Matthew 9:36-38; Colossians 4:2-6
We are currently exploring a number of “practices” that give shape to what it means to be in right relationship with God, with one another and with our neighbour. Today we turn our attention to being in right relationship with our neighbour, focusing on the practice of “Intercession.” In calling us to reflect God’s love and truth to a world apart from Christ, we need to recognize that only God can draw people into authentic relationship with Himself. While this certainly does not mean we are to be passive in sharing our faith, it does call us to prayerful dependence as we engage any outreach effort. I once heard someone share a convicting question they had been asked, “If God answered all your prayers from this past week, who would have come to saving faith in Christ?”
Apply
- How would you answer the question above?
- Why is it important that we pray for those who do not know Christ and for those engaged in mission toward them?
- Ask God to work in your heart and in the hearts of all who will be attending our services on-line or in person today.
Pray
- Pray that those who are new to the church will be welcomed and find meaningful relationships.
- Pray for our Children’s Ministry Pastor, Jerilyn Bayer
- Pray for the Children’s Ministry Associate, Annette Faszer, and for the Children’s Ministry Assistants: Abigail, Blythe, Clarissa, Domina, Jenna, Sarah, Sunita, and Sylvie.