Prayer is an important part of our relationship with God. In Phillipians 4:6, we read: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." 

PRAYER MINISTRY

On Wednesdays at 1:30pm, a faithful group of individuals gather to lift the needs of those in our community to God.  If you feel called to pray with a group of friends of Bethel, you are invited to this weekly time of prayer. Please contact our office at 715-386-8821 for details about this meeting.

WEEKLY PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE: JULY 23, 2023

Tend to your church, O God. You are the first and the last. Energize your Church to be faithful and persistent in telling the world that in Jesus, crucified and risen from the dead you have revealed your very heart. Encourage all in their proclamation of the gospel both near and far. We are thankful this week for the fantastic Vacation Bible School with our children, and for the leadership and the inspiration you have given. We pray for this next weeks’ Vacation Bible School with the preschoolers. Raise up new leaders and encourage those pursuing a call to ministry. We continue to lift up the work and discernment of the Call Committee for Bethels new Lead Pastor. Guide your church, to sow seeds of faith and love on good soil, and to prepare a table where all hungering spirits will receive food.

We invoke your good courage for the lost and the forgotten, young members of the church, and those newly launched into life careers. Enable us to reach out to those who are unchurched or searching for meaning.

Creator and Preserver of all, you govern and sustain the earth for our good and provide for all our needs of body and soul. Bless the labor of farmers, gardeners, and ranchers, who produce food, and those who provide shelter, safety, and peace. Lead us to recognize Your gracious hand in all things and to receive our daily bread with thanksgiving.

Loving God, Great Physician, you desire abundant life for all. We pray for your sustaining help for all who are sick or afraid. Heal and encourage them.

We thank you, heavenly Father, for those who have gone before us and who are now at rest in you. Inspire us and encourage us by their witness. As you have received them into your heavenly home, so welcome all of us to dwell in your house forever.

Protect those who travel near and far, accompany visitors to Bethel, and nurture us to refreshment and renewal these last days of summer. We lift these and all our prayers to you, in the promise of your love, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.