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Dan's Digest
Eight elders and two ministers from this congregation are preparing for an intense day
of prayer and fasting. We need it. We decided upon the date about a month ago at one of
our meetings. I’m looking forward to emailing all of those leaders in a few moments to
encourage them and to begin a dialogue concerning this matter of prayer.
Do you mind taking a moment to read this article to find out what some of the matters
of prayer are going to be? If you will join us in serious prayer, it will be exciting to see the
direction in which the Lord leads us.
Our primary purpose in setting aside a special day of prayer and fasting is to seek
God’s will for the life and direction of this congregation. Along with many opportunities
come major decisions. Unless the Lord leads us, human wisdom will do little or nothing to
help in making wise choices that will affect countless people for eternity. If it is not Christ
leading our hearts, our motivation will be all messed up.
At our last elders’ meeting each one of the elders and ministers was handed a sheet of
paper containing names, addresses and phone numbers of eleven or twelve families. If
you are a member or attend church services at least somewhat regularly here, your family’
s name is on one of those lists. Please know that during this time of special prayer, your
family and any special needs that we’re aware of concerning you will be brought before
the Lord. We’ll be asking our leaders to pray specifically for each individual family
member. If you or any of your family is not yet a Christian, we’ll be especially praying for
your salvation.
On this day we’ll be praying for families, special needs within the congregation, our
community, foreign and local missions and ministry areas in our church. Purposeful time
will be spent before the Lord on an individual level as we seriously consider our own walk
with Him.
It’s all about the Lord leading us. If we try and do things on our own power and by
our own wisdom, we’re in deep trouble.
Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD
watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain. (Psalm 127:1)
Please join us in prayer. Although we’re setting aside a special day to seek the Lord,
we need serious prayer every single day.
In the next couple of weeks you should be receiving some sort of communication
letting you know which family group or shepherding team you’re a part of. If you are not
contacted, please contact the office so that we can make sure and have everyone
connected. Please share special needs that you have with your elder or minister.
The Apostle Paul shares with us his prayer-concern list in the first chapter of
Ephesians. Note the urgency of his words as he speaks of spiritual concerns:
For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love
for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my
prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may
give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know Him better.
(Ephesians 1:15-17)
It is a joy to work among you. Thank you so much for your encouragement as we
strive to work together for the Lord. It is a joy to meet together for the purpose of seeking
His Word, fellowship, a time of communion with Christ and prayer.
In His Love,
Dan
of prayer and fasting. We need it. We decided upon the date about a month ago at one of
our meetings. I’m looking forward to emailing all of those leaders in a few moments to
encourage them and to begin a dialogue concerning this matter of prayer.
Do you mind taking a moment to read this article to find out what some of the matters
of prayer are going to be? If you will join us in serious prayer, it will be exciting to see the
direction in which the Lord leads us.
Our primary purpose in setting aside a special day of prayer and fasting is to seek
God’s will for the life and direction of this congregation. Along with many opportunities
come major decisions. Unless the Lord leads us, human wisdom will do little or nothing to
help in making wise choices that will affect countless people for eternity. If it is not Christ
leading our hearts, our motivation will be all messed up.
At our last elders’ meeting each one of the elders and ministers was handed a sheet of
paper containing names, addresses and phone numbers of eleven or twelve families. If
you are a member or attend church services at least somewhat regularly here, your family’
s name is on one of those lists. Please know that during this time of special prayer, your
family and any special needs that we’re aware of concerning you will be brought before
the Lord. We’ll be asking our leaders to pray specifically for each individual family
member. If you or any of your family is not yet a Christian, we’ll be especially praying for
your salvation.
On this day we’ll be praying for families, special needs within the congregation, our
community, foreign and local missions and ministry areas in our church. Purposeful time
will be spent before the Lord on an individual level as we seriously consider our own walk
with Him.
It’s all about the Lord leading us. If we try and do things on our own power and by
our own wisdom, we’re in deep trouble.
Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD
watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain. (Psalm 127:1)
Please join us in prayer. Although we’re setting aside a special day to seek the Lord,
we need serious prayer every single day.
In the next couple of weeks you should be receiving some sort of communication
letting you know which family group or shepherding team you’re a part of. If you are not
contacted, please contact the office so that we can make sure and have everyone
connected. Please share special needs that you have with your elder or minister.
The Apostle Paul shares with us his prayer-concern list in the first chapter of
Ephesians. Note the urgency of his words as he speaks of spiritual concerns:
For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love
for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my
prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may
give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know Him better.
(Ephesians 1:15-17)
It is a joy to work among you. Thank you so much for your encouragement as we
strive to work together for the Lord. It is a joy to meet together for the purpose of seeking
His Word, fellowship, a time of communion with Christ and prayer.
In His Love,
Dan
40 South Main Street
Croton, Ohio 43013
740-893-3191
crotonchurch@embarqmail.com
Croton, Ohio 43013
740-893-3191
crotonchurch@embarqmail.com
Dan's Digest
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