NC Baptists kick off 2023 NCMO emphasis with Week of Prayer

Starting this Sunday, Aug. 27, N.C. Baptists will be joining together to pray over the work and ministries supported by the North Carolina Missions Offering (NCMO).

September marks the primary emphasis month for the NCMO, a special offering that brings relief to those in need, helps plant churches and mobilizes N.C. Baptists for missions. The goal for this year’s offering is $2.5 million, which will go to support the work of Baptists on Mission, SendNC and local associational ministries.

The theme for this year is “Relief for Today. Hope for Tomorrow.” and is based on Romans 15:13: “Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” By contributing to the NCMO, N.C. Baptists have the opportunity to provide hope to those who feel hopeless while addressing the real needs of those who may be suffering.

Below are some suggested daily prayer points for individuals and churches as the NCMO emphasis season begins. These prayer points are also available online and as a printable resource. For more information and resources related to the NCMO, visit ncmissionsoffering.org.

Consider making a contribution to the NCMO today by visiting ncbaptist.org/givencmo.

Sunday, Aug. 27: Baptists on Mission

Pray for the leadership of Baptists on Mission and the 19 different ministries they support. Ask God to use these ministries and everyone involved in them to take the gospel to people in need and make disciples of Jesus Christ.

Monday, Aug. 28: Church Planting Pastors

Pray for church planters, and ask the Father to draw many people to Jesus through new churches across North Carolina. Pray that God would raise up more church planters across our state.

Tuesday, Aug. 29: Disaster Relief

Thank the Lord for the work of disaster relief volunteers, and pray for them as they show and share Jesus’ love with people in need.

Wednesday, Aug. 30: Mission Camps

Pray for the directors and volunteers of the mission camps in Red Springs and Shelby as they share the good news of Jesus by serving local residents of these communities.

Thursday, Aug. 31: Church Planting Consultants

Pray for church planting consultants with SendNC who help recruit, train and encourage church planters across our state.

Friday, Sept. 1: Baptist Associations

Pray for the local Baptist associations that work with local congregations to reach their communities for Christ by strengthening churches, sharing the gospel and making disciples.

Saturday, Sept. 2: Medical/Dental/Health Ministry

Thank God for the medical professionals, pastors and counselors who volunteer their time to bring physical and spiritual help to hurting people. Pray that patients will meet Jesus and know His love.