Gory Glory

"Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: To look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world." - James 1:27

This is a wonderful verse, but involves a lot. Perhaps some simply take the first half - "look after orphans and widows in their distress" - while ignoring the second half - "keep oneself from being polluted by the world". Others may put their energy in the second half while ignoring the first. Is one of those better than the other? How about those of us who fail at both? Thankfully we are called to a higher standard. Today's message from Christine on service was a reminder that their are many opportunities out there for us. Below is a bit of mild gory as several of us helped weed at a widow's house during a drizzle. May we see more of the service needs around us.

HIGHLIGHTED PRAYER

Pray that our congregation would make a concerted effort both to be pure and holy through Jesus Christ, and to seek out opportunities to serve others around us who are truly needy.

PRAY FOR OUR CONGREGATION

We are looking for the next step in building a bridge into our neighborhood. We've made contact with the local elementary school principal. We also plan on a follow-up postcard to block party attendees. Please pray for guidance.

We are trying to start a consistent welcoming team ministry for our Sunday Worship. Please pray that God will help us form this team.

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.

PRAY FOR THE REST OF OUR CHURCH

Pray for the coming Mandarin Annual Mission Conference on 10/24 in our church, pray for the speaker Rev Chen Dao Ming, and the main coworkers Richard Lee and Li Fangfang.

Praise the Lord for bringing 11 new students for the first meeting of the 357 medium level training in Cantonese. This exceeds all of our expectation. May God provide strength and time for them to complete this 2 year training.

PRAY ABOUT HOW GOD IS LEADING YOU ON HIS MISSION

PRAY FOR THREE(3) OFF YOUR UN-CHURCHED FRIENDS/FAMILY

In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Amen