2014 was in many ways a great year for FCC. It was a year of
celebration of 100 years of service to the Lord. There were many victories and
to be sure some times of grief as well. As we move into the 101st
year of service in 2015 here are 15 of my prayers for our congregation.
1.
For the focus to stay on Christ. It is easy to lose focus. We must be clear that
Christ is at the center of all that we plan, do, and dream. If egos get in the
way, Satan has won a battle. Colossians 3:1-2
2.
For
wisdom for our leadership. To lead with truth, grace, and love takes
wisdom from God. I pray for our elders, deacons, trustees, staff, Sunday School
teachers, group leaders, and ministry leaders to be given wisdom from God. James
1:5
3.
For
continual and expanded unity. Jesus prayed in John
17 that we would be one as he and the Father are one. I pray for congregational
unity and unity with our sister churches. John 17:20-23
4.
For
a greater intentionality in outreach. We live in a
community that needs the Lord. God has called us to reach out to them. We also
live in a world that needs Christ, hence missions are a great focus. Matthew
28:19-20
5.
For
an improved emphasis on Sunday School. It is important for
each of us to have a group of people to grow with, learn with, rejoice with,
and cry with and Sunday School is a great place to start. Romans 12:12-20;
Galatians 6:2
6.
For
clear plans for discipleship. The goal of the
Christian life is to become more like Christ. That does not happen without
intentional effort. There is a need for helping believers to grow. Ephesians
4:11-17
7.
For
new leaders. I am praying for a new generation of leaders
that love the Lord and willing to give their all to see FCC be all God has
called us to be for his glory. 2 Timothy 2:2
8.
For
more participation. For us to reach the community, help
believers to grow, improve programs, and give the Lord our best we need everyone
to participate. We blessed to bless others. Matthew 9:37-38
9.
For
genuine excitement from the Spirit. I pray for everyone
to be genuinely excited to be part of what God is doing at FCC. Psalm 100
10. For a hunger for the Word of God.
There is power in the Word, therefore I pray for us to hunger for the Word and
for the Lord to use our classes, sermons, and programs to challenge us to grow.
2 Timothy 2:15
11. For a thirst for righteousness.
May it be said of God’s people that we can be trusted. Matthew 5:6
12. For compassionate hearts.
May we be known as a people of grace rather than of legalism. May our hearts
break for those that God loves. Matthew 7:1-2
13. For increased corporate prayer.
There is power when God’s people come together with one voice to pray. Acts 12:5-18
14. For enthusiastic stewardship.
God loves a cheerful giver. May we give with joy of our money, time, and
energy. 2 Corinthians 9:6-7
15. For joy. I pray for our
worship to be celebratory, our preaching to be encouraging, our events to be
memorable, and for there to be a spirit of joy that is evident for all. Psalm
97:11-12
Please join me in these and many more prayers.
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