Day

Prayer

Sunday,

Dec 1

Today we celebrate the first Sunday in Advent and the beginning of the new church year. “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel and ransom captive Israel.”

Monday,

Dec 2

MOST’s Winter Board Meeting takes place this afternoon. We are grateful that these capable, Christ-centered leaders give of their time, talents and treasure to MOST.

Tuesday,

Dec 3

We are grateful for Mission Excellence (formerly SOE), their high standards and the many resources they make available to help train mission teams.

Wednesday,

Dec 4

Many of our congregations will hold Advent services tonight, and on the other two Wednesdays prior to Christmas. God bless your preparations for Christ’s birth.

Thursday,

Dec 5

We are thankful for Translume, the business that rents office space from MOST. We pray that they receive many more contracts for their highly technical services.

Friday, 

Dec 6

Today we wish Ruth Martin a Happy Birthday! She serves as a member of our Board of Directors.

Saturday,

Dec 7

Concordia/Ann Arbor presents its annual Boar’s Head Festival this weekend with three performances. “Come celebrate the wonder of the Christmas Miracle!”

Sunday,

Dec 8

Today we give thanks for our 2024 hosts in Central America & the Caribbean and pray for their churches, celebrating Advent with us.

In Belize:         Eliu, Roldan

In the D.R.:      Erin M

In Guatemala:  Nury, Dr. Elry 

In Honduras:    Pastor Junior, Claudia

In Mexico:        Luz and Scott

Monday,

Dec 9

MOST’s employees hold their monthly Staff Meeting today. This is our opportunity to sync our calendars and discuss our goals. Please pray for the Holy Spirit’s guidance.

Tuesday,

Dec 10

Barbara Hoffmeier, a member of MOST’s Board, Team Leader and long-time volunteer is celebrating her birthday TOMORROW!

Wednesday,

Dec 11

Today is MOST’s Volunteer Appreciation Day when our volunteers come to work on today’s projects and stay for lunch. Thank you, Volunteers!

Thursday,

Dec 12

We give thanks for several hard-working, honest contractors who keep our building and its systems in good condition; maintain our technology; care for our lawn and snow removal; and clean our facility. Thank you and God bless you!

Friday,

Dec 13

We are grateful for these hosts in Africa and pray for their ministry and their safety.

Kenya:             Robert

South Africa:    Muzi and David

Tanzania:         Laurence

Saturday,

Dec 14

Today is the “Pinning Ceremony” for the students graduating from CUAA’s School of Nursing. We know their excellent, Christ-centered education is appreciated by the many hospitals and care facilities around Southeast Michigan. God bless you!

Sunday,

Dec 15

Today are the Commencement ceremonies for students graduating from CUAA. We have been praying for their well-being and success, following their tumultuous year.

Monday,

Dec 16

Our hosts in India are very helpful at keeping our teams safely lodged, fed, transported, and able to perform their mission project.

Tuesday,

Dec 17

Don Sommerfeld is celebrating his 90^th birthday today! Among other initiatives, he is known as MOST’s co-founder (with his wife Gayle), team member, Board member, and creator of MOST’s eyeglass ministry thirty-two years ago. We are grateful for Don’s continued inspiration and support. Happy Birthday!

Wednesday,

Dec 18

Tomorrow Team 2501 meets by Zoom to discuss details before departing for Tanzania January 4. We pray for their unity as a team and their safe travels.

Thursday,

Dec 19

Today the MOST Mission Center closes at noon for the Christmas Holiday.

Friday,

Dec 20

Thank you for the evangelism bracelets and finger puppets prepared by our many volunteers around the U.S. They help our teams share key Bible passages.

Saturday,

Dec 21

We pray today for all students in our seminaries, both in the U.S. and around the world. We anticipate that these pastors and church workers will help grow the number of Lutheran churches, spread the Gospel and show mercy to their communities.

Sunday,

Dec 22

This weekend we keep in our prayers all family and friends who are traveling to be together for the holidays.

Monday,

Dec 23

MOST offices are closed and will reopen January 6, 2024.

Tuesday,

Dec 24

Give thanks on this Christmas Eve as we prepare our hearts to celebrate the birth of Jesus!

Wednesday,

Dec 25

Merry Christmas!

Thursday,

Dec 26

As we think back on our nineteen 2024 mission teams, we give thanks for the faithful hosts who have taken care of the details that keep us safe, healthy, and productive.

Friday,      Dec 27

Today we give thanks for the many LWML chapters and state organizations that have dedicated their “mite offerings” to MOST Ministries this year.

Saturday,

Dec 28

Today we are grateful for the hosts who have invited our teams to assist their ministries in 2025. We will do our best to recruit team members to fill them.

Sunday,

Dec 29

Today we thank God for our financial donors as we finish this year. We are grateful for your support!

Monday,

Dec 30

We are thankful for all the “goers” (team members and team leaders) who traveled for us in 2024. We ask for many more “goers” as we seek to fill all our 2025 teams.

Tuesday,

Dec 31

Pray for the safety and health of MOST’s “senders” (volunteers) in 2025 as we turn the calendar to a brand new year of ministry. Happy New Year!