- Overall – That the weather will not be a factor in getting students to the conference or in affecting the conference experience on-site (The possibility of a lot of snow in Denver could affect these things.)
- Promise – Praise God that Philippians 3:12-14 provides eternal perspective, giving us the right motivation to set our journey towards Jesus.
- Ambassadors – That participants will learn a lot about different cultures and have courage to engage new friends with the gospel
- Chinese – That God will direct all of the speakers as they prepare their messages. May the Lord speak through them to stir the minds and touch the hearts of Chinese participants.
- Children of Abraham (COA) – For God to bring 70 COA seeker delegates
- Multi-Nations – That God will help Joel as he works through the registration process and grouping of people; that the Spirit will put just the right combinations of people together
- South Asian – For wisdom on how to best use the time we have within the South Asian track, and that God’s ‘best’ will be clear
- Partners – Participants will have clear direction of how to put into practice what they have learned during Vision to reach internationals
- Promise – Read Philippians 2:5-11 and praise God that Jesus went on a very specific journey to save us and bring us near.
- Ambassadors – That the “Honor Restored” tool training will propel students deeper into their relationships with friends from honor/shame cultures
- Chinese – That the sessions will provide participants with authentic community and there will be meaningful spiritual discussions.
- COA – For wisdom in thinking through what locations we will challenge the believers to be sent, and that they will respond to our challenge by going on summer missions in the US and abroad
- Multi-Nations – That God will bring students into his grandeur story through Mult-Nations and that they will be a channel of blessings to others
- South Asian – That our speakers will hear from God, as they prepare for their teaching sessions
- Overall – That the final details of the conference will come together to allow for a smooth experience for everyone involved so that the focus can be on helping students know God better
- Promise – Praise God that according to Psalm 37:23-24 those who trust in the Lord will be led by God on the best journey. Even though there will be difficulties, the Lord will protect them.
- Ambassadors – That students will sign up for everyinternational.com and engage even more volunteers to serve with them
- Chinese – That Chinese believers will be moved to take steps of faith to serve God on their campus, community and to the world. We specifically pray that many students will be compelled to sign up to participate on the Chinese missions over the summer – Boston or East Asia
- COA – That the planning team for the retreat for believers following Vision will have wisdom and insight regarding a good location that accommodates all their needs, and that deep relationships and connections will be formed among all those who participate
- Multi-Nations – That God will be pleased and honored in every way so He gets all the glory
- South Asian – Ask the Spirit to create a sense of belonging within the SAN track, and remove any hindrances to the gospel being clearly understood.
- Partners – That God will work through the delegates in the Partners’ track to make Christ known to internationals and mobilize others to do the same
- Promise – Praise God for His amazing promise in Isaiah 40:28-31 to give strength to those who wait upon Him in their journey.
- Chinese – That the New Year’s dinner event will be a wonderful time of celebration, connection, and challenge. May the believers have boldness, faith and love as they communicate the gospel to seekers. May seekers understand and respond to the gospel.
- Merry Christmas! – Enjoy the Christ of Christmas today and seek for opportunities to make Him known among the nations! Praise God that the Word became flesh and dwelt among us (John 1:14). Pray that those coming to Vision 2018 who are unsure of where their journey in life will end will leave knowing how they can be sure according to I John 5:11-13.
- COA – That nothing will hinder those who registered from being able to arrive safely and really listen to what God is speaking to them during the conference.
- Staff Arrival – For good health and travel safely for staff arriving today and delegates tomorrow. Some are on buses and vans that are traveling long distances and others on planes, so pray for good weather conducive to travel. Pray that every student who comes will take a significant step forward in his/her spiritual journey.
- Day 1 – For all to feel welcomed, a smooth registration process using local volunteers, with adequate housing for all, a good start for the on-site prayer team, and a great opening session with Dr. Douglas Shaw, followed by stud-dents being introduced to their track—and for all to be a foretaste of Revelation 7:9-10.
- Day 2 – Ask God for great interaction during the track times, an enjoyable time touring in Denver (with no one getting lost), and Andree Yee creatively developing Peter’s journey of faith during the evening program. Pray for God to orchestrate some great connections and fun during the variety of choices for Community Night.
- Day 3 – Pray that momentum will build in the track times. Ask God to allow all to feel personally cared for during the campus time. Also pray for Andree Yee to continue the story of Peter’s faith journey during the evening program plus a good follow-up to that in the track times.
- Day 4 – This will be the longest day of the conference. Ask God to use Ana Schrader as she challenges believing students to live on mission. Pray God will use his talk to call many to participate on a spring or summer mission. Pray for another meaningful time touring Denver. Some tracks will have special closing banquets and some will also have outreach parties where believers will share their faith with seekers. Pray for receptive hearts to the gospel. Pray too that the New Year’s Eve party and talent show will be a fun way to end 2018 and begin 2019.
January 1 – Day 5 – Ask God to grant safely in travel home. Also pray for a chance to continue conversations that began at Vision 2018 and the ability to process all that was learned.
January 2 – Rest for all and a chance to reflect on and share with friends what was learned. Ask God for believers to share their faith with others as a way of life and seekers to continue seeking truth. Pray that movements of spiritual multiplication will be raised up on every campus/city represented.