Prayer Line for April 10-12, 2020
| Prayer Line for April 10-12, 2020 "And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they went in they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were perplexed about this, behold, two men stood by them in dazzling apparel. And as they were frightened and bowed their faces to the ground, the men said to them, 'Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen...'" Luke 24:2-6 During this Passion Week, we encourage you to follow the daily events in scripture and reflect on what Jesus has done for us, especially in these last days before the crucifixion and His resurrection. - Today's events: Today is Good Friday, the bleakest day in the Gospel story. Reading the story of Jesus' arrest, trial, and crucifixion today, we have the benefit of knowing that it is all leading to the triumph of Easter. But to the disciples living through those events, it would have seemed like their whole world was falling apart. Being two-thousand years removed from these events, it is hard to put ourselves there. As you read and listen to the events of Good Friday, imagine what it would have been like to be there, not knowing that your Savior would rise again. Also, remember that it was your sin that put Jesus on the cross. He paid your sin debt on that cross. Praise God!! Here are the Scriptures that record our Lord's Passion. Matthew 26:47-75; 27:1-66 Mark 14:43:72; 15:1-47 Luke 22 and 23 John 18 and 19 UPCOMING EVENTS: We will host our Tenebrae Good Friday service on Friday, April 10, at 7 pm. This will be ONLINE ONLY and on all three of our live platforms (Website, Facebook, and YouTube) We are encouraging communion in your home with your family as we share about it in the service. So please have elements of bread and juice available if you'd like to join us. Praying For Our People - Congratulations to Tyler & Vickee Toews on the birth of a son, Samuel Henry Robert Toews. He was born April 7th. - Pray for Julianne, daughter of Ron and Betty Reimer. Julianne's surgery went as well yesterday. With coronavirus, her husband is not allowed in the hospital with her. Pray for healing and wisdom as treatment options are discussed and planned for. - Pray for Bill Braun as he begins cancer treatments. Pray that the treatment would be effective and that God would provide strength for both Carol and Bill. - Pray for our saints who are in our nursing homes. They cannot have visitors during this time. Please consider reaching out to them by phone or writing them a note of encouragement. Praying for our Nation and World - Pray that our nation's leaders would honor God and acknowledged Him as the One and only True God. Pray that our leaders ask for God to give them wisdom, guidance, direction, and protection. - Pray for those being affected by the coronavirus, countries under quarantine, and the families of those who have lost their lives. Pray for those that work in the medical field as they work long hours while trying to stay healthy. - Pray for wisdom and insight for our RMBC leaders as they make decisions that affect our church ministries. Pray that the Holy Spirit will give us new ways to share the Gospel. - Pray for brothers and sisters in Christ who are suffering under persecution. Pray for Burkina Faso and those Christians being targeted for death. Pray for Christians in China as well who are being silenced and persecuted for their faith. Pray for courage and strength from the Lord, and for the opportunity to be lights for Jesus. Praying for Our Ministries - Missionaries of the Week: Michael Thompson serving with Multiply as a Mission Catalyst for the Western US. Pray for Michael as he works to establish leadership development programs, and for the future of the SOAR program. - Pray Luke 10:2 with us each day at 10:02 am, asking the Lord of the harvest to raise up harvesters from RMBC for His harvest fields. GIVING AT RMBC There are several ways you can continue to give while we are unable to meet together on Sundays. 1. You can text reedleymbc to 77977, 2. RMBC website reedleymbc.org click on "Give" 3. The RMBC App click "Contribute" 4. Mail a check through the post office. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to call the office. Ministry Schedule for Friday - Sunday, April 10-12: - Friday - Tenebrae Service Live Stream Only - 7pm - Sunday - Easter Service Live Stream Only - 10am | ||