Friday, February 6

Petitions to our Heavenly Father,

Focus: God is our Fortress

"God is our refuge and strength,
a very present help in trouble.
Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way,
though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea,
though its waters roar and foam,
though the mountains tremble at its swelling"

Psalm 46

Verses to Read:

Psalm 18:1-3
Psalm 91:1-8
Psalm 59:16-17
Psalm 144:1-2
Proverbs 14:26
Jeremiah 16:19

A Might Fortress is Our God

Prayers for our children:

Dear Heavenly Father,
May ____ love you, O LORD, you are his/her strength. May _______ know that The LORD is his/her rock and his/her fortress and his/her deliverer, may he/she take refuge in You O Lord, his/her rock, his/her shield, and the horn of his/her salvation, and his/her stronghold. Let _______ call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised, and may _______ know that he/she is saved from his/her enemies.

Psalm 18:1-3

Prayer Requests

• Prayers for our principal as she recovers from pneumonia.
• Prayers for successful preparations for the class trip to Chicago for the 8th graders
• Prayers for the Skate Party tonight.
• Healthy school
• Prayers for preparations for Camp Wolverine and for good weather at camp
• Prayers for the hard work that the students are doing as they prepare for the Fine Arts Fair
• Continued prayers for our economy especially the auto industry
• Prayers for President Obama as he leads our nation
  

Friday, January 30

Petitions to our Heavenly Father,

Focus: God is our Comforter

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God."
2 CORINTHIANS 1:3-4

Verses to Read:

2 Corinthians 4:16-18 (Trials of life)
Isaiah 61:10 (Less than righteous living)
John 10:10 (Meaninglessness in life)
Psalm 103:12 (Certainty of forgiveness)
Matthew 6:34 (Anxious about the future)
1 John 4:4 (Fighting temptation)

For our children:

Dear Lord Jeusus, help _____ every day to remember that his/her participation in Adam and Eve’s sin has caused him/her to travel a road of life that is filled with thistles, thorns and other painful experiences. Thank You for dying on the cross to day for _____ sins, and for being the Light by which he/she is miraculously drawn to You and Your heavenly home. I praise You and Your Spirit, Who tells _____ that You are “THE SUNRISE FROM ON HIGH (WHO) SHALL VISIT US TO SHINE UPON THOSE WHO SIT IN DARKNESS AND THE SHADOW OF DEATH” (Luke 1:76-79). Thank You for the gift of faith, for giving ______ the assurance of Your blessed forgiveness, comfort and lead him/her back to Paradise to be in Your blessed presence, forever! In Your name, I praise You. Amen (Good News Magazine, Issue 33 Comfort)

Specific Prayer Requests for Mrs. Gnewuch, Mr. Gerds and the 8th graders:

• Pray that the 8th graders think and do those things which are God-pleasing and bring honor and glory to Him.
• Prayers for Mrs. Gnewuch and Mr. Gerds as they meets the diverse needs of the students in the 8th 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 successful preparation for the class trip to Chicago.
• Prayers for confirmation and that faith increases.
• We also have some talented young men and women who would make outstanding church workers as pastors and teachers.

School Requests

• Healthy school
• Prayers for preparations for Camp Wolverine and for good weather at camp