Thank you for giving the gift of prayer. Your willingness to be in prayer for the opening of our new sanctuary is appreciated by members, staff and clergy of CUMC. If you would like some inspiration for your prayer time, read below. May you be blessed to be a blessing!
Scripture Passages
Behold, I am doing a new thing—do you not see it? Is 43:19
Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Eph 3: 20-21
One generation shall praise your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts. Ps 145:4
O taste and see that the Lord is good; happy are those who take refuge in him. Ps 34:8
In God we have boasted continually, and we will give thanks to your name forever. Ps 44:8
Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who has promised is faithful. Heb 10:23
I will thank you forever, because of what you have done. In the presence of the faithful I will proclaim your name, for it is good. Ps 52:9
And whatever things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive. Mat 21:22
Thoughts & Quotes
“Prayer is the way that God guides, directs, and uses us for the building of the Kingdom, and that is what the life of faith is all about. If we stay intent on listening, God will lead us where we need to be.” -Don Underwood, Senior Minister
Real vision, real faith. . .a legacy worth everything.
Because of your willingness to share. . .
The Kingdom of God grows stronger.
Because of your willingness to serve. . .
A weary world discovers hope.
Because of your willingness to care. . .
We as a church share a bond like no other.
Because of your willingness to grow. . .
The legacy of our faith will continue for generations to come.
“There will come a time when you believe everything is finished. That will be the beginning.” -Louis L’Amour
An Idea for Prayer Time
Just remember ACTS:
ADORATION — Praise God
choose an attribute of God for Praise, i.e. “God is Good.”
CONFESSION — Get right with God
“I confess my iniquity; I am sorry for my sin.” Psalm 38:18
THANKSGIVING — Thank God
“O give thanks to the Lord, call on his name, make known his deeds among the peoples.” Ps 105:1
SUPPLICATION — Ask God humbly and earnestly your prayer requests
possibilities include, but are not limited to, our clergy and lay leadership, our hospitality servants, parking lot greeters, ushers, bus drivers, Sunday School and nursery volunteers, our sacred space, our Adult classes, our music ministry, the sound system
God is all Goodness. We pray that we will keep ever in our minds the surpassing riches of Your grace. Grant that we may devote all our efforts to cooperating with that grace and growing in it moment by moment. We ask this through Jesus, Our Lord. Amen.
