivating gratitude for what we have. Spend time in praise.

• Paul wrote Philippians from prison, which makes his words powerful. He discovered that contentment wasn't found in having plenty or little. It wasn't found in something, but in someone. Let's pray that we would become increasingly content in Term Two because we already have the greatest gift we could ever recieve - everlasting friendship with Jesus.  

• Pray over Term Two and for our church family. That God would reveal his presence and love to every person. Pray that this term would be one of spiritual growth as we listen to God speak through his Word, spend time in prayer and follow Jesus as he leads us.

• Pray for the Jesus the Game Changer 2 series, To the ends of the Earth. Pray that Jesus' last words would become our first priority. Ask the Lord to raise up many to share the good news with the many who are seeking in these times.

• Give thanks that we can do all things through Christ who gives us strength. Give thanks for health workers across the world, and pray for supernatural strength for them as they care for those with coronavirus. Pray also for a vaccine to be discovered with God's speed. 

• Pray for parents and children as they return to mainly online learning. Pray for God to strengthen parents at this time, and to give them wisdom as they supervise their kids. Remember those juggling homeschooling and jobs, and ask for God to give them his empowering peace and joy.

• Pray for kids and teenagers to focus clearly and to embrace the changes with a good attitude. 

• Pray for Jesus to give strength to those who are facing hard economic times. Pray the Lord would guide them, open doors and encourage them in this time. May the Lord provide for them as they trust in him. 

• Ask God to strenghthen and encourage our teachers. Pray they would stay well and would be very effective in this difficult season. Pray also for leaders in government, in the church and in business. Pray for renewed energy and creativity. Pray they would find great strength and courage to lead strong and with wisdom.

• Pray for blessing on our building project. Ask for God to strengthen the workers and CBD leaders. May we see God move to provide all the finances we need in Term Two and beyond. Pray for our budget to increase and for miraculous provision.