July 7, 2024

Many Parts but One Body

Dear God we thank you for the words given to Paul in his letter to the Corinthians. We reflect on 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 where Paul beautifully illustrates how we are made up of many parts but are all one body.  In particular  Chapter 12 verse 12

12 There is one body, but it has many parts. But all its many parts make up one body. It is the same with Christ

Thank you for the way that has been portrayed here at WMC.  We have had many moving parts thru this past year but with your presence and guidance we believe we have continued to function as one Body.  In naming a few of our parts that have been functioning thru this past year ;we are thankful for the ways that our Worship team, Care team, AV Tech team, BOD, Admin staff , Elders, our Pastoral Leadership, CE team, and many more have done their part to make us a functioning and hopefully productive body here at WMC.  We recognize that trying to do it all on our own would not be possible but with each functioning part we have been able to continue to find our way here at WMC.  We thank you for giving us the energy and drive to make this happen.  We are also thankful for and recognize the efforts of our body who are no longer with us but were very instrumental in establishing the life here at WMC. 

Thank you for the way you have continued to care for and guide us in the past year of transition.  You have allowed so many things to fall into place.  I am not sure we could have planned it to come together like it has.  Thank you for the teachable and yet sometimes raw moments along the way.  Thank you for the energy and messages you have sent our way.  We are thankful and blessed  for our Pastoral leadership in Paul and Clare.  Continue to bless them for all they bring to us. We will forever feel their leadership, care and presence among us .

And now as we look forward to what may lie ahead for pastoral leadership, we pray that you would continue to guide us and show us the way. May we be patient and flexible in this time of transition.  We know your ways are higher then our ways and we know that you already have a plan for us. Help us to be good servants and stewards of what and who you may send our way. 

God, we thank you for all those, of our members, who gave of their time and energy for this past weeks VBS at Crosshill.  Thank you for the many gifts of teaching, preparing, leadership, creativity and just plain energy required to create a beautiful environment for young children to hear your words.  May those who provided leadership, though weary, feel a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction for their efforts.  God, please Bless all those involved.

This week we pray for all our members who may have health concerns and are dealing with potential tests/medical procedures and are anticipating test results.  We know you have heard their prayers. Continue to provide healing for those who are dealing with acute health issues.  Thank you for the ways you have allowed healing to happen with medical issues and may healing continue.   

We also ask that you be with those who are missing loved ones and are still grieving the loss of a loved one.  God, we pray that you would especially hold them close as they deal with darker and lonelier times.  And for those dealing with deeper more personal issues we ask that you would stand close to them. Allow them all to feel the grace, hope and love that you can provide