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“Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you face to face and restore whatever is lacking in your faith.”

1 Thessalonians 3:10

This Week in Prayer

Praying to build each other up

This week in church, three visitors from Indonesia with an Australian friend, literally popped in to visit KWUC. They offered a hand in friendship and extended that to include a song – Amazing Grace.

Such “random acts” are a real blessing,  for the giver and the receiver.  It was great to hear of their work in Indonesia, and the possibility of a return visit next year, traveling with some students. The potential for furthering such connections is always exciting – sharing the word, expanding our own view of the world beyond Kawana, and making new friends.

The role of mentoring in the church is so important these days. Defined as a relationship which aims to drive personal growth, building skills, knowledge, and understanding. Whether this is one-to-one, or between churches, it is an important aspect of discipleship. Building each other up, especially sharing of wisdom between older members of the congregation and the younger; a way of bridging the age gap.

A good mentor inspires, urges others to push beyond their limits, develops strengths, expands others perception, and most importantly, a good mentor does not judge. They offer a safe space to learn and grow.

So let us pray for each other, holding everyone up to God; and pray for ourselves to always be thoughtful of our responsibilities towards each other – as models and mentors.

“Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

 

Maya Angelou

 
“…walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, making every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” 
Ephesians 4:1-3
Lord, Hear our prayers

Heavenly Father,

Thank you for giving us such  a warm community of friends to go through life with. We praise you for the people we are blessed with on this journey, the ones who have come alongside us – even if just for a single point of contact.

 

We thank you for those who have loved, encouraged, supported and guided us, uplifting us through all the twists and turns of life. We are so grateful that we do not have to go through life alone, but that you have shown us examples of your love through the love of others.

 

We pray for the wisdom and perception to see when we need to  reach out and be a mentor to those around us. We pray that you would be present in our friendships, and that you will always be there drawing us closer together in deeper community, just as you draw us closer to you.

 

Clothe each of us in compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience (Colossians 3:12-13). But above all, may we shine your light in all our relationships, giving glory to you in all that we do, say, and think.

 

Amen

Praying for others

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” — Winston Churchill

 

“The mind is not a vessel that needs filling, but wood that needs igniting.” — Plutarch

 

“In learning you will teach, and in teaching you will learn.” – Phil Collins

 

“Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction.” — John Crosby

 
There is always opportunity for prayer as we travel together.
If you have a need for prayer, then please let us know.
Every Tuesday, from 12 to 5pm, we have members rostered on in prayer times through the afternoon. This may be offered in the church prayer room or in the quietness of their own homes.
If you would like to know more, or if you have a particular prayer request, please contact the church office or fill out your request in the email below.

“Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.”

Philippians 2:3

 

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This land is God’s land and God’s Spirit dwells here. We acknowledge the Kabi Kabi people, traditional custodians of this land under God. We commit ourselves to working for reconciliation in this land.