Lakeview Christian Center

August: Faith

Morning Meditation Psalm: Psalm 100
Song: “High Above All Things”

Faith for Growth

“…and the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved” (Acts 2:47)

Pray for….

Growing Wide:
-God to give us faith to pray and work for increased growth
-Lord to continue to bring visitors to the church
-Those who have begun to attend to sense a calling here and join in membership
-That we would effectively connect with newcomers
-Planning and preparation for the church plant

Growing Deep:
-We would be a community characterized by discipleship
-Covenant Group ministry would flourish as a means of growth
-Training up and maturing of new leaders
-We would be a church filled with people who are hungry for the Word, fervent in prayer, and committed to the local church

Evangelism

Morning Meditation Psalm: Psalm 32
Song: “Amazing Love”

Alpha Course

“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….

-Visitors to feel welcome and at home
-Presentation of the gospel to be clear and persuasive
-Spirit to reveal Jesus Christ and his salvation to unbelievers
-Discussion at tables to be productive and beneficial
-Blessing of joy for those who serve
-Table facilitators to be equipped with wisdom and discernment
-Alpha Kids to articulate the gospel through teaching and care
-Our church to have an increased passion for both corporate and personal evangelism

August: Faith

Morning Meditation Psalm: Psalm 29
Song: “Haven’t You Been Good”

Faith for Community

“So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.” (Ephesians 2:19-22)

Pray for….

-Community built on the Word and centered in the Gospel
-Fresh faith to be the people God has called us to be
-That we would be aware of God’s presence as we gather
-Establishment of meaningful friendships
-Consistent participation in Covenant Group ministry
-Church characterized by godly conversations
-Commitment to fellowship and consistent attendance
-Flourishing of unity and holiness
-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

August: Faith

Morning Meditation Psalm: Psalm 51
Song: “O Great God”

Faith for Change

“Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit” (2 Corinthians 3:17-18)

Pray for….

-God to give us faith to take steps toward change
-Our attitudes and behaviors would be transformed and renewed by the Gospel
-We would live a life characterized by repentance and faith
-That we would be experiencing increased freedom in our lives
-That we would be “beholding the glory of the Lord” — seeking God by His Word and through prayer
-Covenant Group ministry would be a means for accomplishing lasting change
-That we would be a community of “people in need of change helping people in need of change”