"We Make Bold to Call on You" - 18 October 2026
Lord, your servant John concluded his first letter with these words: “ And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true; and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life. Little children, keep yourselves from idols ” (1 John 5:20-21). For these reasons we make bold to call on you, to call on you in truth (Psalm 145:18). For your church on every continent, including this congregation, Trinity UMC, Village UMC, Wesley UMC, Del City 1 st Church of the Nazarene, we pray. Help us to keep ourselves from idols, whether the handmade or heart-made kind! Bring us to grow in understanding you, your purposes, your Word, and your ways for us. Deepen our perception and knowledge of Jesus who is true and is the true God and eternal life. Draw us together in him and reform us all. Thank you for the Thrive! conference yesterday. Thank you for the insights to equip us in ministering to those wi...