SED Mission Prayer Partners
May 15th, 2012 by lucasjsMay 15, 2012
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ. Colossians 4: 2-3.
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Blessings on this rainy morning just before the celebration of the Ascension of our Lord. One of my favorite witness techniques comes from the Acts account (1:6-12), where the apostles were standing looking up into heaven as Jesus ascended. And as they stood there gazing, two men come, stand beside them and ask “Why do you stand looking into heaven?” What a wonderful opportunity to share. Of course, in Acts, the two men proceed to answer their own question. But for us…what would happen if you were to simply stop in the parking lot or on a sidewalk and look up? How would you respond to someone who came up and stood beside you and asked: “What are you looking for? What do you see?”
May God grant you the courage and boldness to engage in many conversations about Jesus our Lord and Savior.
I have a special request for people who are willing to pray during the District Convention. It is our goal that there will be people praying around the clock during the days of the Convention. If you are willing to sign up for an hour to pray for God’s Spirit to direct and guide the work and decisions that are being made, please contact Rae Fangmeier and let her know which day and what hour(s) are best for you. You will be sent an email response identifying Convention prayer topics and needs. Dates for Convention are May 31-June 2.
We continue to pray for the mission work that is being initiated throughout the District.
We pray for:
And we pray for all who will be part of the Southeastern District Convention at the end of the month.
SED Convention Prayer for Month of May Almighty God, most gracious Father, We pray for the Southeastern District as it gathers in convention the end of this month. Lord, be with Your church, give all ministers of the Word Your grace and truth that Your people might grow in faith with hearts “ablaze” for You, and that Christ may be honored by all.
Bless President Diefenthaler, all who lead us, our professional workers, and all who are responsible for the nurture and care of Your people. Lead and guide the Convention proceedings and move the delegates to make wise decisions that will give You glory and give witness to the love You have given us.
Come, Holy Spirit, Counselor and Defender, Come as fire, making all who gather shine with eagerness and joy as they obey your command to make disciples of all nations. Come with eloquence for their tongues that they may be articulate witnesses to those before whom You would have them testify concerning the grace and glory of God Almighty. Come with power, setting their hearts “ablaze” with holy boldness so that they dare to display Your love with anyone You place into their lives. Come, renew, transform, train, and send all of us so that we can become vessels of Your life-giving love. In Jesus most precious name we pray. Amen.
Thank you for your mission prayers support. It is making an eternal difference. |
10:02 am Prayers for the Harvest and Workers
Don’t forget to set your cell phones alarm/alert to 10:02 a.m. and pray for the Harvest and Workers. Luke 10:2 Jesus told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.”
Deaconess Sally J. Hiller
Director of Congregational Outreach
Southeastern District
Seminary Call Services will be held May 1, 12, and 12. We pray for all of those who are preparing for internships, vicarages, and first placements. President Diefenthaler will be speaking at the Call Service for graduates of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. You will have the opportunity to watch it live through streaming technology.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Anniversary Celebration
Health Ministry Grant Proposals Due April 16
