PRAYER
“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
PRAYER
“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Bible Reading Plan & Praying the Psalms
For the new year, we encourage everyone to consider reading Scripture and time in prayer as a daily habit. Our reading plan takes you through the Bible in one year with a few chapters each weekday and daily psalms for guided prayer.
Daily Ways to Pray
Unity of the Church: Unity in Christ that transcends social, cultural or political views. (Ephesians 4:3-4)
Congregational Care/Fellowship: Effective contact with those feeling isolated and unable to attend worship services due to health concerns. (1 John 1:3)
Leadership of Greenwich: Pastors, elders, deacons, staff and volunteer ministry leaders to be led by the Spirit and Word in all things. (1 Timothy 5:17)
Faithful Discipleship / Apprenticeship to Jesus: Renewed discipline in practices of spiritual growth and prayer. (Luke 11:1-13)
Mission to the Community and World: For our global mission partners to experience God's favor and protection in family life and fruitful ministry. (Romans 10:15)
Families and our Community: Marriages to be expressions of Christ’s love for the church. (Mark 10:6-9)
Worship Life of the Congregation: God's goodness and glory to be revealed in our worship services through Word, sacrament, song and prayer. (Psalm 72:18-19)
Unity of the Church: Growing commitment to the truths of Scripture over and against prevailing culture winds and views. (1 Peter 3:8)
Congregational Care/Fellowship: Greenwich family members who are suffering in body, mind, or spirit [see weekly bulletin for prayer lists]. (1 John 1:7)
Leadership of Greenwich: Demonstrate a Christ-like attitude, servanthood and sacrificial love toward the church family. (Exodus 18:21)
Faithful Discipleship / Apprenticeship to Jesus: Radical generosity of personal wealth and church resources to be directed wisely toward those in need.
(Matthew 25:14-30)
Mission to the Community and World: An increased burden to proclaim the gospel to those who do not know Jesus Christ. (Matthew 28:18-20)
Families and our Community: Ways that we can strengthen and serve our first responders, service providers, educators and local public officials. (Jeremiah 29:7)
Worship Life of the Congregation: Responsiveness to the Spirit’s leading in every expression of our gathered and virtual worship services. (Galatians 5:25)
Unity of the Church: Greater awareness, wisdom and humility over ways that unity within Greenwich may be impacted by our racial, political and other differences. (Romans 12:4-5)
Congregational Care/Fellowship: Weekly studies/gatherings to be led by the Holy Spirit, conducted wisely and have a fruitful impact. (Acts 2:42)
Leadership of Greenwich: Wisdom, courage, humility, love and unity in all decisions. (Psalm 78:72)
Faithful Discipleship / Apprenticeship to Jesus: God's favor upon his Word that will lead to repentance and conversion. (2 Timothy 2:2)
Mission to the Community and World: Responsiveness to the Spirit’s leading in new opportunities for mission support and involvement. (Acts 1:8)
Families and our Community: For the youth of our church to be raised up within their families as disciples of Jesus Christ. (Deuteronomy 6:1-9)
Worship Life of the Congregation: Warm welcome for all who seek the fellowship of Jesus Christ. (Matthew 25:31-40)
Unity of the Church: Closer connections and partnerships with area churches. (Philippians 2:1-3)
Congregational Care/Fellowship: For the joy of the Lord to be the strength and shield for those who suffer from anxiety, fear, or discouragement. (Colossians 3:16)
Leadership of Greenwich: Greater presence of the Spirit’s gifts, fruit and power in our lives. (James 1:5)
Faithful Discipleship / Apprenticeship to Jesus: Attentiveness to the ways racial injustice and economic disparity continue to impact the church and community. (Romans 12:1-2)
Mission to the Community and World: Our refugee resettlement team and the families we assist. (Deuteronomy 10:17-19)
Families and our Community: Local businesses, families and those facing financial hardship. (Jeremiah 29:11-13)
Worship Life of the Congregation: For Greenwich to gather around and be led by the Word. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
Unity of the Church: Shared love for Jesus as the Way, Truth, Life and Lord of all. (John 14:6)
Congregational Care/Fellowship: Home communion and other visits by our Deacons and Elders. (Acts 2:44-47)
Leadership of Greenwich: Attentiveness to the promptings of the Holy Spirit in planning for ministry and mission in this time of a global pandemic. (Romans 12:8)
Faithful Discipleship / Apprenticeship to Jesus: Truth and grace expressed in sacrificial love to shape our lives. (Luke 9:23)
Mission to the Community and World: Greater courage and love to speak and act as followers of Jesus Christ within our circle of friends and community. (Psalm 96:3)
Families and our Community: Parents to have wisdom, courage, kindness and love as they instruct and discipline their children. (Psalm 127:3-5)
Worship Life of the Congregation: Effectiveness of our streaming technologies to reach out to those at home to further worship our Lord. (Romans 12:2)
Unity of the Church: Ability to listen, wait, trust and pray within the church family. (Galatians 3:28)
Congregational Care/Fellowship: For marriages and families to have the peace of Christ where tensions exist. (Hebrews 10:24-25)
Leadership of Greenwich: Wise administration of church funds, buildings and grounds. (1 Peter 5:2-4)
Faithful Discipleship / Apprenticeship to Jesus: For a recognition and joy that with faith comes persecution. (1 Peter 4:12-14)
Mission to the Community and World: For our local mission partners to experience God's favor and protection in family life and fruitful ministry. (Romans 10:13-14)
Families and our Community: For godly responses to injustice and opportunities for reconciliation. (Isaiah 1:17)
Worship Life of the Congregation: Responsiveness to the Spirit’s leading to hear the call of God. (Psalm 143:10)
Unity of the Church: A deep Spirit-led purpose in worship, mission, and ministry.
(1 Peter 2:9-10)
Congregational Care/Fellowship: Comfort and health for those in hospitals and nursing homes. (Psalm 46:1)
Leadership of Greenwich: The presence of Jesus Christ to be faithfully felt and known among our leadership as they minister to the congregation. (1 John 1:7)
Faithful Discipleship / Apprenticeship to Jesus: An abiding recognition of God’s grace in our lives. (Acts 20:24)
Mission to the Community and World: To build up and send more workers into the world, proclaiming Jesus as Lord and Savior. (Matthew 9:35-38)
Families and our Community: Women and children facing increased exposure to abuse. (Colossians 3:19)
Worship Life of the Congregation: For all that we say and do be for the glory of our Lord. (Romans 11:36)
Give me, O Lord, a steadfast heart which no unworthy affection may drag downwards.
Give me an unconquered heart which no tribulation can wear out.
Give me an upright heart which no unworthy purpose may tempt aside.
Bestow on me also, O Lord my God, understanding to know you, diligence to seek you, wisdom to find you, and a faithfulness that may finally embrace you,
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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