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February 2010 ELMC Prayer

 

We are so grateful to The Rev. Dr. Carmichael Crutchfield, General Secretary of the Department of Christian Education of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, ELMC Administrative Board Member and member of various other ELMC program ministry committees, for this expansive prayer which speaks to our present longings and thankful reflections.


 

Oh God, we praise you as our creator, redeemer and comforter.  We are thankful for a very meaningful ELMC meeting in Nashville.  We are thankful for the hosting of GBOD and the leadership provided by our Senior Program Director, our Chair and Vice Chair.  We are grateful for safe travel and the reports of the work of the committees.  We thank you for giving ELMC a productive year of ministry that has lifted your people and giving honor to you.

 

Oh God, in ages past our ancestors cried to you in their anguish.  During this month of Black History we remember them with thanksgiving for their perseverance and for your love.  We are reminded that you are our refuge and our present help in times of trouble. 

 

Oh God, only weeks removed from the devastating earthquake in Haiti that killed thousands, injured many more, trapped more under debris and left even more homeless; we continue to call upon you in the midst of our distress.  We ask your blessings upon rescue and relief teams.  We ask you to move beyond our human limitations and give relief and deliverance to the people of Haiti. Help the people of Haiti find you in the midst of humanitarian efforts and not be consumed by those who would tell them they are being punished by you.   We pray that you keep us mindful that all of life is precious.

 

Oh God, we pray for the people who live in poverty daily.  Direct our actions, money and efforts in ways that we eliminate poverty.  Give us strength to fight for justice in all places.

 

Oh God, we pray for the children all over the world.  Motivate us in ways so that children become a priority as we make political, social and economic decisions.  We especially pray for the orphans.  Create in us clean hearts so that we might be selfless as we reach out and minister to those who are most vulnerable in our world.

 

Oh God, we pray for those who teach in the schools, homes and churches.  Endow all with wisdom, courage and the determination to stay vigilant in providing education at all levels of life, thus providing liberation and salvation to your people. 

 

Oh God, bless now the people and work of not only ELMC but those who work with the National Council of Churches and Church World Service.  Bless our ministry together. 
 
We pray for: 
 
NCC and ELMC Meetings:
  • February 4-5, CUS Children's Curriculum Meeting, Nashville, TN
  • February 11-13, Committee on Outdoor Ministries Curriculum Development Team, Allenspark, Colo.
  • February 13-15, Committee on Outdoor Ministries, Allenspark, Colo.
  • February 22-24, Ecumenical Campus Ministries Team and Ecumenical Young Adult Ministries Team joint meeting, Washington, D.C.
  • February 25-26, Interfaith Relations Commission, Los Angeles
Prayer Concerns and Observances:
  • Brenda T., Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc., former member of the ELMC Administrative Board and a number of Program Ministries as she discerns her next ministry call as her position as Director of Christian Education has ended and she assists her daughter and family as they rebuild after a home fire.
  • Laura M.C., member of the Pacific Asian American Canadian Christian Education Ministries, as she soon begins her new ministry with the Fund for Theological Education in Atlanta
  • Richard S., member of Professional Church Leadership, as he discerns his next ministry call as he approaches the end of his term in his position in Parish Life and Leadership for the United Church of Christ
  • Dorothy J., AMEZ Church and member of the Committee on the Uniform Series, as she deals with health challenges
  • Roderick L., CME Church and member of the Committee on the Uniform Series, and his wife as she deals with health challenges 
  • February 7th--Four Chaplains Sunday
  • February 14th--Valentine's Day and the 250th Birthday of Bishop Richard Allen, founder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church
  • February 14th--Transfiguration Sunday
  • February 15th--Beginning of Orthodox Great Lent
  • February 17th--Ash Wednesday

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