Apr 25th, 2011 by pfadmin
April: 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
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Apr 18th, 2011 by pfadmin
April: Faith
Morning Meditation Psalm: Psalm 51
Song: “O Great God” (lyrics on back)
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 3:18)
Pray for….
-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
-The Lord would grant us continuing victory over the sins which tend to stay present in our lives
-Cultural sins and sins in our family history would not have a bondage over us.
-Covenant Group ministry would be a means for accomplishing lasting change
-We would be pursuing conformity to the image of Christ
-That we would be a community of “people in need of change helping people in need of change”
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Apr 11th, 2011 by pfadmin
April: 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
-That one day we would “over-flow” into a church plant
Growing Deep:
-Covenant Group ministry would flourish as a means of growth
-Leadership Development Group — an effective time of training and maturing 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
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Mar 28th, 2011 by pfadmin
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
-Continued peace for the staff and the children
-Protection for the Ranch and the city
-Help for the Ranch financially
-Discipleship for the children at the Ranch who have come to faith in Christ
-God to continue to make an opportunity for the planting of a church on the property of the Ranch
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