Mid-Week Prayer, August 28

Reflections:

"They returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet [where Jesus had just ascended to heaven], which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day's journey away.  And when they had entered, they went up to the upper room, where they were staying, Peter and John and James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus and Simon the Zealot and Judas the son of James.  All these with one accord were devoting themselves to prayer, together with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers."  --Acts 1:12-14

"Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain.  Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain."                                       --Psalm 127:1

Please pray for Redeemer's visionary prayer goals for 2014-2015:

- Commitment to Prayer

- Ministry Teams online in a stage appropriate way

- New Worship/Office Facility

- Distribution of Match Fund money by year end

- Staff 

- Media Plan

- Building our web of relationships

Mid-Week Prayer, August 21

A reflection:
"If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love."                --John 15:7-9

This week's requests:
- Pray for our Fall Rally this coming Sunday night.  Pray that it will be a time of encouragement and excitement as we all remember our vision and plan for how we can participate in the advancement of God's kingdom through the life and ministry of Redeemer.
- Pray that God would make us a church that is very giving in terms of our time, talents, and treasure.  Pray that God would help you consider the ways in which he is calling you to give and support this ministry effort.
- Pray for our member care team.  This team has a plan for the people of Redeemer to serve as Jesus' hands, feet, and voice in ministering to the practical or "felt" needs of one another in the body.

Mid-Week Prayer, August 6

A reflection on prayer:

Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name.  Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven.  Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors.  And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.  For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever.  Amen.

This week's requests:

- Pray for peace between the nations.

- Pray for our national leaders, our local leaders, and the elections this week.

- Pray for the peace and prosperity of our city.  

- Pray for our schools:  the administration, teachers, and students, especially this first week of school.