Congregational Prayer (On Mother's Day) and Psalm 128 - 12 May 2024
From Psalm 128 Blessed is everyone who fears the LORD, who walks in his ways! You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands; you shall be blessed, and it shall be well with you. Since Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, we pray for the church here and world over, for this congregation, as well as Santa Fe Presbyterian, Westlake, Stonegate, and All Saints Community Church. We ask that by the blessing of your Son , by the reforming and revitalizing work of your Spirit , by the faithful reading, preaching and teaching of your Scriptures , and by the right administration of your sacraments , Jesus might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without blemish (Ephesians 5:25-27). Further, we ask you to be with those in our families and in our congregation, who need heart or healing or help ( …). Y...