October 2023
Prayer for Young Generations
OCTOBER 5, 2023
God is our Sustainer
Definition: One who strengthens, supports, assists, or carries
Scriptures: Psalm 18:35; Psalm 54:4; Psalm 147:6
Praise and Thanksgiving
There was a very positive response to GenFree at the Transform Retreat in Ashville, NC in September 18-20. There were many great conversations, networking, and sign-ups for the GenFree Intensive from this group.
The Lord has provided 42 participants for our Spring Hill, TN Intensive! This is a dynamic group of people from many different backgrounds, areas of the USA, various ages and levels of experience with young generations, and an amazing level of interest expressed.
Tammy has been given additional opportunities to share about GenFree and FICM USA to potential donors later this year. Please continue to pray for her and those who are looking into partnering with us.
James and Mellisa Pressley have sold their home in Texas and will be moving to Rustburg, Virginia at the end of this month. The Lord has continually been providing, protecting, and showing up in beautiful ways over the past few months in this area of life.
Intercession
Planning for our next Intensive in October 9-10 in Springhill, TN
Training content
Hosting needs like meals, and transportation
Participants - Lord bring Your provision, protection, and guidance to all those who will participate:
Lauren, Seth, Mary, Josh, Barbara, JJ, Trenidy, Daryl, Stephanie, Bernard, Kennah, Erin, Lynda, Carol, Sherri, Sandra, Gregory, Jack, Sherri, James, Mellisa, Melissa, Mark, Bonnie, Rafael , Greg, Jill, Weiyi, Gail, Jaic, Tina, Brenda, Dan, Cameron, Jennifer, Scott, Denise, Glenda, Brianna, Jewl, Joe, Tammy
NEW Bible study and Journey Groups are in the process of planning
Identity Groups – these are small group studies that will be highly relational and based on the Who I Am in Christ Devotional identity statements. Participants from 2023 Intensives will be invite to attend, learn relational skills, network, and keep connections with others who have attended a GenFree Intensive
Unstuck Bible Study – this is an online course we are developing for adults and young generations to participate together. Our hope is to pilot this focused study for young generations
We have 6 adults who have begun the process to become GenFree Specialist!
Pray as the GF Team reviews applications, conducts interviews, and seeks the Lord in His will and direction for the building of the GF network of resources for young generations
Spiritual Warfare
It has been more than apparent that GenFree is a threat to Satan and his schemes! Please be in prayer for the battles (although the war has already been won!) currently going and those attacks in the future. Specifically, pray for leaders’:
continued freedom from any strongholds or flesh patterns,
deception from the enemy,
endurance, reliance, and boldness IN CHRIST,
physical health,
families (especially their children and grandchildren),
marriages,
safety in traveling,
financial resources.
Join us in daily putting on our God-given armor, claiming Jesus’ authority, and declaring that authority over all areas of our lives.
Revision and Rebranding of Steps booklet for Young Persons and GenFree bookmarks
Areas still need of continued prayers and are of great importance:
PROTECTION, PROVISION & SPIRITUAL GROWTH: We ask the Lord to protect and provide for the team’s families, infuse them with creativity and vision, direct them into the resources He has planned for this team to utilize, and continually grow in dependance and love with Christ personally. The enemy wants to discourage and disarm us all as we seek to walk in the Spirit and faithfully follow the calling He gave us. Please pray by name specifically for:
James and Mellisa Pressley, Joe and Tammy Williams, Mary Chester, FICM Staff involved in support of this effort: Dan Studt, Cindy Bergenback, and Chris Campbell, and other administrative support: Gay Nell Scarborough, Gary and Mary Erkes, Sue Huber
TEAM DEVELOPMENT: We want to further develop a team of contributors who serve as youth ministers and curriculum developers. This takes some networking and prayerful discernment. Pray God leads us to HIS chosen contributors for the curriculum content and GenFree team.
TIMING: Lord, Jesus, keep us in step with Your divine timing. We want to wait upon You as you deem right and charge full steam ahead only when you say "GO!", so keep us in daily submission to your direction and speed as You fold out Your plan for this ministry effort!
CONTENT DEVELOPMENT: You know how the enemy will try to distract us, dilute our passion, and discourage our attempts. Pray the enemy be blocked from his efforts, as we claim the authority and position in Christ given to all those who serve Him! Pray with us for our hearts and minds to be in complete alignment with the Holy Spirit.’
New Generation Freedom Website content: Pray for the GenFree Team as we develop more content for workers, parents, and young generations.
There is minimal content currently on the GenFree website because there are so many aspects involved in the creation, editing, approval and distribution of material and resources. This is a BIG, BIG task! We need the Lord to provide it all!
We also need wisdom and patience in the process. The team members know they are in a beautiful place of complete dependence and reliance on Christ here.
We also pray those who visit the site will be patient, feel excitement and anticipation, and hope for the future as content is slow to develop and distributed.
New GenFree Intensives: Pray for the development of training seminars in various locations throughout the USA.
Curriculum development: for HIS words to just freely flow onto the keyboards as we type this message for students!
FUNDS: Donations will be an ongoing series of faith endeavors. God is THE provider, and we depend on Him to bring forth donors to fund the expenses this ministry requires. Areas in Need of funding currently are:
Rebranding materials (Video and sound equipment, graphic designers, website developers)
Team member expenses as they travel to train CFMAs.
Future Youth Intensives - development and expenses
New Curriculum development
Field Staff expenses (currently GenFree team field staff are Tammy Williams and Mellisa Pressley)
To give a donation, visit https://www.ficm.org/give/
DREAMING AHEAD: Lastly, pray for God to continue to work out the specific ways FICM can resource and further disciple adults to work with the next generation. We are looking into trainings, website contributions, networking platforms, parent resources, and more! Lord, keep us tethered to Your vision and plans!
