Greetings Family,
 
“Prayer is the conduit that not only reveals the will of God for our individual lives, but also helps make us the people we need to be to do the impossible on the earth. It’s time to plug into that power like we never have before.“ Quoted from “the Prayer Warrior’s Way”; Author - Cindy Trimm; page 44.
 
For this week (April 9 through April 15), we beseech you (once again) to engage in prayer and meditation on the prayer themes and scripture references that speak to acknowledging God through showing gratitude and just being thankful. If possible, let's pray together during the 7am morning hour, 7pm evening hour or 12:00 noon time-frame.
 

Prayer Themes and Scriptures 

 

 Believe, God has the answers
Psalm 95:1-3 (KJV): 1 O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. 2 Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms. 3 For the LORD is a great God, and a great King above all gods.

 Believe, God has the answers

Philippians 4:6-8 (NIV):c6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

 Believe, God has the answers

Colossians 2:6-7 (NIV):c6 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, 7 rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.

 Believe, God has the answers

I Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV):c16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

 Believe, God has the answers

I Chronicles 16:34 (NIV):v34 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.
Hebrews 13:20-21 (KJV): 20 Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, 21 Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

 Sunday School Lesson (4/15th) – Follow Me

John 21:15-25 (KJV): 15 When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.” 16 Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.” 17 The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” He said, “Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my sheep. 18 Very truly I tell you, when you were younger you dressed yourself and went where you wanted; but when you are old you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go.” 19 Jesus said this to indicate the kind of death by which Peter would glorify God. Then he said to him, “Follow me!” 20 Peter turned and saw that the disciple whom Jesus loved was following them. (This was the one who had leaned back against Jesus at the supper and had said, “Lord, who is going to betray you?”) 21 When Peter saw him, he asked, “Lord, what about him?” 22 Jesus answered, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow me.” 23 Because of this, the rumor spread among the believers that this disciple would not die. But Jesus did not say that he would not die; he only said, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you?” 24 This is the disciple who testifies to these things and who wrote them down. We know that his testimony is true. 25 Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written.

[Come join us, as we wrestle with and discuss the Sunday school lesson; how ‘bout making a commitment to visit a class or two]

As we continue seeking the will of God and His discernment through the processes of prayer and meditation, we invite you to not only incorporate our Scripture & Meditation Focus into your daily life via the weekly newsletter insert, but also the entire archive on the Church website (Allen-Temple.org; click Pastoral Transition on the top blue bar of the home page), but to also join us at our Thursday Pastoral Transition Prayer Hours in the Sanctuary. The Prayer Hour will be followed by Thursday Evening Bible Study taught by Pastor Smith and Reverend Olu Bereola. Dates and times are:

Pastoral Transition Prayer Hour Schedule
Thursday, April 19 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Thursday, May 3 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Thursday, May 17 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Thursday, May 31 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Thursday, June 14 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Thursday, June 28 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Thursday, July 12 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm