Lakeview Christian Center

March: Mission of the Church

Morning Meditation Psalm: Psalm 32
Song: “High Above All Things”

Evangelism

“In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. For what we proclaim is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, with ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake. For God, who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’ has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.” (2 Corinthians 4:4-6)

Pray for….

-Our church to have an increased passion for both corporate and personal evangelism
-We would be “ministers of reconciliation” (2 Cor. 5) wherever we go—in the home, at work, etc.
-Visitors to the church to feel welcome and at home
-God’s blessing on the current Alpha Course.
-Presentation of the gospel to be clear and persuasive
-Spirit to reveal Jesus Christ and his salvation to unbelievers
-That we would be freed from the fear of man and laziness and other sins that hinder evangelism
-That God would give us a burden for the lost and their state

March: Mission of the Church

Morning Meditation Psalm: Psalm 83
Song: “Let Your Kingdom Come”

Extra-Local Partnership

“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:18-20)

Pray for….

-God would give us an increasing burden for the Great
-Commission—making and caring for disciples through the planting and building of local churches.
-That God would position LCC to better serve churches in our area and in our surrounding region

Christ Community Church
-Continued effectiveness in mission and fruit
-Strength and faith for Jeff & Kathy and other leaders

Sovereign Grace Ministries
-Wisdom and sustaining grace for pastors
-Strengthening and maturing local churches
-Expansion of global mission

March: Mission of the Church

Morning Meditation Psalm: Psalm 17
Song: “How Good It Is”

Rancho 3M

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope” (Romans 15:13)

Pray for….

-Opportunities for the spread of the gospel in the community
-Strengthening of Dean as he leads in this season
-Discipleship for the children at the Ranch who have come to faith in Christ
-Restoration and healing for the children who have experienced pain and brokenness
-Continued favor of God upon the new baby orphanage
-Continued peace for the staff and the children
-Protection for the Ranch and the city from any further violence
-Help for the Ranch financially (currently in need of significant funds in order to operate at this level)

March: Mission of the Church

Morning Meditation Psalm: Psalm 145
Song: “Come Thou Fount”

Community Outreach

“You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under foot. You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” (Matthew 5:13-16)

Pray for….

-Increased gospel-influence on the community
-That LCC would be a “city on a hill” to the glory of God
-Burden on the hearts of this church to show the love of Christ
-Growing passion for God’s Kingdom
-Continued effective connecting with our neighborhood and the surrounding region
-God to give us wisdom as to how we can best serve the city in which God has placed us.
-Specific outreach ministries to pray for: Christ Cares Cancer Ministry; Mercy Ministry / Care Team; Living Alternatives; In His Hands; Alpha; Next Generation Ministries
-Open House Sunday