Friday, December 12

Petitions to our Heavenly Father

Focus: Joy

“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."
LUKE 2:14

Verses to Read

Psalm 119:24
Psalm 9:1-2
Isaiah 55:12
Habakkuk 3:18
1 Peter 1:8
Romans 15:13

Joy to the World

O Precious Savior, may ___________ marvel at the miracle of Your birth in Bethlehem. Though You seemed but a helpless child when You were lying in a manger, You were the almighty Son of God. May ______ rejoice to confess that You are his/her Savior who came to rescue him/her and the entire world from eternal death. My ________ bow in worship and thanksgiving for the priceless gift of his/her salvation.

Amen

(Portals of Prayer, Oct-Dec 2008)

Friday, December 5

Petitions to our Heavenly Father.

Focus: Emmanuel

Immanuel or Emmanuel or Imanu'el "God [is] with us" consists of two Hebrew words: El, meaning 'God' and Immanu, meaning 'with us'.

“The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son,
and they will call him Immanuel" which means, "God with us."
MATTHEW 1: 23

“A prison cell, in which one waits, hopes... and is completely dependent on the fact that the door of freedom has to be opened from the outside, is not a bad picture of Advent.”

DIETRICH BONHOEFFER

Verses to Read

Genesis 3:15 (FIRST PROMISE OF CHRISTMAS)
Isaiah 7:14 AND Matthew 1:18
Genesis 49:10 AND Luke 3:23, 34
Micah 5:1-2 AND Matthew 2:1
Psalm 16:10 AND Matthew 28:9

For our children:

Lord, Jesus, as ______ enters the season of Advent, bless _____ as he prepares to celebrate Your coming as the Son of Mary, born in Bethlehem, and the eternal Son of the heavenly Father. Let ______ rejoice that You come to ______ through Your Holy Word and Sacrament. Keep _______ strong in ____ faith as You prepare ______ for Your coming again on the Last Day. We pray in Your name.

Amen

(Portals of Prayer, Oct-Dec 2008)

Specific Prayer Requests for the 6th Graders and Mrs. Lanthier

• Prayers for the 6th graders to focus and listen in class as the holiday season approaches.
• Prayers for Mrs. Lanthier as she meets the diverse needs of the of students in the 6th grade and inspires them to learn
• Prayers for a spirit of calmness and organization within the classroom.
• Prayers for students to manage their time well so they complete their work in school
• Prayers for kindness in the classroom as students interact with each other especially when teachers are not near by.
• Fruit of the Spirit for the 6th graders
  Love for others outside of themselves
  Joy and contentment in everyday things.
  Peace that passes all understanding and patience within the classroom
  Kindness as the students interact with each other daily.
  Goodness in thoughts, words and deeds.
  Faithfulness in Bible study, worship and prayer, in spending time with one another.
  Gentleness with each other in all circumstances.
  Self-control in the classroom.

Note: The 6th graders provided us with 2 pages of personal prayer requests!

School Requests

• Healthy school as the cold and flu season
• Cookie Walk
• Drama (Jenni and Amani) on Saturday night at church
• A sense of wonder and anticipation as we wait for Christmas

Other Requests

• Continued prayers for our economy especially the auto industry
• Prayers for President-Elect Obama
• Prayers for a peaceful, stress-free Advent season

Friday, November 21

Petitions to our heavenly Father:

Focus: Giving Thanks to God

"And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him."

Colossians 3:17

Verses to Read:

Psalm 92:1-2
Psalm 147:7-8
Ephesians 5:4
Ephesians 5:19-20
Revelation 7:12
Psalm 138
Colossians 1:10-12
1 Chronicles 16:8
1 Thessalonians 5:18


For our children:

________, shout for joy to the LORD and worship the LORD with gladness; come before Him with joyful songs. ______, I pray that you know that the LORD is God. God made you, and you are a sheep of his pasture. So enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name. For the LORD is good and His love endures forever; His faithfulness continues through all generations. Amen (Psalm 10)

Specific Prayer Requests for Mrs. Nimtz and the 5th Graders

• Prayers for the 5th graders to focus and listen in class as the holiday season approaches
  
• Prayers for Mrs. Nimtz as she meets the diverse needs of the of students in the 5th grade and inspires them to learn
  
• Prayers that a desire to learn develops in each student.
  
• May the Lord strengthen their faith and show Mrs. Nimtz ways to model His love to them.
  
• Fruit of the Spirit for the 5th graders
  Love for others outside of themselves.
  Joy and contentment in everyday things.
  Peace that passes all understanding and patience within the classroom
  Kindness as the students interact with each other daily.
  Goodness in thoughts, words and deeds.
  Faithfulness in Bible study, worship and prayer, in spending time with one another.
  Gentleness with each other in all circumstances.
  Self-control in the classroom.

School Requests

• Healthy school as the cold and flu season begins
  
• Plentiful giving for the Mission for November — Carol's Cupboard
  
• The 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders are performing a musical on Nov. 21

Other Requests

• Continued prayers for our economy especially the auto industry
  
• Prayers for President-Elect Obama
  
• Prayers for a safe and joyous Thanksgiving Day holiday