BLESSING #15: "How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity!" -Psalm 133:1
PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)
PR: Father, we are thankful for the unity we enjoy here at College Avenue. We are also thankful for the unity we enjoy in Union County and the surrounding area. Continue to bless the area congregations as they seek Your grace and favor.
IN: Father, we are mindful today of those in our congregation who are shut ins. May your hand of comfort continue to be on each of them as well as those who are caring for them.
Pray today for each of our shut-ins by name (they are listed in our worship bulletin).
MN: Lord, we are thankful for those who serve in our Sunday evening Children’s ministries. Be with Brenda Creel, Syndi Langford, Ashley Lyons, Tina Newsom, Magen Parker, Todd & Janis Patrick, Chris Reaves, Hayden Ponder, and Beth Strate as they teach and model Your truths to our young children.
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Sunday, October 31, 2010
Saturday, October 30, 2010
DAY FOURTEEN (SATURDAY, October, 30)
BLESSING #14: “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.” Colossians 3:15
PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)
IN: Father, we thank you for the peace that you give us through Your Son. Father help us to understand that in all circumstances Your peace can rule in our lives. Father please help us to not allow this world to cloud the eternal peace that you have abundantly given to us all.
PR: Lord, we thank you for blessing us with a great office staff that is always willing to serve in the opportunities that come into the office daily. Thank you for their example and hearts.
SUNRISE PRAYER
GOD, make us as the sun. Let the light of your love shine through us. Let your joy shoot from our bodies so we are shining.
Let us take your love into a world of darkness. There are so many people out there who are lost and waiting for someone to light the way. On this new day, make us your servants, God.
Let people look to us for light. The sun shines on everybody, Lord. Anyone can stand in its warmth and see by its light. Make us like the sun, God.
Help us to be worthy of the job. When people look to us, let us show them the light of your love. Let us light the path so that they can find you, too. Amen
-Steven L. Case
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PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)
IN: Father, we thank you for the peace that you give us through Your Son. Father help us to understand that in all circumstances Your peace can rule in our lives. Father please help us to not allow this world to cloud the eternal peace that you have abundantly given to us all.
PR: Lord, we thank you for blessing us with a great office staff that is always willing to serve in the opportunities that come into the office daily. Thank you for their example and hearts.
SUNRISE PRAYER
GOD, make us as the sun. Let the light of your love shine through us. Let your joy shoot from our bodies so we are shining.
Let us take your love into a world of darkness. There are so many people out there who are lost and waiting for someone to light the way. On this new day, make us your servants, God.
Let people look to us for light. The sun shines on everybody, Lord. Anyone can stand in its warmth and see by its light. Make us like the sun, God.
Help us to be worthy of the job. When people look to us, let us show them the light of your love. Let us light the path so that they can find you, too. Amen
-Steven L. Case
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Friday, October 29, 2010
DAY THIRTEEN (FRIDAY, October, 29)
BLESSING # 13: “Blessed are the pure in heart for they will see God.” Matthew 5:8
PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)
IN: Father, we thank you for the promise of eternal life with You. Lord, as we seek that life we ask that you purify us from all ways that are not of You. Help us to take everything that is impure and throw it out, never to see it again. We know, God, that the lives you have created us to live can only be fully lived with pure and clean hearts.
MN: Please bless the Men’s Ministry that continues to grow in our congregation and bless the work of Greg Humphries and John David Turbeville as they lead it. Father, we ask that you be with all of our men that they will lead their households not with you as a part of their lives, but that you will be their lives. Father, we pray that all of our dads will be able to provide physically, but more importantly spiritually.
SG: Read Matthew 5:1-12 (The Beatitudes)
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PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)
IN: Father, we thank you for the promise of eternal life with You. Lord, as we seek that life we ask that you purify us from all ways that are not of You. Help us to take everything that is impure and throw it out, never to see it again. We know, God, that the lives you have created us to live can only be fully lived with pure and clean hearts.
MN: Please bless the Men’s Ministry that continues to grow in our congregation and bless the work of Greg Humphries and John David Turbeville as they lead it. Father, we ask that you be with all of our men that they will lead their households not with you as a part of their lives, but that you will be their lives. Father, we pray that all of our dads will be able to provide physically, but more importantly spiritually.
SG: Read Matthew 5:1-12 (The Beatitudes)
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Thursday, October 28, 2010
DAY TWELVE (THURSDAY, October 28)
BLESSING # 12: “Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God...” John 1:12
PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)
SG: Father, we thank you for the blessing of being Your children. We know the love a parent has for a child and we seek to understand that your love for us is even greater. We are Yours.
MN: Lord, we thank you for all of our children’s Bible Class teachers. We also thank you for all those that work with the Sunday evening children’s ministries. We are so blessed to have gifted teachers that are willing to give their time and love to our youth.
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PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)
SG: Father, we thank you for the blessing of being Your children. We know the love a parent has for a child and we seek to understand that your love for us is even greater. We are Yours.
MN: Lord, we thank you for all of our children’s Bible Class teachers. We also thank you for all those that work with the Sunday evening children’s ministries. We are so blessed to have gifted teachers that are willing to give their time and love to our youth.
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Wednesday, October 27, 2010
DAY ELEVEN (WEDNESDAY, October 27)
BLESSING #11: “Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law. I am a stranger on earth; do not hide your commands from me. My soul is consumed with longing for your laws at all times.” Psalm 119: 18-20
PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)
PR: Lord, we thank you today for the blessings of your laws and commands. Father, help us to see that all these were put in place for our good. Without these blessings Father ,we would be lost in a very confusing and chaotic world.
SG: Father, we thank you for the avenues of communication you have put in place so that we may better understand your will for our lives. Father, we ask for understanding and an increasing hunger to communicate with you through your Word and through our daily prayers.
MN: Bless the classes that will be meeting this evening. We ask that Your hand be on all of our teachers as they present Your Word. Help us all Lord to come with eager and open hearts so that we can carry the knowledge we gain.
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PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)
PR: Lord, we thank you today for the blessings of your laws and commands. Father, help us to see that all these were put in place for our good. Without these blessings Father ,we would be lost in a very confusing and chaotic world.
SG: Father, we thank you for the avenues of communication you have put in place so that we may better understand your will for our lives. Father, we ask for understanding and an increasing hunger to communicate with you through your Word and through our daily prayers.
MN: Bless the classes that will be meeting this evening. We ask that Your hand be on all of our teachers as they present Your Word. Help us all Lord to come with eager and open hearts so that we can carry the knowledge we gain.
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Tuesday, October 26, 2010
DAY TEN (TUESDAY, October 26)
BLESSING #10: “When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost,” they said, and cried out in fear. But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.” “Come,” he said.” Matthew 14:26-29
PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)
SG: Father, we thank you for the courageous examples that you give us in serving you. Help us to be a people that will step out of the boat and come to You. We ask that You take away the fear and doubt in our lives this day and fill them with courage and truth. We thank you for being a God that does not sit in the boat and say “Go”, but you stand in the water and say, “Come.”
IN: Father, we thank you for the many generations we have in our church body. Lord, you have blessed us with an inspiring group of “Primetimers” that models the Christian walk each day. Thank you Lord for the courage they have shown in their lives and help us to gain strength and maturity from their successes and failures.
SG: Today, Father, we ask that you help us see that we are always being watched by someone in this world. Help us Father, to keep your word and example constant on our hearts so that we may be an example that will bring others closer to Your Kingdom.
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PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)
SG: Father, we thank you for the courageous examples that you give us in serving you. Help us to be a people that will step out of the boat and come to You. We ask that You take away the fear and doubt in our lives this day and fill them with courage and truth. We thank you for being a God that does not sit in the boat and say “Go”, but you stand in the water and say, “Come.”
IN: Father, we thank you for the many generations we have in our church body. Lord, you have blessed us with an inspiring group of “Primetimers” that models the Christian walk each day. Thank you Lord for the courage they have shown in their lives and help us to gain strength and maturity from their successes and failures.
SG: Today, Father, we ask that you help us see that we are always being watched by someone in this world. Help us Father, to keep your word and example constant on our hearts so that we may be an example that will bring others closer to Your Kingdom.
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Monday, October 25, 2010
DAY NINE (MONDAY, October 25)
BLESSING #9: “Shouts of joy and victory resound in the tents of the righteous: “The Lord’s right hand has done mighty things!” Psalm 118:15
“Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy.” 1 Peter 1:8
PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)
PR: Father, we thank you for the joy it is to be a part of your mighty Kingdom! There is no greater joy than to have You as our strength.
PR: Today we thank you, God, for the assurance of our future that gives us greater joy than this earth could ever offer. We know Father, that the victory is ours and that the price has been paid. We have great joy as we receive your grace and forgiveness that pulls us from darkness into light.
IN: God, we ask that you be with those among our congregation and in our community that have suffered loss this past year. Father, even in our times of great loss help us to see the joy that has been laid out before us.
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“Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy.” 1 Peter 1:8
PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)
PR: Father, we thank you for the joy it is to be a part of your mighty Kingdom! There is no greater joy than to have You as our strength.
PR: Today we thank you, God, for the assurance of our future that gives us greater joy than this earth could ever offer. We know Father, that the victory is ours and that the price has been paid. We have great joy as we receive your grace and forgiveness that pulls us from darkness into light.
IN: God, we ask that you be with those among our congregation and in our community that have suffered loss this past year. Father, even in our times of great loss help us to see the joy that has been laid out before us.
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Sunday, October 24, 2010
DAY EIGHT (Sunday, October 24)
BLESSING #8: “This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.” 1 John 4:10
“And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him.” 1 John 4:16
PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)
PR: Father, as we enter into this week of prayer we are thankful for the abundance of love that you shower on us each moment of each day. Help us as your beloved creation to truly live in love.
IN: Thank you Father, for the loving hearts within our congregation. We ask Father, that we be a people that understands Your love so deeply within that we go outside of our comfort zones and share Your love to the lost. You, Father, have given us all we have and all we so eagerly anticipate in the future.
PR: Father, thank you for loving me!
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“And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him.” 1 John 4:16
PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)
PR: Father, as we enter into this week of prayer we are thankful for the abundance of love that you shower on us each moment of each day. Help us as your beloved creation to truly live in love.
IN: Thank you Father, for the loving hearts within our congregation. We ask Father, that we be a people that understands Your love so deeply within that we go outside of our comfort zones and share Your love to the lost. You, Father, have given us all we have and all we so eagerly anticipate in the future.
PR: Father, thank you for loving me!
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Saturday, October 23, 2010
DAY SEVEN (SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23)
DAY SEVEN (SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23)
BLESSING #7: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends al understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus" - Philippians 4:6-7
PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)
PR: Thank you, Lord, for guarding our hearts from anxiety and our minds from worry. Calm our souls and grant us rest this night.
PR: Father, we praise you today for the growth of our Bible classes. We especially thank you for the increasing number of parents who are bringing their children to Bible class. Give these fathers and mothers the patience, strength, and wisdom they need to be good models of Your Word at home.
MN: Lord, guide all of our teachers as they prepare themselves to share the riches of God's Word with their classes tomorrow. We pray especially that our children's classes will continue to grow.
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BLESSING #7: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends al understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus" - Philippians 4:6-7
PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)
PR: Thank you, Lord, for guarding our hearts from anxiety and our minds from worry. Calm our souls and grant us rest this night.
PR: Father, we praise you today for the growth of our Bible classes. We especially thank you for the increasing number of parents who are bringing their children to Bible class. Give these fathers and mothers the patience, strength, and wisdom they need to be good models of Your Word at home.
MN: Lord, guide all of our teachers as they prepare themselves to share the riches of God's Word with their classes tomorrow. We pray especially that our children's classes will continue to grow.
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Friday, October 22, 2010
DAY SIX (FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22)
DAY SIX (FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22)
BLESSING #6: "I have been young and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread" - Psalm 37:25
"My God will meet all of your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus" - Philippians 4:19
PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)
PR: Father, we have been living in troubled times, with economic uncertainty and financial crisis. We confess that over the past three years we have been shaken and insecure. Thank you for answering our prayers and bringing us through this recession.
PR: Father, we praise you today for our jobs. We thank you for the opportunity to work, to make an honest living, and to provide for our families. We recognize there are many throughout the world who are not so fortunate. We thank you for the opportunity to be useful and productive, and ask that you provide us with opportunities to be witnesses in our workplace.
IN: Lord, you know that some in our church family are looking for employment; help them find the work they need.
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BLESSING #6: "I have been young and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread" - Psalm 37:25
"My God will meet all of your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus" - Philippians 4:19
PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)
PR: Father, we have been living in troubled times, with economic uncertainty and financial crisis. We confess that over the past three years we have been shaken and insecure. Thank you for answering our prayers and bringing us through this recession.
PR: Father, we praise you today for our jobs. We thank you for the opportunity to work, to make an honest living, and to provide for our families. We recognize there are many throughout the world who are not so fortunate. We thank you for the opportunity to be useful and productive, and ask that you provide us with opportunities to be witnesses in our workplace.
IN: Lord, you know that some in our church family are looking for employment; help them find the work they need.
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Thursday, October 21, 2010
DAY FIVE (THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21)
DAY FIVE (THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21)
BLESSING #5: "The Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express" - Romans 8:26
PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)
IN: Thank you, Father, for the gift of your Holy Spirit in us. We thank you for his ministry in our life as the Spirit enables us to resist temptation and makes us more like You.
SG: Father, we confess that we are often inattentive to the leading of your Spirit in our lives; that we can be blind to needs of even those close to us, and often grumble about the service that we do render in your name. Help us to be greater servants; to be cheerful givers; to be willing workers in your kingdom. Prevent us from falling in love with the pleasures and possessions of the world and neglecting our own spiritual growth or the opportunity to serve others.
MN: Lord, we lift up to you the work of Jason & Julie Baker as they seek to strengthen our families and to lead young people to the Lord. Bless our Youth Council as it coordinates our ministries. Bless the parents of our young people as they seek to raise their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. And most of all, bless our young people that they might not give in to the many temptations of this world but instead walk by your Spirit.
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BLESSING #5: "The Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express" - Romans 8:26
PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)
IN: Thank you, Father, for the gift of your Holy Spirit in us. We thank you for his ministry in our life as the Spirit enables us to resist temptation and makes us more like You.
SG: Father, we confess that we are often inattentive to the leading of your Spirit in our lives; that we can be blind to needs of even those close to us, and often grumble about the service that we do render in your name. Help us to be greater servants; to be cheerful givers; to be willing workers in your kingdom. Prevent us from falling in love with the pleasures and possessions of the world and neglecting our own spiritual growth or the opportunity to serve others.
MN: Lord, we lift up to you the work of Jason & Julie Baker as they seek to strengthen our families and to lead young people to the Lord. Bless our Youth Council as it coordinates our ministries. Bless the parents of our young people as they seek to raise their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. And most of all, bless our young people that they might not give in to the many temptations of this world but instead walk by your Spirit.
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Wednesday, October 20, 2010
DAY FOUR (WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20)
DAY FOUR (WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20)
BLESSING #4: "Is any one of you sick? He shuld call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well" - James 5:14-15
PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)
PR: We thank God today for those who in our church family who have experienced recovery from physical infirmities. We ask your blessings on those who are still ailing. We thank you for the prayer ministry of our shepherds, who regularly pray for us when we are sick.
MN: We ask You to guide Dan Williams as he teaches from the Sermon on the Mount tonight, that it might be enriching to those who attend.
SG: Father, help us better control our tongues. Enable us to resist the temptations of gossip, of grumbling, and of ugly words. Make us more sensitive to the needs of others, that we might speak words which build up, and not tear down. Give us more patience and discretion, that we might be quick to hear and slow to speak.
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BLESSING #4: "Is any one of you sick? He shuld call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well" - James 5:14-15
PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)
PR: We thank God today for those who in our church family who have experienced recovery from physical infirmities. We ask your blessings on those who are still ailing. We thank you for the prayer ministry of our shepherds, who regularly pray for us when we are sick.
MN: We ask You to guide Dan Williams as he teaches from the Sermon on the Mount tonight, that it might be enriching to those who attend.
SG: Father, help us better control our tongues. Enable us to resist the temptations of gossip, of grumbling, and of ugly words. Make us more sensitive to the needs of others, that we might speak words which build up, and not tear down. Give us more patience and discretion, that we might be quick to hear and slow to speak.
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Tuesday, October 19, 2010
DAY THREE (TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19)
DAY THREE (TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19)
BLESSING #3: "I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it" - Jesus (John 14:13-14)
PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)
MN: We pray that the name of Jesus might be glorified in all we do, and that we might truly be a church "of Christ."
MN: Today we thank You, Lord for the growth of our Ladies' ministry over the past year. Father, please continue to bless the ministry of our Ladies' Grief Recovery group; all three of our Ladies' classes; our "Sewing for the Master" group; and our Care Ministry.
CF: Father, as we examine our hearts we recognize we are not always as gracious and patient with our loved ones as You have been with us. Help us reflect the grace we have received from you in a relationship with a loved one today. Give us a forgiving spirit, Lord, that we might be forgiven by you.
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BLESSING #3: "I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it" - Jesus (John 14:13-14)
PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)
MN: We pray that the name of Jesus might be glorified in all we do, and that we might truly be a church "of Christ."
MN: Today we thank You, Lord for the growth of our Ladies' ministry over the past year. Father, please continue to bless the ministry of our Ladies' Grief Recovery group; all three of our Ladies' classes; our "Sewing for the Master" group; and our Care Ministry.
CF: Father, as we examine our hearts we recognize we are not always as gracious and patient with our loved ones as You have been with us. Help us reflect the grace we have received from you in a relationship with a loved one today. Give us a forgiving spirit, Lord, that we might be forgiven by you.
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Monday, October 18, 2010
DAY TWO (MONDAY, OCTOBER 18)
DAY TWO (MONDAY, OCTOBER 18)
BLESSING #2: "I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God unto salvation." - Romans 1:16
PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)
PR: Thank you, Father, for answering our prayers for the lost; for the souls that have been brought to Christ here at College Avenue in the past twelve months; for the new members of our church family; and for blessing us with a spirit of love and unity.
CF: We confess that we are not always as bold as we should be in speaking up for Christ; that we have not always taken the opportunities You have given us to share our faith. Grant us more courage and more compassion for those who are unsaved.
MN: Bless the outreach of our Growth Groups; lead us to someone today who is seeking the Lord; give us the wisdom and courage to invite them to share in the fellowship of our group.
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BLESSING #2: "I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God unto salvation." - Romans 1:16
PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)
PR: Thank you, Father, for answering our prayers for the lost; for the souls that have been brought to Christ here at College Avenue in the past twelve months; for the new members of our church family; and for blessing us with a spirit of love and unity.
CF: We confess that we are not always as bold as we should be in speaking up for Christ; that we have not always taken the opportunities You have given us to share our faith. Grant us more courage and more compassion for those who are unsaved.
MN: Bless the outreach of our Growth Groups; lead us to someone today who is seeking the Lord; give us the wisdom and courage to invite them to share in the fellowship of our group.
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Sunday, October 17, 2010
DAY ONE (SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17)
In keeping with our goal of truly being a church "of Christ," our shepherds have called us to follow the example of Jesus by spending the next 40 days in concentrated, coordinated, congregational prayer. If you are willing to be a part of this spiritual discipline, please use each week's prayer guide to pray for at least five minutes a day for 40 days, and to pray for the specific needs identified by the overseers of our church family. The following prayer items for this week are labeled either PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), SG (Spiritual Growth), or MN (Ministry Needs).
The theme of this year's prayer campaign is "Showers of Blessing." We are humbled here at College Avenue by the unusual outpouring of God's favor over the past year, and in response we want to offer our daily praise to the Lord for His goodness. In addition, through these prayers and scripture meditations we seek to claim, by faith the full riches of God 's promises to us.
In Week One our daily meditations will focus on "The Blessing of Answered Prayers." This week's guide was prepared by Dan.
DAY ONE (SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17)
BLESSING #1: "The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them" - Psalm 145:18-19
PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)
PR: Thank you, Father, for the amazing blessing of being able to talk to You at any time with the confidence that You are near, You care, and You are willing and able to answer our petitions. We especially thank you for the mediation of Jesus, our High Priest, who speaks on our behalf when we approach Your throne; and for the Holy Spirit, who intercedes for us when we do not even know what we ought to pray for.
PR: Thank you, Father, for the additional shepherds you have added to our church family this year. Bless Bruce and Jim with long lives as leaders. Grant wisdom and unity to Mike Arnold, Bret Garrett, David Hogg, Mike Meadows, David Ponder, Bruce Simpson, Jim Welch, and Allen White as they serve together.
SG: Father, we boldly ask in the name of Jesus that you bless us in the next 40 days with the strength we need to face life's challenges; through our High Priest we claim your promise to draw near to us as we draw near to You; we ask that through your Spirit you will grant us a deeper sense of Your presence in our lives in the days ahead.
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The theme of this year's prayer campaign is "Showers of Blessing." We are humbled here at College Avenue by the unusual outpouring of God's favor over the past year, and in response we want to offer our daily praise to the Lord for His goodness. In addition, through these prayers and scripture meditations we seek to claim, by faith the full riches of God 's promises to us.
In Week One our daily meditations will focus on "The Blessing of Answered Prayers." This week's guide was prepared by Dan.
DAY ONE (SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17)
BLESSING #1: "The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them" - Psalm 145:18-19
PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), CF (Confession), SG (Spiritual Growth), MN (Ministry Needs)
PR: Thank you, Father, for the amazing blessing of being able to talk to You at any time with the confidence that You are near, You care, and You are willing and able to answer our petitions. We especially thank you for the mediation of Jesus, our High Priest, who speaks on our behalf when we approach Your throne; and for the Holy Spirit, who intercedes for us when we do not even know what we ought to pray for.
PR: Thank you, Father, for the additional shepherds you have added to our church family this year. Bless Bruce and Jim with long lives as leaders. Grant wisdom and unity to Mike Arnold, Bret Garrett, David Hogg, Mike Meadows, David Ponder, Bruce Simpson, Jim Welch, and Allen White as they serve together.
SG: Father, we boldly ask in the name of Jesus that you bless us in the next 40 days with the strength we need to face life's challenges; through our High Priest we claim your promise to draw near to us as we draw near to You; we ask that through your Spirit you will grant us a deeper sense of Your presence in our lives in the days ahead.
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Friday, October 15, 2010
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It's going to be easy to follow the prayer guides each day by choosing the most convenient way for you to receive the daily updates. Since we're already connected, we are offering several ways for you to receive the daily prayer guides via the Internet and social media. Simply follow the link below to find out how you can receive the daily prayer guides!
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Wednesday, October 6, 2010
College Ave. Church of Christ 40 Days of Prayer 2010
In keeping with our goal of truly being a church "of Christ," our shepherds have called us to follow the example of Jesus by spending 40 days in concentrated, coordinated, congregational prayer. This year's prayer campaign will begin Sunday, October 17, 2010.
If you are willing to be a part of this spiritual discipline, please use each day's prayer guide to pray for at least five minutes a day for 40 days, and to pray for the specific needs identified by the overseers of our church family. The following prayer items for this week are labeled either PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), SG (Spiritual Growth), or MN (Ministry Needs).
The theme of this year's prayer campaign is "Showers of Blessing." We are humbled here at College Avenue by the unusual outpouring of God's favor over the past year, and in response we want to offer our daily praise to the Lord for His goodness. In addition, through these prayers and scripture meditations we seek to claim, by faith the full riches of God 's promises to us.
If you received this as an e-mail, you are still signed up to receive the daily prayer guides and will begin receiving them for the 2010 campaign on the morning of October 17. Otherwise, follow the link below to subscribe via e-mail. Note that once you enter your e-mail on the form, you must click the link in the e-mail you receive in order to activate this subscription. Thank you.
Subscribe to College Ave. Church of Christ - 40 Days of Prayer by Email
http://www.cacoc.org/
If you are willing to be a part of this spiritual discipline, please use each day's prayer guide to pray for at least five minutes a day for 40 days, and to pray for the specific needs identified by the overseers of our church family. The following prayer items for this week are labeled either PR (Praise), IN (Intercession), SG (Spiritual Growth), or MN (Ministry Needs).
The theme of this year's prayer campaign is "Showers of Blessing." We are humbled here at College Avenue by the unusual outpouring of God's favor over the past year, and in response we want to offer our daily praise to the Lord for His goodness. In addition, through these prayers and scripture meditations we seek to claim, by faith the full riches of God 's promises to us.
If you received this as an e-mail, you are still signed up to receive the daily prayer guides and will begin receiving them for the 2010 campaign on the morning of October 17. Otherwise, follow the link below to subscribe via e-mail. Note that once you enter your e-mail on the form, you must click the link in the e-mail you receive in order to activate this subscription. Thank you.
Subscribe to College Ave. Church of Christ - 40 Days of Prayer by Email
http://www.cacoc.org/
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