Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Expecting nothing in return

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Expecting nothing in return:  Matthew 10:5-23 {Jesus said,}, "You received without payment; give without payment."  (v.8) God, help me to be generous.  In Jesu...

Expecting nothing in return

 Matthew 10:5-23

{Jesus said,}, "You received without payment; give without payment."  (v.8)

God, help me to be generous.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Hunger and relief programs

Psalm 6:  Jeremiah 38:1-13

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: When the truth hurts

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: When the truth hurts:  Jeremiah 26:1-12 It may be that they will listen . . . and will turn from their evil way.  (v.3) God, help me accept the truth anout myself...

When the truth hurts

 Jeremiah 26:1-12

It may be that they will listen . . . and will turn from their evil way.  (v.3)

God, help me accept the truth anout myself, along with your forgiveness, love, and salvation.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those struggling with hard truths

Psalm 6:  Revelation 2:8-11

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Turning it over

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Turning it over:  Psalm 6 The Lord has heard my supplications; the Lord accepts my prayer.  (v.9) Prayer concern:  Those going through a time of trial Micah ...

Turning it over

 Psalm 6

The Lord has heard my supplications; the Lord accepts my prayer.  (v.9)

Prayer concern:  Those going through a time of trial

Micah 7:1-7; Revelation 2:1-7

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 12

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 12:  Matthew 10:24-39 {Jesus said,} "Those who lose their life for my sake will find it."  (v.39) God, help me to let go of the things...

Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 12

 Matthew 10:24-39

{Jesus said,} "Those who lose their life for my sake will find it."  (v.39)

God, help me to let go of the things that keep me from service to you and your creation.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those burdened by excess

Jeremiah 20:7-13; Psalm 69:7-10 {11-15} 16-18; Romans 6:1b-11

John the Baptist

 Luke 1:57-67 (68-80)

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

God, help me to remember to trust in you, like John the Baptist did.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Emergency response dispatchers

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The sin problem

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The sin problem:  Romans 6:1b-11 How can we who died to sin go on living in it? (v.2) God, please remove my attachment to sins that separate me from you and ...

The sin problem

 Romans 6:1b-11

How can we who died to sin go on living in it? (v.2)

God, please remove my attachment to sins that separate me from you and my neighbors.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  People living with addiction

Psalm 69:7-10 {11-15} 16-18; Jeremiah 18:18-23; Acts 5:17-26

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The fir within

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The fir within:  Jeremiah 20:7-13 For the word of the Lord has become . . . like a burning fire shut up in my bones.  (vv. 8-9) Holy God, thank you for your...

The fir within

 Jeremiah 20:7-13

For the word of the Lord has become . . . like a burning fire shut up in my bones.  (vv. 8-9)

Holy God, thank you for your powerful word that burns within our bones.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Prophets within the church

Psalm 69:7-10 {11-15} 16-18; Jeremiah 18:12-17; Hebrews 2:5-9

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Sing Boldly:  Psalm 105:1-11, 37-45 Sing to {the Lord}, sing praises to him;  tell of all his wonderful works.  (v.2) Wonderful God, we praise you with s...

Sing Boldly

 Psalm 105:1-11, 37-45

Sing to {the Lord}, sing praises to him;  tell of all his wonderful works.  (v.2)

Wonderful God, we praise you with singing for your extravagant love and your marvelous works.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Music teachers

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: You are called:  1 Samuel 3:1-9 Here I am, for you called me . . . Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.  (vv. 8-9) God, thank you for calling us by n...

You are called

 1 Samuel 3:1-9

Here I am, for you called me . . . Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.  (vv. 8-9)

God, thank you for calling us by name and uniting us as a family through the baptismal waters.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  People discerning their call in life

Psalm 105: 1-11, 37-45; 2 Thessalonians 2:13 - - - 3:5

Angela T. Khabeb

June 16-22

Angela T. Khabeb is a pastor on staff at Holy Trinity Lutheran church in south Minneapolis, Minnesota.  She graduated from Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and the Lutheran school of Theology at Chicago.  Angela enjoys an active home life with an amazing husband, Benhi, and three wonderful children:  Konami, Khenna, and Khonni

 

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Let freedom ring!

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Let freedom ring!:  Joshua 1:1-11 Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you.  (v.9) Liberating God, grant u...

Let freedom ring!

 Joshua 1:1-11

Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you.  (v.9)

Liberating God, grant us courage.  Inspire us to live for peace and freedom for all.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  For the dismantling of systems of racism

Psalm 105:1-11, 37-45; 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 11

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 11:  Matthew 9:35 - - - 10:23 When {Jesus} saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless.  (9:36) Caring G...

Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 11

 Matthew 9:35 - - - 10:23

When {Jesus} saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless.  (9:36)

Caring God, you enter our suffering with loving compassion.  Teach us to do likewise.  In Christ we pray.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Congregational outreach ministries

Exodus 19:2 - - - 8a; Psalm 100; Romans 5:1-8

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

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Precious hope:  Romans 5:1-8 Hope does not disappoint us, because God's love has been poured into our hearts.  (v.5)   Faithful God, thank you for gran...

Precious hope

 Romans 5:1-8

Hope does not disappoint us, because God's love has been poured into our hearts.  (v.5)   Faithful God, thank you for granting us your hope that sustains us through any heartbreak.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Families living with pregnancy or infant loss

Psalm 100; Exodus 6:28 - - - 7;13; Mark 7:1-13

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: God is so good !

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: God is so good !:  Psalm 100 The Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever.  (v.5) Gracious God, thank you for your goodness to humanity and all creati...

God is so good !

 Psalm 100

The Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever.  (v.5)

Gracious God, thank you for your goodness to humanity and all creation.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  People overwhelmed by work demands

Exodus 4:27-31; Acts 7:35-43

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: God's certain provision and promise

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: God's certain provision and promise:  Exodus 19:2-8a If you obey my voice and keep my covenant, you shall be my treasured possession.  (v.5) God, speak grace and peace into the ...

God's certain provision and promise

 Exodus 19:2-8a

If you obey my voice and keep my covenant, you shall be my treasured possession.  (v.5)

God, speak grace and peace into the uncertain spaces of our lives, through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  People in a time of discernment

Psalm 100:  Exodus 4:18-23;  Hebrews 3:1-6

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Rocky trails; evergreen God

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Rocky trails; evergreen God:  Hosea 14:1-9 I am like an evergreen cypress;  your faithfulness comes from me.  (v.8) Guide us, O God, over, under, and around the obstacle...

Rocky trails; evergreen God

 Hosea 14:1-9

I am like an evergreen cypress;  your faithfulness comes from me.  (v.8)

Guide us, O God, over, under, and around the obstacles of life.  We ask this in Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those facing overwhelming challenges

Psalm 40:1-8; Matthew 12:1-8

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Imitation and imagination

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Imitation and imagination:  Hebrews 13:1-16 Remember your leaders, those who spoke the word of God to you . . . and imitate their faith.  (v.7) Help us, Lord, to imita...

Imitation and imagination

 Hebrews 13:1-16

Remember your leaders, those who spoke the word of God to you . . . and imitate their faith.  (v.7)

Help us, Lord, to imitate our Lord Jesus with love, care, and compassion for all people.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Victims of torture

Psalm 40:1-8; Hosea 8:11-14; 10:1-2

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Barnabas, Apostle (transferred)

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Barnabas, Apostle (transferred):  Acts 11:19-30; 13:1-3 For he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith.  (11-24) Holy God, find us today and surprise us with th...

Barnabas, Apostle (transferred)

 Acts 11:19-30; 13:1-3

For he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith.  (11-24)

Holy God, find us today and surprise us with the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ.  Amen.

Prayer concern:   Trust in the Holy Spirit

Isaiah 42:5-12; Psalm 112; Matthew 10:7-16

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 10

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 10:  Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 {Jesus said,} "Go and learn what this means, "I desire mercy, not sacrifice."  (v.13) Lord, teach us t...

Time after Pentecost - - - Lectionary 10

 Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26

{Jesus said,} "Go and learn what this means, "I desire mercy, not sacrifice."  (v.13)

Lord, teach us to be present with one another in the name of and with the mercy of Jesus.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  People who are excluded, neglected, or rejected

Hosea 5:15 - - - 6:6; Psalm 50:7-15; Romans 4:13-25

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Productivity or promise ?

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Productivity or promise ?:  Romans 4:13-25 Therefore his faith "was reckoned to him as righteousness."  (v.22) God, help us trade the burden of our productiv...

Productivity or promise ?

 Romans 4:13-25

Therefore his faith "was reckoned to him as righteousness."  (v.22)

God, help us trade the burden of our productivity for the grace you give through our Lord Jesus.  Amen.

Psalm 50:7-15; Exodus 34:1-9; Matthew 9:27-34

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Of light and love

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Of light and love:  Psalm 50:7-15 Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving, and pay your vows to the Most High.  (v.14) God of light, grow us into the beloved ...

Of light and love

 Psalm 50:7-15

Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving, and pay your vows to the Most High.  (v.14)

God of light, grow us into the beloved people you created us to be in Jesus Christ, our Lord.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Horticulturists and arborists

Lamentations 3:40-58; Acts 28:1-10

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Remind us again

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Remind us again:  John 14:25-26 The Holy Spirit . . . will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you.  (v.26) Prayer concern:  Peop...

Remind us again

 John 14:25-26

The Holy Spirit . . . will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you.  (v.26)

Prayer concern:  People experiencing memory loss

Psalm 29; Job 39:26 - - - 40:5

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Love as our GPS

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Love as our GPS:  Hosea 5:15 - - - 6:6 For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice.  (6:6) God of grace, by your Holy Spirit guide us into the way of peace...

Love as our GPS

 Hosea 5:15 - - - 6:6

For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice.  (6:6)

God of grace, by your Holy Spirit guide us into the way of peace.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who feel lost in life

Psalm 50:7-15; Lamentations 1:7-11; 2 Peter 2:17-22

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Gift - colored glasses

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Gift - colored glasses:  1 Corinthians 12:4-13 To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.  (v.7) Holy Spirit, help us to discern and shar...

Gift - colored glasses

 1 Corinthians 12:4-13

To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.  (v.7)

Holy Spirit, help us to discern and share the gifts you have already given us in Jesus' name.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who feel they have no gifts

Psalm 29: Job 39:13-25

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Power and presence

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Power and presence:  Psalm 29 The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is full of majesty.  (v.4) God of presence, speak strength and peace to u...

Power and presence

 Psalm 29

The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is full of majesty.  (v.4)

God of presence, speak strength and peace to us today, that we might know you are near.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Courage and strength to work for justice

Job 38:39 - - - 39:12; 1 Corinthians 12:1-3

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The Holy Trinity

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: The Holy Trinity:  Matthew 28:16-20 When they saw him, they worshipped him; but some doubted.  (v.17) Lord Jesus, find us in our worship and our doubting, and...

The Holy Trinity

 Matthew 28:16-20

When they saw him, they worshipped him; but some doubted.  (v.17)

Lord Jesus, find us in our worship and our doubting, and bless the tension between between them.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those whose doubt brings despair

Genesis 1:1 - - - 2:4a; Psalm 8: 2 Corinthians 13:11-13

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Endings and beginnings

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Endings and beginnings:  2 Corinthians 13:11-13 . . . and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.  (v.13) Prayer concern:  People experiencing endings ...

Endings and beginnings

 2 Corinthians 13:11-13

. . . and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.  (v.13)

Prayer concern:  People experiencing endings and new beginnings

Psalm 8; Job 38:22-38; John 14:15-17

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Painted with glory

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: Painted with glory:  Psalm 8 You have made them a little lower than God, and crowned them with glory and honor.  (v.5) Creator God, lead us to experience the wo...

Painted with glory

 Psalm 8

You have made them a little lower than God, and crowned them with glory and honor.  (v.5)

Creator God, lead us to experience the wonder of all of your children.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those who feel or are unseen

Job 38:12-21;  2 Timothy 1:12b-14

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: On the move

Christ in our Home 5112 SW 33rd ST. Topeka KS 66614: On the move:  Genesis 1:1 - - - 2:4a God saw everything that he had made, and indeed, it was very good.  (v.31) Creator God, give us room to breathe your...

On the move

 Genesis 1:1 - - - 2:4a

God saw everything that he had made, and indeed, it was very good.  (v.31)

Creator God, give us room to breathe your Spirit and to rest, if but for a moment, in your love.  Amen.

Prayer concern:  Those overwhelmed by the pace of life

Psalm 8:  Job 38:1-11; 2 Timothy 1:8-12a