PRAYER VIGIL
Our annual Prayer Vigil is quickly approaching. This year, it will begin on Tuesday, February 21 at 7:00 pm and continue 24 hours through Wednesday, February 22 at 7:00 pm. Directly after the vigil, we will have our Ash Wednesday service to begin the Lenten season. There will be a sign-up sheet in the Narthex soon.
Prayer Corner
Learning to Float
“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you… in God I trust; I am not afraid.” –Psalm 56:3-4 (NRSV)
I was always fearful as a child. One of the things I feared was water, so I never learned to swim. I did learn to float, but I had great fear in the beginning. I was very happy to be able to finally jump into the water and float, conquering the fear I had known before.
For me, to trust Christ was like learning to float. The moment I chose to challenge my fear, truly relax, and let go was when I began to float. Christ cares for us and wants us to release our fears, to relax, and to float – secure in the knowledge that we are safe in a loving embrace.
We can leave our cares and problems in Jesus’ hands. He is our guide and will help us navigate through all that we do every day. –Gladys Gines-Colon (Puerto Rico)
Bible Reading: Psalm 56:1-4, 9-13
Prayer: Dear Lord, when fears surface, we know you are by our side and that we can confide in you. Thank you. As Jesus taught us, we pray, “Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth. Give us day by day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Prayer Focus: Those learning to swim
Thought for the Day: Relax and let go. Let God hold you.
The Upper Room, January 2nd, 2012
Come check out the prayer room, we now have flameless candles to help enhance your time with God. Share a special moment and raise up your prayers to God,He is awaiting your requests. God sends His love.
God be with one and all,
We now have a area to pray with God and share all that is on your heart. In the Disciple room there is an area for you to go to. There is music and books to use along with just quiet time with God. Hope all will feel comfortable to come and spend some time with God there. If there is something you would like to add to it, please bring it to me to add. God is just waiting for you join Him and see what He has to say to you. Will be having an evening session of group prayer- will let you know when and what time as it is finalized. God be with you in all you do.
In Jesus name, Amen -Dawn Q.
