Third Sunday after Pentecost

Luke 9:51-62

To another {Jesus} said, "Follow me."  (v. 59)

Dear Jesus, help me to follow you more closely.  Forgive me when I fail.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Childcare workers
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Peter and Paul, Apostles

Acts 12:1-11

While Peter was kept in prison, the church prayed fervently to God for him.  (v. 5)

God, fill me with your Spirit and make me tireless in prayer and praise.  In Jesus' name.  Amen

Prayer concern  Prison workers and inmates

My prayer:

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Growing delicious fruit

Galatians 5:1, 13-25

The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.  (vv. 22-23)

Guide me, O Spirit, and help me to produce your fruit in my life.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Agricultural labors

My prayer concern:

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God provides

Psalm 16

In your right hand are pleasures forevermore.  (v. 11)

Dear God, thank you for all the ways you fill my life with pleasure.  In Christ's name I pray.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those struggling to find pleasure in life.

My prayer:

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God provides the replacement

Elijah passed by {Elisha} and threw his mantle over him.  (v. 19)

God, help me to recognize those who have gifts for ministry and to encourage them.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Churches seeking a new pastor or deacon

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God's loving embrace

Job 19:1-22

The hand of God has touched me !  (v. 21)

God, help me to trust your love for me, especially in times of suffering.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who are suffering

My prayer:  My friend Frank W.

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John the Baptist

Luke 1:57-57 (68-80)

For, indeed, the hand of the Lord was with him.  (v. 66)

Dear God, thank you for all the divine suprises at work in our world today.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who doubt God's power

My prayer:

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Preaching to the hometown crowd

Luke 8:26-39

Return to your home, and declare how much God has done for you.  (v. 39)

Dear Jesus, help me declare the message of your love to those I meet today.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those participating in mission trips

My prayer:

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The gift of being clothed

Galatians 3:23-29

As many of you as were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. (v. 27)

Singing around a campfire

Psalm 22:19-28

In the midst of the congregation I will praise you.  (v. 22)

Dear Lord, I praise you today for the good things you provide.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Youth ministry leaders and mentors

My prayer:

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God is listening

I said, "Here I am, here I am,"  to a nation that did not call on my name.  (v. 1)

Jesus, help me to carry my burdens today, especially JKM .  (my son- daughter-in-law and grandchild).  In your name I pray.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those receiving cancer treatments

My prayer is always the same:

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The open hand of God

See, the Lord's hand is not too short to save.  (v. 1)

Dear Jesus, thank you for stretching out your arms on the cross to save us and hold us close eternally.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  New parents

My prayer:

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All are gifted

The gifts he gave were . . . for the work of ministry.  (vv. 11-12)

Jesus, help me to use the gifts you have given me in service to you and to others in your name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who don't recognize their gifts

My prayer:

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Oneness in Christ

Ephesians 4:1-6

One Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all.  (vv. 5-6)

Jesus, thank you for uniting your followers as one through your saving work of the cross.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Churches in your community

My prayer:

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Christ in our home: Trinity Sunday

Christ in our home: Trinity Sunday: The Spirit . . . will guide you into all the truth.  (v. 13) Holy Spirit, guide me, especially when I feel hopelessly lost.  In Jesus&#3...

Trinity Sunday

The Spirit . . . will guide you into all the truth.  (v. 13)

Holy Spirit, guide me, especially when I feel hopelessly lost.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Park service and forestry workers

My prayer:

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Glorious days, guaranteed

Romans 5:1-5

Hope does not disappoint us.  (v. 5)

Hope-giving God, thank you that through Jesus, we are guarenteed to share in your glory.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Hospice workers and volunteers

My prayer:

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Christ in our home: Humbled yet honored

Christ in our home: Humbled yet honored: Psalm 8 What are human beings that you are mindful of them?  (v. 4) God, you are infinite and awesome.  Thank you for loving and hono...

Humbled yet honored

Psalm 8

What are human beings that you are mindful of them?  (v. 4)

God, you are infinite and awesome.  Thank you for loving and honoring me, for Jesus' sake.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  College instructors and students

My prayer concern:

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Christ in our home: The wisdom of God

Christ in our home: The wisdom of God: Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31 The Lord created me at the beginning of his work.  (v.22) God, when the world does not make sense, strengthen ...

The wisdom of God

Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31

The Lord created me at the beginning of his work.  (v.22)

God, when the world does not make sense, strengthen my trust in you, through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those searching for meaning in life

My prayer:

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Christ in our home: Incredible gifts

Christ in our home: Incredible gifts: Ephesians 1:17-19 I pray that . . . God . . . may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation.  (v. 17) Thank you, God, for filling us...

Incredible gifts

Ephesians 1:17-19

I pray that . . . God . . . may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation.  (v. 17)

Thank you, God, for filling us with hope, riches, and power, through Christ Jesus.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Prayer circles

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AMEN

Christ in our home: Barnabas, Apostle

Christ in our home: Barnabas, Apostle: Matthew 10:7-16 If anyone will not . . . listen to your words, shake off the dust from your feet as you leave.  (v. 14) Guiding God, ...

Barnabas, Apostle

Matthew 10:7-16

If anyone will not . . . listen to your words, shake off the dust from your feet as you leave.  (v. 14)

Guiding God, show us how to listen and live as witnesses of your Son, for Jesus' sake.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those working in sales

My prayer concern:

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Christ in our home: Growth in the wilderness

Christ in our home: Growth in the wilderness: Isaiah 32:11-17 The wilderness becomes a fruitful field, and the fruitful field is deemed a forest.  (v. 15) Prayer concern:  Those l...

Growth in the wilderness

Isaiah 32:11-17

The wilderness becomes a fruitful field, and the fruitful field is deemed a forest.  (v. 15)

Prayer concern:  Those living in drought-stricken areas

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Christ in our home: Grace Notes 6/9/2019 (Peace like a river)

Christ in our home: Grace Notes 6/9/2019

Grace Notes 6/9/2019

Grace notes 6/9/2019

Grace notes 6/9/2019

Christ in our home: Freed from fear

Christ in our home: Freed from fear: Romans 8:14-17 You did not receive a spirit of slavery . . . but . . . a spirit of adoption.  (v. 15) Thank you, God, for freeing me ...

Freed from fear

Romans 8:14-17

You did not receive a spirit of slavery . . . but . . . a spirit of adoption.  (v. 15)

Thank you, God, for freeing me to obey and serve you in love, not fear.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Children with abusive parents

Amen to that

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And all you scammers out there, you know who you are.

Christ in our home: May my meditation be pleasing

Christ in our home: May my meditation be pleasing: Psalm 104:24-34, 35b How manifold are your works!  In wisdom you have made them all.  (v. 24) Prayer concern:  Environmental scienti...

May my meditation be pleasing

Psalm 104:24-34, 35b

How manifold are your works!  In wisdom you have made them all.  (v. 24)

Prayer concern:  Environmental scientists and engineers

my prayer today is to:

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When the Spirit moves

Acts 2:1-21

All were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, "What does this mean?"  (v. 12)

Prayer concern:  Those who disregard the Spirit's work

My prayer:

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Christ in our home: True Unity

Christ in our home: True Unity: Genesis 11:1-9 From there the Lord scattered them abroad over the face of all the earth.  (v.9) God of love, teach us to grow in the ...

True Unity

Genesis 11:1-9

From there the Lord scattered them abroad over the face of all the earth.  (v.9)

God of love, teach us to grow in the unity of your love, through your Son, Jesus.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Church leaders

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Christ in our home: Reassuring presence

Christ in our home: Reassuring presence: Exodus 33:12-17 My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.  (v. 14) Ever-present God, thank you for being with me today,...

Reassuring presence

Exodus 33:12-17

My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.  (v. 14)

Ever-present God, thank you for being with me today, through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who are preparing for surgery

My prayer:

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Christ in our home: Courageous witnesses Acts 16:35-40

Christ in our home: Courageous witnesses Acts 16:35-40: Let them come and take us out themselves.  (v. 37) Thank you, God, for courageous witnesses of your love.  Grant us courage to be so, t...

Courageous witnesses Acts 16:35-40

Let them come and take us out themselves.  (v. 37)

Thank you, God, for courageous witnesses of your love.  Grant us courage to be so, too.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Preachers and evangelist

My prayer:  TRUST NO ONE EXCEPT JESUS AND MY WIFE AND EDGAR

All others will need to earn their trust.  PERIOD !!!

TRUST BUT VERIFY

David Edwards Sr & Paula Marie

I had the pleasure of meeting up with this couple at the Y here today.

Thanks for the interview my new found friends.

Christ in our home: The invitation

Christ in our home: The invitation: Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21 Let anyone who wishes take the water of life as a gift.  (v. 17) Thank you, Jesus, for being the tr...

The invitation

Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21

Let anyone who wishes take the water of life as a gift.  (v. 17)

Thank you, Jesus, for being the true water of life.  Lead us to immerse ourselves in you.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Lutheran World Relief ministries

My prayer concern:  Those who have scammed us and our neighbors who have vandalized our church and our local government who have demolished the old farm church and billed us for it.

SHAME SHAME SHAME

Praying for justice

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