This week’s prayer requests

..."inwardly, we are being renewed day by day (2Cor. 4:16)

.   Thank God for the truths of His word spoken this week and pray that they will go deep and be our map and mirror to shine His light in the places we do our 'day-to-day.'

.   Praise God for being our Lord and Savior and for bearing our burdens daily.

.   Ask Him for an abundance of His blessings on our children's programs, for each child - from the youngest to the oldest.  May those who lead be energized to lead well.  Ask God for opportunities for one-on-one conversations, praying that God's truths become personal and memorable.

.   Pray for the small groups; asking for genuine relationships to be formed, for the blessing of learning from each other as we look at God's word, and for people to desire involvement.

.   Ask God to help us  show appreciation for our pastors through prayer and encouragement all year round.  Ask God to give them guidance, wisdom and capacity to lead well.

.   Pray that God will give both the Council and the Board guidance, wisdom and the capacity to lead well, too.  Open their hearts and ours to the marginalized and ask God to lead Alive to become a place where all can feel welcomed and loved.

.   Please pray for the upcoming Thanksgiving Eve Dinner and the plans being laid out for that time of fellowship.  Ask that God will bless all who participate and all in attendance abundantly.

.   Lift up all those who are in distress, who are suffering or struggling, who are alone or feel alone, and ask that God meet their needs.

.   Thank and praise God for all the goodness He pours on us each and every day.

"Our loving Lord is not just present, but nearer than the thought can imagine - so near that a whisper can reach Him"  - Amy Carmichael