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RCRC Month of Prayer
June 19 – God’s new community
Read: 1 Thess 1:1-10 – The church: a model of repentance and hope
Observe: Perhaps we come from a tradition and culture which feels uncomfortable in the spotlight. Interestingly, the Thessalonian church was right there: centre stage. But only because they were a wonderful reflection of God’s work in community through the Gospel. They imitated Paul, his companions in ministry, and the Lord Himself (v.6). As they did, they themselves became a model church (v.7). But is was no cause for pride: it was grounds for praise to God in Christ. Wanting your church to be a ‘model’ has nothing to do with self centeredness, and everything to do with wanting God’s transforming grace to be fully manifest in every aspect of the community. To God alone be the glory!
Pray:
- For your church: ask that we might be a model congregation of grace and hope, and that our every action, aspiration and attitude might be focussed on knowing Christ and making him known
- That you will be able to speak with people whom you don’t know, and that God will use you to draw people into the church family
- That as you see fault and failing in your community, that God would give his grace to you to make the church a better place
- New Developments!: Please continue to pray earnestly for open doors for the purchase of neighbouring property! These things are in God’s hands! Pray that we might see his will clearly
- Lord, please make us into a better reflection of your new community. Let us be a model of your grace as we live out your Gospel
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