Prayers 5 20 2012
9:00 Worship
*Welcome James Lee, Lead Pastor of Livingwater Church, Berkeley and Alameda
Pastor James Lee is currently the lead pastor of Livingwater Church. He is married to Mihee and has three lovely children–Jonathan, Jocelyn and Joshua. Pastor James’ passion is to mobilize God’s people for ministry. He is passionate about transforming people into disciples of Christ, as well as multiplying God’s kingdom by planting life-transforming churches, locally and globally. He graduated from Bethany Bible College with a major in Biblical Studies, graduated with a M.A. in Biblical Studies at Vanguard University and has also attended Fuller Theological Seminary.
10:20 Worship
*Welcome! Friends—Lou and Liz Hau
*Ronny Lanier—Rev. “Dr.” Veronica Lanier, received her honorary doctorate from ABSW yesterday; will share at Dr. Chuck’s SS class after worship this morning; known her since I was in junior high, participated in our wedding almost 40 years ago, spoke at our church’s Youth Camp, and if there were a “saint” or a Baptist Mother Theresa, we have one with Ronny Lanier
*Lanna Coffee available for purchase next Sunday after worship
*Live in Harmony; next Sunday, 2:30-4:30—Come for a time of celebrating our church unity in the sharing of musical gifts
*Men’s Fellowship—Bible Study, June 2, 9:00 at Alan Fong’s; see Nelson Wong to sign-up
*2012 Family Camp brochures available for registration today
*2013 Lands of Luther tour brochures in the vestibule
Prayer Concerns
Prayer of God’s People
Sanctify us in your truth, Holy God. Protect us in your name, so that we may be one, as You are Three in One. Bless us in this time of prayer, and fill us with the joy of your presence.
As your faithful disciples at this church, we pray that you would grant to us the power of the coming of the Holy Spirit as the Spirit came to the disciples on that first Pentecost. Teach us to be patient and focused on your plan for us rather than on how we think things should be. Show us that your time is often very different from our time and that to be faithful, we would need to wait upon you. Grant us clear eyes and open hearts to welcome and embrace all your people to become vital and important members of this beloved community in order to accomplish your mission in San Francisco and to the ends of the earth. We pray that the Live in Harmony event next Sunday will celebrate the “tongues of fire” that we are so blessed with at this church.
We are in the world, but we are not of the world. Therefore, as Jesus prayed for us, so we pray directly to you to watch over us. There are those who feel threatened by the good news that you give in Jesus Christ—help them to receive your grace. There are those who have been hurt or who are not ready to hear—help them to be healed in your love. There are those who are suffering from illness and troubled minds—help them to recover and become whole once again. Grant us your wisdom that your word may be shared through the words and deeds expressed in our daily life.
Lord, when we think that our imagined importance is critical to your will, we pray that you will forgive us with your saving grace. When our actions or words have impeded others from coming to know you, we pray that despite our failings, your power and your mercy will be revealed to all who need you. Let your glory be made visible to all. Let your love be felt by all. This we pray, grateful for your forgiveness, resolute in our faith in the name of Jesus the Christ who taught us to pray together, “Our Father…”
Benediction
Go forth with courage and faith that Jesus has come to save.
Trust in the Lord.
Proclaim his truth.
Share with the conviction that we wait on the Lord.