Lakeview Christian Center

July-August: Faith

Morning Meditation Psalm: Psalm 13
Song: “Solid Rock”

Faith in Trials

“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given to him” (James 1:1-5)

Pray for….

-Strengthening of faith for all in the church who are suffering
-God to heal those who are physically afflicted
-Comfort for those who are mourning
-Depressed to sense the nearness of the Lord
-God to give faith to the church to pray for healing
-Restoration of broken relationships that have caused pain
-Peace and trust for those who are questioning “Why?”
-We would be a church filled with people who are steadfast under trial, who hope in God, who love Jesus more than our own lives or comfort, and who are a witness to the world in our suffering.

July: 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
-Favor of God upon the new baby orphanage
-God to continue to make an opportunity for the planting of a church on the property of the Ranch
-Help for the Ranch financially
-Continued peace for the staff and the children
-Protection for the Ranch and the city from any further violence

July: Mission of the Church

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

Extra-Local Partnership
(Sovereign Grace Ministries)

“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
-The Lord would equip our church body for church planting opportunities
Sovereign Grace Ministries
-Discernment, encouragement, and faith in a difficult season
-Strengthening and maturing local churches
-Upcoming conferences to equip the Church

July: Mission of the Church

Morning Meditation Psalm: Psalm 145
Song: “Lord Most High”

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 he has placed us.
-Vacation Bible School (July 16-20)
-Urban Impact (Work day on July 21)
-Other outreach ministries to pray for: Christ Cares Cancer Ministry; Mercy Ministry; Living Alternatives; In His Hands; Next Generation Ministries