COMMUNITY PRAYER June 5, 2022
Together we pray . . .
What a busy, noise filled, distracting world we live in! Sometimes it can be hard to hear ourselves think…let alone listen for your still, quiet voice. But your voice is there if we stop, focus and listen for it. Help us to take time out of each day to pay attention. Grant that when we do, we can see the work of you hand in all that surrounds us, and that we can hear the whisper of your voice guiding our footsteps. Through Christ we pray, Amen
Culmore Family & Friends
Gracious Father, we put into Your loving hands the conflict involving Ukraine and Russia. Our hearts are breaking over the choices that have resulted in such terrible death and damage, and for the way one country seeks to take over another one for its own best interests. We pray that the truth of what is happening will be evident to the Russian leaders, the Russian people, and all those who can make a difference in this situation We pray for changes of heart for those making the devastating decisions. We pray for Your peace and love to overcome in this situation. We also pray for You to cover and protect all the members of our extended Culmore family who are near to this situation and maybe even threatened with harm. We pray for Your comfort for all those watching this happen, and ask that we can remain faithful to keep lifting this up until the situation is resolved. In the precious name of Jesus.
Lord, in Your mercy…
· Father, we lift up to you the family and friends of Pastor Nelson’s cousin and lifelong friend, Claude Lancop, who passed away in Quebec City of cancer, leaving his wife Carole Viel , brother Richard Lancop, and sister Marie Lancop, asking for Your love, grace, and peace to cover all those who mourn
· We give God thanks and praise that Janet is safely back from Ghana!
· Give God thanks and praise that Randy Sharp has been able to come and play the piano in services, and for the rest of our musicians coming back to worship together in the sanctuary
· We give God thanks and praise that we can return to regular worship in the sanctuary; we are grateful for a functioning heating system at last!
· We pray for Your provision and protection for the wildfire situations in New Mexico and Arizona that have affected so many lives
· Father God, we give You thanks and praise as the COVID-19 crisis seemed to be lessening but is increasing in some areas
· We give thanks for all those contributions to help with heating system repairs, evidence of God’s grace for Culmore through our many supporters
· Father, please give wisdom to those involved in this; we pray for a quick end to the war in Ukraine and for Your protection for all those affected by the attacks, both Ukrainian and Russian
· We pray for a change of heart for Vladimir Putin and all those who support him in pursuing the war in Ukraine
· We pray especially for China, including Hong Kong and other areas that are particularly hard hit again by Covid/Omicron and are closed down again
· We especially pray for Your grace to cover all those who remain on the front lines as first responders in the medical and emergency services fields
· There are great divisions among our citizens and leaders about how to respond to the many crises we are facing, and Father, we pray for Your wisdom and understanding for those making difficult decisions about our finances and programs in this country, and the ability to work together for the good of all
· Father, thank You for the life-saving vaccines now available for us, even as we pray for Your provision for so many other places where they depend on the generosity of other countries to provide for what they can’t get on their own; we pray that the distribution process will be fair and effective
· Praise God for the testimony of Wayne Valis that his dear friend Paula McLoud’s sister Lorraine who suffered a severe brain injury in a fall is recovering well
· John Grant recovering from more knee surgery and other kinds as well; he has relocated to Florida
· Baby Levi needs a heart transplant after having COVID-19
· The Cromer family lost a father who had pancreatic cancer
· Randy Sharp recovering in a nursing home from an injured hip
· Joy fell and cut her head but is recovering nicely, praise God!
· We pray for Your comfort and peace for all those who have lost loved ones during these difficult times, whatever the reason
children/youth: Father God, cover our school systems as restrictions are being lifted on protective devices such as masks
· Ajit and Daisy are encountering challenges in building a school for girls
in India and needing our prayers
families:
· pray for God’s grace and provision for our community, and all the ways we are affected by the Coronavirus situation
· Abba Father, we give You our families, for Your loving care and provision!
· please cover the Hermitage, and other facilities offering homes to those who can no longer live on their own, and keep them safe havens
· we pray for God’s healing grace for all those who are ill or suffering from other ailments, and for their loved ones, who are affected in so many ways
· LORD Jesus, be present in each family and situation, the source of our strength and peace in times of stress and distress
· Jehovah-Jireh, Our Provider, keep all those on the “front lines” safe from harm, especially AB Rhodes and other Firefighters
physical healing:
· others living with cancer: Isabel’s friend Tim Morham; Will’s friend, Larry Bittinger, Dolores, Bobbie, Rakie, Ginny, Paula, Barbara, Brock, Winston, Diane, Richard, Dave, Benjamin, Rey, Renee, Courtney, Roseanne’s friend Mike, Rosalina Figuracion’s niece Thelma, Debbie
Our Ministries & Support
Father, please cover us with Your protection and blessings as we are continuing to face the COVID-19 pandemic issue while returning to our regular activities, although the threats of increases in cases remain
Together we pray . . .
What a busy, noise filled, distracting world we live in! Sometimes it can be hard to hear ourselves think…let alone listen for your still, quiet voice. But your voice is there if we stop, focus and listen for it. Help us to take time out of each day to pay attention. Grant that when we do, we can see the work of you hand in all that surrounds us, and that we can hear the whisper of your voice guiding our footsteps. Through Christ we pray, Amen
Culmore Family & Friends
Gracious Father, we put into Your loving hands the conflict involving Ukraine and Russia. Our hearts are breaking over the choices that have resulted in such terrible death and damage, and for the way one country seeks to take over another one for its own best interests. We pray that the truth of what is happening will be evident to the Russian leaders, the Russian people, and all those who can make a difference in this situation We pray for changes of heart for those making the devastating decisions. We pray for Your peace and love to overcome in this situation. We also pray for You to cover and protect all the members of our extended Culmore family who are near to this situation and maybe even threatened with harm. We pray for Your comfort for all those watching this happen, and ask that we can remain faithful to keep lifting this up until the situation is resolved. In the precious name of Jesus.
Lord, in Your mercy…
· Father, we lift up to you the family and friends of Pastor Nelson’s cousin and lifelong friend, Claude Lancop, who passed away in Quebec City of cancer, leaving his wife Carole Viel , brother Richard Lancop, and sister Marie Lancop, asking for Your love, grace, and peace to cover all those who mourn
· We give God thanks and praise that Janet is safely back from Ghana!
· Give God thanks and praise that Randy Sharp has been able to come and play the piano in services, and for the rest of our musicians coming back to worship together in the sanctuary
· We give God thanks and praise that we can return to regular worship in the sanctuary; we are grateful for a functioning heating system at last!
· We pray for Your provision and protection for the wildfire situations in New Mexico and Arizona that have affected so many lives
· Father God, we give You thanks and praise as the COVID-19 crisis seemed to be lessening but is increasing in some areas
· We give thanks for all those contributions to help with heating system repairs, evidence of God’s grace for Culmore through our many supporters
· Father, please give wisdom to those involved in this; we pray for a quick end to the war in Ukraine and for Your protection for all those affected by the attacks, both Ukrainian and Russian
· We pray for a change of heart for Vladimir Putin and all those who support him in pursuing the war in Ukraine
· We pray especially for China, including Hong Kong and other areas that are particularly hard hit again by Covid/Omicron and are closed down again
· We especially pray for Your grace to cover all those who remain on the front lines as first responders in the medical and emergency services fields
· There are great divisions among our citizens and leaders about how to respond to the many crises we are facing, and Father, we pray for Your wisdom and understanding for those making difficult decisions about our finances and programs in this country, and the ability to work together for the good of all
· Father, thank You for the life-saving vaccines now available for us, even as we pray for Your provision for so many other places where they depend on the generosity of other countries to provide for what they can’t get on their own; we pray that the distribution process will be fair and effective
· Praise God for the testimony of Wayne Valis that his dear friend Paula McLoud’s sister Lorraine who suffered a severe brain injury in a fall is recovering well
· John Grant recovering from more knee surgery and other kinds as well; he has relocated to Florida
· Baby Levi needs a heart transplant after having COVID-19
· The Cromer family lost a father who had pancreatic cancer
· Randy Sharp recovering in a nursing home from an injured hip
· Joy fell and cut her head but is recovering nicely, praise God!
· We pray for Your comfort and peace for all those who have lost loved ones during these difficult times, whatever the reason
children/youth: Father God, cover our school systems as restrictions are being lifted on protective devices such as masks
· Ajit and Daisy are encountering challenges in building a school for girls
in India and needing our prayers
families:
· pray for God’s grace and provision for our community, and all the ways we are affected by the Coronavirus situation
· Abba Father, we give You our families, for Your loving care and provision!
· please cover the Hermitage, and other facilities offering homes to those who can no longer live on their own, and keep them safe havens
· we pray for God’s healing grace for all those who are ill or suffering from other ailments, and for their loved ones, who are affected in so many ways
· LORD Jesus, be present in each family and situation, the source of our strength and peace in times of stress and distress
· Jehovah-Jireh, Our Provider, keep all those on the “front lines” safe from harm, especially AB Rhodes and other Firefighters
physical healing:
· others living with cancer: Isabel’s friend Tim Morham; Will’s friend, Larry Bittinger, Dolores, Bobbie, Rakie, Ginny, Paula, Barbara, Brock, Winston, Diane, Richard, Dave, Benjamin, Rey, Renee, Courtney, Roseanne’s friend Mike, Rosalina Figuracion’s niece Thelma, Debbie
Our Ministries & Support
Father, please cover us with Your protection and blessings as we are continuing to face the COVID-19 pandemic issue while returning to our regular activities, although the threats of increases in cases remain