"So if you consider me a partner, welcome him as you would welcome me. If he has done you any wrong or owes you anything, charge it to me." - Philemon 1:17-18
Paul is giving instructions to Philemon to welcome his former, runaway slave, Onesimus (meaning helpful), as a brother in Christ. Some things are hard when there is a history of hurt. Welcoming others is something that seems quite easy, but in fact is at times a science requiring great wisdom. One of our prayer requests this week is with regard to our welcoming team. May God send the right people here with the gift of reaching out to others, and may he grant all of us wisdom as we meet and welcome others.
Below, a welcoming Marmot at Donner Pass.
Paul is giving instructions to Philemon to welcome his former, runaway slave, Onesimus (meaning helpful), as a brother in Christ. Some things are hard when there is a history of hurt. Welcoming others is something that seems quite easy, but in fact is at times a science requiring great wisdom. One of our prayer requests this week is with regard to our welcoming team. May God send the right people here with the gift of reaching out to others, and may he grant all of us wisdom as we meet and welcome others.
Below, a welcoming Marmot at Donner Pass.
HIGHLIGHTED PRAYER
We are trying to start a consistent welcoming team ministry for our Sunday Worship. Please pray that God will help us form this team.
PRAY FOR OUR CONGREGATION
Brian and Elaine had a good meeting with the principal of Snow Elementary. There are some resulting opportunities that we are considering and will be following up on, so pray that God's hand will continue to lead us and that He will give us ideas on how to proceed.
We are asking a few members to join our Mustard Seed Prayer Network, an online outreach prayer meeting. Please pray that this small prayer movement will grow.
Please pray for our church as people pray about their Mission Fund pledges this year.
Our whole church will be providing 75 families with groceries for Thanksgiving this year. This will help feed people during a difficult time of the year and also help them experience the love of Christ. Please pray that we will all rise up to the task and either shop or donate!
PRAY FOR THE REST OF OUR CHRUCH
Both the Mandarin and Cantonese congregations are organizing an intermediate level 357 Training class for the small groups. Pray that God will continue to bring in those who have a heart to lead others in the knowledge of our Savior, and may this be a productive training time.
Praise the Lord that the CSS teacher's training session, totally 8 lessons, offered by Sharon Yen, started on October 17th. there are over 14 students. Give thanks to the Lord for teacher Sharon for her wonderful teaching.
Please pray for those who are weak in spirit, poor in physical health and facing financial difficulty.
We are trying to start a consistent welcoming team ministry for our Sunday Worship. Please pray that God will help us form this team.
PRAY FOR OUR CONGREGATION
Brian and Elaine had a good meeting with the principal of Snow Elementary. There are some resulting opportunities that we are considering and will be following up on, so pray that God's hand will continue to lead us and that He will give us ideas on how to proceed.
We are asking a few members to join our Mustard Seed Prayer Network, an online outreach prayer meeting. Please pray that this small prayer movement will grow.
Please pray for our church as people pray about their Mission Fund pledges this year.
Our whole church will be providing 75 families with groceries for Thanksgiving this year. This will help feed people during a difficult time of the year and also help them experience the love of Christ. Please pray that we will all rise up to the task and either shop or donate!
PRAY FOR THE REST OF OUR CHRUCH
Both the Mandarin and Cantonese congregations are organizing an intermediate level 357 Training class for the small groups. Pray that God will continue to bring in those who have a heart to lead others in the knowledge of our Savior, and may this be a productive training time.
Praise the Lord that the CSS teacher's training session, totally 8 lessons, offered by Sharon Yen, started on October 17th. there are over 14 students. Give thanks to the Lord for teacher Sharon for her wonderful teaching.
Please pray for those who are weak in spirit, poor in physical health and facing financial difficulty.
PRAY ABOUT HOW GOD IS LEADING YOU ON HIS MISSION
PRAY FOR THREE(3) OF YOUR UN-CHURCHED FRIENDS/FAMILY
In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,
Amen
PRAY FOR THREE(3) OF YOUR UN-CHURCHED FRIENDS/FAMILY
In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,
Amen
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