Prayers 3 13 2011
*The whole church is invited to attend Richard Chen’s 100 Birthday Luncheon in the Fellowship Hall, 12:30 today
*3 on 3 Basketball at the Y today
*Inquirers Class begins after worship today in my office
*Love Gift for Pastor Chris will be received as you exit the sanctuary today and next Sunday
*Appreciation and Farewell Reception for Pastor Chris on Sunday, March 27, 12:30, Fellowship Hall
*AFC Offering to support home missions
Prayer Concerns
*Declan James Lai born on March 7 to Billy and Cassandra Lai, 8 lbs. Congratulations to George and Joanna Lai too.
*Richard Chen turning 100 years old
*Mrs. Mae Lee, in Cal Pacific with pneumonia, dizziness, dementia
*Women’s Retreat this weekend
*Japan Earthquake
Prayer of God’s People
O God of the changing seasons as we begin to adjust to the coming of longer days and blooming flowers, we praise you for your creation and the rhythm of life. Thank you for Spring when we will see new life in your natural wonder all around us as well as the new life found when we come to you and accept Christ Jesus as our Lord and Savior. We praise you for long and faithful living as we celebrate the 100th birthday of Richard Chen today. May you continue to watch over him and bless him with good health and more time to carry out your work. We also celebrate the birth of Declan James Lai to Billy and Cassandra as they plan to raise this newborn to know the Lord.
God of Forgiveness, you are the source of salvation. We confess this day that we have given in to the temptations of the world; that we have sinned in thought, word, and deed; that we have left undone what begs to be done; that we have done things we never intended to. We confess openly our wrongdoings. Resolving to turn away from sin, our arms are open to receive your forgiveness, just as you are open to our return.
We pray for the many effective ministries of our church that they continue to bear witness to your love in Jesus Christ. Empower and equip the CE Board as they begin to care for the Christian education programs in the months ahead. Be with Pastor Chris as she concludes her ministry with us and to direct her every step opened to new opportunities for ministry and to trust you, Lord for all her needs. We lift up the Women’s Retreat to you so that those persons may gain new insights about themselves as all precious creations in God’s holy sight.
And we pray for those who are not well and are in great need of moral support and miraculous answers. Be with Mrs. Mae Lee as she rests and receives the medical care in the hospital to restore her health. Bless her family who comes to assist and care for her many needs. While we can never know your plan and will for us, we have come to know you, O God, through the fellowship and teachings of Jesus Christ. We pray for…
All these things, O God, we pray with earnest that all wonderful things come from you. Lead us to live a life of faithful and active discipleship as we pray together, “Our Father…”
Benediction
With God’s help and God’s word, resist temptation, let God be God, and claim the mantle of servant and disciple for your life.
Now may the angels sustain you, lifting you up above the temptations of the world so that with God’s people together you may inherit a world remade by you in God’s sight. Amen.