Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Changes of Season


"There is a time for everything,
and a season for every activity under heaven:
 " - Ecclesiastes 3:1
 
And so the seasons change for us in many ways.  Summer is upon us along with changes of jobs, schools, careers, and sometimes relationships.  Our society tells us to relax and take a break, while Greek philosophy is often invoked with "Moderation in all things".  The book of Ecclesiastes gives us a conflicting bit of advice:
 
"Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for in the grave, where you are going, there is neither working nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom." - Ecclesiastes 9:10
 
Take a little time to catch your breath, but remember that God has a purpose for us, both indivdually and collectively.  Seek the Lord and make effective use of your Summer!

PRAY FOR OUR CONGREGATION
Praise God that God has been blessing us as we work through our pastoral transition.  Praise God that he's brought us Prof. Steve Korch, who will be helping us as our transition coach.  Please pray for our core leadership team/pastoral search committee that we will catch God's vision for our church, lead our congregation through this transition well, and be able to discern who the next pastor will be.

Please pray for our small groups.  Pray that for the growth of our adults small group -- that more church members will join and for outreach.  Pray also for our youth group that the youth will be able to reach out to more of their non-Christian friends.

Pray for our youth SF mission trip as we finalize our team.

PRAY FOR THE REST OF OUR CHURCH

Prayer: The new format for the Wednesday prayer meeting works smoothly, give thanks to the Lord. Pray for God's continue guidance.

Worship: Give thanks to the Lord that we now have over 10 brothers and sisters joining the prayer team. We need to pray for the choir pianist needs.  Pray for 5/22 Praise Night meeting.  Pray for each team members to prepare their heart and delegation to serve him.

Praise the Lord that there is now a core team serving the Cantonese ministry. 15 attended last week prayer meeting. Please pray for the team unity, wisdom and strength.

PRAY ABOUT HOW GOD IS LEADING YOU ON HIS MISSION

PRAY FOR THREE(3) OF YOUR UNCHURCHED FRIENDS/FAMILY
In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ

Amen