Pastor Appreciation Month
October is Pastor Appreciation Month! Thank you, Pastor [Name], for the visits, the prayers, the sermons and the late-night phone calls. Leave a note of thanks for our pastor in the comments or drop a card in the office.
Prayers
These lines come from the Sunday words. Copy one when the week needs a prayer. We did not write a separate prayer book.
Election week
This week, whatever your vote, we're praying for our nation, our community and every leader. "I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty." (1 Timothy 2:1-2, KJV)
Veterans Day (Nov 11)
To every veteran in our church family and community: thank you for your service. We honor you today and pray for you and your families.
Thanksgiving service
Join us for a Thanksgiving Eve service on Wednesday, Nov 25 at [time]. A short, joyful hour of gratitude, music and prayer, followed by pie in the fellowship hall.
MLK Day (Jan 18)
Today we remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and pray for justice, peace and love in our community. "But let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream." (Amos 5:24, KJV)
Praying for other churches
This week we pray for churches across our city. "Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!" (Psalm 133:1, KJV)
Annual meeting
Our annual congregational meeting is [date] after the [time] service. Come hear about the past year and pray about the year ahead. Lunch provided!
Ash Wednesday (Feb 10)
Ash Wednesday services: [times]. Join us as we begin the 40 days of Lent with prayer, Scripture and the imposition of ashes. "And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the LORD your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of the evil." (Joel 2:13, KJV)
Outreach day
Our next outreach day is [date] at [place]. Come serve with us, or pray if you cannot be there. Sign up at [link].
Prayer prompt
How can we pray for you this week? Comment below or send a private message. Our prayer team prays over every request.
National Day of Prayer (May 6)
Today is the National Day of Prayer. Join us at [time] at [place] as we pray for our nation, our leaders and our community. "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land." (2 Chronicles 7:14, KJV)
Mother's Day (May 9)
Happy Mother's Day to moms, grandmothers, stepmoms, foster moms and spiritual mothers. And to those for whom today is hard, we're holding you in prayer too.
Memorial Day (May 31)
This Memorial Day we remember with gratitude those who gave their lives in service to our country, and we pray for their families.
Juneteenth (Jun 19)
Today we remember Juneteenth and give thanks for freedom, and we pray for justice and unity in our nation. "Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage." (Galatians 5:1, KJV)
Father's Day (Jun 20)
Happy Father's Day to dads, granddads, stepdads, foster dads and every man who's been a father figure. And to those for whom today is hard, we're praying for you.
Summer missions
Our mission team heads to [place] on [date]! Please pray for safe travels, open hearts and good health. We'll post updates here.
Independence Day (Jul 4, a Sunday)
Happy Independence Day! Join us this Sunday at [time] as we give thanks for our freedoms and pray for our nation. "Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty." (2 Corinthians 3:17, KJV)
Mission trip update
Update from our mission team in [place]: [one short true update]. Thank you for your prayers!
Prayer prompt
Summer can be busy, or lonely. How can we pray for you this week? Comment or message us privately.
Back to school
Blessing of the Backpacks this Sunday! Kids, students and teachers, bring your backpack or work bag and we'll pray for you as the school year begins.
Back to school
"Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths." (Proverbs 3:5-6, KJV) Praying for every student, teacher, bus driver and school staff member this year!
Teachers
Teachers, we see you! This Sunday we'll pray for every teacher and school staff member in our church family. Thank you for all you do.
Baby dedication
Baby dedication is [date]. Parents, we would love to pray with you and bless your little ones. Sign up at the welcome desk by [date]. "But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God." (Mark 10:14, KJV)