Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Spy Wednesday

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Spy Wednesday:  John 13:21-32 Jesus said, "Now the Son of Man has been glorified, and God has been glorified in him."  (v.31) We thank you, God, ...

Spy Wednesday

 John 13:21-32

Jesus said, "Now the Son of Man has been glorified, and God has been glorified in him."  (v.31)

We thank you, God, for loving us and accomplishing our salvation.  In Jesus Christ we pray.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who are brokenhearted

Psalm 70; Isaiah 50;4-9a; Hebrews 12:1-3

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: God our strength

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: God our strength:  Isaiah 49:1-7 Yet surely my cause is with the Lord, and my reward with my God.  (v.4) Send us out, O God, with courage to share your love a...

God our strength

 Isaiah 49:1-7

Yet surely my cause is with the Lord, and my reward with my God.  (v.4)

Send us out, O God, with courage to share your love and the good news of your salvation.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those discerning their future

Psalm 71:1-14;  John 12:20-36;  1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Old patterns, new forms

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Old patterns, new forms: Isaiah 42:1-9 New things I now declare; before they spring forth, I tell you of them.  (v.9) Thank you, God of all, for calling us to be you...

Old patterns, new forms

Isaiah 42:1-9

New things I now declare; before they spring forth, I tell you of them.  (v.9)

Thank you, God of all, for calling us to be your own.  Make us a light to the world.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Christians in Latin America

Psalm 36:5-11; John 12:1-11;  Hebrews 9:11-15

 

Anointing the king

 John 12:1-11

Jesus said, "Leave her alone.  She bought it . . . for the day of my burial."  (v.7)

We thank you, O God, for witnesses like Mary to reign of Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Pastors and other proclaimers of God's kingdom

Psalm 51:1-12;  Habakkuk 3:2-13

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Sure and certain hope

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Sure and certain hope:  Psalm 118:1-2, 13-29 [God's] steadfast love endures forever. (v.29) We thank you, O God, for your love for all people, and for the hope...

Sure and certain hope

 Psalm 118:1-2, 13-29

[God's] steadfast love endures forever. (v.29)

We thank you, O God, for your love for all people, and for the hope we have in Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who mourn

Jeremiah 33:1-9; Philippians 2:12-18

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Jesus is God for us

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Jesus is God for us:  Philippians 2:1-11 Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name.  (v.9) We thank you, Jesus, for po...

Jesus is God for us

 Philippians 2:1-11

Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name.  (v.9)

We thank you, Jesus, for pouring yourself out for us.  We praise you.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Medical workers

Deuteronomy 16:1-8; Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: God blesses us by the word

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: God blesses us by the word: Psalm 119:9-16 I will delight in your statutes;  I will not forget your word.  (v.16) Holy God, help us to trust in your promises and to be ...

God blesses us by the word

Psalm 119:9-16

I will delight in your statutes;  I will not forget your word.  (v.16)

Holy God, help us to trust in your promises and to be steadfast in your word.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Intergenerational ministries

Haggai 2:1-9, 20-23; John 12:34-50
 

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The future, safe in God

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The future, safe in God:  Do not fear, or be afraid; . . . Is there any god besides me? ... I know not one.  (v.8) "O God . . . our hope for years to come,&quot...

The future, safe in God

 Do not fear, or be afraid; . . . Is there any god besides me? ... I know not one.  (v.8)

"O God . . . our hope for years to come,"  be our help and our rock now, we pray.  (ELW 632)

Prayer concern:  Those who wonder about the future

Psalm 119:9-16; Acts 2:14-24

Wedding reception

 

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: God's unstoppable wonders:  Isaiah 43:8-13 I am God . . . ; I work and who can hinder it?  (v. 13) God, you have promised us love and life.  Remind us again and again ...

God's unstoppable wonders

 Isaiah 43:8-13

I am God . . . ; I work and who can hinder it?  (v. 13)

God, you have promised us love and life.  Remind us again and again in your care.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who are afraid

Psalm 119:9-16; 2 Corinthians 3:4-11

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Anointing the king

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Anointing the king:  John 12:1-11 Jesus said, "Leave her alone.  She bought it . . . for the day of my burial." (v.7) We thank you, O God, for the wit...

Anointing the king

 John 12:1-11

Jesus said, "Leave her alone.  She bought it . . . for the day of my burial." (v.7)

We thank you, O God, for the witnesses like Mary to the reign of Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Pastors and other proclaimers of God's kingdom

Psalm 51:1-12; Habakkuk 3:2-13

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Christ, our great high priest

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Christ, our great high priest:  Hebrews 4:15 - - - 5:4 Let us therefore approach he throne of grace with boldness.  (v.16) We thank you, God for Christ, our great high pri...

Christ, our great high priest

 Hebrews 4:15 - - - 5:4

Let us therefore approach he throne of grace with boldness.  (v.16)

We thank you, God for Christ, our great high priest.  Help us trust in your welcoming invitation.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who hesitate to pray

Exodus 30:1-10; Psalm 51:1-12

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: God, our healer

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: God, our healer:  Hebrews 4:1-13 The word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword.  (v.12) Thanks be to you, O God!  We rejoice and res...

God, our healer

 Hebrews 4:1-13

The word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword.  (v.12)

Thanks be to you, O God!  We rejoice and rest in the life you give us by your word.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Surgeons and their patients

Psalm 51:1-12; Isaiah 30:15-18

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Call and response

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Call and response: Psalm 107:1-16 O God, thank you for hearing and responding when we call to you.  Amen. Prayer concern:  Song leaders and singers Isaiah 60:1...

Call and response

Psalm 107:1-16

O God, thank you for hearing and responding when we call to you.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Song leaders and singers

Isaiah 60:15-22; John 8:12-20

 

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The divine architect

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The divine architect:  Hebrews 3:1-6 Every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God.  (v.4) Creative God, you designed a life for us throug...

God's holiness

 Numbers 20:1-13

These are the waters of Meribah, . . . by which [the Lord] showed his holiness.  (v.13)

Holy God, thank you for heeding the cries of your creation and showing your love for us.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those crying out to God today

Psalm 107:1-16; 1 Corinthians 10:6-13

The divine architect

 Hebrews 3:1-6

Every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God.  (v.4)

Creative God, you designed a life for us through the life of Jesus.  Help us to live into it.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Architects

Exodus 15:22-27; Psalm 107:1-16

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Believing without seeing

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Believing without seeing:  John 3:1-13 Nicodemus said to him, "How can these things be?" (v.9) God, help us continue to learn to trust you and your love for...

Believing without seeing

 John 3:1-13

Nicodemus said to him, "How can these things be?" (v.9)

God, help us continue to learn to trust you and your love for our world.  In Jesus we pray.  Amen.

Prayer concern: Children, with their wonder at the world

Numbers 20:22-29; Psalm 107: 1-3, 17-22

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Priceless inheritance

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Priceless inheritance:  Ephesians 1:7-14 In Christ we have also obtained an inheritance.  (v.11) Loving God, thank you for making us your children and inheritors o...

Priceless inheritance

 Ephesians 1:7-14

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

Loving God, thank you for making us your children and inheritors of your love and grace, through Jesus Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Grandparents and grandchildren

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Child of God

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Child of God: Ephesians 1:3-6 He destined us for adoption as his children through Jesus Christ.  (v.5) Father God, thank you for loving each of us as your...

Child of God

Ephesians 1:3-6

He destined us for adoption as his children through Jesus Christ.  (v.5)

Father God, thank you for loving each of us as your child and bestowing on us the gifts of creation.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Adoptive parents and legal guardians

Genesis 9:8-17; Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22

 

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Singing for joy

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Singing for joy:  Psalm 84 My heart and my flesh sing for joy to the living God. (v.2) Unifying God, thank you for the joy of glimpsing your design for a wor...

Singing for joy

 Psalm 84

My heart and my flesh sing for joy to the living God. (v.2)

Unifying God, thank you for the joy of glimpsing your design for a world connected.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those in need of joy

Ezra 6:1-16; Mark 11:15-19

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Sacrificial giving

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Sacrificial giving: Hebrews 9:23-28 He has appeared once for all . . . to remove sin by the sacrifice of himself.  (v.26) God, thank you for showing us that the...

Sacrificial giving

Hebrews 9:23-28

He has appeared once for all . . . to remove sin by the sacrifice of himself.  (v.26)

God, thank you for showing us that the ultimate sacrifice is to live for our neighbor rather than for ourselves.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Biological and chosen families, as they care for one another

2 Chronicles 29:1-11, 16-19; Psalm 84

 

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Firm foundations

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Firm foundations:  1 Corinthians 3:10-23 No one can lay any foundation other than the one that has been laid; that foundation is Jesus Christ.  (v.11) Loving ...

Firm foundations

 1 Corinthians 3:10-23

No one can lay any foundation other than the one that has been laid; that foundation is Jesus Christ.  (v.11)

Loving God, thank you for giving us Jesus Christ, the firmest foundation of love.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Cement masons and concrete finishers

1 Kings 6:1-4, 21-22; Psalm 84

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Sunrise: Psalm 19 In the heavens he has set a tent for the sun.  (v.4) Creator God, thank you for the sunrise and for every natural thing that remind...

Transformation

 Mark 9:2-8

And he was transfigured before them.  (v.2)

Mother God, thank you for the promise that, in you, we are all made new.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Soon-to-be mothers

Exodus 19:16-25; Psalm 19

Sunrise

Psalm 19

In the heavens he has set a tent for the sun.  (v.4)

Creator God, thank you for the sunrise and for every natural thing that reminds me of your glory.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Early risers

Exodus 19:9b-15; Acts 7:30-40

 

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Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Health and restoration

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Health and restoration:  Jeremiah 30:12-22 For I will restore health to you, and your wounds I will heal, says the Lord.  (v.17) Healing Lord, thank you for walking...

Following God

 Exodus 19:1-9a

Everything that the Lord has spoken we will do.  (v.8)

Forgiving God, thank you for continuing to love us, even when we fail to follow.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Christians in Australia

Psalm 19; 1 Peter 2:4-10

Health and restoration

 Jeremiah 30:12-22

For I will restore health to you, and your wounds I will heal, says the Lord.  (v.17)

Healing Lord, thank you for walking alongside us in our pain.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  People with chronic illnesses

Psalm 105:1-11, 37-45; John 12:36-43

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Homeward bound

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Homeward bound:  Hebrews 11:1-3, 13-19 People who speak in this way make it clear that they are seeking a homeland.  (v.14) Loving God, thank you for giving...

Homeward bound

 Hebrews 11:1-3, 13-19

People who speak in this way make it clear that they are seeking a homeland.  (v.14)

Loving God, thank you for giving all of us a place to call home, a place as your children.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Refugees and those seeking home

Genesis 22:1-19; Psalm 105:1-11, 37-45

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Sing praises

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Sing praises:  Psalm 105:1-11, 37-45 O give thanks to the Lord, call on his name . . . Sing to him, sing praises to him.  (vv. 1-2) God, help us sing your...

Sing praises

 Psalm 105:1-11, 37-45

O give thanks to the Lord, call on his name . . . Sing to him, sing praises to him.  (vv. 1-2)

God, help us sing your praises with whatever gifts we have been given and with joy in our hearts.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Worship leaders

Genesis 21:1-7; Hebrews 1:8-12