Dec 31st, 2014 by pfadmin
January: Church Family
Morning Meditation Psalm: Psalm 84
Song: “All I Have is Christ”
Fellowship & Relationships
“So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, 20built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, 21in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. 22In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit. (Ephesians 2:19-22)
Pray for….
-Covenant Group on-ramp & sign-up
-Consistent and meaningful participation in Covenant Group ministry this semester
-Healthy development of church membership
-Establishment of meaningful friendships
-Commitment to fellowship and consistent attendance
-Church characterized by godly conversations
-Humble pursuit of accountability and correction
-Freedom from bitterness, jealousy, gossip, and other enemies of relationships
-Those on “the fringe” to feel welcomed and connected
-Gospel to be at the center of our relationships and church life
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Dec 26th, 2014 by pfadmin
December: Faith
Morning Meditation Psalm: Psalm 100
Song: “Isn’t He Good”
Faith for the New Year
Looking Back: Thanksgiving
“For it is all for your sake, so that as grace extends to more and more people it may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God” (2 Cor. 4:15)
Personal Blessing—What has the Lord done in your life recently?
– Victory over sin and freedom from bondage?
– Sustaining you through seasons of trials?
– Fresh experiences of the presence of His Spirit?
– Financial provision or physical healing?
Corporate Blessing—What has the Lord done in our church?
– Leading many visitors to attend on Sundays
– Redeeming the lost through Alpha & outreach ministries
– Discipling of new believers and maturing the saints
– Growing us in the unity of the faith
Looking Forward: Faith
“From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after
another” (John 1:16)
-Experiencing the year of the Lord’s favor (Luke 4:19)
-Re-envisioning & renewal for the various ministries of the church
-2015 to be a year of Kingdom-minded, self-sacrificing, Gospel-centered, risk-taking growth in LCC for the glory of God
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Dec 18th, 2014 by pfadmin
December: Faith
Morning Meditation Psalm: Psalm 29
Song: “Let Your Kingdom Come”
Praying for Everyone
“First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth” (1 Timothy 2:1-4)
“Big general prayers become powerful when they are filled up with concrete, radical Biblical goals for the people we are praying for” —John Piper
Pray for…. (some examples)
– Homeless & neglected in the city to find rest in Jesus Christ (Matt. 11:28)
– Missionaries in foreign countries to rejoice in tribulation (James 1:1-4)
– New Orleans business owners and employees to treasure Jesus Christ as precious (1 Peter 2:4)
– Those in governmental authority to be gifted with wisdom and peace that leads them to the gospel (1 Tim. 2:2)
– “All of the saints” (Eph. 6:18) to be guarded from the enemy, preserved in doctrinal purity, and matured into Christ’s image for God’s glory
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Dec 11th, 2014 by pfadmin
December
Morning Meditation Psalm: Psalm 47
Song: “Blessed Be Your Name”
Open Prayer Time
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” (Philippians 4:6)
“Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”
(Hebrews 4:16)
Pray for whatever the Lord lays on your heart. Here are some things to consider:
-Seeking God for the New Year
-Whatever needs in the body you are aware of
-God’s work through the various ministries in our church
-Christmas Musical
-Holiday season—opportunities for mission and care
-The global church
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