Lord, bless our friends and all the members of Grace Methodist Church. We give thanks that the members of Grace are experiencing the excitement of beginning something new together. Already they have ministries in place that will make a difference in the lives of others.
Now that
decisions have been made, may we extend forgiveness to each other and
experience healing. The issues on which we disagree are important, but they
stand alongside our mutual love and the shared history of serving Christ and
community.
They will be
in our prayers during illness and distress.
Open
opportunities for us to once again work together in spreading the word and work
of Christ. Lead our congregations to life-changing spirituality, life-saving
service to others, and life-sustaining faith, hope, and love.
Let
Scripture be our guide:
“Dear friends,
let us love one another, because love is from God. Everyone who loves is a
child of God and knows God . . . Indeed this command comes to us from Christ
himself: that he who loves God must also love his brother and sister.” (1 John
4: 7-8, 21)
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