TCT Churches And Praying For Our Network

The TCT Network is a partnership of churches that aims to spread a passion for the supremacy of God in all things for the joy of all peoples through Jesus Christ by starting new churches. There are currently 14 church members in the network with Glory of Christ Fellowship being one of them. Check out their website for more info—www.tctnetwork.org. Here are two churches to focus on in August:

Urban Harvest Fellowship

Located in North Little Rock, AR
Led by Pastors Jason Vaden and Danny Games Established in 2010

· Þ Pray for Urban Harvest Fellowship, as they seek to create a Cross-centered culture of grace and truth that intersects with the diverse community and impoverished neighborhoods of downtown North Little Rock.

· Þ Pray for this fellowship as they finish a series on prayer by looking at the apostolic prayers in the New Testament.

· Þ Pray for the church’s weekly ministry in the Boys and Girls Club. They have a reading club for the children. Their aim is to enter into spiritual discussion with the neighborhood children, so that they might have a face to face encounter with the Living God through Jesus Christ.

Redemption City Church

Located in Grand Rapids, MI Led by Pastor Mike Bartlett Established in September 2013

· Þ Pray for those attending the church to grow in their relationship with God and his people. May they work together by the power of the Holy Spirit for the advancement of His Kingdom to the glory of God and for the joy of all peoples.

· Þ Pray for the various ministries of the church as they reach out to students, professionals, and families who live, work, and play in the heart of the city.

· Þ Pray 1 Peter 3:8-12 for this congregation. May they have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind

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