Friday, January 23

Petitions to our Heavenly Father

Focus: God is just and righteous

“The LORD is righteous in all his ways and loving toward all he has made..”
PSALM 145:17

Verses to Read

Romans 3:25-26
Deuteronomy 32:4
II Chronicles 19:7
Isaiah 30:18
II Thessalonians 1:5-7
Revelation 15:3-4
Psalm 9:7-10
Psalm 119:137-138

For our children

Heavenly Father, I pray that _________ understands that righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; that love and faithfulness go before you. Bless ______ has he/she learns to acclaim you, may _______ walk in the light of your presence, O LORD. Let _______rejoice in your name all day long; and exult in your righteousness. (Psalm 89:14-16)

Specific Prayer Requests for Mrs. Spanos and the 7th Graders

• Specific student prayers:
  Health of various friends and family members
  Prayers of Ben's family as they await home reconstruction following a house fire.
  
• Prayers for the 7th graders to focus and listen in class.
• Prayers for Mrs. Spanos as she meets the diverse needs of the students in the 7th grade and inspires them to learn.
• Prayers that students don’t lazy during the long winter months when it’s hard to stay motivated.
• Prayers for a spirit of organization within the classroom.
• Prayers for students to manage their time well so they complete their work in school
• Fruit of the Spirit for the 7th 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 body -- teachers, students and staff

Other Requests

• Continued prayers for our economy especially the auto industry
• Prayers for President Obama
  

Friday, January 9, 2009

Petitions to our Heavenly Father,

Focus: God is the Creator

“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth."
GENESIS 1:1

“If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.”
2 CORINTHIANS 5:17

Verses to Read

PSALM 95:3-7
JOB 38:4-7
JOHN 1:3
ACTS 17:24-28
COLOSSIANS 1:16
HEBREWS 1:2
REVELATION 10:6
PSALM 100:3

The First Article of the Apostles Creed

I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.

What does this mean?

"I believe that God has made me and all creatures; that He has given me my body and soul, eyes, ears, and all my limbs, my reason, and all my senses, and still preserves them; in addition thereto, clothing and shoes, meat and drink, house and homestead, wife and children, fields, cattle, and all my goods; that He provides me richly and daily with all that I need to support this body and life, protects me from all danger, and guards me and preserves me from all evil; and all this out of pure, fatherly, divine goodness and mercy, without any merit or worthiness in me; for all which I owe it to Him to thank, praise, serve, and obey Him. This is most certainly true."

For our children

O Precious Savior, may ___________ marvel at the creation of the world and how you create and sustain faith in them by the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen

Specific Prayer Requests for Mrs. Klausmeier and the 7th Graders

• Prayers for the 7th graders to focus and listen in class.
• Prayers for Mrs. Klausmeier as she meets the diverse needs of the students in the 7th grade and inspires them to learn.
• Prayers for Mrs. Klausmeier as she balances being a middle school teacher and mom to 3 children.
• Prayers for a spirit of organization within the classroom.
• Prayers for students to manage their time well so they complete their work in school.
• Fruit of the Spirit for the 7th grader
  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
  
• Safe and fun filled fieldtrip to the Detroit Institute of Arts for the 6th and 7th graders
  

Other Requests

• Continued prayers for our economy especially the auto industry
• Prayers for President-Elect Obama as he prepares to take office
• Prayers for President Bush as he prepares to leave office and reenter life as a private citizen.