Call to Worship
19 Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, 20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of Jesus Christ!
– Ephesians 5:19-20 (NIV)
Thanksgiving
15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. 17 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 3:15-17 (NIV)
Scripture Reading
35 He told the crowd to sit down on the ground. 36 Then he took the seven loaves and the fish, and when he had given thanks, he broke them and gave them to the disciples, and they in turn to the people.
– Matthew 15:35-36 (NIV)
Let us reflect on ministry that Lakewood Methodist Church offers, including – Matthew 25:35 Ministry. Through our food pantry, clothes closet, shower ministry, 249 & Hope, benevolence assistance, Kairos Prison Ministry and Kairos Torch. We are indeed following Jesus’ words and through these ministries, we help many of our neighbors with their needs during difficult times. All thanks and praise to You, Father!
Prayer of Intercession
O Lord, direct our steps this day into the way of peace, and strengthen our hearts to obey Your commandments. May the Dayspring visit us from on high, and give light to those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death, that they may adore You for Your mercy, follow You for Your truth, desire You for Your sweetness, for You are the blessed God of Israel, now and forever. (An ancient Collect, A.D. 440)
Gracious and loving God, thank You for our many blessings! Help us to live Your words in Matthew, remembering we have been “blessed to be a blessing.” Show us the best ways to help without hurting. Strengthen and bless those who receive our help to endure during difficult times as well as the good. Continue to soften our hearts and fill us with Your love and compassion. In Jesus’ name, we pray.
As The Spirit Leads
Please continue in prayer for any personal, church, community, nation, or world needs, concerns, or thanksgivings.
Lord’s Prayer
Let us close by praying the words that Jesus taught.
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come; Your will be done on earth as in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
Refer: Matthew 6:9–13
Thank you for joining us in prayer. We hope you join us tomorrow.
The LORD bless you and keep you.
The LORD make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you.
The LORD lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.
—Numbers 6:24–26
