Our congregation did not have a VBS or other thing this summer, but we are about to launch a midweek children’s class.
We did see many churches offer VBS, and I personally met some people who had rarely or never been to church except to take their children to be with friends at VBS. It can be such a valuable resource. So many seeds do get planted.
Daniel
For this Sunday here’s what you can do: Pray for God to plant seed of the Gospel through your church’s summer VBS.
I feel this one, too, as I am traveling overseas over the next few weeks for similar work. Pray for all encouraging and teaching, those who are receiving, and the people in their nations and communities.
Daniel
This is a guest post by Mandy. She blogs here. I appreciate so much her prayers over the years. Check out her blog! Here’s the prayer:
A quick prayer with someone can be such an encouragement while serving the Church. It might also encourage others to step up and help. This could be your ministry!
Pray for one another.
Daniel
This Sunday at Church I want to encourage you to do the following: Pray together with a member of the Church that is busy with ministry on the Lord’s Day.
The family may be a pastors first ministry, but we must also remember Jesus’ words:
And he said to them, “Truly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or wife or brothers or parents or children, for the sake of the kingdom of God, who will not receive many times more in this time, and in the age to come eternal life.”
Luke 18:29-30, ESV
May we pray for balance and faithfulness for our pastors.
Daniel
For this Sunday here’s what you can do: Pray for your Pastor’s time with his family.
Not just health issues, but missionaries tend to face mental and emotional stressors, as well as the obvious spiritual attacks. Their health also is often in need.
Lord, help those in unfamiliar towns, cities, and nations to be healthy. Stretch out Your healing hand over those who are suffering illness and injury, empowering them to remain faithful. If necessary, keep them safe until they heal or come home to family and friends. Empower your servants to reach the lost, in Your name.
Daniel
For this Sunday here’s what you can do: Pray for Missionaries with health issues.
Do we truly love the Lord our God with all our hearts, souls, minds, and strengths? Maybe I can help with the mind part, at least! This is Daniel M. Klem, apparent poet, reluctant yet passionate Disciple (Peter?), and foolish man attempting to understand theology!