NHF Prayer Guide

"Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful." — Colossians 4:2

Prayers for August 9–17, 2026

At New Hope Fellowship, we believe prayer changes lives. Each day we invite you to join us in praying for Our Jerusalem (our church family), Our Samaria (our community and region), and The Ends of the Earth (our global mission). Thank you for standing in the gap with us!

Sunday, August 9


🏡 Our Jerusalem


Pastor Al & Valerie Soto — Refreshment, renewal, and rest during their vacation.

Pastor Erik & Nancy Erwin — God's discernment, provision, and direction during this season of transition.

🌎 Our Samaria


Pastor James & Lindsey Hoegger — God's provision as they launch a campaign to purchase a new church building.

Pastor Cynthia Goodell — A successful hip replacement surgery and a full recovery.

🌍 The Ends of the Earth


Pastor Igor Prokopyev — Fruitfulness and the powerful work of the Holy Spirit during their upcoming conference.

Monday, August 10


🏡 Our Jerusalem


Jeff Cummins — Continued healing following surgery.

Mark Lane — Recovery from shoulder surgery.

🌎 Our Samaria


The administration, teachers, staff, and students at Ponderosa High School as a new school year begins.

🌍 The Ends of the Earth


Pray for peace, wisdom, and reconciliation throughout the Middle East.

Tuesday, August 11


🏡 Our Jerusalem


Pastor Jim & Allison Wells.

🌎 Our Samaria


The El Dorado County Sheriff's Department, asking for God's protection, wisdom, and favor.

🌍 The Ends of the Earth


Foursquare Missions International, praying for financial resources and open doors to reach unreached people in closed nations.

Wednesday, August 12


🏡 Our Jerusalem


Pastor Nancy Mathis.

🌎 Our Samaria


Pastor Adam & Erica Burke and Legacy Church in Lincoln.

🌍 The Ends of the Earth


Ted Vail, Vice President of Global Operations for the Foursquare Church.

Thursday, August 13


🏡 Our Jerusalem


Pastor Susan Baldi.

🌎 Our Samaria


PCS Health in Placerville as they minister to women facing crisis pregnancies.

🌍 The Ends of the Earth


Pastor Mark Slomka, our Western District Supervisor.

Friday, August 14


🏡 Our Jerusalem


Linda Vallner — Physical healing as she faithfully serves as Church Council Secretary and leads the Thursday Morning Ladies Bible Study.

🌎 Our Samaria


Our Shingle Springs/Cameron Park Chamber of Commerce as they strengthen our local business community.

🌍 The Ends of the Earth


George Cline, National Missions Coach — Pray for complete physical healing.

Saturday, August 15


🏡 Our Jerusalem


Pastor Paul & Lynda Samples as they oversee the launch of our Small Groups this fall.

🌎 Our Samaria


Pastor Matt & Andria and The Gathering Place as they relaunch their church. Pray for God's provision, favor, and growth.

🌍 The Ends of the Earth


Pastor Keith & Coco, our new Associate Supervisors, as they search for the right home in Northern California.

Sunday, August 16


🏡 Our Jerusalem


Pastor Tim & Annie Brisson as they become part of the New Hope family.

Pray for Pastor Tim as he ministers God's Word and continues serving Foursquare Chaplains.

🌎 Our Samaria


El Dorado County Prayer and the upcoming Jesus Fest.

🌍 The Ends of the Earth


Joshua & Maggie Freeland and their outreach ministry in Mexico.

Monday, August 17


🏡 Our Jerusalem


Jason & Arise Bowman as they faithfully serve New Hope Fellowship.

Ranell Coleman, our Worship Arts Director, for wisdom, creativity, and fresh anointing.

🌎 Our Samaria


Debra Fontes as she serves as the Executive Law Enforcement Chaplain for Sacramento County.

❤️ Thank You for Praying! Every prayer matters. As we seek God's heart together, may He continue to move in our church, our community, and around the world.

"The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective." — James 5:16