Today we gather for prayer at 9:00 a.m.; enjoy a time of fellowship at 10:00 am; and worship together at 10:30 am.

Wednesday children's ministry and adult Christian education classes continue at 6:30 pm.

We are beginning to print a couple dozen half-sheet, paper bulletins that will be placed on the Welcome Center Desk in the Narthex.

“Wives and Mothers”

*Adapted from https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/ten-ways-to-pray-for-your-wife

1. That he lives in accordance with God’s plan for his life (Ephesians 4:1-2)

2. That the Lord would bless his work (Proverbs 22:29)

3. That he would lean on Christ in his trials (Psalm 46:1)

4. His integrity (Proverbs 11:3)

5. His temptations (1 Corinthians 10:13)

6. That he would have a giving heart (Proverbs 28:27)

7. For discernment in handling finances (Luke 16:13)

8. That he would trust in God’s plan, not his own (Jeremiah 29:11)

9. That he would give everything to the Lord in Prayer (1 Thessalonians 5:17)

10. That he would seek wisdom (James 1:5)

11. That God would give him discernment (Philippians 1:9-10)

12. That the Lord would teach him how to be a good husband (Ephesians 5:22-33)

13. That he would submit his fears to God (Psalm 118:6)

14. That he would fully grasp his purpose in Christ (Romans 8:28)

15. For his health (1 Corinthians 6:12)

16. For strength (Psalm 28:7)

17. That he would be surrounded by people who bring him up (Proverbs 13:20)

18. That he would boldly declare the Truth of the Gospel (Acts 28:30-31)

19. That he would grow spiritually through reading, studying and prayer (2 Peter 3:17-18)

20. That he would have a humble, teachable spirit (Proverbs 15:33)

21. That he would be full of patience and peace (Romans 14:19)

22. That he would be quick to forgive (Ephesians 4:32)

23. His Heart (Proverbs 4:23)

24. His Future (Psalm 105: 42-45)

25. That he would continue to lead and that God would be glorified in our marriage (Ephesians 5:25-29)

Our children’s handbell choir, grades 4 - 7th (for those that have participated in our children’s handchime classes) will be meeting during the church service starting on Sunday, October 4 through December, at 10:30 am. We will meet in the missions room on the upper level where we will be practicing for our part in the Christmas special. Please let Kathy Wass or Traci Wass know as soon as possible as we prepare assignments.

The adult handbell choir will start our Monday practices at 6:45 pm on October 5-December.

Is your garage filling up with pop cans? Don’t want to wait in endless lines when you can finally return those cans? Let us worry about storing and returning your cans and we will use the bottle deposit returns for Pastor Chris’ trip to Sri Lanka.

If you would be interested in donating your cans, please contact Pastor Jonathan and he will arrange a time with you to bring your cans to the church building.