ECCLESIOLOGICAL ETCHINGS
August 12, 2019
Prayer for the Week:
There is history to your church,
O Spirit who empowered
those first followers.
There is a history to your church,
O Spirit who has called forth
preachers and teachers,
servants and caregivers,
those who exemplify
humility and compassion.
There is a history to your church,
O Spirit, and we are inspired
by the sacrifices
of those who continued
to follow your calling.
There is a rich history to your church,
O Spirit, and we are thankful
for those who have humbly guided
the body into greater faithfulness;
who have been living examples
of Christ Jesus in the moment;
who have refused to relinquish their purpose
even when the challenge appeared too much.
There is an amazing history
being written about your church
in this very moment, O Spirit,
and we pray that our participation
will be worth telling to another generation.
There is a church, your church, O Spirit,
and it is coming alive for this generation.
Amen.
