OFFERTORY PRAYER
January 3, 2016
Epiphany Sunday
Living God, your radiance shines in the beauty of creation. In Christ your Son, you have given the world eternal light that burns brightly in the midst of darkness. Like the magi, when you draw us near, we are overwhelmed with joy! Lead us by your Spirit to share your warmth and grace with our neighbors. Let our lives in this new year be an offering. We pray through Christ, the light of the world. Amen. (Matthew 2:1-12)
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Prayer Requests
December 27, 2015
Pastor Michael: God is listening. Knock and it shall be opened. Seek and it will be found. We must shift our view. Praise God. Hardship will encourage us to endure and bring us closer to God. Prayer is a solution. Blessings for those that are serving our nation Blessings for those that are without homes or shelter. Lord hear our prayers.
George: Prayers for people in the Southern States going through natural disasters.
Barbara: Prayers for Claire’s cousin, Vaughn and his wife Colleen, on the loss of their child. Prayers of thanks for my family all being together for this wonderful Holiday Season. Prayers for healing mercies for all those suffering. Prayers for safe travel mercies for my family as they return home.
Emily: I pray my Dad is fine in New York.
Natalie: Prayers asking the Lord to help my Mom with relief from pain. Prayers of gratitude for all my blessings.
Tom: I thank God for a good church. Prayers for my family.
Marie: Praise and gratitude for all my blessings. Healing mercies for my sister-in-law and my Mom and all those that need God’s healing touch.
Reilee: Prayers of gratitude. Prayers for my friends Jason and Robin.
Geoff: Prayers for faith for my family.
Kathleen: Prayers of gratitude for my many blessings. I look back to the many miracles I’ve witnessed. Prayers for those who are struggling. May God continue to perform miracles.
Ruth: Prayers for God to go into the hearts of government and for the officials.
Prayers for people. Prayers for healing mercies.
Prayers of thanks for this good church.
Prayers for friends and family.
Prayers that our nation comes together.
Skylar: I want Santa to get home safely.