Prayer Guide

Prayer Guide for November 2025

“While He was on the way to Jerusalem, He was passing between Samaria and Galilee. As He entered a village, ten leprous men who stood at a distance met Him; and they raised their voices, saying, ‘Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!’ When He saw them, He said to them, ‘Go and show yourselves to the priests.’ And as they were going, they were cleansed. Now one of them, when he saw that he had been healed, turned back, glorifying God with a loud voice, and he fell on his face at His feet, giving thanks to Him. And he was a Samaritan. Then Jesus answered and said, ‘Were there not ten cleansed? But the nine—where are they? Was no one found who returned to give glory to God, except this foreigner?’ And He said to him, ‘Stand up and go; your faith has made you well.’” Luke 17:11–19 NASB1995

It’s not easy to be a person who truly prays through. Many start well but stop too soon. Some ask but don’t keep asking. Others pray but not in faith. Still others see God move—but fail to give Him the glory. The result? We often receive only part of what God wants to give.

Ten men cried out for mercy that day. All 10 were in desperate need—cut off, unclean, and hopeless apart from divine help. But when they met Jesus, the God-Man, they lifted their voices and begged, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” (Luke 17:13).

Jesus didn’t touch them or instantly heal them. Instead, He gave a command that demanded faith: “Go and show yourselves to the priests” (Luke 17:14a). Healing hadn’t come yet—but it would come as they went. Every step toward the priest was a step of trust. And sure enough, “as they were going, they were cleansed” (Luke 17:14b NASB).

But one man—the outsider, the Samaritan—realized something the others missed. He saw the miracle and knew it wasn’t the priest or the timing or even his own faith that did it. It was Jesus. Overcome with gratitude, he turned around, shouting praise, and fell at Jesus’ feet to give thanks.

Jesus then asked the haunting question: “Were there not ten cleansed? But the nine—where are they?” (Luke 17:17 NASB). Then He spoke a deeper word to this one grateful man: “Your faith has made you well” (Luke 17:19 NASB). That word “well” is translated from the Greek word sozo—the same one used for saved. Ten men were healed, but only one experienced salvation. Ten received mercy, but only one received the fullness of God’s gift.

As you pray today, don’t stop halfway. Don’t pray only for relief—pray for relationship. Don’t just ask for answers—press on until you’re in God’s presence, giving Him glory. Thank Him for what He’s done, and thank Him for what He’s still doing.

Be the one who turns back. Be the one who gives thanks. Be the one who prays through to experience the miracle, the fullness of God.

Missions Weekend

November 2

Missions Weekend allows members to learn more about 2026 missions projects. Pray for members who want to serve on mission in the new year, that they will trust in the Lord and go where He is calling them.

Celebrate Missions

November 2

To wrap up Missions Weekend, the Bellevue family will come together and celebrate all God has done in 2025. Pray for this to be a time of great fellowship, and pray that God will be glorified for His provision. 

Missions Project:

Medford, Oregon
November 6–9

College Ministry will be partnering with Living Hope Church to witness to students of Southern Oregon University. Pray that these students will be inclined to hear the Gospel.

Flannels and Flames Bonfire

November 7

Young Adults Ministry will gather for a bonfire night with s’mores, dinner, and hayrides. Pray that this time of fellowship will strengthen relationships and draw young adults closer to God and one another.

Sharing Hope

November 17–19

Bellevue members will prepare Christmas gifts for local inmates. Pray that God will work through this ministry to bring hope to those in darkness. Also pray that these gifts will open hearts to receive Jesus. 

Focused Prayer

Love Offering: Here I Am So All May Hear
November 9

This year’s Love Offering theme is Here I Am So All May Hear—supporting Bellevue Missions locally, nationally, and internationally. God calls each of us to surrender our life as a living sacrifice (Romans 12:1), laying down our time, talents, and treasure so that all may hear the Good News of Jesus Christ. When we respond with a willing heart by praying, giving, or going, we help fulfill the Great Commission, which every Christian has been commanded to obey. Please pray for the Lord to work in mighty ways through people’s offerings. Also pray for open and obedient hearts not only to give but also to boldly step out in faith and answer God’s call to go on mission.

Pray for Our Pastor

Pray the pressures of ministry and life will allow Ben to experience Jesus in a richer, fuller way.

“We are afflicted in every way but not crushed; we are perplexed but not in despair; we are persecuted but not abandoned; we are struck down but not destroyed. We always carry the death of Jesus in our body, so that the life of Jesus may also be displayed in our body. For we who live are always being given over to death for Jesus’s sake, so that Jesus’s life may also be displayed in our mortal flesh. So then, death is at work in us, but life in you.” 2 Corinthians 4:8–12

Pray God will give Ben the wisdom to make right decisions at the right time.

“Of Issachar, men who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do.” 1 Chronicles 12:32 ESV

Continue to lift up our pastor, Ben Mandrell. May God use our prayers to sustain and empower Ben as he serves as Senior Pastor.

Pray we will do our part so Ben will not become weary in battle.

“While Moses held up his hand, Israel prevailed, but whenever he put his hand down, Amalek prevailed. When Moses’s hands grew heavy, they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat down on it. Then Aaron and Hur supported his hands, one on one side and one on the other so that his hands remained steady until the sun went down. So Joshua defeated Amalek and his army with the sword.” Exodus 17:11–13

Pray the pressures of ministry and life will only cause Ben to experience Jesus in a richer, fuller way.

“We are afflicted in every way but not crushed; we are perplexed but not in despair; we are persecuted but not abandoned; we are struck down but not destroyed. We always carry the death of Jesus in our body, so that the life of Jesus may also be displayed in our body. For we who live are always being given over to death for Jesus’s sake, so that Jesus’s life may also be displayed in our mortal flesh. So then, death is at work in us, but life in you.” 2 Corinthians 4:8–12

Pray God gives Ben the faith and focus to please God alone.

“For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.” Galatians 1:10 ESV

Pray God will give Ben the wisdom to make right decisions at the right time.

“Of Issachar, men who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do.” 1 Chronicles 12:32 ESV

Pray Ben will overflow with hope, joy, and peace through the power of the Holy Spirit.

“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13 NASB

PRAY FOR CHURCHES IN MEMPHIS AND THE MID-SOUTH

“So the church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria enjoyed peace, being built up; and going on in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it continued to increase.” Acts 9:31 NASB1995

  • Pray for the Word of God to be proclaimed from every pulpit in Memphis with Holy Spirit power! Pray by name for the pastors and churches that God brings to mind. The Spirit of God will guide you regarding what to pray.
  • Pray that Christians would not be satisfied with emotionalism, traditionalism, or dead orthodoxy but would instead hunger for the Word of God and the living presence of God.
  • Pray that churches would become “a house of prayer for all nations” (Isaiah 56:7).
  • Pray for genuine revival to break forth in churches and that people would embrace the Holy Spirit moving in a fresh way.
  • Pray that God will raise up men and women who will love God, love people, share Jesus, and make disciples. “The church is not developing her recruits into disciplined soldiers. We are fighting the greatest battle of all time with the most untrained army on earth” (Vance Havner).

PRAY FOR LEADERSHIP IN MEMPHIS AND THE MID-SOUTH

“It is an abomination for kings to commit wicked acts, for a throne is established on righteousness.” Proverbs 16:12 NASB1995

  • Pray that God will raise up righteous political leaders, men and women who lead out of a sense of personal responsibility to God and who serve in a holy fear of God.

  • Pray for your political leaders by name. Pray for their salvation if they are not saved. Pray that God will surround them with godly friends and associates. Pray that political power will not be an idol. Pray that God will bring political leaders to their knees in surrender to and dependence on God.

  • Pray that city and county leaders who are believers will pray with one another and walk in unity of the Spirit.

    PRAY FOR SAFETY IN OUR CITY

    • Pray God will quench the spirit of violence that frequently strikes our neighborhoods and people.
    • Pray God will give police and elected officials wisdom on how to combat this evil. “First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity” (1 Timothy 2:1–2 NASB1995).
    • Pray God will raise up soul winners, disciple makers, and churches that will reach those who are committing violence so they will be born again and transformed. “For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed the evil thoughts, fornications, thefts, murders, adulteries, deeds of coveting and wickedness, as well as deceit, sensuality, envy, slander, pride and foolishness” (Mark 7:21–22 NASB1995).

    PRAY FOR POLITICAL LEADERS

    We have been commanded to pray “for kings and all those who are in authority” (1 Timothy 2:2).

    • Pray those who are saved will lead with righteous values and share the Gospel of Christ with other political leaders.
    • Pray the pressures of leading will cause lost politicians and judges to call on Jesus to be saved.

    President of the United States:

    Donald J. Trump

    Vice President of the United States:

    J.D. Vance

    Supreme Court Justices:

    John G. Roberts, Chief Justice of the United States
    Clarence Thomas
    Samuel A. Alito
    Sonia Sotomayer
    Elena Kagan
    Neil M. Gorsuch
    Brett M. Kavanaugh
    Amy Coney Barrett
    Ketanji Brown Jackson

    Governor of Tennessee:

    Bill Lee

    Tennessee Senators:

    Marsha Blackburn
    Bill Hagerty

    West Tennessee Congressmen:

    Steve Cohen
    David Kustoff

     

    Memphis/Shelby County Elected Officials

    Mayor:

    City Court Clerk:
    Paul Young Jamita Swearengen

    Director of Police:

    Shelby County Mayor:
    Cerelyn “CJ” Davis Lee Harris

    Director of Fire Services:

    Shelby County Sheriff:
    Gina Y. Sweat Floyd Bonner Jr.

    City Council:

    Super District 9-2:

    Super District 7:
    J. Ford Canale, Chairman Michalyn Easter-Thomas

    District 1:

    Super District 8-1:
    Rhonda Logan JB Smiley Jr.

    District 2:

    Super District 8-2:
    Jerri Green Janika White

    District 3:

    Super District 8-3:
    Pearl Eva Walker Yolanda Cooper-Sutton

    District 4:

    Super District 9-1:
    Jana Swearengen-Washington, Vice Chair Chase Carlisle

    District 5:

    Super District 9-3:
    Philip Spinosa Dr. Jeff Warren

    District 6:
    Edmund Ford Sr.

    Shelby County Commissioners:

    District 13:

    District 7:
    Michael Whaley, Chairman Henri E. Brooks

    District 5:

    District 8:
    Shante K. Avant, Pro Tempore Mickell M. Lowery

    District 1:

    District 9:
    Amber Mills Edmund Ford Jr.

    District 2:

    District 10:
    David C. Bradford Britney Thornton

    District 3:

    District 11:
    Mick Wright Miska Clay Bibbs

    District 4:

    District 12:
    Brandon Morrison Erika Sugarmon

    District 6:
    Charlie Caswell Jr.

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