By Dineen A. Miller Last week we covered some key aspects of the one sheet. Two readers brought up a couple of really good questions so let’s start there before we move on to business cards. (Click here to read part two.) Thanks for the helpful information. I looked at your site. Some of the examples had backgrounds, others did …
Forty Days of Prayer-Day 28: For Those Leading Late Night Chats
Proverbs 2:6–For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. Father, as everyone prepares for conference and seeks Your will about what they’ll experience there, we pray that you put your hand on those leading the Late Night Chats and give them your wisdom and understanding. Guide them not only in finding the words the attendees need …
Forty Days of Prayer-Day 29: For Paid Critiquers
2 Thessalonians 2:16-17–Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who has loved us and given us eternal comfort and good hope by grace, comfort and strengthen your hearts in every good work and word. Dear Omniscient Father, You have already answered the prayers before they are written. Before they are read. And before they are spoken. …
Forty Days of Prayer: Day 30 – For the Agents
Psalm 143:8a–Let me hear Your lovingkindness in the morning; for I trust in You. Father, we worship and praise your name. You are a holy God willing and able to answer our prayers. We are thankful for our courage, strength, and abilities that come from You. We pray Your blessing upon the agents attending conference. Supply them with patience, compassion, …
Forty Days of Prayer – Day 31: For the Editors
Psalm 141:2–May my prayer be counted as incense before You; the lifting of my hands as the evening offering. Father, thank you for each of the editors you will bring to the conference. We pray you will give them the physical stamina and mental clarity needed to meet with so many eager writers. We ask you to fill them with …
Day 32 – Forty Days of Prayer: For Brandilyn as She Emcees
Psalm 45:1–My heart overflows with a good theme; I address my verses to the King; My tongue is the pen of a ready writer. Heavenly Father, Thank You for our precious Brandilyn Collins as she again emcees the conference. Thank You for her willing servant’s heart to use her talents to glorify You as she keeps us informed, entertained and …
Day 33-Forty Days of Prayer: Finances for Those Attending
Psalm 121:2–My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Heavenly Father, You provide for all our needs. Everything we have is a gift from you. We pray for those many members who face financial challenges to attend the conference. As we make preparations, Lord, we pray that you would provide for needs to be met, both for conference expenses …
Day 34 – 40 Days of Prayer – For Those Teaching Elective Classes
Proverbs 8:1–Does not wisdom call, and understanding lift up her voice? Dearest Lord, Bless those teachers of the elective classes who even now prepare the main course of this educational and spiritual banquet. Bless the attendance in each class so no teacher will feel their work has been in vain, and give them the words of wisdom and knowledge to …
Day 35 – 40 Days of Prayer: The Worship Times
Psalm 150:6–Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord! Heavenly Father, We come to You and ask for a special blessing on the worship times during the conference. Pour Your blessings upon Your children who have gathered together to worship and praise Your name. Uplift hearts and hands as we give thanks for the abundant blessings You give …
Forty Days of Prayer – Day 36 Those Teaching Continuing Ed Classes
Psalm 28:7a–The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. Dearest Lord, we thank you for those teaching continuing education. Give them wisdom, focus, and direction as they prepare to teach, and allow the planning and logistics to flow smoothly. Surround each teacher with your comfort, strength, and loving care. Fill them with your peace …