WNU - 40 Days of Prayer - Manitowoc Campus

The Wize 'n Up logo for Crossroads Community Church. Yellow comic-style text sits on a blue paint splatter against a black background.

WIZE 'N UP 2026 40 Days of Prayer

Prayer is one of our core values here at Crossroads Community Church. We cannot live this out as a church body without each of us doing our part individually. We invite EVERYONE who calls Crossroads their home to participate in our 40 days of prayer for Wize ‘N Up. The campaign begins June 10, but you can join in at anytime. Click on the days below to view the prayer prompt and scripture that goes along with.

Daily prayer prompts:
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Scripture: Psalm 86:9-10

Prayer: God, we magnify your holy name! How blessed we are to worship the Almighty Creator of the universe! You alone are worthy of endless praise.

A close-up of two cupped hands holding rich, dark soil. Text overlay reads 'PREPARE THE SOIL, Luke 8:14-15'.

Scripture: Luke 8:14-15

Prayer: Heavenly Father, we humbly ask that You would prepare minds and soften hearts like only You can. May the Good News be clearly heard at WNU and become deeply rooted.

A group of four smiling young volunteers in matching purple church t-shirts pose for a selfie being taken by a person in a tie-dye shirt.

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12

Prayer: Lord, we are blessed with a multitude of youth eager to serve You at WNU. Grant us wisdom to channel their ambition and talent as we build leadership skills into the next generation of Your Church.

Two colorful promotional postcards for a kids' event called 'Wize N Up,' displayed on a black background under the title 'Postcards and Visibility'.

Scripture: Isaiah 55:11

Prayer: God, we pray that this outreach will spread the word and excitement about WNU. We pray that the WNU cards fall into the hands of the lost families of Manitowoc.

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Scripture: Isaiah 41:20

Prayer: Lord, we pray for wisdom in guiding the drama dialogue, the song selection and choreography, and the visuals so that they will clearly communicate Your loving messages.

Two smiling women in matching colorful tie-dye shirts stand outside. A pink banner below reads 'WNU LEADERSHIP, Ephesians 4:12-13'.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:12-13

Prayer: Lord, we lift Jody and Marlee up to you. Give them wisdom as they lead. Please surround them with helpers eager to lighten their task load. Allow Jody and Marlee to rest in You rather than be overwhelmed.

An illustration of a wolf wearing a sheepskin. Below the image is the text 'SPIRITUAL WARFARE' and 'Ephesians 6:10-12'.

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Prayer: Lord, we pray against Satan’s attempts to obscure WNU’s efforts to share Jesus with our community. Please help us to remember that Satan is real, but he is a defeated foe.

Two young women with eyes closed in prayer. A text overlay reads, 'More Serving Team Members Needed, Luke 10:2.'

Scripture: Luke 10:2

Prayer: Lord you know our needs before we even ask. We trust You to fill the gaps in serving roles at WNU with exactly the right people.

A young boy with his hands clasped in prayer sits at a table while a bearded man in a baseball cap watches him with a kind expression.

Scripture: Romans 10:13-15

Prayer: Lord, we pray for the Holy Spirit’s wisdom as we prepare the Gospel message and illustrations. May an unbelievable number of kids turn to You as a result of WNU.

A graphic showing five colorful church icons in a circle with arrows connecting them, symbolizing unity. Text reads 'Partnership with Churches, Ephesians 4:16'.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:16

Prayer: God, we pray that WNU would unite local churches as the body of Christ with a common goal of reaching the lost by sharing Christ’s love.

Two young girls in matching blue shirts look out the window of a colorful bounce house. A red banner at the top reads "MINI WIZE 'N UP Psalm 78:4".

Scripture: Psalm 78:4

Prayer: Lord, we thank You for serving team members who provide toddlers a special version of WNU. Please help them
faithfully pass their knowledge of Jesus’s love onto the next generation.

A happy young girl with pigtails and face paint slides on her stomach down a wet, black plastic sheet. Text below reads 'Outdoor Games, Colossians 3:17'.

Scripture: Colossians 3:17

Prayer: Father, guide outdoor game selections. May the games enhance team camaraderie, foster friendships, and fill the air with laughter.

A person in the audience raises their hands in worship as a youth choir sings on stage. A screen behind them reads, 'In your love, love, love!'

Scripture: Psalm 66:1-2

Prayer: We pray for the worship team as they learn lyrics and choreography. Create a spirit in each team member that humbly gives You glory as they lead worship. 

A group of eight smiling women, the Area Leaders, wearing colorful matching tie-dye shirts pose for a photo in a gymnasium during an event.

Scripture: Psalm 78:72

Prayer: Holy Spirit, may the area leaders be wholly dependent upon You as they shepherd and disciple the serving team members on their teams with integrity, grace, and humility.

A man in a green shirt wraps another man's torso in heavy metal chains on a stage, securing them with a lock for a creative programming skit.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:26

Prayer: Lord, we bring our indoor creative programming team to You. Fill them with wisdom and a cohesive vision to clearly communicate the Gospel message.

A white alarm clock and a desk calendar on a table. A brown overlay reads 'MARGIN' and 'Matthew 6:33', suggesting time management and faith.

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Prayer: Lord, give wisdom to all serving team members in how they prioritize their upcoming schedules and time. Grant them margin so they are ready and energized to serve at WNU.

A modern building, the Franciscan Center, with a stone and wood exterior under a cloudy sky. Text overlay reads "Partnership with The Franciscan Center".

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8

Prayer: Lord, we praise You for our continued partnership with the Franciscan Center. You provide for our every need.

Hands typing on a laptop with various digital icons floating above. Text reads, "Administrative Details" and "1 Corinthians 14:40".

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:40

Prayer: We pray for those responsible for administrative details. Allow smooth operation for the technology that makes sign-ups and background checks possible.

A man with a beard and a young boy act on a stage. The man leans in, gesturing to his chest, while the boy in a Packers jersey looks at him.

Scripture: Acts 26:18

Prayer: Lord help the drama team make key concepts for the week understandable and memorable. Give them confidence and allow them to connect with the kids in a special way.

A group of five smiling church volunteers pose for a photo outside a brick building. The text overlay reads 'Prayer Intercessors, Romans 8:26-27'.

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Prayer: Father, guide us in growing a passionate culture of prayer so that we do not operate out of our own strength, but acknowledge we are wholly dependent on you.

Two smiling men in yellow high-visibility vests stand inside by glass doors, holding red traffic wands, with text overlay reading 'Parking Team'.

Scripture: Isaiah 62:10

Prayer: God, please reveal creative ways to clearly communicate parking lot flow during WNU drop off and pick up. Provide for safety on the highway and pleasant first impressions.

Three smiling adults covered in chocolate and marshmallows laugh and hug during a messy outdoor game, with a pink banner at the bottom.

Scripture: Psalm 145:4

Prayer: Lord, bring serving team members  to fill the visible and crucial role of coaching. We pray for servant attitudes as volunteers pour into & share God’s love with the kids in our community.

A group of seven people, the Indoor Tech Team, sit on a stage smiling for a photo. They wear t-shirts for a 'Wize 'n Up' church event.

Scripture: Isaiah 45:2

Prayer: Lord, please give the WNU Tech Team patience and focus. Allow the programs, computers, and microphones to work seamlessly. Remind the tech team that You go before them.

A group of smiling volunteers in matching 'Food Force' aprons and shirts stand behind a table of food ingredients ready to serve a meal.

Scripture: Matthew 25:35

Prayer: Lord, provide the kitchen team wisdom in their meal prep and scheduling of serving team members. Give them patience and joy as they serve food to the army of Your saints.

A group of young people seen from behind, wearing 'I love my church' t-shirts while walking down a street in a crowded Fourth of July parade.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:20

Prayer: As ambassadors of Christ, may we faithfully take Your message to as many people as possible. We pray that Manitowoc would see the joy and passion in Your Church.

A man walks alone down a long road toward mountains at sunset. Text overlay reads 'Lost Serving Team Members, 2 Peter 3:9'.

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9

Prayer: Dear God, we lift up those serving team members that do not know You. Soften their hearts during WNU. Allow us to be ready with an answer for the hope in us.

Four women from the church's first responders team smile for a group photo while wearing matching white t-shirts in front of a brick wall.

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:6

Prayer: God, we praise You as our Defender and Healer. Protect children during field games. Guard serving team members from injuries. May our first responders be utterly bored!

Scripture: Philippians 2:11

Prayer: Lord, we lift up this team so they would capture the work You are doing. Guide them to the right shots and angles that reflect the emotion and fun of WNU.

A group of smiling volunteers wearing matching purple 'Wize'n Up' t-shirts pose for a photo at a registration event in a community hall.

Scripture: Acts 2:39

Prayer: Father, move those that received invitation cards to begin to sign up. Stir children to relentlessly remind parents.  Please keep the church website running smoothly.

A young Black boy in a blue shirt hands a card to a young white boy in an orange shirt. They are smiling at each other on a sidewalk.

Scripture: John 10:16

Prayer: Lord, we pray that Your Church would extend personal invitations to their neighbors, friends, family, and others in the community who don't know You.

Seven security team members, six men and one woman, stand in a line smiling for a photo at night. They are all wearing orange safety vests.

Scripture: Acts 20:28

Prayer: God, thank you that You defend us spiritually and physically. We are grateful for the presence of our security team at WNU as a visible reassurance. We pray for safety as they deter, prevent, and protect.

A graphic with a background of a blue sky and white clouds. A yellow banner across the middle reads 'WEATHER' and 'Psalm 135:6-7' in black text.

Scripture: Psalm 135:6-7

Prayer: We know You Lord are fully sovereign over the weather. We have seen Your mighty hand move repeatedly to protect WNU. We humbly ask for beautiful days.

A group of people sit at long tables with their heads bowed in prayer. The foreground focuses on two men in prayer.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-11

Prayer: Lord, today many will gather to pray and focus on final preparations. May we take our mission seriously, surrendering WNU and the outcome to You.

A diverse group of hands are stacked together in a gesture of teamwork. A pink banner at the bottom has text that reads, 'UNITY Ephesians 4:1-3'.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Prayer: God, thank You for the opportunity to serve together. Unite us in our love for You. Shut down gossip and divisiveness so that we extend love toward others. Prevent discord among all those at WNU.

An old Holy Bible, an empty bowl, a spoon, and a wooden cross on a plate. Text reads: Day of Prayer & Fasting, Matthew 6:16-18.

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Prayer: Fasting reminds us of our dependence on You, Lord. May our faith deepen today so we experience Your sovereignty in humility and intense prayer.

A black and white image of a person's feet chained to a heavy ball labeled 'SIN', illustrating the burden of unconfessed sin from 1 John 1:6-7.

Scripture: 1 John 1:6-7

Prayer: Father, search our hearts and impress upon us any sin we need to confess so we can be in right relationship
with You, not giving the enemy any foothold.

A man in a blue t-shirt speaks on stage holding a prop. Blue text at the bottom reads 'Nightly Teachers' and '1 Corinthians 2:12-13'.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:12-13

Prayer: Lord, give wisdom, boldness, and confidence to our nightly teachers. Give them creative inspiration to ensure Your Word is clearly presented. Remind them that You are in control.

A group of eight people from Thrive Ministry wearing matching pink t-shirts and smiling while posing for a photo on outdoor steps.

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Prayer: Father, thank you that every one of us is a masterpiece - a unique creation designed by You to do specific work. Please help the serving team to discern & meet the unique needs of every child at WNU.

A blue bucket and storage bin labeled 'Mint Green' sit on a grassy field, prepared for an event. Text overlay reads 'SET UP DAY Exodus 34:10'.

Scripture: Exodus 34:10

Prayer: Lord, we pray for tomorrow’s set up to run efficiently. Please unify the team as they bring in materials. Give them attention to detail so all the technology will function with limited troubleshooting.

An empty black stage with a large projection screen is set up in a gymnasium. A yellow banner at the bottom reads 'Dress Rehearsal, Proverbs 3:5-6'.

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Prayer: Lord, please help us focus our nervous anticipation and excitement for the upcoming week. Keep us grounded in our calling to witness to our community through WNU.