August 28th, 2022

God of wedding celebrations and new wine,
of love and laughter, dancing and singing,
at the wedding in Cana
your son Jesus turned water into wine,
delighting all who were there.

Transform our hearts by your Spirit,
that we may use our varied gifts and abilities,
to reflect the light of your love as one body.

When our lives run dry,
we rest in the hope that you will replenish us.
Transform our lives
and provide what we can never provide for ourselves.

We trust you to take our emptiness
and fill us with the richness of new creation in you.
We submit ourselves to your love and power
to make us into our true selves, the people you created us to be.

Listening God, we also pray for:
the sick, those living with chronic pain, the vulnerable;
those who are lonely or isolated, most especially long-term care residents who continue to deal with covid outbreaks and lockdowns.
We pray for those awaiting tests or surgery dates, and those who are journeying cancer treatment.
We pray for the discouraged, the heart-broken, and those who stand in need of healing and wholeness.
We pray for those facing major life decisions, change, and those who grieve.
God of the church,
We thank you for gifts of leadership, the grace of calling,
And for WMC’s open hearts to Niahm & Peter these past months.
Thank you for Niahm’s generous spirit, her joy, and authenticity.
Bless her richly as her learning and formation continues
And bless those whom she serves in your name.
God of compassion and grace, hold all your people within the wide embrace of your love and strengthen us to walk in your ways of justice, peace, and joy. Amen

Surround and keep safe all those in long-term care. We pray for Nithview and all other LTC homes experiencing covid outbreaks.


We pray for our Households of Faith
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Bless our households of faith we pray with joy, peace, and loving relationships. May each day hold meaning and purpose and may each heart continue to be drawn to your own. Amen

August 21st, 2022

Due to rainy forecast and a family death, the campfire for tonight at Alvin & Kara’s has been cancelled/postponed.

River of Life,

You both steady and nourish our roots.

You invite us to drink from your living water.

You nourish our spirits.

As sunlight enticing us taller,

as the breeze rustling leaves,

You are with us through dry seasons of summer heat,

and through dry seasons of our lives.

You are present through seasons of abundance.

For everything there is a season..

a time for every matter under heaven….

grace us with all we need for each day,

each season,

for the trials and the joys

the challenges and the delights.

Companion us. May your love warm and sustain us.

Water us, that we may thrive.

God of peace, we offer our prayers for places in the world that are in turmoil….

There are so many places….too many to name….

We pray for parents worried about food shortages and hungry little tummies;

Those suffering under the harsh hand of corrupt political powers;

We pray for countries where bombs rain down and tanks rumble down city streets.

Listening God, we also pray for those whom you hold close within your heart,

the sick, those living with chronic illness, the vulnerable;

those who are lonely or isolated, most especially long-term care residents who continue to deal with covid outbreaks and lockdowns.

We pray for those awaiting test results, surgery dates, and those who are journeying cancer treatment. May hope burn bright!

We pray for the discouraged, the heart-broken, the fearful, the dying, and those who stand in need of healing and wholeness.

We pray for those facing major life decisions, change, and those who grieve.

Hold your people within the wide embrace of your love and strengthen us to walk in your ways of love.

For needs named and for those we hold deep in our heart, we offer our prayers in the strong name of Jesus the risen Christ. Amen

We pray for all who are caregivers for aging parents and loved ones. Restore their strength we pray.

Surround and keep safe all those in long-term care living with covid outbreaks. We pray for other LTC homes experiencing covid outbreaks.


We pray for our Households of Faith. May these summer months bring refreshment and restorative rest for mind, body, and spirit. Giving thanks for our households of faith may joy, peace, and love fill each heart and home. Amen

August 14th, 2022

We give you praise this morning, oh Lord our God. We come as your children, and we celebrate your majesty and power, your presence and faithfulness in our lives. Holy is your Name. We give thanks that you are our Rock, our Refuge; your presence brings comfort through the storms of life. God, help us not to fear these storms, but joyfully receive the gift of your presence and sovereign power. Help us to set aside fear and doubt, keeping our eyes fixed on you Jesus, our Redeemer, Saviour, and Lord.

We come to you this morning with the words of David in Psalm 91 flowing from our lips.

Psalm 91 – The Message

Vs.1-4 You who sit down in the High God’s presence,
spend the night in Shaddai’s shadow,
Say this: “God, you’re my refuge.
I trust in you and I’m safe!”
That’s right—he rescues you from hidden traps,
shields you from deadly hazards.
His huge outstretched arms protect you—
under them you’re perfectly safe;
his arms fend off all harm.

……….

Vs. 14-16 “If you’ll hold on to me for dear life,” says God,
“I’ll get you out of any trouble.
I’ll give you the best of care
if you’ll only get to know and trust me.
Call me and I’ll answer, be at your side in bad times;
I’ll rescue you, then throw you a party.
I’ll give you a long life,
give you a long drink of salvation!”

As we come before you God we also bring the following praises and requests.

Oh God, we rejoice with those who are enjoying times of rest, renewal and restoration as they holiday together with family and friends these weeks. God, grant safety, be present through your Holy Spirit, and may they experience the wonder of your love. We also lift up those who are walking through deep waters, facing storms of struggle and pain. Lead and guide, provide hope and comfort as you hold them in your hands. Grant comfort to those who grieve and may your presence bring peace to those who are lonely and discouraged. We pray especially for those of our church family who reside in Long-term care or Nursing Homes. Oh God, may they know they are valued and loved by you and us. We pray for all who are caregivers for aging parents and loved ones. Grant patience, an abundance of love, and the wisdom to make wise, loving decisions. For those who are facing major personal life decisions grant Godly wisdom; where relationships are broken bring healing and redemption of the situation.

We praise you for your presence with Pastor Kara and Alvin over these past weeks as they have shared a time of rest and renewal. Thank you for ministering through her at Conference and for the gift of your grace and presence in her life as well. God, prepare her for the road that lies ahead as she serves and leads here at WMC.

We pray for the many needs that our community of faith face. Grant courage, strength, and peace. Surround and keep safe all those in long-term care living with Covid outbreaks.

Thank you Jesus for your presence with those of our Households of Faith.

God be present with each of these individuals, give them the strength and courage necessary to walk in obedience to you, and fill them with your love and grace.

We give you praise and thanks in the name of Jesus!

Amen

August 7th, 2022

We give you praise this morning, oh Lord our God. We celebrate your majesty and power, your presence and faithfulness in our lives. Holy is your Name. We give thanks for your love and grace poured into our lives; may we extend the same to all we interact with. God, rain down your love on this earth through us. Mold us, renew us, and form us into your image.

We come to you this morning with the words of David in Psalm 111 flowing from our lips.

Praise the Lord.[bI will extol the Lord with all my heart
in the council of the upright and in the assembly.

Great are the works of the Lord; they are pondered by all who delight in them.
Glorious and majestic are his deeds, and his righteousness endures forever.
He has caused his wonders to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and compassionate.
He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever.

He has shown his people the power of his works, giving them the lands of other nations.
The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy.
They are established for ever and ever, enacted in faithfulness and uprightness.
He provided redemption for his people;
he ordained his covenant forever— holy and awesome is his name.

10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
all who follow his precepts have good understanding.
To him belongs eternal praise.

As we come before you God we also bring the following praises and requests.

Oh God, we rejoice with those who are enjoying times of rest, renewal and restoration as they holiday together with family and friends these weeks. God, grant safety, be present through your Holy Spirit, and may they experience the wonder of your love. We also lift up those who are walking through deep waters, facing times of struggle and pain. Lead and guide, provide hope and comfort as you hold them in your hands. Grant comfort to those who grieve and may your presence bring peace to those who are lonely and discouraged. We pray especially for those of our church family who reside in Long-term care or Nursing Homes. Oh God, may they know they are valued and loved by you and us. We pray for all who are caregivers for aging parents and loved ones. Grant patience, an abundance of love, and the wisdom to make wise, loving decisions. For those who are facing major life decisions grant Godly wisdom; where relationships are broken bring healing and redemption of the situation.

We thank you Holy Spirit for speaking and challenging the broader church family as Pastor Kara brought the concluding message at the MC Canada Conference. May your will be done in the life of your church, Jesus.

We pray for the many needs that our community of faith face. Grant courage, strength, and peace. Surround and keep safe all those in long-term care living with Covid outbreaks.

Thank you Jesus for your presence with those of our Households of Faith.

Hold them in your hands.

We give you praise and thanks in the name of Jesus!

Amen