NOVEMBER 2026

Ministry Partners

Open Door Mission: A recovery and rehabilitation program and facility dedicated to transforming the lives of the most severely addicted, destitute, homeless, and disabled men in our community. Pray for the men of ODM to build lasting and fulfilling relationships with God. Pray that the ODM Thanksgiving Dinner at GBC on November 19 would be an encouragement to the men, staff, and volunteers.

The Forge for Families: Focuses on developing the spiritual, academic, and physical aspects of the family as they disciple both children and parents in the Third Ward through youth sports, mentorship, and after-school programming. Pray that the after-school program would be a place where children feel safe, cared for, and free to have fun. Pray that the coaches and tutors would show the love of Christ in all they do and that The Forge would continue to be a source of hope and peace for families. Pray for the volunteers and staff as they spend the next two months preparing to bring joy to children and families through the Holly Jolly Toy Store.

Young Life: Brings the gospel into the lives of adolescents and helps them grow in their faith. Pray God would give the staff and volunteers of this ministry favor in the eyes of school administrators and teachers. Pray God would provide refreshment for staff and volunteers over the holiday season. Pray God would use All-City Club on November 16 to bring Young Life students from across Houston together to worship and hear the gospel.

St. Ebbe’s: A church in Oxford, England, with a ministry to university students. Praise God for a new group of leaders, many of whom are third-year students leading for the first time. Pray that they would feel encouraged, supported, and equipped and that their joy in the Lord would grow and be sustained. Pray the Lord would bring new students to St. Ebbe’s and that the current students would welcome them and help them settle in quickly.

WITHIN THE CHURCH

Parenting Conference (Nov. 14): Pray that the GBC Parenting Conference would equip parents to intentionally disciple their children from birth through adulthood. Pray that God would give speakers Joe and Meghan Landi wisdom as they speak at the conference.

Turkey Trot (Nov. 21): Let’s ask God for wonderful weather! Pray that this would be a great opportunity for fellowship and for sharing the GBC community with new people.

AS SCRIPTURE TEACHES US TO PRAY

“First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way” (1 Tim. 2:1-2). We confess that we are unable to lead godly, dignified lives without your grace. Lord, help us to faithfully pray for the officials in our local, state, and national governments. In your mercy, allow them to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with You (Micah 6:8).