FCFI Prayer Guide – October 2026

1. Whoever does God’s will is my brother and sister and mother, (Mark 3:35). Jesus’ family did not yet fully understand His ministry. We pray to remember that our spiritual family is eternal while our physical family is temporal. We pray for brothers and sisters in Christ. 1-4 Shiprock-Navajo Fair, Jeff Goss

2. I tell you the truth, he (Jesus) said, no prophet is accepted in his hometown, (Luke 4:24). Even Jesus was not accepted as a prophet in His home area. We pray to present the Gospel and not worry that our Christian lives and faith are not easily understood and often not accepted. 2-4 Ozark Farm Fest, Ozark MO, Sarah Labriel and David Breenen

3. Everyone brings out the choice wine first and then the cheaper wine after the guests have had too much to drink; but you have saved the best till now, (John 2:10). The miracle of water into wine helped the disciples understand why they were following Jesus. His ministry helped others, He was in authority, even over nature, and He engaged the people. We pray we will emulate Jesus in our own personal ministry. M HV Outreach Dinner Meeting, Rome NY, Bill Brown

4. By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know was made strong, (Acts 3:16). Jesus’ name is not to be used as magic, it must be used in faith. We pray to use the power of the person of Jesus, not just throw His name out at the end of our prayers. 3-5 Harwinton Fair, Harwinton, CT, Bill Brown

5. Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, (Romans 5:1). Peace with God means we have been reconciled with Him. We pray to not be discouraged as we face temptations and problems. We pray to learn to depend of the power available to us from Christ, who lives in us by the Holy Spirit Wintergreen Harvet Festival, Canajoharie, NY, Bill Brown

6. Only servants, through whom you came to believe, as the Lord has assigned to each his task, (1 Corinthians 3:5). Paul was admonishing the Corinthians that we all have a spiritual job to do. We pray to be open to the call God has on our lives. Please pray for Bill Slawson. He has ben in the hospital with a serious viral infection.

7. For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all and therefore all died, (2Corinthians 5:14). Because Christ died for us, we also are dead to our old lives. We pray that our lives show we are not turning over a new leaf, we are beginning a new life under a new Master. Please pray for Vicki. She has had two heart procedures back to back. Pray for her continued healing.

8. After beginning with the Spirit, are you now trying to attain your goal by human effort, (Galatians 3:3). The Jewish Christians had taken a step backward as they went back to observing some of the Jewish laws. We pray to grow spiritually by God’s work in us by His Spirit not by trying our best to impress others. Please pray for Debbie. She is struggling with declining health from cancer and is moving in with children.

9. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which He has called you, (Ephesians1:18). This hope we have is not a vague feeling that the future will be positive and everything will work out okay. We pray with complete assurance of certain victory through Jesus Christ, our Savior. 9-11 Riverton Fair, Riverton, CT, Bill Brown

10. When you were dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your sinful nature, God made you alive with Christ, (Colossians 2:13). God has crucified the old rebellious nature and replaced it with a new loving nature. We pray in thanksgiving that we need no longer to live under sin’s power but under the power of the Holy Spirit. Please pray for Scott to gain strength. He is having liver issues.

11. We kept telling you that we would be persecuted, (1 Thessalonians 3:4). Some people turn to God with the hope of escaping suffering on earth. But God doesn’t promise that. We pray for power to grow through our sufferings. Please pray for our country.

12. Finally, brothers, pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, (2 Thessalonians 3:1). Our main prayer is that God will protect us from the evil one and that He will strengthen us. We pray for strength and we pray our power is knowing God’s Word. Please pray for younger workers for FCFI so the shows will go on and the Good News of Jesus will spread further and further.

13. Now the overseer must be above reproach, (1 Timothy3:2). It is good to want to be a spiritual leader but the standards are high. We pray to remember with leadership comes responsibility. Please pray for Ronnie. He has several issues and is having to have a pacemaker.

14. But God’s Word is not chained, (2 Timothy 2:9). Paul was in chains in prison because of the Gospel he preached. But God’s Word was unleashed in him. We pray that despite opposition we will continue to proclaim Christ. We pray for those who will listen and believe. Please pray for those who are grieving…grief is a long- lonely journey.

15. Encourage and rebuke with all authority, (Titus 2:15). Paul told Titus to teach the Scriptures as well as live them. We pray to not only talk the talk but also walk the walk. Please pray for our cotton farmers…too much rain and bole rot in some areas…too little rain and white flies in others…and of course fuel prices rampant.

16. Because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints, (Philemon 7). Philemon had opened his heart and his home to the church. We pray that our lives with refresh the hearts of our brothers and sisters in Christ. 17 Pioneer Daze, Sebring, FL, Bill Brown

17. Because He Himself suffered when He was tempted, He is able to help those who are being tempted, (Hebrews 2:18). Knowing that Christ suffered pain and faced temptation helps us face our trials. We pray that when we face trials and temptations we will go to Jesus for strength to overcome. 17-18 Gun Show, Syracuse, CT, Bill Brown

18. For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice, (James 3:16). True wisdom can be measured by the depths of a person’s character. We pray for wise loving words to plant the seeds of peace. Mt Ephraim Baptist Church Family Day, Arcadia, FL, Bill Brown

19. Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good, (1Peter 3:13). Making peace can be harder work than waging war. We pray to remember to speak words of peace that bring life and happiness.

20. Be on your guard, (2 Peter 3:17). The sinful world will always challenge our faith. We pray to stand for truth in all circumstances.

21. We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, (1John 1:3). John was an eyewitness to Jesus’ ministry and was qualified to teach the truth about Him. We have the words of the New Testament. We pray to have faith in God’s Word to teach us the truth about God’s love shown through Jesus. 20-22 Sunbelt Ag EXPO, Moultrie, GA, Bill Brown

22. Because the truth, which lives in us and will be with us forever, (1 John 2) The “truth” is the truth about Jesus Christ as opposed to the lies of the false teachers. We pray to be on guard in our spirits to guard against the lies of this generation. Please pray for a team for the South Georgia area to come together to work the events and share the Gospel through the walking stick ministry.

23. Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil but what is good, (3 John 11). John challenged the church to do the right thing. We pray this same prayer will keep us on the road to righteous living.

24. They are clouds without rain, (Jude 12). People had infiltrated the time of communion that weren’t even Believers just to eat the meal that had been prepared for the church. We pray to keep the time of communion as a holy, reverent time of prayer. Apple Festival, Salem, CT, Bill Brown

25. They fell down on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, (Revelation 7:11). The multitude in heaven praises God. We pray to have a spirit of praise and thanksgiving. 24-25 Syracuse Home Show, Syracuse, NY, Bill Brown

26. For the Lord was merciful to them, (Genesis 19:16). Lot and his family was spared from the destruction because of God’s mercy toward Abraham. We pray to be the people of God to lead others to Christ. Please pray for our farmers as harvest season is wide open.

27. This what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: Let My people go, (Exodus 5:1). Pharaoh was familiar with many gods but not the God of Israel and assumed He was not very strong. We pray in the very name of Jesus, the Son of the living God. We pray He will hold us in love as He did the nation of Israel. Please pray for Mary as she continues to heal from ear surgery.

28. The Lord called Moses and spoke to him from the Tent of Meeting, (Leviticus 1:1) The Tent of Meeting was where God spoke to Moses both before the tabernacle was built and after. We pray in our hearts to remember we are the temple of the most high God and can meet with Him wherever we are. Please give a shout of halleluiah for those who need transportation and God has provided a way.

29. Now Moses was a very humble man, more humble than anyone else on the face of the earth, (Numbers 12:3). Humility is strength under control. Faith in action. We pray for humility, even as we lead and serve. Please pray for Ronnie, Kay and Scott…husband, wife and son who each have their own serious health problems.

30. It is a good land that the Lord our God is giving us, (Deuteronomy 1:25). God promised the Israelites a land flowing with milk and honey. He promises the same for us. We pray to believe God knows and wants the best for us. We pray for obedience. Please pray for protection for our political leaders…please pray for discernment and get out and vote in the upcoming election.

31. When Gideon heard the dream and its interpretation, he worshiped God, (Judges 7:15). The Israelites were the underdogs but God had other plans. Gideon believed God. We pray to remember God has the last word and no matter our circumstances if He is with us, the odds don’t matter. Please pray as the holiday season is fast approaching that hearts will be drawn toward Jesus and lives will be forever changed as many people accept Him as Lord and Savior of their lives. Amen!