*The Scripture for today is: Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching. Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by prophecy when the council of elders laid their hands on you. Practice these things, immerse yourself in them, so that all may see your progress. Keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching. Persist in this, for by so doing you will save both yourself and your hearers. (1 TIMOTHY 4:13-16, esv) Prayer by Pastor Chester: Our Father in heaven, Thank You for appointing Your choice servants – Deacons and Elders – to lead Your church together. Not that they chose You, but You chose them and appointed them for this time. More than the spiritual gifts they possess or the areas of ministry they serve, may they be known for the character of Christ they uphold to imitate and represent Jesus well. May they devote themselves to the reading of Scripture, to being taught by it and to teach one another, to not neglect the gift they’ve been given, but practice the things they learn with the holy Spirit so that all may see their progress in faith. Raise them to be dignified, not two-faced, not heavy drinkers, not greedy, holding on to the faith that has been revealed with a clear conscience, tested and found without fault, not gossipers, sober-minded, faithful to their spouse and stewardship of their children in their households. Help them persist in Your godliness so that by being examples to the flock, salvation might come upon their household and all those who hear about them. Thank you for these approved candidates who will take Hosanna into a new year of Your harvest, through their Chief Shepherd, risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, amen & amen.
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*The Scripture for today is: In the same way, servants in the church should be dignified, not two-faced, heavy drinkers, or greedy for money. They should hold on to the faith that has been revealed with a clear conscience. They should also be tested and then serve if they are without fault. In the same way, women who are servants in the church should be dignified and not gossip. They should be sober and faithful in everything they do. Servants must be faithful to their spouse and manage their children and their own households well. Those who have served well gain a good standing and considerable confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus. (1 Timothy 3:8-13, CEB – Common English Bible translation) Prayer by Pastor Chester: Our Father in heaven, We bring before You Your servants, Your candidates for ordained office in Your church. More than the spiritual gifts they possess or the areas of ministry they serve, let our congregational election today uphold the character they seek to imitate – the character of their Lord Jesus – dignified, not two-faced, not heavy drinkers, not greedy, holding on to the faith that has been revealed with a clear conscience, tested and found without fault, not gossipers, sober-minded, faithful to their spouse and stewardship of their children in their households. Lord, we cast our vote today, but affirm You are the one that makes every decision. May Your will be done instead of ours! Appoint Your candidates through our sacred election. We give thanks for all that You will do ahead of us through Your candidates, in the chief servant our risen Lord Jesus Christ we pray, amen & amen. |
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