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