Theme: Prayer for Resurrection Lutheran Church and our Mission
First Word: John 20:21 So Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you; as the Father has sent Me, I also send you."
First Word: John 20:21 So Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you; as the Father has sent Me, I also send you."
High Noon: Ephesians 4:11-12 Now these are
the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the
evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. Their responsibility is to equip
God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body or Christ.
Last Word:
Acts 2:42-43, 47 All the believers devoted themselves to the
apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the
Lord’s Supper), and to prayer. A deep sense of awe came over them all, and the
apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders. And each day the Lord
added to their fellowship those who were being saved.
Questions and Reflections:
In John 20, Jesus appears to the disciples after his crucifixion to prepare them to do his work in the world. How have you seen God prepare Resurrection to call all people to a vibrant life of faith in Christ?
Ephesians 4 reminds us we are blessed with diverse gifts to serve God. How have you seen these gifts being put to use to grow Resurrection? How might Resurrection assist individuals in finding new ways to use their gifts?
In Acts, we are reminded of not only the importance of devotion to each other as the body of Christ, but the power of that devotion. We come together as a church to celebrate our faith as well as provide an opportunity to “grow God’s flock.” As the Lord continues to add to his fellowship, what have you seen at Resurrection that makes us unique as new followers seek out a church home?
God has a plan for you and for
Resurrection?
Like the apostles, God sends us out into the world to do his work. Fortunately, we don’t have to go out there alone. Together, we are the body of Christ – with amazingly different gifts. God blesses us with these gifts to not only assist us with finding avenues to serve our Lord, but to also appreciate the talent of our brothers and sisters.
Questions and Reflections:
In John 20, Jesus appears to the disciples after his crucifixion to prepare them to do his work in the world. How have you seen God prepare Resurrection to call all people to a vibrant life of faith in Christ?
Ephesians 4 reminds us we are blessed with diverse gifts to serve God. How have you seen these gifts being put to use to grow Resurrection? How might Resurrection assist individuals in finding new ways to use their gifts?
In Acts, we are reminded of not only the importance of devotion to each other as the body of Christ, but the power of that devotion. We come together as a church to celebrate our faith as well as provide an opportunity to “grow God’s flock.” As the Lord continues to add to his fellowship, what have you seen at Resurrection that makes us unique as new followers seek out a church home?
God has a plan for you and for
Resurrection? Like the apostles, God sends us out into the world to do his work. Fortunately, we don’t have to go out there alone. Together, we are the body of Christ – with amazingly different gifts. God blesses us with these gifts to not only assist us with finding avenues to serve our Lord, but to also appreciate the talent of our brothers and sisters.
Resurrection is filled with an
incredible amount of talent. When you see these talents working together to
further God’s mission for us, how can you not praise our Savior?
However, think about the possibilities. Are there ways we are not using everyone’s talents and gifts? Do we make it easy and safe for people to plug into our ministries? How do we bring more people and their gifts to Resurrection? These questions can be exciting and uncomfortable at the same time. Pray for God to guide us towards answers together.
Prayer Starters:
Beautiful Father, we come together through Resurrection to praise and serve you. We pray for clarity in figuring out where we go next with our ministries. Lord, help us identify the best way for this church to use our gifts to reach out into the world to support your work of adding to your flock. We also pray for our members to clearly see ways to use the wonderful gifts you have given them. In your amazing name we pray, Amen.
Let God Lead Prayer - Lord Jesus, thank you for your steadfast love for our family and our congregation. We ask that you would clearly lead Resurrection Lutheran Church into the future you want us to have. Guide us to be your church for people far into the future. You grace us and call us to a vibrant life of faith in Christ, a life we are asked to share with others. Take away our fear and give us courage and strength to trust that you go with us. Holy Spirit, give us ears to hear your voice, give us eyes to see your path, and give us faith to follow you. (pause for silence and listening) In Jesus’ name. Amen.
However, think about the possibilities. Are there ways we are not using everyone’s talents and gifts? Do we make it easy and safe for people to plug into our ministries? How do we bring more people and their gifts to Resurrection? These questions can be exciting and uncomfortable at the same time. Pray for God to guide us towards answers together.
Prayer Starters:
Beautiful Father, we come together through Resurrection to praise and serve you. We pray for clarity in figuring out where we go next with our ministries. Lord, help us identify the best way for this church to use our gifts to reach out into the world to support your work of adding to your flock. We also pray for our members to clearly see ways to use the wonderful gifts you have given them. In your amazing name we pray, Amen.
Let God Lead Prayer - Lord Jesus, thank you for your steadfast love for our family and our congregation. We ask that you would clearly lead Resurrection Lutheran Church into the future you want us to have. Guide us to be your church for people far into the future. You grace us and call us to a vibrant life of faith in Christ, a life we are asked to share with others. Take away our fear and give us courage and strength to trust that you go with us. Holy Spirit, give us ears to hear your voice, give us eyes to see your path, and give us faith to follow you. (pause for silence and listening) In Jesus’ name. Amen.
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