August 1 Today is the birthday of Board of Trustee member and class of 1971 alumnus, Ray Farag. Pray that the Lord would richly bless Ray today.
2 Pray for Dr. Sarah Waters, Assistant Professor of Language & Literature, and Director of the C. S. Lewis Center, as she returns to Sterling from her home country of England.
3 Scripture focus: Romans 1:16 "For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile."
4 Pray for President Scott Rich.
5 Pray for Jill (Alley '93) Rowland, Assistant Professor of Health & Human Performance.
6 Pray for Dr. Erin Laudermilk, Associate Vice-President for Academic Affairs, and Professor of Athletic Training.
7 Pray for New Faculty Orientation today. Ask the Lord to bless and guide all our new faculty members.
8 Today all fall student-athletes move back to campus. Pray that they and their families have safe travel, and that their Sterling experience exceeds expectations.
9 Pray for Dr. Jenny (Fairchild '02) Froese, as she prepares for another impactful semester in the classroom.
10 Scripture focus: James 1:21 "Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you."
11 Today, pray for students that are adjusting to life away from home. Ask the Lord to grant them peace and joy in the midst of change.
12 Pray that the Lord would move in the hearts of our alumni and friends to have a deep desire to prayerfully and financially support the work and mission of Sterling College.
13 Lift in prayer Angie Plett, Director of Human Resources.
14 Pray for Dennis Dutton '82, Executive Director for the Arts.
15 Today, all non-fall student-athletes return to campus. Pray for safe travel and a successful year for all our students.
16 Pray for Brian Foster '75, Campus Mailroom Supervisor.
17 Scripture focus: Philippians 2:9-11 "Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father."
18 Pray for Matt Jaeger, class of 2000, and member of the Board of Trustees. Today is his birthday. Ask the Lord to bring great peace and joy into Matt's life today.
19 Pray for Regina Young, Assistant Registrar.
20 Today is the first day of classes. Pray that all students and faculty start the semester off on a very positive step.
21 Pray for Larry Brownlee '80, Assistant Professor of Instrumental Music.
22 Today, please pray for Holly Schmidt, Assistant Professor of Public Relations & Digital Media.
23 Pray for Mitzi Suhler, Vice President of Enrollment Services.
24 Scripture focus: Jeremiah 32:17 "Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you."
25 Pray for Brad Evenson, Director of Marketing and Communications.
26 Pray for Rhonda Stucky, Online Academic Advisor.
27 Pray for Richard Webb, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice.
28 Pray for Nic Martinez '10, Head Soccer Coach for men and women.
29 Pray for Hunter Morgan '16, Executive Director of Career Services and Student Success.
30 Pray for Dr. Daniel Giese, Associate Professor of Physics.
31 Scripture focus: Ephesians 3:20-21 "Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen."
