* Philippians 4:4-7. Rejoice, rejoice in all things...do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

* Hebrews 4:15-16. Pray for the students as they are taking their finals. Study, rest, hydrate, repeat.

* Pray for the time during winter break to be fruitful. Students may choose to travel and serve on mission trips, take a job, complete an intensive course, or earn course credits by an exam during the break.

* Pray for students and families who are still struggling to complete Financial Check-In for their spring enrollment. FCI deadline for Spring is in December.

* Pray for students and families to be filled with God's grace during this time that the students return home; pray for the transition as they share each other's space again; pray for communication to be honorable in both directions and to realize each other's expectations so that tensions will be at at minimum.

* 1 Corinthians 4:15-17. We are adopted into a new family through the gospel and blood of Jesus Christ. Pray for this promise and encouragement for the students who find it difficult to go home because lifestyle management and worldviews are not the same; pray that the Lord brings them opportunities to meet other believers.