Prayers for the Universal Church, its members and its mission
Bishop T J and Rees Johnston as he leads the Living Waters Network and serves as Rector of St. Peter’s in Mount Pleasant, SC; for blessings on him, his family and his ministry
Our sister churches in the Anglican Mission, especially St. Andrews, Asheboro, NC; for Rev Jason Patterson and his family; for continued favor on this growing congregation; for clarity and unity of vision; for financial provision
ASC members G and A, preparing to move to East Asia to serve as foreign missionaries; for God to open doors for financial support
All who bear witness to Christ in the far outposts of the world including ASC Ministry Partners Herman and Mercy Moldez serving in Southeast Asia; for Herman to continue to have access and influence for Christ with key leaders of Terang Nusa (Shining Light); for blessing of his ministry in training leaders in market place ministry for Intervarsity Christian Fellowship. Also for Amani Children’s Home in Tanzania in the final stages of a property lawsuit; for a just and peaceful end to this process.
Prayers for the Nations of the World, Our State and Community
Our national, state, and local leaders; for God to govern their hearts and guide their understanding to do those things which are acceptable to him, particularly to lead us to work justice and compassion for the needy, the disenfranchised, the weak and the unborn.
Members of our armed forces as they serve throughout the world; keep them safe, enfold them with your protection, and fill them with courage; remember Karen Marvin and her family (Paul, Sarah & Liz) as she begins basic training to be an army EMT
Prayers for the concerns and ministries of Christ’s church in this community
World Church Services in their mission to be Christians working together with partners to eradicate hunger and poverty and to promote peace and justice around the world
Remember these ASC regulars / members who serve Christ in the community: Walker Sarah, Laura Grace and Paul McSwain; Doug, Lynne, Camille and Bryn Morgan; Josh and Cristen Mugford; Ben, Kristin, Eliana and Annie Bowman. Increase their faith and strengthen them, that with a calm and courageous spirit they may meet all life's demands and know God's peace which passes all understanding
Prayers for those who suffer or are in any trouble
For many who face trials: Maija Samei’s mother, Aili Bell; Jean Sellers; Patrick Kelly; Lacey Washington’s parents (various challenges); Connie Reuter (Michelle Siegling’s grandmother); Paula Breedlove; Robin Dawson; Nadine Warner; James Poe; Dylan Poole; Barbara Barnes; Jerre Barnes; Denise Stillwell’s sister, Diane; Vickie Couch; the Jennings family; Bill Roper’s sister, Betsy Ray; Chip Stam; Pastor Jim Greenlee; Mike & Julie Wright
Continuing comfort for those grieving the loss of loved ones: the Walps, Kellers, Actons and Honeycutts; for God to grant them according to their need, peace of heart, strength of body, and healing of mind
Prayers for those who seek God or need a deeper knowledge of him
For God to richly dwell in the hearts of the Diaz family; that they may know in daily life and show forth to all people the power and depth of God’s grace; for Eli Michael Diaz to come to fullness of faith and never know a day apart from the Lord
Thanksgivings for the blessings of this life and God’s blessings in this church
Praise God for the children of All Saints Church and those who minister to them; give thanks specifically for the many, many people who volunteered this summer to teach, care for and minister to our children in our Nursery and in Children’s Church
Remember those expecting children soon: Josh & Cristen Mugford, Michael & Naomi Skena and Tim & Skyler McGee
Thanksgiving for the example and encouragement of those who have gone before us
Joseph of Arimathaea: when the disciples were hiding in fear from the authorities, Joseph came forward boldly and courageously to provide a tomb for the decent and proper burial of our Lord’s body; may we learn from him to serve Christ with boldness and courage