Lakeview Christian Center

October: Church Family

Morning Meditation Psalm: Psalm 23
Song: “Glorious & Mighty” (lyrics on back)

The Pivot & Young Adults

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, 4 even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love 5 he predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, 6 to the praise of his glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in the Beloved. ” (Ephesians 1:3-5)

Pray for….

-The Pivot Ministry to adequately care for our young adults
-Establishing of a tightly-knit community in Pivot
-The Pivot to be a reaching arm of the church into the mission field of young adults and college students
-College students to grow in a Biblical worldview and the knowledge of the Gospel
-Our young adults to have a passion for God’s kingdom and its expression in the local church
-Young married couples to seek the ministry and care of the church through the structures Jason has put in place
-Young marrieds to be strengthened in their covenant commitments as they receive teaching and help
-Wisdom and joy for Jason as he leads

October: Church Family

Morning Meditation Psalm: Psalm 24
Song: “O Great God”

Men of the Church

“I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God,
who loved me and gave himself for me.” (Galatians 2:20)

Pray for….

-Men who live by faith in the Son of God
-Men who daily abandon their pride and find identity in Christ
-Men who do not treat sin lightly
-Men of courage and conviction
-Men of humility and self-sacrifice
-Men of discipline and devotion
-Men who lead in the home and in the church
-Husbands who care for their wives and show them their love
-Fathers who train their children in the Gospel
-Single men who serve in the Kingdom
-Young men who live distinct lives and are light to the world
-Raising up of men as leaders

October: Church Family

Morning Meditation Psalm: Psalm 145
Song: “Amazing Love”

Youth and Children

“Such is the generation of those who seek him, who seek the face of the God of Jacob” (Psalm 24:6)

Pray for…

-Children to learn the truth of the Gospel
-Children to respond with repentance and faith
-Parents to impart to their children a big vision of God
-That our kids would grow up reading the Bible and knowing Jesus Christ through it
-Establishing of a leader who can give adequate attention to children’s ministry
-God to give the youth a passion to live for Him
-All of the youth to experience genuine conversion
-Deepening of relationships within the youth group
-The group would grow in size and in spiritual maturity
-Strength, wisdom, and joy for Evan as he serves the youth and their families

October: Church Family

Morning Meditation Psalm: Psalm 84
Song: “Haven’t You Been Good”

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….

-Consistent and meaningful participation in Covenant Group ministry
-Healthy development of church membership (New Members’ Process)
-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