Songs:    More Like Jesus: https://youtu.be/1BhrCKhBFB4 ;

Same God: https://youtu.be/yse43TUrces ;

Surrounded: https://youtu.be/yse43TUrces

 

Readings: Matthew 6:5-15; Ephesians 6:18; Psalm 32; Matthew 26:36-46

 

Confession of Sins (1 John 1:6-9)

• Sins of thought, word, deed (Lord have mercy)

• Make me more like Jesus

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Relationship with Christ (John 4:21-26)

• Ann Marie

• Heart for the lost

• Great commission passion

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Families (Ephesians 5:22-6:4)

• Healthy, God ordained and blessed

• Parental leadership of children

• Children honoring parents

• Foster families

• Heather and Katie Neil

• Safety for those who travel

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Health struggles  (James 5:13-16)

• Kay Holmes

• Donna Lahrke

• Vigil (friend of Ron Webb fighting for life)

• Darci (wisdom and discernment regarding medical decisions, Ashton (Mike and Dana’s grandson), Chad (Lisa’s friend)

• Liz, Duncan and their boys (friends of Narissa). Liz is undergoing treatment for stage 4 cancer(health, family, coping with stress, managing financial concerns, etc.)

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Job issues  (Ecclesiastes 3:22)

• To know and answer God’s call in the workplace

• For useful employment

• Ability to endure through hardship and hostile environment

• Godly employers and employees

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Grieving  (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18)

• For peace and a knowledge of the Resurrection

• Support and encouragement

• Nancy Wright, death of husband

• Gerald Grimm, death of wife

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Loneliness and feeling of abandonment  (Joshua 1:9)

• Depression

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Stress and Anxiety  (Isaiah 35:4)

• Preparations for Revive Fest

• Building project progress and wise decisions 

• Financial support

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World Events  (Matthew 24:7; 1 Timothy 2:1-4)

• Earthquake in Turkey

• Conflict in the Ukraine

• Malawi during the hungry season

• Rulers and government leaders (World Leaders: US-Biden, Canada-Trudeau, Mexico-Obrador, UK-Sunak, France-Macron, Turkey-Erdogan, Ukraine-Zelenskyy, Russia-Putin, Germany-Scholz, China-Xi, N.Korea-Jong-un, Japan-Kishida, Iran-Khamedei, Israel-Netanyahu, India-Modi, Pakistan-Sharif, Australia-Albanese, Brazil-Lula)

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Pregnant mothers and the unborn  (Psalm 139:13-16)

• Pregnancy Helpline Centers (Three Rivers, Sturgis)

• Prolife Advocacy groups (National Right to Life, Lutherans for Life)

• Elizabeth Brazeal and baby (on bed rest)

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Education  (Ephesians 4:11-16)

• Godly teachers and mentors

• That teachers may use their gift to build up others

• Godly examples and instruction

• Students ready to learn and well behaved

• Truth over opinions

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Strong faith  (Genesis 12:1-8)

• Zeal for prayer

• Deep dive into God’s Word

• Overcoming doubt

• More Like Jesus

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Against the enemy (Ephesians 6:10-18)

• For the devil to be thwarted at every turn

• Helmet of Salvation (Have the mind of Christ)

• Breastplate of Righteousness (heart and feelings)

• Belt of Truth (lies and false teachings)

• Shield of Faith (attacks against character and purpose)

• Feat fitted with the readiness of the Gospel (go where sent)

• Sword of the Spirit (God’s Word)

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Praise God  (Psalm 103)

• Attributes of God (Omnipresence, all powerful, all knowing, merciful, loving, faithful, good, etc.)

• Creation (Smallest to greatest)

• New Life in Christ

• Life in the Spirit

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