Bethabara Moravian Church

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Psalm 34:8-18
Exodus 14:19-15:21
Matthew 22:15-22

The glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all people shall see it
together, for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.
Isaiah 40:5

I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which God has called you.
Ephesians 1:18 (NIV)

Loving Savior, you are hope and strength in places of hopelessness and brokenness. Reach into the places in our hearts where we need your touch, so that we may reach to others in need of hope and strength today.
Amen.

Tent and shacks surroud the clinic. Each morning before sunrise the Haitians gather to sing praises to God.

Psalm 34:1-7
Exodus 13:1-14:18
Matthew 22:1-14

How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good
news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim
salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!”
Isaiah 52:7 (NIV)

Jesus sent the twelve out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal.
Luke 9:1-2

Gracious Redeemer, reign in us today, that we might be freed from all
that oppresses us in this life as we turn our feet to the way of the
cross. Turn our hearts to the needs of your people.
Amen.

Third Sunday in Lent

Watchword for the Week — Seek the Lord while he may be found, call upon him while he is near.
Isaiah 55:6

Isaiah 55:1-9;
Psalm 63:1-8
1 Corinthians 10:1-13
Luke 13:1-9

You are the God who works wonders; you have displayed your might among the peoples.
Psalm 77:14

When the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son, born of a woman.
Galatians 4:4

Mighty One, you brought life into the stable. You brought life to the
tomb! Bring new life into our hearts, our lives, and our world, we
humbly pray. In Jesus’ name.
Amen.

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Psalm 33:12-22
Exodus 12:21-51
Matthew 21:33-46

Shouldn’t you walk in the fear of our God to avoid the reproach of our Gentile enemies?
Nehemiah 5:9 (NIV)

You have heard about him and were taught in him, as truth is in Jesus. You were taught to put away your former way of life, your old self.
Ephesians 4:21-22

Blessed Redeemer, when we allow anything to claim a greater place in our hearts than you, we ask forgiveness. Remind us today of our need to turn again to you. Allow us to receive your forgiveness and empower us with your truth.
Amen.

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Psalm 32
Exodus 9
Matthew 20:29-21:11

He said, ‘My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.’
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Exodus 33:14

A sabbath rest still remains for the people of God.
Hebrews 4:9

Gracious God, you call us from our wandering and from our endless
searching to find new life in Christ! Grant us wisdom to seek you first, to sit at your feet, and to be strengthened in your love. For Jesus’ sake.
Amen.

Pray Every Day – March, 2010

1.  Christ says, “I will not leave you orphaned. I am coming to you.” Praise God. 1457-Beginning of the Unity of the Brethren church in Bohemia. Pray for a spiritual regeneration.

2.  Everything created by God is good, and nothing is rejected, providing it is received with thanksgiving. Pray for more Christians to become involved in the lives of college students.

3.  Seek the Lord while He may be found. Call upon Him while He is near. Pray for the 14 member Medical/Surgical team leaving today(through 10th) to go to Haiti. Three of them (Dr.Jake and Nancy Jacobs and Dr. Jamie Davis) are from the Little Church on the Lane.

4.  See what love the Father has given us that we might be called children of God; for that is what we are. Pray for healing blessings for Safiatu Braima who remains hospitalized and requires much treatment. Pray for Mohamed who remained in Sierra Leone.

5.  May your unfailing love be my comfort, according to your promise to your servant. Pray for the Woo family as they live and witness to people in Asia.

6.  Shouldn’t you walk in the fear of our God to avoid the reproach of our Gentile enemies? Pray for Gerard and Dr. Norvelle Goff Rudy as they witness and serve in Ahuas, Honduras. Pray for many to consider serving there this summer.

7. 
3rd Sunday in Lent- A Sabbath rest still remains for the children all over the world; children living with war in their backyard, children displaced due to diseases, children without families, refugee children, children thinking suicide is the answer.

8.  Jesus sent the twelve out to proclaim the gospel and to heal. Pray for the President and congress of our country. Pray for the Leaders of our state and cities. Heal our land o, Lord.

9.  I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which God has called you.

10.  Pray for the restructuring of the Southern Province of the Moravian church. Ask God for wisdom and guidance for those on committees assigned to this endeavor

11. This is the testimony: God gave us eternal life and the life is in His Son. Pray for Drs. Bill and Peggy Hoffman from Central Moravian Church in Bethlehem, Pa. who are serving through the HIV/AIDS ministry in Tanzania.

12.  “I will change the speech of the peoples to a pure speech, that all of the may call on the Lord and serve Him with one accord.

13.  If God is for us, who can be against us? Pray for candidates for ordained ministry to continue to be called by the Holy Spirit into the service of the church. Pray for the seminaries; their students & faculty.

14.  4th Sunday in Lent-If anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new. Pray for the Bishops of the Moravian church and their wives.

15.  Your way, O Lord, is holy. Pray for the church and the people of Labrador and for Glenna and George Tasedan who are serving there. Praise God for safe travel for them. Pray for peace and ease of transition for the Tasedans and for the congregations.

16.  It depends not on human will or understanding, but on God who shows mercy. Pray for organizations such as: Samaritan’s Purse, Soar, Marc, Arctic Barnabas, Billy Graham Assoc. and others who are meeting needs and sharing the love of Christ with a hurting world.

17.  See, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way for me. Pray for peace and continued help for the people of Haiti. Thank God for all those who have gone to share their gifts and talents and for those who have shared their material blessings with those in need.

18.  Who is able to stand before the Lord, the Holy God? Ask God to bless the Antioch Project that many young people will find new and exciting ways to serve the Lord.

19.  You are children of the Lord, your God. Pray for the staff, students and faculty of Alaska Christian College and for Helen Gulledge who is serving there.

20.  Return to your God, hold fast to love and justice and wait continually for your God. Pray for widows, widowers and others who are might be alone or lonely. Ask God to show you some way to minister to them.

21. 
Fifth Sunday in Lent- You, O Lord are our Father; our Redeemer, from old is your name. Pray for Moravian Fellowships in the Southern Province.

22.  Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.

23.  “All my words that I speak to you, receive in your heart and hear with your ears.” Pray for those who minister in diverse settings such as provincial offices, counseling centers, ecumenical agencies, prisons, hospitals, schools and colleges and the armed services.

24.  Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. Pray for the residents, care givers and families of those in retirement facilities.

25. I said in my alarm, ‘I am driven far from your sight.’ But you heard my supplications when I cried out to you for help. Pray for Brian and  Heather  Marx , and for Steve and Ann Marx as they work with Mission Aviation Fellowship. 

26. I will sing to the Lord, because He has dealt bountifully with me.

27. The Lord heard our voice, and saw our affliction, our toil and our oppression. Pray for the church in Uganda. It is a suffering church. The people are steeped in humility and are deeply spiritual but are living in great terror and intimidation. Pray for peace to reign in that area of the world.

28. Palm Sunday- He gives power to the faint and strengthens the powerless. Pray for Labradorans and their youth as they seek the Lord in new ways.

29. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Pray for church planters like the Thiessens in Mexico, and many others around the world who seek to bring the gospel to those who wish to worship and serve Jesus.

30. Since God loved us so much, we ought also to love one another. Pray for the British Province, the 33 congregations there and Robert Hopecroft the chair.

31.  God so loved the world that He gave his only begotten Son. Whoever believeth in Him will not perish but have Eternal Life. Amen!

Daily News from the Board of World Mission
Greek Conference in Review
Mar 1, 2010

Hey everybody,

Thank you all so much for praying for Greek Conference last weekend. The conference was the largest ever in Charlotte with nearly 270 students from 34 different campuses across the country gathering to worship and seek the Lord together for one weekend. Of those 270 students:

-43 made first-time or re-commitments to follow Jesus as Lord & Savior!

-116 committed to being an ambassador for Christ in their chapter, on campus and in the workplace!

-49 committed to starting or leading ministry in their chapter!
-73 committed to keep seeking and pursuing answers to their spiritual questions!

If you are on Facebook, check out this link of a highlight video from the weekend: http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=999956127760&ref=mf

Though we did not reach our goal of bringing 32 students from Clemson, we did bring 16 and 4 alumni volunteers who came to give back by leading table groups for the weekend. Of the 16 Clemson students who came, nearly all committed to returning to campus to be ambassadors for Christ in their fraternities and sororities and/or starting/continuing to lead ministry! We also had an awesome time of sharing, praying and dreaming together about all the great things God has in store for Clemson Greek IV in the future. Greater things are yet to come!

I definitely felt your prayers as I led the Influence concentration for juniors and seniors. Overall, we received great feedback from students who were challenged and encouraged to go back to campus and into the work force with a commitment to build God’s kingdom. Here is one quote from a Clemson senior after the weekend:

“I’m SO GLAD that I went to Greek Conference. Although I’ve grown in my faith a good bit recently, this past weekend helped even more with encouragement to keep growing and spreading God’s message to everyone around me.”

On a personal note, Christin and I received news late Saturday night at Greek Conference that my grandmother (mom’s mom) passed away after being in the hospital for the past two weeks. So we spent Sunday-Wednesday in NC to be with family and plan and attend the funeral. Though the past few days have been emotional and exhausting, I must say it’s been a blessing to truly experience the Lord’s comfort as we mourn together as a family and celebrate that Maw Maw is now with Jesus. Even so, I would certainly appreciate your prayers for continued comfort and peace for my mom and family as we continue to grieve the loss.

I am flying out Sunday to Arizona to be with 60+ of my colleagues for Greek IV’s annual National Staff Meetings, so I’d also welcome your prayers for some rest and rejuvenation there, and for Christin and I while we are apart. On Wednesday morning, I will also be leading a Bible study for our staff team on 2 Timothy 2:14-26, so would you pray that the Lord would use me and this time together to speak Truth and facilitate open prayer and discussion together?

As always, thank you all so much for who you are and for your partnership in ministry. Even in the midst of mourning and the busy-ness of life, I rejoice in knowing that the Lord is still at work in saving and changing students lives, renewing fraternities and sororities and developing world-changers. And because of that and your continued prayers and support, I too continue to grow in awe and amazement of our Lord and how truly great He is…all the time!

Thanks again, and I look forward to updating you again soon,

Dusty

Tuesday, March 2, the Women’s circle will meet at 10 AM. We are studying the book of Ruth.

March 1, 1457:
Beginning of the Unity of the Brethren in Bohemia

Psalm 31:10-20
Exodus 6:13-7:24
Matthew 20:1-16

He will regard the prayer of the destitute, and will not despise their prayer.
Psalm 102:17

Christ says, “I will not leave you orphaned; I am coming to you.”
John 14:18

Lord Jesus, thank you for the gift of prayer, and for the knowledge that we are never abandoned; you are always with us. Strengthen us that we may bring strength to others. In your name we pray.
Amen.