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– WEEKLY PRAYER TOPICS –

(Updated 06/02/2025)

THANKSGIVING & PRAYER TOPICS

  • Chicago UBF 2025 Key Verse – John 10:11 – “Be shepherds and raise shepherds, by following our Good Shepherd, Jesus!” – See the Key Verse Message

  • Chicago UBF Vision: May God raise spiritual leaders for the world and future generations.

  • Pastors’ office hours:
    – P. Mark Vucekovich: Wednesday 4-7 pm; Thursday 9 am-5 pm
    – P. Kevin Albright: Wed/Fri 9 am-12 pm

  • May God raise 120 disciples of Jesus among college students as spiritual leaders for America and missionaries for the world.

  • Childcare (ages 2-5); is now available during Sunday Worship Service. Parents can rotate to lead a planned program. Anyone interested in joining please get in touch with Tim McEathron at – tim.mceathron@gmail.com

  • Pray for missionaries sent out from Chicago:
    – CANADA: Stephanie B., Elena G.
    – Marshall Islands: Philmar & Romaldo K.

  • Pray for Young Spiritual Leaders to Grow

  • Pray for our Soldiers (Marphil M. & Gerald D.)- The care package was sent.

UPCOMING EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • UPCOMING SUNDAY MESSAGE

  • Next Sunday, 6/8, Summer Series: 2nd of 10 Psalms (Psalm 18, “He Equips Us”); Mark Vucekovich (11 AM); Rich Ryzewski (8 AM) (Click here to go to the Bible resource)

  • Summer Discipleship Classes: John 13–17 in 11 lessons; leaders on Sundays @ 6pm: Tuesdays and Thursdays open to married people, singles, students; minimum five people per class; Google Form sent to all church attendants; especially Bible teachers & recently baptized are encouraged to join.

  • Midwest/Missouri Valley SBC: 6/26–29; “Follow Me.” LAST WEEK TO REGISTER! (ends 6/8). See e-vite card in your email or ask any pastor or church member for it. Messengers: James, John, Dylan & David; Mission Reports: Ison Hong (Malaysia), Mike Thompson (Russia), Maria Peace (Podil,Ukraine); Moody Salah (ME); Life Testimonies: Noah Fitch, Amanda Sullivan, Peter Curry, Theo Woessner, Daniel Baik; Peer/Interest Groups; Praise & Worship; children’s programs; orchestra; dance. Pray for registration the next two weeks––especially regular Sunday attendants and students. Pray for managers. Be good hosts for all the chapters.msbc.ubf.org/msbc2025. MWF prayer meetings start 6/9.

  • MSBC Fundraiser/Scholarship: For those who need financial assistance to attend the MSBC, our elders approved a special offering for 2 more Sundays only: June 1 & June 8. To donate for this fundraiser, please write “SBC Fundraiser” on the memo of your check or zelle donation, as a special offering (not your monthly tithe). The scholarship is $100 for college age and older; $50 for HS age and under. Scholarships will be given on a first come, first served basis until the fundraising money runs out. To apply, fill out the form in your email or ask P. Kevin.

  • FOLLOW ME Fun Walk/Run Fundraiser: Sat, 6/7, 9am at Warren Park entrance. Walk or run 1 or 2 or 3 miles and donate $10, $20 or $30 (your choice). See P.Kevin or just show up on Saturday!

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WORLD MISSION

  • Midwest/Missouri Valley SBC: 6/26–29 ; “Follow Me” at Loyola U. Msgrs: James T., Dylan B., John P., David C Jr.; Life testimonies, Peer/Interest Groups, CBF/HBF programs; Orchestra; Praise; Dance. Be good hosts for all the chapters.msbc.ubf.org/msbc2025. MWF prayer meetings start 6/9.

  • MSBC Fundraiser/Scholarship: For those who need financial assistance to attend the MSBC, our elders approved a special offering on the next 3 Sundays only: May 25, June 1 & June 8. To donate for this fundraiser, please write “SBC Fundraiser” on the memo of your check or zelle donation, as a special offering (not your monthly tithe). Other fundraising activities will be a bake sale, fun run, etc.

  • The scholarship amount is $100 assistance for college age and older; $50 for HS age and under. Scholarships will be given on a first come, first served basis until the fundraising money runs out. To apply, fill out the link form in your email or ask P. Kevin for the link.

  • Vision Camp 2025: 6/30–7/7 in Seoul, Korea. “Grasping God’s Vision: God of Joseph.”

  • Canada United SBC 7/24–27 in Calgary. Title: “A New Thing.” Msgrs: Philip Wong, David Jumeau, John Koo, Ernest Chan, Samuel Mukwedeya, David Chang, Joshua Kirkland.

          P. Ron & Dervilla Ward’s visit to Central Asia (Almaty, Astana, Dushanbe, Bishkek, and Osh), return 5/27.

          Short-term mission trip to Sri Lanka this summer led  by Dr.   John K.Lee; 20 young people to participate.

  • HEALING & HOPE: See the UBF newsletter or ubf.org for more details & prayer requests.

  • MORE ARTICLES & PRAYER TOPICS (newsletter & ubf.org): P.Ron’s visit to Almaty/Astana; Almaty Bible House Dedication Report; French Spring Conf Report; Taiwan job opportunities.

  • 2026 Events (save the dates): World Mission Report 5/17/26, Seoul, Korea; North American Young Adults Conference (NAYAC) 5/29–6/1/26, Ohio State University.

  • MESSAGE PRAYER TOPIC: May God help us newly accept this directive: “Shepherd the flock of God that is among you.” May we do it before God, holding onto his promise with our faith in Jesus renewed.

  • Vision Camp 2025: 6/30–7/7 in Seoul, Korea. “Grasping God’s Vision: God of Joseph.”

  • Canada United SBC 7/24–27 in Calgary. Title: “A New Thing.” Msgrs: Philip Wong, David Jumeau, John Koo, Ernest Chan, Samuel Mukwedeya, David Chang, Joshua Kirkland P. Ron & Dervilla Ward’s visit to Central Asia (Almaty, Astana, Dushanbe, Bishkek, and Osh), return 5/27.

         Short-term mission trip to Sri Lanka this summer led by Dr.John K.Lee; 20 young people to participate.

  • HEALING & HOPE: See the UBF newsletter or ubf.org for more details & prayer requests.

  • MORE ARTICLES & PRAYER TOPICS (newsletter & ubf.org): Reports on P.Ron’s visit to Central Asia/-”stan” nations; M.Pauline Park’s homecoming; German joint Spring conf.

  • MESSAGE PRAYER TOPIC: May God help each one of us experience his majesty of being made like Jesus our Good Shepherd.