DEVOTION:
1 Peter 4:10
10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.
PRAYER:
Almighty and Holy God, As we welcome another Wednesday morning, we pause to thank You for the wonderful gift of life, for the people who surround us, and for the many blessings we sometimes take for granted. As November moves along and Thanksgiving draws closer, help us recognize that gratitude is more than something we express with words. It is something we live through kindness, generosity, and love for one another.
Lord, this is an especially busy and exciting week for our church family as we prepare for our Old General Store Craft Fair and Famous Turkey Pie Supper. We thank You for the many hands and willing hearts that make these gatherings possible. For those who have spent countless hours cooking, baking, crafting, organizing, setting up, and preparing, we ask Your blessing. Give them strength when they grow tired, patience when things don't go quite as planned, and joy in the wonderful fellowship that comes from working together.
Father, we pray that these gatherings will be about much more than wonderful food, beautiful crafts, or a successful event. May they be occasions of fellowship, faith, and food, where friendships are renewed, new relationships begin, laughter is shared, and everyone who walks through our doors feels genuinely welcomed. Help us remember that sometimes the simplest conversation, a warm smile, or a seat at the table can mean more to someone than we will ever know.
We lift up those in our church family and community who are struggling with illness, grief, loneliness, or financial concerns. As winter approaches, we especially remember those worried about warmth, shelter, and putting food on their own tables. Open our hearts to their needs, and remind us that the blessings we have received are also opportunities to bless others.
Lord, we pray for our country, our President, and leaders throughout the world. Grant them wisdom, humility, and a desire for peace. We remember those whose lives have been devastated by war and violence, and we pray for those we might consider our enemies. Help us overcome bitterness and anger, and teach us to extend the same grace and mercy that You so freely offer us.
And now, Lord, as we move into these busy days, help us not become so focused on everything that needs to be accomplished that we forget why we are doing it. May our work be joyful, our fellowship genuine, and our welcome a reflection of Jesus Christ.
Bless the food that will be prepared, the hands that will serve it, the people who will gather, and the friendships that will grow. May everyone who enters our church leave with more than they came for—not simply something purchased or a meal enjoyed, but a reminder that they are valued, welcomed, and loved.
Thank You, Father, for the privilege of being part of a church family that works together, laughs together, serves together, and seeks to follow You together.
In the loving name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.
DEVOTION:
1 Peter 4:10
10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.
PRAYER:
Almighty and Holy God, As we welcome another Wednesday morning, we pause to thank You for the wonderful gift of life, for the people who surround us, and for the many blessings we sometimes take for granted. As November moves along and Thanksgiving draws closer, help us recognize that gratitude is more than something we express with words. It is something we live through kindness, generosity, and love for one another.
Lord, this is an especially busy and exciting week for our church family as we prepare for our Old General Store Craft Fair and Famous Turkey Pie Supper. We thank You for the many hands and willing hearts that make these gatherings possible. For those who have spent countless hours cooking, baking, crafting, organizing, setting up, and preparing, we ask Your blessing. Give them strength when they grow tired, patience when things don't go quite as planned, and joy in the wonderful fellowship that comes from working together.
Father, we pray that these gatherings will be about much more than wonderful food, beautiful crafts, or a successful event. May they be occasions of fellowship, faith, and food, where friendships are renewed, new relationships begin, laughter is shared, and everyone who walks through our doors feels genuinely welcomed. Help us remember that sometimes the simplest conversation, a warm smile, or a seat at the table can mean more to someone than we will ever know.
We lift up those in our church family and community who are struggling with illness, grief, loneliness, or financial concerns. As winter approaches, we especially remember those worried about warmth, shelter, and putting food on their own tables. Open our hearts to their needs, and remind us that the blessings we have received are also opportunities to bless others.
Lord, we pray for our country, our President, and leaders throughout the world. Grant them wisdom, humility, and a desire for peace. We remember those whose lives have been devastated by war and violence, and we pray for those we might consider our enemies. Help us overcome bitterness and anger, and teach us to extend the same grace and mercy that You so freely offer us.
And now, Lord, as we move into these busy days, help us not become so focused on everything that needs to be accomplished that we forget why we are doing it. May our work be joyful, our fellowship genuine, and our welcome a reflection of Jesus Christ.
Bless the food that will be prepared, the hands that will serve it, the people who will gather, and the friendships that will grow. May everyone who enters our church leave with more than they came for—not simply something purchased or a meal enjoyed, but a reminder that they are valued, welcomed, and loved.
Thank You, Father, for the privilege of being part of a church family that works together, laughs together, serves together, and seeks to follow You together.
In the loving name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.