Oct 17th, 2011 by pfadmin
October: Health of the Church
Morning Meditation Psalm: Psalm 63
Song: “Blessed”
The Prayer Force
“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….
-Growth of an intercessory community
-All members of the church to respond to the call to pray
-Times of corporate prayer to be filled with believing hearts
-Personal prayer and communion with God to be valued and non-negotiable
-Bearing of one another’s burdens through prayer
-Our prays to be God-focused and Kingdom-minded
-Prayer to support and saturate everything we do as a church
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Oct 10th, 2011 by pfadmin
October: Health of the Church
Morning Meditation Psalm: Psalm 33
Song: “How Great is Our God”
Leadership
“Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of advantage to you. Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience, desiring to act honorably in all things” (Hebrews 13:17-18)
The Pastoral Team
(Keith, Peter, Matt, Jeff, Pete)
Covenant Group Leaders
Extended Leadership Team
Raising up of new leaders
Pray for….
-Spirit empowerment for God’s calling on their lives
-Strength to lead in the church and the home
-Trust in God for daily responsibilities
-Faith in God as they meet resistance
-Protection from the attack of the Enemy
-Health and peace for their families
-Joyful submission from the congregation to their leading from the Word of God
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September: Health of the Church
Morning Meditation Psalm: Psalm 30
Song: “Everlasting”
Sunday Gatherings
“Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near” (Hebrews 10:22-25)
Pray for….
-Experience of the presence of God
-Hearts ready to hear and respond to the preached Word
-Joyful celebration of God’s work through song
-Honoring God sacrificially through tithes and offerings
-Unbelievers to be convicted of their sin and turn to Christ
-Building of genuine relationships in the body
-Those in seasons of difficulty to receive comfort
-Visitors to feel welcomed and at home
-Children’s ministry to effectively communicate God’s care
-All who are present to grow in the reality of the Gospel
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Sep 26th, 2011 by pfadmin
September: 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
-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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