Prayers 5 18 2014
*Welcome
*Senior Retreat this October; brochures are available
*FCBC Golf Tournament, June 6, Oakland, register today
*Men’s Fellowship Work Day at Redwood Glen, Saturday, May 31; see John Tom
Prayer Concerns
*Doo Leung Hom, So Be Dong’s father passed on May 13; private services on Saturday
*LRPC meeting this Monday; perhaps final meeting
Prayer of God’s People
Gracious Lord, we come to worship after a long week of work, chores, and responsibilities that are necessary to sustain our livelihood but at the same time, we pray have been the reason you have called us into being. We pray that the work that we have done this past few days has proclaimed your glory and given you praise.
Here in this community of disciples known as the church, we become once again nourished by the fellowship of others whom you have also called to serve. Here in this community, the Spirit transforms us so that all the dying parts of our lives will once again receive life and renewal. Here in this community of disciples known as the church, we become once again commissioned by you, O God to go out into the world to proclaim Good News where only bad news are found.
As the beloved community, we pray for healing for those who are suffering from ill health and tired bodies. We lift up So Be Dong’s family today in the going home of her father Doo Leung Hom and that you grant them mercy and grace at this time of loss. We pray for…
Remind us that we are your witnesses in this world when we become living stones built and cemented together with Jesus as the Cornerstone. Together, we serve the Lord and are able to accomplish even greater things in Jesus’ name because like him, we too are connected to God, our Father. Bless this time that we have in worship and may we pray for one another t God as Jesus himself taught us, saying, “Our Father…”
Benediction
May you be living stones with Jesus as our Cornerstone.
May the Lord blesses us as we go out to do even greater things in the name of Christ who is with us until he returns. Amen.