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“Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is
perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day. For our light
affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more
exceeding and eternal weight of glory, while we do not look at the things
which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things
which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are
eternal.” 2 Corinthians 4:16-18
Recently my
memory went back to the time when I joined the church as a youth. Many
years have passed since that time and there have been many joys and
afflictions. This scripture reminds us that this life is but a shadow of
the one to come. It is good to know that God is at work in us both in the
joys and the difficulties.
As we enter
into a new Spring season, we remember that we are resurrection people
serving a risen Lord.
Prayer Requests and Praises:
General
Conference is just a few short weeks away, April 23 – May
2. Please continue your fervent prayers for the renewal
groups as they make their final preparations to attend. Ask
the Holy Spirit to guide your prayers in behalf of all
events that are being planned for General Conference.
Pray even
more fervently than you have been doing for this most
important event in the life of The United Methodist Church.
Much is at stake. God knows and will execute His plans for
this denomination. Let’s pray we will discern His will and
receive His guidance as we move toward General Conference.
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Ask God to give us the strongest prayer
team for General Conference 2008 we’ve ever had.
Pray that all of our plans will be in accordance with
God’s plans and purposes.
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Pray for success as we lift up the Name of
Jesus, the Cross of Christ, the Word of God and the Power
of the Holy Spirit at General Conference.
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Ask God to provide the support team needed
for successful impact at General Conference.
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Pray for all members of the Renewal and
Reform Coalition: RENEW; Good News; The Confessing
Movement; UMAction; Transforming Congregations;
Lifewatch. Pray also for other renewal groups who will
participate in General Conference activities.
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Pray for a renewed and reformed
denomination—whatever it takes!
If you are
so inclined, join us in the Wesley Fast for General
Conference 2008. This fast begins after dinner on Thursday
and continues through Friday afternoon. Some include
Thursday dinner in the fast, but that is your option.
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