Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Andrew, Apostle

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Andrew, Apostle: Romans 10:10-18 Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.  (v. 13) Your love astounds me, Jesus.  Draw me into your ...

Andrew, Apostle

Romans 10:10-18

Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.  (v. 13)

Your love astounds me, Jesus.  Draw me into your friendship, that I may live my life in you.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Caring, faithful friends

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Day has come

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Day has come: Romans 13:11-14 Night is far gone, the day is near.  let us then lay aside the works of darkness.  (v. 12) God, lighten our darkness ...

Day has come

Romans 13:11-14

Night is far gone, the day is near.  let us then lay aside the works of darkness.  (v. 12)

God, lighten our darkness with the dawning light of your eternal presence, for Christ's sake.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who care for God's creation

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Soul food

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Soul food: John 6:25-35 Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures.  (v. 27) Feed my heart with your word, Lord Jesus...

Soul food

John 6:25-35

Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures.  (v. 27)

Feed my heart with your word, Lord Jesus, that I may know the life you are pleased to give.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Preachers and Bible study leaders

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: With eager expectation

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: With eager expectation: Revelation 22:8-21 The one who testifies to these things says. "Surely I am coming soon."  (v.20) prayer concern:  Those fo...

Knowing joy

Philippians 4:4-9

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice . . . The Lord is near.  (vv. 4-5)

Fill me with your love, dear Lord, that I may live in the joy you alone can give.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those living with mental illness

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: With eager expectation

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: With eager expectation: Revelation 22:8-21 The one who testifies to these things says. "Surely I am coming soon."  (v.20) prayer concern:  Those fo...

With eager expectation

Revelation 22:8-21

The one who testifies to these things says. "Surely I am coming soon."  (v.20)

prayer concern:  Those for whom faith is difficult

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: God's dream

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: God's dream: Revelation 21:5-27 The one who was seated on the throne said, "See, I am making all things new."  (v.5) Stir us to live you...

God's dream

Revelation 21:5-27

The one who was seated on the throne said, "See, I am making all things new."  (v.5)

Stir us to live your love, that the world around us made new, through Jesus Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Refugees who hunger for safety.

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: You know

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: You know: Colossians 1:11-20 He is the image of the invisible God . . . all things have been created through him.  (v. 15,16) God, stir our ima...

You know

Colossians 1:11-20

He is the image of the invisible God . . . all things have been created through him.  (v. 15,16)

God, stir our imaginations to see Christ working in all things, for the sake of his great love.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Sunday school teachers

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: With an everlasting love

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: With an everlasting love: Jeremiah 23:1-6 I myself will gather the remnant of my flock . . . and I will bring them back.  (v. 3) Gather us into your arms and m...

With an everlasting love

Jeremiah 23:1-6

I myself will gather the remnant of my flock . . . and I will bring them back.  (v. 3)

Gather us into your arms and melt away our fears, O God, for the sake of Christ, our Lord.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who feel lost and alone

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: When hope dies

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: When hope dies: Zechariah 11:1-17 Oh, my worthless shepherd, who deserts the flock!  (v.17) You are true when all others fail us, Lord Jesus.  Come a...

When hope dies

Zechariah 11:1-17

Oh, my worthless shepherd, who deserts the flock!  (v.17)

You are true when all others fail us, Lord Jesus.  Come and lead us.  Show us your way.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  For just and caring world leaders

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: About the writers

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: About the writers: Nov 1-15 Susie Gamelin, a retired ELCA pastor, lives in Littleton, Colorado, where she and her husband attend Abiding Hope Lutheran Church...

About the writers

Nov 1-15

Susie Gamelin, a retired ELCA pastor, lives in Littleton, Colorado, where she and her husband attend Abiding Hope Lutheran Church.  They thank God for family members who live nearby and other children and grandchildren who visit frequently.  Susie participates in ministries to those who are homeless in the Denver area.

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Singing like the hills

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Singing like the hills: Psalm 98 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth.  (v.4) Let us be joyful today, dear God, following the lead of all creation...

Singing like the hills

Psalm 98

Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth.  (v.4)

Let us be joyful today, dear God, following the lead of all creation.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who are filled with anger

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My battery died ...  but I'm still alive.

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Who's in? Who's out?

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Who's in? Who's out?: Malachi 4:1-2a See,today is coming . . .  says the Lord of hosts.  (v.1) Strengthen us to put down the whip of exclusion, O God, and...

Who's in? Who's out?

Malachi 4:1-2a

See,today is coming . . .  says the Lord of hosts.  (v.1)

Strengthen us to put down the whip of exclusion, O God, and join us together at the table of your Son.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those intent on creating division

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Kyrie eleison

Psalm 123

To you I lift up my eyes.  (v.1)

Lord Jesus, help us to be merciful to our neighbors, even when they turn away in anger.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those injured by the contempt of others

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Us and them

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Us and them: 2 John 1-13 Let us love one another . . . according to {God's} commandments.  (vv. 5-6) Help us, Christ Jesus, when disagreements...

Us and them

2 John 1-13

Let us love one another . . . according to {God's} commandments.  (vv. 5-6)

Help us, Christ Jesus, when disagreements among church members lead us to forget that we are all one in you.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Congregational leaders

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: God is there, in the ashes

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: God is there, in the ashes: Job 20:1-11 The eye that saw {the wicked} will see them no more.  (v. 9) When we cry out to you, O God, from the depths of despair, ...

God is there, in the ashes

Job 20:1-11

The eye that saw {the wicked} will see them no more.  (v. 9)

When we cry out to you, O God, from the depths of despair, thank you for always answering, through Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who feel abandoned

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost: Luke 20:27-38 He is God not of the dead, but of the living.  (v. 38) Lord Jesus, warm our hearts and make us bold advocates for peopl...

Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost

Luke 20:27-38

He is God not of the dead, but of the living.  (v. 38)

Lord Jesus, warm our hearts and make us bold advocates for people in need.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those in need of shelter and warmth

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A way of life

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: A way of life: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17 We must always give thanks . . . for you, brothers and sisters beloved by the Lord.  (v. 13)

A way of life

2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17

We must always give thanks . . . for you, brothers and sisters beloved by the Lord.  (v. 13)

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Hide me

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Hide me: Psalm 17:1-9 Guard me as the apple of the eye;  hide me in the shadow of your wings.  (v. 8) Lord Jesus, help me to remember that you...

Hide me

Psalm 17:1-9

Guard me as the apple of the eye;  hide me in the shadow of your wings.  (v. 8)

Lord Jesus, help me to remember that your good is stronger than any evil.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those working for improved communities

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Singing in the sun

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Singing in the sun: Job 9:23-27a For I know that my Redeemer lives.  (v.25) May our songs, Lord Jesus, fill the world with the good news of abundant life...

Singing in the sun

Job 9:23-27a

For I know that my Redeemer lives.  (v.25)

May our songs, Lord Jesus, fill the world with the good news of abundant life in your name.

Prayer concern:Those whose depression stills their songs

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Surrounded

Luke 20:1-8

Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things.  (v.8)

Jesus our Savior, when we are surrounded by adversity, help us to realize that you are there.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Bullies and those who are bullied

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: All Saints Sunday

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: All Saints Sunday: Luke 6:20-31 Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you.  (v.27) Lord Jesus, deepen my discipleship as your servant to others a...

All Saints Sunday

Luke 6:20-31

Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you.  (v.27)

Lord Jesus, deepen my discipleship as your servant to others and forgive me when I act as an enemy.  Lead me in your ways.  Amen.

\Prayer concern:  Government workers

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An amazing legacy

Ephesians 1:11-23

In Christ we have also obtained an inheritance.  (v. 11)

Your grace fills us with gratitude, risen Christ.  You bless us to be a blessing in your name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Families in conflict

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: God's smile

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: God's smile: Psalm 149 For the Lord takes pleasure in his people.  (v. 4) We sing a song of thanks, O God, for the saints who surround us, in the ...

God's smile

Psalm 149

For the Lord takes pleasure in his people.  (v. 4)

We sing a song of thanks, O God, for the saints who surround us, in the name of the welcoming Jesus.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Children living in dangerous places

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