O Come... - 19 November 2023
O Lord Jesus Christ, who has generously given yourself for our sins to deliver us from this present evil age, to deliver us from the dominance of the devil, and to deliver us from the fearful bondage of death; as our great High Priest you regard the humble prayers of all who call upon you, who call upon you in truth. Incline your ear and hear. Regard your Holy, Universal Church which you are sanctifying, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the Word, including this church and Cross Timbers Church, Joy Mennonite, Prairie Hills Mennonite, and Crown Heights United Methodist Church. Rectify, O Lord, and have mercy upon all the ministers, pastors, elders, and overseers of your Church: aid us to shepherd the flock of God that is among us, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as you would have us do; not for shameful gain, but eagerly; not domineering over those in our charge, but being examples to the flock (1 Peter 5:2-3). And keep your Church whole and h