Prayer Guide

Below, we list specific ways you can be praying for our South Memphis neighbors, our ministry, and our city. This list was designed for our 12 Hours of Prayer on Feb. 12, 2026, but many of these requests are evergreen.

Our South Memphis Neighbors

  • Pray for our neighbors with tough family dynamics, that they would see reconciliation.

  • Pray for those battling with addiction, that they would be delivered and have freedom from it.

  • Pray for those experiencing housing instability, especially those with kids.

  • Pray for those who have lost loved ones this year or are struggling with illness. 

  • Pray that our neighbors pay more attention to their physical health and that families take care of those who are not able to take care of themselves.

  • Pray for our graduates that have not gone on to work. Pray against roadblocks such as access to childcare, transportation, illness, or the effects of trauma.

  • Pray that our graduates would grow in their ability to respond to stress and conflict in the workplace.

Our Ministry

  • Pray for the Gospel to be heard and engaged with in class. 

  • Pray for each participant that comes to class, that they would remain committed and feel loved and challenged in this space.

  • Pray for peace and strength for participants as they work through their own stories and work to overcome roadblocks.

  • Pray for our continued recruiting efforts, that God would continue to bring those He wants to the class. 

  • Pray for strengthened relationships with neighbors, community members, leaders, and other resources. 

  • Pray for boldness and strength to love our neighbors without fear or hesitation. 

  • Pray for our volunteers as they work with students and continue to build relationships with them.

  • Pray for more partnerships and opportunities for the Advance Memphis warehouse.

  • Pray for our efforts to sponsor counseling for more of our neighbors, that folks would be receptive to receiving help.

  • Pray for each member of our staff: Ann, Cindy, Curtis, Elena, Jacob, Juanita, Michael, Nakia, Steve, Wilson, and, especially, Thelma, who is battling some serious health issues.

Our City

  • Pray for Memphis-Shelby County Schools, for its leaders, teachers, and students.

  • Pray for our city’s media members during a stressful year.

  • Pray for unity and connection in neighborhoods and across organizations.

  • Pray that the local Church would not feel paralyzed by fear but be moved to get involved and speak up.

  • Pray for those in our city living in fear of ICE.