Neil and Blanche Bernardino have started a new church plant called Every Nation in the San Francisco Bay Area for the region's 7.4 million people. Over 100 people attended the church's launch, including some from far away. Neil said it was encouraging to see different ethnic groups coming together to experience God's love. The document asks for prayers for wisdom, grace, provision, favor, unity, training, volunteers, small group multiplication, and for the church to reach different cultures and races.

1. San Francisco Bay Area

2. The San Francisco Bay Area, or the Bay Area, is a
metropolitan region with about 7.4 million people.

3. Every Nation has a new church plant in the
San Francisco Bay Area
being led by Neil and Blanche Bernardino
and their family.

4. Neil reports:
“Over a hundred people were in attendance at our launch,
with several visiting from far away places. It is very encouraging
to see people from different ethnic backgrounds come
together to experience God’s love and presence in our
services.”

5. Prayer Points
Pray for wisdom and grace for Neil and Blanche in adjusting
to San Francisco life and culture and in balancing family and
ministry.
Pray for provision, favor and unity for the core team of our
church in the Bay Area.
Pray for the proper training and equipping of the existing
leaders to be effective in making disciples.
Pray for more volunteers for the various church teams and
activities.
Pray for open doors and multiplication of the small groups.
Pray for our church to be able to reach out to people of
different culture and race.