Country Oaks Baptist Church

Tehachapi, California

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National Day of Prayer 2020

Thursday, May 7th

This year’s theme: Pray God’s Glory Across the Earth

“For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord
    as the waters cover the sea.” Habakkuk 2:14

The National Day of Prayer may look a little different this year, but one thing we can do no matter where we are, is pray. So wherever you are on Thursday, May 7th, we encourage you to take some time and pray for our nation. Call a friend or video chat with a small group and pray together that God’s glory would shine out across the earth.

You can also tune in to the NDP National Broadcast on May 7th from 8 -10pm Eastern Time (5-7pm Pacific Time)

2020 NATIONAL PRAYER FOR AMERICA

Kathy Branzell
President, National Day of Prayer Task Force

Lord, we exist to give You glory. We exist

because of Your glory, and in Your glory, as

our Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer. We

give you thanks and praise for every breath

and moment You have given to us. We

repent of our sin; for the shameful things

we have done against You and for our

silence when we did not speak up to

proclaim Your Name, profess Your Word,

or protect and practice Your will.

We ask Your forgiveness.

We pray that the knowledge of the glory of

the Lord will spread across our nation and

the entire earth as we seek Your Kingdom

and righteousness; as we walk in

obedience to You, and in humble unity,

love one another. Jesus, the Bible says that

You are “the knowledge of the glory of the

Lord.” You have taught us to pray,

commanded us to love, and commissioned

us to share Your gospel of grace. Your

glory fills our hearts and families, it

overflows into our neighborhoods,

workplaces, campuses, churches, in our

entertainment and media. We give thanks

for our military and ask that Your glory

would spread to, and through them as they

preserve freedom around the world. We

pray for our government, that all of our

leaders and laws would be filled with Your

glory, that they would magnify Your Holy

Word and honor Your will and ways. We

pray that Your grace and glory would

spread to bring hope to the hopeless, and

love where there is hurt and hate. God, use

us as we pray your promise, that “the earth

will be filled with the knowledge of the

glory of the Lord as the waters

cover the sea.” In Jesus Name, Amen!

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National Day of Prayer 2019 – Tehachapi

Thursday, May 2nd

This year’s theme: Love One Another

“Love one another. Just as I have loved you.” John 13:34

Kiwani’s Prayer Breakfast 6:45am-8:30am – St. Malachy’s Catholic Church at 407 West E. Street. Speaker: Mayor Susan Wiggins; Music: Men of Faith Quartet.

Prayer Rally 12pm-1pm – City Hall at 115 South Robinson Street. After opening ceremonies and a short message by Brian Drucker, local church leaders will lead us in united prayer for our country. Singing led by pianist Toby Waldowski.

All-City Church Service 7pm-8:30pm – Church of the Apostolic Faith at 423 S. Curry Street. Pastor Mark Staller will speak and local pastors will lead us in prayer for the nation as well as for our community.

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Moms in Prayer Groups

Ladies, Join Us in Prayer at Country Oaks Church!

During the school year we gather together to pray for students and staff throughout Tehachapi. If you’d like to join a group, please contact the leader or call the church office at 661.822.1379 to verify whether the group is currently meeting.

Moms in Prayer for Golden Hills School – Wednesday mornings // 9am // Discipleship Place. Praying for Golden Hills School students & staff. Led by Diane Howard, please contact her at 972.5756 for more info.

Moms in Prayer for College/Career/Young Adult – Thursday mornings // 10am // Discipleship Place. Praying for College/Career age “kids”. Led by Sally Davis.

Women’s Prayer Group for COBC – Thursday mornings // 9am // Discipleship Place. Praying for Country Oaks Baptist Church. 

 

Moms In Prayer in Tehachapi – 2019

MIP Prayer

Tehachapi Moms in Prayer Groups

Experience the joy of replacing anxiety with peace and hope when you join with other moms in praying for your kids.

Golden Hills Elementary School

Leader: Diane Howard  (661) 972-5756 – Wednesday at 9am in the Discipleship Place at Country Oaks Baptist Church. Begins 8/22/18

Tompkins Elementary School

Leader: Jamie Cookson (714) 928-3427 – Thursdays at 9:10am – 1308 Scarlet Oak Drive. Begins 9/13/18

Heritage Oak School

Leader: Amy Bruhl (661) 972-1060 – Fridays at 8:30am in the Discipleship Place at Country Oaks Baptist Church

Jacobsen Middle School

Leader JMS: Rebecca Boesler – (661)972-5663 – Contact Person (661)619-4994 – Every other Thursday at 9:30am – Meets @ Bear Valley Church – 26180 Plateau Way. Begins 8/23/18

Tehachapi High School

Leader: Michelle Desmond (661) 972-3372 – Meets: Tuesdays @ 10am – Prayer Room – Meets @ Tehachapi Mountain Vineyard – 502 E. Pinon. Begins 8/21/18

College/Career/Adult Children

Leader: Sally Davis (661) 428-4808 – Thursday at 10am in the Discipleship Place – Meets @ Country Oaks Baptist Church. Begins 8/22/18

 

 

Group Leaders Needed for the Following Schools:

  • Valley Oaks Charter School
  • Cummings Valley School
  • Mojave River
  • Homeschool

One hour, once a week, we pray for our children and their schools. If you want to know more about joining a prayer group, please contact the facilitator of that group. For more information about Moms in Prayer – Tehachapi – Please call: Bonnie Sehorn, Area Contact Person @ 661.972.3918 Or see the national Moms in Prayer website at www.momsinprayer.org. We have a Facebook page at: Tehachapi Praying Moms – MIP 

 

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National Day of Prayer 2018 – Tehachapi

The National Day of Prayer is Thursday, May 3, 2018.

This year’s theme is: “Unity”

Taken from Ephesians 4:3 which says, “Making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.”

Tehachapi will be celebrating with the following events:

  • 32nd Annual Prayer Breakfast –  6:45am – 8:30 McMullan Hall at St. Malachy’s – 407 West E Street – Tickets $10 All are welcome! Daryl Ragsdale, founder of Together Men’s Bible Study which includes men from over 10 different churches, will be the speaker. There will be great music and prayers for the nation will be offered.
  • Noon Prayer Rally @ City Hall 115 S. Robinson St. After opening ceremonies and singing, Henry Schaeffer, Jr., Executive Director of the Together Men’s Bible Study and former pastor of Roots Fellowship, will bring a short message. Local church leaders will lead us in united prayer for our country on seven different topics. 
  • 7:00pm – 8:30pm -All-City Church Service – All-City Church Service will be at Mountain Bible Church – 630 Maple Street. Richard and Laura Sanchez will lead the singing, accompanied by flute and saxophone. Pastor Marvin Slifer, our community’s longest serving pastor, will bring the message. United prayer will be led by local church leaders on seven different topics.

The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, inviting people of all faiths to pray for our nation. It was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman. Since its inception, this day has continually united Americans from all socio-economic, political, and ethnic backgrounds in prayer while also encouraging personal repentance and righteousness in the culture. The National Day of Prayer belongs to all Americans and is a day that transcends differences, bringing together citizens to celebrate our most beloved freedom; the freedom to humbly come before God and seek His guidance in prayer. Anne Graham Lotz serves as the Chairman the National Day of Prayer Task Force. 

 

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Prayer at Country Oaks

Prayer Team on Sunday Mornings

If you have a Prayer Request, please fill in the back of your Welcome Home/Connection Card on Sunday mornings and turn it in to the offering plate. The Prayer Team prays over the prayer requests during the second Worship Service. If your request is not marked “confidential,” it will be forwarded to the Prayer Chain on Monday. Confidential Requests will be forwarded to the pastors only. Need prayer during the week? Please email your request to: prayerchain@countryoaks.org.

Prayer Chain

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”   (Philippians 4:6)

“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.  With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.”    (Ephesians 6:18)

Need Prayer?  Please email prayerchain@countryoaks.org !

Prayer

The mission of the Country Oaks Baptist Church Prayer Chain Ministry is to lift up the urgent prayer needs of our members/regular attendees and their families and friends before our all powerful and sovereign God.

The Word of God exhorts the body of believers to be prayer intercessors for one another.  The prayer chain is based on the strong belief in the power of prayer and the profound impact that it can have on lives.

Once a prayer request enters the Prayer Chain, about thirty men and women are notified by either phone and/or email. Each then immediately sends prayers to Our Heavenly Father.

Prayer support can be requested by emailing the prayer chain coordinator at any time.  If you put a request on the prayer chain, it is your responsibility to update the prayer chain coordinator on that request. If you would like more information on the COBC Prayer Chain Ministry, would like to become a part of this ministry or would like to send a prayer request, please contact Caroline Robison at prayerchain@countryoaks.org

“Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;” (Romans 12:12).

“Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;” (Colossians 4:2).

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National Day of Prayer 2017 – Tehachapi

The National Day of Prayer is Thursday, May 4, 2017.

This year’s theme is:” For Your Great Name’s Sake! Hear Us…Forgive Us…Heal Us!”

Taken from Daniel 9:19 which says, “O Lord, Listen! O Lord, Forgive! O Lord, Hear and Act! For Your Sake, O My God…”

Tehachapi will be celebrating with the following events:

  • 31st Annual Prayer Breakfast –  6:45am – McMullan Hall at St. Malachy’s – 407 West E Street – Tickets $10 – available at: the Salvation Army, The Loop Newspaper, or from any Kiwanis Club of Tehachapi Member. All are welcome! Message from longtime THS football coach, Steve Denman. Music by Tehachapi Nazarene Pastor Robert Brooks. Prayers for the nation will be offered.
  • Noon Prayer Rally @ City Hall 115 S. Robinson St. – After opening ceremonies and a short message by Pastor John Barnes (Stallion Springs Community Church), local church leaders will lead us in united prayer for our country on seven different topics. Worship led by singer and musician Lori Marvin.
  • 7:00 – 8:30pm -Community Church Service – All-City Church Service will be at Calvary Chapel – 15719 Highline. Message by Pastor Jason Wilson, who wall well-loved for years as the Youth Pastor at Tehachapi Church of the Nazarene. He is currently pastoring in Merced, CA. Concert pianist and music minister Toby Waldowski of Calvary Chapel will lead the music. Message will be followed by united prayer led by local church leaders on seven different topics.

The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, inviting people of all faiths to pray for our nation. It was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman. Since its inception, this day has continually united Americans from all socio-economic, political, and ethnic backgrounds in prayer while also encouraging personal repentance and righteousness in the culture. The National Day of Prayer belongs to all Americans and is a day that transcends differences, bringing together citizens to celebrate our most beloved freedom; the freedom to humbly come before God and seek His guidance in prayer. Anne Graham Lotz serves as the Chairman the National Day of Prayer Task Force. 

 

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National Day of Prayer 2016 – Tehachapi

The National Day of Prayer is Thursday, May 5, 2016.

This year’s theme is:” Wake up America!”

The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, inviting people of all faiths to pray for our nation. It was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman. Since its inception, this day has continually united Americans from all socio-economic, political, and ethnic backgrounds in prayer while also encouraging personal repentance and righteousness in the culture. The National Day of Prayer belongs to all Americans and is a day that transcends differences, bringing together citizens to celebrate our most beloved freedom; the freedom to humbly come before God and seek His guidance in prayer.

Mrs. Shirley Dobson serves as the Chairman and Dr. Tony Evans serves as the Honorary Chairman of the National Day of Prayer Task Force. The Theme for 2016 is Wake Up America and is based on Isaiah 58:1.

Tehachapi will be celebrating with the following events:

  • 30th Annual Prayer Breakfast – 6:45am – McMullan Hall at St. Malachy’s – 407 West E Street – Guest Speaker: Marget Willer, Director of Salvation Army Service Center. Tickets $10 – available at: Witt’s The Loop Newspaper, or from any Kiwanis Club of Tehachapi Member. Contact Don Bowman 822-5516 or donbowman@att.net for more info. All are welcome!
  • Noon Prayer Rally @ City Hall 115 S. Robinson St. – Local church leaders will lead us in united prayer for our country on different topics.
  • 7:00 – 8:30pm -Community Church Service – All-City Church Service will be at St. Jude’s Anglican Church on Curry – Men of Faith Quartet will provide music. Dale Sheley will be the evening’s speaker.

Shout it aloud, do not hold back. Raise your voice like a trumpet – Isaiah 58:1

 

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National Day of Prayer 2015 in Tehachapi

The National Day of Prayer is Thursday, May 7, 2015.

This year’s theme is:” Lord, Hear Our Cry!”

Tehachapi will be celebrating with the following events:

  • 28th Annual Prayer Breakfast @ 6:45am-8:30am   Kiwani’s Prayer Breakfast Mc Mullan Hall at St. Malachy’s 407 West E St. Soloist Maureen Recalde will be singing and sharing her testimony of coming to faith. $10 per person, call Michal Knowles for tickets 661-808-9596.
  • Noon Prayer Rally @ City Hall – 115 S. Robinson St. After opening ceremonies and a short message by Brian Drucker, local church leaders will lead us in united prayer for our country on seven different topics. (*schedule below)
  • Community Church Service @ 7pm-8:30pm   All City Church Service – Mountain Vineyard 502 W. Pinion off Curry St.   Message by Pastor Barry Galloway, followed by united prayer led by local church leaders on seven different topics.

NDP 2015

The 64th annual National Day of Prayer, May 7, 2015, will have profound significance for our country.  It is an unprecedented opportunity to see the Lord’s healing and renewing power made manifest as we call on citizens to humbly come before His throne.

Our theme for 2015 is Lord, Hear Our Cry, emphasizing the need for individuals, corporately and individually, to place their faith in the unfailing character of their Creator, who is sovereign over all governments, authorities, and men.  To further highlight our theme, we’ve chosen I Kings 8:28 as our Scripture for this year:  “Hear the cry and the prayer that your servant is praying in your presence this day.”

*National Day of Prayer Noon Prayer Rally Schedule

  1. Welcome and Opening Prayer – Brian Drucker, NDOP Coordinator
  2. Pledge of Allegiance – Vietnam Veteran, Buz Grantham
  3. Proclamation of Day of Prayer – Mayor of Tehachapi, Susan Wiggins
  4. Songs: You Are My Hiding Place, The Solid Rock – Led by Teri Harrington and Brian Drucker
  5. Message: No Matter What Comes! – Brian Drucker, NDOP Coordinator
  6. Prayers for the United States – Led by Local Pastors and Leaders
  7. Closing Song: God Bless America – Led by Teri Harrington and Brian Drucker
  8. Closing Prayer:  Brian Drucker

 Prayers for the United States

  • Our Government- Ben Herzog- Youth Minister at Christian Life Assembly
  • Our Education System- Pastor Mark Staller-Apostolic Faith Church
  • Our Families- Pastor Erwin Joham- 7th Day Adventist Church
  • Our Military- Father Michael Cox- St.Malachy’s Catholic Church
  • Our Media- Ed Snyder- Elder at Shepherd of the Hills
  • Our Businesses- Byron Johnson- Elder at Summit Foursquare Church
  • Our Churches- Nathan Hiner- Associate Pastor at Country Oaks Baptist Church

The mission of the National Day of Prayer Task Force is to mobilize prayer in America and to encourage personal repentance and righteousness in the culture, while emphasizing the need for individuals, both corporately and individually, to place their faith in the unfailing character of their Creator, who is sovereign over all governments, authorities and men.

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National Day of Prayer 2014 in Tehachapi, California

The National Day of Prayer is Thursday, May 1, 2014.

This year’s theme is: One Voice United in Prayer

AMERICANS are called TO UNITE AND PRAY ON THURSDAY, MAY 1st  FOR THE 63rd ANNUAL OBSERVANCE OF THE NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER

Tehachapi will be celebrating with the following events:

  • 28th Annual Prayer Breakfast @ 6:45 am – St. Malachy’s McMullan Hall – 407 East E Street – Tehachapi, CA  93561. The Knights of Columbus will be serving breakfast. Guest Speaker: Russell O’Quinn – Internationally known Test Pilot and Aircraft Designer.  Tickets available at The Apple Shed, Witt’s,  Bank of the Sierra or from any Kiwanis Member for only $8.  Tickets the day of at the door will be $10.  Contact Don Bowman 822-5516 or donbowman@att.net.
  • Noon Prayer Rally @ City Hall
  • Community Church Service @ 7:00 pm – Grace Fellowship – Guest Speaker David Whitlock

The mission of the National Day of Prayer Task Force is to mobilize prayer in America and to encourage personal repentance and righteousness in the culture, while emphasizing the need for individuals, both corporately and individually, to place their faith in the unfailing character of their Creator, who is sovereign over all governments, authorities and men.

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National Day of Prayer in Tehachapi, California – 2013

The National Day of Prayer is Thursday, May 2, 2013.

This year’s theme is: “PRAY FOR AMERICA”

AMERICANS are called TO UNITE AND PRAY ON THURSDAY, MAY 2ND FOR THE 62ND ANNUAL OBSERVANCE OF THE NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER

Tehachapi will be celebrating with the following events:

  • 27th Annual Prayer Breakfast @ 6:45 am – St. Malachy’s McMullen Hall – 407 East E Street – Tehachapi, CA  93561. The Knights of Columbus will be serving breakfast.  (Tickets are $8 and are available from any Kiwanis Members, from Pacinos, Witts, or Apple Shed – contact Don Bowman at 822-5516 or donbowman@att.net for more information)
  • Noon Prayer Rally @ City Hall
  • Community Church Service @ 7:00 pm – Nazarene Church

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National Day of Prayer in Tehachapi, California – 2012

National Day of Prayer 2012

The Annual National Day of Prayer is the First Thursday of May

This year that means May 3,  2012.  This is the 61st National Day of Prayer celebration and the theme this year is “Blessed is the Nation Who’s God is the Lord”  (Psalm 33:12)

Local Tehachapi events include:

Prayer Breakfast

Sponsored by Kiwanis of Tehachapi @ Christian Life Assembly 920 W. Valley Blvd., Tehachapi, CA @ 7:00am to 8:30am . (more information below)

Noon Prayer Rally

12:00 – 1:30pm at 115 South Robinson Street in front of City Hall.  Local pastors will be praying for our churches, military, families, schools, media, businesses, and our government.

Community Wide Church Service

7:00 – 8:30pm at Christian Life Assembly 920 W. Valley Blvd., Tehachapi, CA .

Chaplain Captain David Sarmiento, Wing Chaplain of the 163rd Reconnaissance Wing, California Air National Guard, March Air Reserve Base, will speak at the Thurs., May 3 community Prayer Breakfast, the first of three Tehachapi events scheduled on the annual National Day of Prayer.

Sarmiento’s full-time base job, under the direction of the Wing Commander, includes support of personnel attached to the Predator drone program.

“We are lucky to get him,” said Chuck Stowell of the Kiwanis Club of Tehachapi, which sponsors the Prayer Breakfast. “He’s one of just three full-time National Guard chaplains in California and he has a tough job.”

“It’s my honor to come to Tehachapi,” Sarmiento said.

Chaplain Sarmiento advises squadron commanders on moral, ethical and spiritual issues affecting unit members and counsels those returning from and departing for deployment.

As Wing Chaplain, he provides pastoral care through worship services, counseling and visitation of unit members and their families.

Endorsed by the Assemblies of God, Sarmiento was ordained into civilian ministry in 2002. He earned a Master of Divinity degree from Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary.

Chaplain Sarmiento began his military career as an enlisted Airman in June of 1995, assigned to the 261st Combat Communication Squadron, California Air National Guard in Van Nuys. He entered the Chaplain Candidate Program and the same year attended Commissioned Office Training School at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.

The breakfast will be held at a new location this year – the Christian Life Assembly, 920 West Valley Blvd. The program begins at 7 a.m. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased from any Kiwanis member, at the Apple Shed Restaurant, 333 East Tehachapi Blvd., at the door the morning of the breakfast or call Prayer Breakfast Committee Chairman Don Bowman at 661-822-5516.

The other events of May 3 are a noon prayer rally in front of City Hall, 115 South Robinson St., and a community church service at Christian Life Assembly, 7 p.m.

A privately funded organization, the National Day of Prayer was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman. Its mission emphasizes prayer for America and its leadership in the seven centers of power: Government, military, media, business, education, church and family.

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National Day of Prayer in Tehachapi, California – 2011

The 2011 observance of the National Day of Prayer will take place on Thursday, May, 5, 2011.   

Last Year’s Schedule of Events in Tehachapi

Prayer Breakfast sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Tehachapi

Where:  St. Malachy’s Church – 407 West E Street, Tehachapi, California

When:  7:00 am

Cost: $8 per person

Noon Prayer Rally (12:00 – 1:30 pm)

Where:  Steps of City Hall – 115 S. Robinson Street, Tehachapi, California

Evening Rally

Guest Speaker – Our own Senior Pastor, Andy Walker

When:  7:00 – 8:00 pm

Where:  First Baptist Church – 1049 South Curry Street, Tehachapi, California

Pray for the nation.  We need a revival of prayer.  We place a high priority on prayer because the battle in which we are engaged is spiritual in nature.  This is why the committee for the National Day of Prayer in Tehachapi encourages you to participate in the National Day of Prayer events in Tehachapi.  It is imperative that God’s people come together to pray for our nation.  The critical challenges facing America, call for Christians to come together in perservering intercession, not only on the National Day of Prayer, but throughout the year.