A gift received in giving...
Creator and Redeemer of the World, you give us the greatest gift in your son, Jesus Christ. He was born into a world of sin, but he remained sinless. He suffered for our sake, and he gave up his life so we might live. We praise you for this Holy and Living Sacrifice, your own precious Son.
We hear your call upon our lives, dear God. You direct us on the path of righteousness, an upright and noble call to live in service to you and others. But too often we feel the call of the world more strongly, and we leave the path you have shown us. Forgive our selfish desires, and redirect our efforts in your ways, because the life you intend for us is more fulfilling than anything we could possibly imagine in our human limitations.
In your loving-kindness, hear the prayers of your people. Restore them in body, mind and spirit, so that they can live for your glory. We lift up Gary Hutchinson and his family, Michael Baden, Cynthia Cross especially for the restoration of her family, protect and bless Joanna and Gwen, Misty Eaves and her mother Debra Williams for healing and strength, for Clyde Ivy hear his petition for your blessings on Laura, Landon and Candiace, and help them be restored as a family; for Kristina Smith and her family, strengthen them as a family, hold them together in your love; for Sheniquia Lockett and her mother Betty, bring them to a new understanding based on love and forgiveness, support Angela, Deonte and Devonte in your power and mercy, protect them and open their eyes to your loving plan for their lives. For Dominique, Dakota, Shawn, Estelle, Pamela, Tina, Melissa, and Frances Burdine, Terry Armstrong, Michael Hackworth and Melvin Jarvis and their families, protect and guide them, show them your way in the world, and give them peace. Phylincia Pinder and her sister Erica Higgs who are separated by miles and locked doors, keep them together in heart and spirit; for Joylene Tafoya and Ben Maestas, for your will to be worked out in their lives, Felicia Calhoun and her family, Elaine Burden, Kathy Trujillo, Michelle Hillenbeck, Mary Beavers, Carmen Carlson; Wanda Tongate and her family; for these and all your children who need your protection and guidance, we lift our prayers and give thanks for your intervening love in their lives.
We thank you for this ministry and this church. We thank you for those whose vision and dedication have made it possible for us to minister to a world of hurting people. We celebrate the gift of giving, that you have provided for this ministry to touch so many lives, and to help turn hearts and minds to you. Please use our work to your glory, and strengthen and direct us toward your purpose. We pray that this ministry will serve your purpose in the world, and that those who participate in any way will be blessed in their efforts. Thank you, dear God, for each and every one who has offered a prayer for this ministry. And thank you, dear God, for the blessings you have poured out on us, In Jesus' name, Amen.
We hear your call upon our lives, dear God. You direct us on the path of righteousness, an upright and noble call to live in service to you and others. But too often we feel the call of the world more strongly, and we leave the path you have shown us. Forgive our selfish desires, and redirect our efforts in your ways, because the life you intend for us is more fulfilling than anything we could possibly imagine in our human limitations.
In your loving-kindness, hear the prayers of your people. Restore them in body, mind and spirit, so that they can live for your glory. We lift up Gary Hutchinson and his family, Michael Baden, Cynthia Cross especially for the restoration of her family, protect and bless Joanna and Gwen, Misty Eaves and her mother Debra Williams for healing and strength, for Clyde Ivy hear his petition for your blessings on Laura, Landon and Candiace, and help them be restored as a family; for Kristina Smith and her family, strengthen them as a family, hold them together in your love; for Sheniquia Lockett and her mother Betty, bring them to a new understanding based on love and forgiveness, support Angela, Deonte and Devonte in your power and mercy, protect them and open their eyes to your loving plan for their lives. For Dominique, Dakota, Shawn, Estelle, Pamela, Tina, Melissa, and Frances Burdine, Terry Armstrong, Michael Hackworth and Melvin Jarvis and their families, protect and guide them, show them your way in the world, and give them peace. Phylincia Pinder and her sister Erica Higgs who are separated by miles and locked doors, keep them together in heart and spirit; for Joylene Tafoya and Ben Maestas, for your will to be worked out in their lives, Felicia Calhoun and her family, Elaine Burden, Kathy Trujillo, Michelle Hillenbeck, Mary Beavers, Carmen Carlson; Wanda Tongate and her family; for these and all your children who need your protection and guidance, we lift our prayers and give thanks for your intervening love in their lives.
We thank you for this ministry and this church. We thank you for those whose vision and dedication have made it possible for us to minister to a world of hurting people. We celebrate the gift of giving, that you have provided for this ministry to touch so many lives, and to help turn hearts and minds to you. Please use our work to your glory, and strengthen and direct us toward your purpose. We pray that this ministry will serve your purpose in the world, and that those who participate in any way will be blessed in their efforts. Thank you, dear God, for each and every one who has offered a prayer for this ministry. And thank you, dear God, for the blessings you have poured out on us, In Jesus' name, Amen.
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