Praises
Lord prepare me
to be a sanctuary
Pure and holy
tried and true
With thanksgiving I'll be a living
sanctuary for you
Jesus loves me this I know
for the Bible tells me so
Little ones to Him belong
They are weak but He is strong
Yes, Jesus loves me
Yes, Jesus loves me
Yes, Jesus loves me
the Bible tells me so
Scripture
Rejoice always,
pray continually,
give thanks in all circumstances;
for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Prayers
COVID-19
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Those near and far with COVID-19 - asymptomatic, symptomatic, hospitalized, recovering. For the families of those who have been lost to COVID-19.
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Non-COVID-19 patients who must wrestle with their own health concerns along with fear about COVID-19
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Hospital workers, caregivers who care directly for COVID-19 patients
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Hospital administrators who must work and lead tirelessly through the threat of COVID-19 (in the midst of everything else)
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Researchers, scientists, companies who are looking for treatments and vaccines.
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Leaders (local, state, national) that they might have wisdom, courage and love
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Extended vigilance for all
Racism and Healing
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Those who carry deep wounds because of racism, those who have wounded others
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A culture of God's kingdom to be realized, where deep spiritual fellowships and friendships across racial and ethnic boundaries demonstrate the love of God
Economy
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Business owners and employees as they work through the stresses of shutting down, reopening, and swings in their personal finances and in the economy
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Trust in God as our ultimate provider to supplant trust in money
Schools
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Wisdom for school administrators as they plan what school will look like in the fall
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Parents and children as they wrestle with family, work, parenting, "home" schooling, mental and emotional health issues
The people of Jesus
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Followers of Jesus + churches, to shine as the light of the world in a dark time
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God would redeem this time through people coming to faith in Jesus and following Him
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Churches everywhere to remain wise, vigilant and loving while addressing the challenges of reopening
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Delran UMC, as we take steps to reopen, for wisdom, patience, mutual love, unity and protection, that no one would get COVID-19
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Our church leaders, response team and pastor, for strength and vigilance
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For the cares and concerns of our brothers and sisters in the church family, our friends and neighbors - their health, courage, wisdom, vigilance
Joys & Concerns
The Lord's Prayer
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven
Give us this day our daily bread
Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us
Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil
For Thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory forever. Amen.