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February 28, 2010  |  COMMUNION, LAST WEEK  |  No Comments

February 28th-March 6th, 2010

Prayer of the Week:

O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy: Be gracious to all who have gone astry from your ways, and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of your Word, Jesus Christ your Son; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Sunday, February 28th

Read: Acts 7:2, 51-60, Psalm 12

Pray: O God, you make us glad with the weekly remembrance of the glorious resurrection of your Son our Lord: Give us this day such blessing through our worship of you, that the week to come may be spent in your favor; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

From the church prayer list – May Mott, Lyle Hansen

Monday, March 1st

Read: Acts 7:1-12, Psalm 12:6

Pray:

O God, the King eternal, whose light divides the day from the night and turns the shadow of death into the morning: Drive far from us all wrong desires, incline our hearts to keep your law, and guide our feet into the way of peace; that, having done your will with cheerfulness while it was day, we may, when night comes, rejoice to give you thanks; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

From the church prayer list – Carolyn Coburn, Bill Cates

Tuesday, March 2nd

Read: Acts 7:13-24, Psalm 12:7

Pray:

O God, the author of peace and lover of concord, to know you is eternal life and to serve you is perfect freedom: defend us, your humble servants, in all assaults of our enemies; that we, surely trusting in your defense, may not fear the power of any adversaries; through the might of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

From the church prayer list – Royce Pierson, Joyce Hughes

Wednesday, March 3rd

Read: Acts 7:25-36, Psalm 12:8

Pray:

Lord God, almighty and everlasting Father, you have brought us in safety to this new day: Preserve us with your mighty power, that we may not fall into sin, nor be overcome by adversity; and in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

From the church prayer list – Bryan Beard, Jennifer Jenkins

Thursday, March 4th

Read: Acts 7:37-48, Psalm 13:1

Pray:

Heavenly Father, in you we live and move and have our being: We humbly pray you so to guide and govern us by your Holy Spirit, that in all the cares and occupations of our life we may not forget you, but may remember that we are ever walking in your sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

From the church prayer list – Jasper Gunter, Joe Smith

Friday, March 5th

Read: Acts 7:49-60, Psalm 13:2

Pray:

Almighty God, whose most dear Son went not up to joy but first he suffered pain, and entered not into glory before he was crucified: Mercifully grant that we, walking in the way of the cross, may find it none other than the way of life and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

From the church prayer list: Lynn Hardcastle, Haiti

Saturday, March 6th

Read: Acts 8, Psalm 13

Pray:

Almighty God, who after the creation of the world rested from all your works and sanctified a day of rest for all your creatures: Grant that we, putting away all earthly anxieties, may be duly prepared for the service of your sanctuary, and that our rest here upon earth may be a preparation for the eternal rest promised to your people in heaven; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

From the church prayer list: Sunday services

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February 21, 2010  |  COMMUNION  |  No Comments

February 21st-27th, 2010

Prayer of the Week:

Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing you have made and forgive the sins of all who are penitent: Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of you, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Sunday, February 21st

Read: Acts 5:12-42, Psalm 11

Pray: O God, you make us glad with the weekly remembrance of the glorious resurrection of your Son our Lord: Give us this day such blessing through our worship of you, that the week to come may be spent in your favor; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

From the church prayer list – May Mott, Lyle Hansen

Monday, February 22nd

Read: Acts 5:1-11, Psalm 12:1

Pray:

O God, the King eternal, whose light divides the day from the night and turns the shadow of death into the morning: Drive far from us all wrong desires, incline our hearts to keep your law, and guide our feet into the way of peace; that, having done your will with cheerfulness while it was day, we may, when night comes, rejoice to give you thanks; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

From the church prayer list – Carolyn Coburn, Bill Cates

Tuesday, February 23rd

Read: Acts 5:12-24, Psalm 12:2

Pray:

O God, the author of peace and lover of concord, to know you is eternal life and to serve you is perfect freedom: defend us, your humble servants, in all assaults of our enemies; that we, surely trusting in your defense, may not fear the power of any adversaries; through the might of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

From the church prayer list – Royce Pierson, Joyce Hughes

Wednesday, February 24th

Read: Acts 5:25-42, Psalm 12:3

Pray:

Lord God, almighty and everlasting Father, you have brought us in safety to this new day: Preserve us with your mighty power, that we may not fall into sin, nor be overcome by adversity; and in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

From the church prayer list – Bryan Beard, Jennifer Jenkins

Thursday, February 25th

Read: Acts 6:1-7, Psalm 12:4

Pray:

Heavenly Father, in you we live and move and have our being: We humbly pray you so to guide and govern us by your Holy Spirit, that in all the cares and occupations of our life we may not forget you, but may remember that we are ever walking in your sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

From the church prayer list – Jasper Gunter, Joe Smith

Friday, February 26th

Read: Acts 6:8-15, Psalm 12:5

Pray:

Almighty God, whose most dear Son went not up to joy but first he suffered pain, and entered not into glory before he was crucified: Mercifully grant that we, walking in the way of the cross, may find it none other than the way of life and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

From the church prayer list: Lynn Hardcastle, Haiti

Saturday, February 27th

Pray:

Almighty God, who after the creation of the world rested from all your works and sanctified a day of rest for all your creatures: Grant that we, putting away all earthly anxieties, may be duly prepared for the service of your sanctuary, and that our rest here upon earth may be a preparation for the eternal rest promised to your people in heaven; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Read: Acts 7, Psalm 12

From the church prayer list: Sunday services

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February 11, 2010  |  COMMUNION  |  No Comments

February 14th-21st, 2010

Prayer of the Week:

O God, the strength of all who put their trust in you: Mercifully accept our prayers; and because in our weakness we can do nothing good without you, give us the help of your grace, that in keeping your commandments we may please you both in will and deed; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Sunday, February 14th

Read: Acts 3:1-19, Psalm 10:13-18

Pray: O God, you make us glad with the weekly remembrance of the glorious resurrection of your Son our Lord: Give us this day such blessing through our worship of you, that the week to come may be spent in your favor; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

From the church prayer list – May Mott, Lyle Hansen

Monday, February 15th

Read: Acts 3:1-10, Psalm 11:1

Pray:

O God, the King eternal, whose light divides the day from the night and turns the shadow of death into the morning: Drive far from us all wrong desires, incline our hearts to keep your law, and guide our feet into the way of peace; that, having done your will with cheerfulness while it was day, we may, when night comes, rejoice to give you thanks; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

From the church prayer list – Carolyn Coburn, Bill Cates

Tuesday, February 16th

Read: Acts 3:11-26, Psalm 11:2

Pray:

O God, the author of peace and lover of concord, to know you is eternal life and to serve you is perfect freedom: defend us, your humble servants, in all assaults of our enemies; that we, surely trusting in your defense, may not fear the power of any adversaries; through the might of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

From the church prayer list – Royce Pierson, Joyce Hughes

Wednesday, February 17th

Read: Acts 4:1-22, Psalm 11:3

Pray:

Lord God, almighty and everlasting Father, you have brought us in safety to this new day: Preserve us with your mighty power, that we may not fall into sin, nor be overcome by adversity; and in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

From the church prayer list – Bryan Beard, Jennifer Jenkins

Thursday, February 18th

Read: Acts 4:23-31, Psalm 11:4

Pray:

Heavenly Father, in you we live and move and have our being: We humbly pray you so to guide and govern us by your Holy Spirit, that in all the cares and occupations of our life we may not forget you, but may remember that we are ever walking in your sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

From the church prayer list – Jasper Gunter, Joe Smith

Friday, February 19th

Read: Acts 4:32-37, Psalm 11:5-7

Pray:

Almighty God, whose most dear Son went not up to joy but first he suffered pain, and entered not into glory before he was crucified: Mercifully grant that we, walking in the way of the cross, may find it none other than the way of life and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

From the church prayer list: Lynn Hardcastle, Haiti

Saturday, February 20th

Pray:

Almighty God, who after the creation of the world rested from all your works and sanctified a day of rest for all your creatures: Grant that we, putting away all earthly anxieties, may be duly prepared for the service of your sanctuary, and that our rest here upon earth may be a preparation for the eternal rest promised to your people in heaven; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Read: Acts 5, Psalm 11:1-7

From the church prayer list: Sunday services

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CrossWords – February 7th-13th, 2010

February 7, 2010  |  COMMUNION  |  No Comments

Prayer of the Week: Set us free, O God, from the bondage of our sins, and give us the liberty of that abundant life which you have made known to us in your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Sunday, February 7th

Read: Acts 2, Psalm 10:7-12

Pray: O God, you make us glad with the weekly remembrance of the glorious resurrection of your Son our Lord: Give us this day such blessing through our worship of you, that the week to come may be spent in your favor; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

From the church prayer list – May Mott, Lyle Hansen

Monday, February 8th

Read: Acts 2:1-9, Psalm 10:13

Pray:

O God, the King eternal, whose light divides the day from the night and turns the shadow of death into the morning: Drive far from us all wrong desires, incline our hearts to keep your law, and guide our feet into the way of peace; that, having done your will with cheerfulness while it was day, we may, when night comes, rejoice to give you thanks; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

From the church prayer list – Carolyn Coburn, Bill Cates

Tuesday, February 9th

Read: Acts 2:10-19, Psalm 10:14

Pray:

O God, the author of peace and lover of concord, to know you is eternal life and to serve you is perfect freedom: defend us, your humble servants, in all assaults of our enemies; that we, surely trusting in your defense, may not fear the power of any adversaries; through the might of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

From the church prayer list – Carolyn Coburn, Bill Cates

Wednesday, February 10th

Read: Acts 2:20-29, Psalm 10:15

Pray:

Lord God, almighty and everlasting Father, you have brought us in safety to this new day: Preserve us with your mighty power, that we may not fall into sin, nor be overcome by adversity; and in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

From the church prayer list – Royce Pierson, Joyce Hughes

Thursday, February 11th

Read: Acts 2:30-39, Psalm 10:16

Pray:

Heavenly Father, in you we live and move and have our being: We humbly pray you so to guide and govern us by your Holy Spirit, that in all the cares and occupations of our life we may not forget you, but may remember that we are ever walking in your sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

From the church prayer list – Jasper Gunter

Friday, February 12th

Read: Acts 2:40-47, Psalm 10:17-18

Pray:

Almighty God, whose most dear Son went not up to joy but first he suffered pain, and entered not into glory before he was crucified: Mercifully grant that we, walking in the way of the cross, may find it none other than the way of life and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

From the church prayer list: Haiti

Saturday, February 13th

Pray:

Almighty God, who after the creation of the world rested from all your works and sanctified a day of rest for all your creatures: Grant that we, putting away all earthly anxieties, may be duly prepared for the service of your sanctuary, and that our rest here upon earth may be a preparation for the eternal rest promised to your people in heaven; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Read: Acts 3-4, Psalm 10:13-18

From the church prayer list: Sunday services

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CrossWords – 1.31.10-2.6.10

January 31, 2010  |  COMMUNION  |  No Comments

Prayer of the Week:

O God, the King of glory, you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven: Do not leave us comfortless, but send us your Holy Spirit to strengthen us, and exalt us to that place where our Savior Christ has gone before; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

Sunday, January 31st

Read: Acts 1, Psalm 10:1-6

Pray: O God, you make us glad with the weekly remembrance of the glorious resurrection of your Son our Lord: Give us this day such blessing through our worship of you, that the week to come may be spent in your favor; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

From the church prayer list – May Mott, Lyle Hansen

Monday, February 1st

Read: Acts 1:1-5, Psalm 10:7

Pray:

O God, the King eternal, whose light divides the day from the night and turns the shadow of death into the morning: Drive far from us all wrong desires, incline our hearts to keep your law, and guide our feet into the way of peace; that, having done your will with cheerfulness while it was day, we may, when night comes, rejoice to give you thanks; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

From the church prayer list – Carolyn Coburn, Bill Cates

Tuesday, February 2nd

Read: Acts 1:6-10, Psalm 10:8

Pray:

O God, the author of peace and lover of concord, to know you is eternal life and to serve you is perfect freedom: defend us, your humble servants, in all assaults of our enemies; that we, surely trusting in your defense, may not fear the power of any adversaries; through the might of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

From the church prayer list – Carolyn Coburn, Bill Cates

Wednesday, February 3rd

Read: Acts 1:11-15, Psalm 10:9

Pray:

Lord God, almighty and everlasting Father, you have brought us in safety to this new day: Preserve us with your mighty power, that we may not fall into sin, nor be overcome by adversity; and in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

From the church prayer list – Royce Pierson, Joyce Hughes

Thursday, February 4th

Read:  Acts 1:16-20, Psalm 10:9

Pray:

Heavenly Father, in you we live and move and have our being: We humbly pray you so to guide and govern us by your Holy Spirit, that in all the cares and occupations of our life we may not forget you, but may remember that we are ever walking in your sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

From the church prayer list – Jasper Gunter, Jack Henderson

Friday, February 5th

Read: Acts 1:21-26, Psalm 10:11-12

Pray:

Almighty God, whose most dear Son went not up to joy but first he suffered pain, and entered not into glory before he was crucified: Mercifully grant that we, walking in the way of the cross, may find it none other than the way of life and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

From the church prayer list: Haiti

Saturday, February 6th

Pray:

Almighty God, who after the creation of the world rested from all your works and sanctified a day of rest for all your creatures: Grant that we, putting away all earthly anxieties, may be duly prepared for the service of your sanctuary, and that our rest here upon earth may be a preparation for the eternal rest promised to your people in heaven; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Read:  Acts 2, Psalm 10:7-12

From the church prayer list:  Sunday services

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