August 2014
The theme this month is God the restorer wants to restore us to our faith and ourselves. 
That means healing within, accepting ourselves and accessing God's Power and strength.

For those praying for our community, our world, here are some inspiring scripture verses with my take on them:
Isaiah 43: 1-13
We are God's! Don't be afraid. God has chosen us for this purpose. God hears our prayers, after all we are praying what's on God's heart and God will work through those prayers!  v 7, v 10a

Ephesians 1:19,20
I pray that you know your place in this life and understand and access the power of God that is available to you in your daily lives. This power does work through prayer!

2 Corinthians 3: 7 - 18
The new covenant of faith in Christ which makes us right with God is far more glorious that the old covenant of following the law. ( the new law is the law of love) Whenever the law was read, a veil covered the minds of the people so they could not understand the truth. This veil can be removed only by believing in Christ. When the veil is removed we become like mirrors reflecting Christ. The Spirit works in us to become more and more like Christ. Whenever anyone turns to Christ then the veil is taken away and the Holy Spirit gives freedom and understanding.


What we are praying for this month:
The scripture verse is: Joel 2: 18 - 32
The Lord says: I will give you back what you lost.Then you will know that I am among you and that I alone am your God. And you will never again be disgraced or shamed. I will pour out my Spirit upon all people. They will come out, some prophesying, others testifying of my love. Then you will surely know that I am the one doing this. I will pour out my Spirit on all the community, both men and women alike!

God is a God of restoration and wants to restore every person to joy, peace and wholeness. God wants to give us a name that is revered throughout the world. We do belong. We belong to God, to each other, to the family of God. We are all God's children and we all deserve the love and respect that comes with that.
Let's pray that people in the LGBTQ Community respond to God's Spirit and see the blessings that God has for them. Pray that each individual will experience wholeness and know who they are.

The chain reference for Joel 2: 28
Zechariah: 12 - 10
God is saying ; After I deliver those in the community I will pour out my Spirit of grace and prayer. They will weep for their sins and for all the hurt they received unjustly and then rejoice that I have delivered them just as I said I would. I am the God of restoration! I will wipe away all tears, all pain and all the shame that was placed upon them unjustly! I will refresh everyone like the dew in the morning!
John 7: 39
Jesus said to believe in Him and rivers of living water will flow from deep within.
God wants to free us within so that love and peace can freely flow through us.
Let's pray that God heals the hearts and minds of everyone in the LGBTQ Community, so that they know they are loved and the love and peace of God can flow through them. 

Theme song: It Shall Come To Pass, Jim Glaab, all rights reserved.
" Yes the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing. You shall see rivers of living water flowing freely here. And you shall have peace, and be still."

Prayer for current events:
Let's continue to pray for all who are persecuted for their sexuality, faith, race, all persecution over the world. Let's continue to pray for peace in the middle east, that those in authority will stop the bloodshed and resolve peacefully. Pray for those infected with the ebola virus and their families. Pray that the virus is contained and a cure is found.

Thank you all for joining in the monthly prayers.
God answer your needs always!

July 2014
The theme this month is everyone being restored to God and to each other.
The scriptures this month:
Acts 15: 16b - 17
God will restore and rebuild the church so the rest of humanity will know that God is real and does love them.
Hosea 14: 2b - 7
From verse 2 and 3, Say to God: forgive all our sins and graciously receive us, so that we may offer you sacrifices of praise. our own strength cannot save us.
From verse 5 - 7, God says: I will be to you as a refreshing dew from Heaven. You will blossom like the lily, you will send roots deep into my love and grow strong like mighty trees. You will return to my place of safety. You will flourish like grain and be fruitful like grape vines. You will be fragrant as a fine wine.

God wants everyone to belong and succeed at life and be happy. God is one of restoration!

Let's remember that we are all part of God'S creation. It doesn't matter what your understanding is, your colour of skin or your sexuality. We all belong to God. We are all loved by God and are a part of each other.

Let's pray that God pour out the Holy Spirit on this neighbourhood so everyone knows that God loves them. Let's pray that all relationships be restored, whether family, friends, co- workers, etc., inside and outside the church.

Pray for current events:
Let's pray for everyone suffering persecution all over the world, not just those in the LGBTQ Community.
Let's pray for those who lost loved ones in the air crashes in the past few months.
Let's pray for peace in the areas where there is fighting.
We will remember to pray for the current events during our times of prayer for our community.

World Pride 2014

The month of June included the World Pride Prayer Walk 2014. It was a joyful celebration of the freedom we have in Canada, and a time of solidarity with our brothers and sisters all over the world who suffer persecution.

The scripture  for this month is Luke 1: 13 - 17.
What speaks to me is v. 17. John the Baptist was to precede the coming of Jesus and prepare the people's hearts for Him. It says that he will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children and change disobedient minds to the wisdom of God.
I feel that God wants to bring reconciliation between parents and their children who are Gay and between them and all the other people in their lives. God wants to pour out the Holy Spirit on those in the LGBTQ Community. God alone can put the desire in all hearts to receive.

What to pray for:
Let's pray for the reconciliation of parents and their gay sons and daughters.
Let's pray for  unity between religions so they can support the LGBTQ Community and fight for social justice.
Let's pray for social justice and freedom for the LGBTQ Community all over the world.
Let's pray for the volunteers of the Community and those fighting for social justice that they be protected and get the help they need always.
Let's pray that those who visited the Church and Wellesley Village would leave with a better attitude towards it.

Thank you for your prayers! Stay proud always!

May's prayer walk review coming soon!

April

Life was pure in the beginning. 

Now it is only through Him that it can be restored.

          Ever day becomes lighter as we let Him help us.

Now He walks with us always guiding, protecting, lovingly helping. We can walk without fear and enjoy new life!

He was resurrected to life! Hell could not hold Him! Now we too will be raised to life eternal!

Life continues...

New Year Resolutions 2014

Romans 8: 1-16
If we live by the sinful nature; that is, our selfishness, we will reap destruction to our lives and death. But, if by the Holy Spirit we stop doing what our selfish nature wants, good things will come to us and we will receive eternal life when we die. If you think you can live life successfully on your own strength, then you are deceived. The Holy Spirit leads you into the truth about all things. The Holy Spirit will lead you away from the things that will hurt you and into the things that are truly helpful to your life. In the short run it might not appear that way, but, in the long term it becomes evident.
The Holy Spirit changes your heart and mind into that of Christ so that you will find it comes naturally to do the things that God planned for you to do during your life on Earth.
Before Jesus came to Earth, we followed the law in the Old Testament of the Bible, but, since He has come and died for us, now we can live by the new life in the Spirit. You can try to live a good life following the teachings of Christ on your own strength or  you can let the Holy Spirit transform you into the image of Christ. Then doing good will come naturally. The Holy Spirit transforms you and empowers you to live as Christ did.
We are children of God through Christ. When we accept Christ into our hearts, the Holy Spirit brings the presence of God into our hearts and let's us know that we are children of God.
 
2Corinthians 5:17, 18a
The old life is gone and the new life in the Spirit has come. When a person accepts Christ into their heart, 
the Holy Spirit transforms that person into the likeness of Christ. 

Galatians 5: 1-6 
Christ has really set us free. You must put your faith in Him. The law can never make you righteous and what God really wants is you expressing your faith in Jesus through loving others. If you trust God, you will not be afraid to show love to others. Showing love can make you vulnerable to getting hurt, so you must trust God to be able to do it. Again, this is only possible by the help of the Holy Spirit.

Galatians 6: 15,16
Phillipians 3:12-14
Phillpians 3:3
Hebrews 12:12

To be continued, thoughts on these scriptures to follow.

Songs: Abba Father, You Are Everything, I Lift My Eyes Up, Breathe,
Only You, You Love Never Fails, Jesus At The Center

December 2013

Fall 2013

Scriptures for September coming soon.

Scriptures for August coming soon.

Scriptures for July

We grow only as we get nourishment from God. So let your roots grow deep into God's love, so you can draw up nourishment from Him.
Colossians 2:6-19

Revised Common Lectionary, August, 2013

You have the Lord Jesus Christ and through Him you have all the promises of God. Be secure in that and freely help those in need. Hebrews 13: 1-8, 15, 16.

If you help those who cannot repay, you will receive the help you need here on Earth and you will receive a reward in Heaven. Luke 14: 1, 7-14.

Those who do what God asks of them are blessed, happy and every good thing comes to them. They are generous and compassionate. They trust God in their times of need.
Psalm 112

Life is not measured by how successful or wealthy you are. Life is measured by how loving you are. Luke 12: 13- 21.

June Scriptures

Every father has attributes of God to be all that is required of them.