Prayer plays a central role in our journey of faith. Here at Holy Cross, relationships with God and each other have primary importance. A moment with God offers the opportunity to unite individuals with a relationship in Christ that provides strength for the faith journey.
In our vision statement, we say....”provide strength for the faith journey.” We could fill in the words before that with almost anything, i.e. money, love, attitudes, goals, drives, any of those. But for us, it is God who provides strength for the faith journey. When Isaac sees that nothing is brought for the sacrifice, he asks, “....where is the lamb?” Like Isaac, we look for the “evident”, the logical, the tangible. What Abraham offers us is something much more than that. Abraham offers us trust in God: “God himself will provide....” So the two walked on together.
Almighty God, you always provide whatever is needed, even to the gift of Your only Son. Give us the faith to trust you and your providing. That alone will give us the strength day by day in our journey of faith. This we pray in Jesus’ name. Amen
Meditation and Scripture for the Month of March...
"Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of your name; deliver us, and forgive our sins, for your name's sake." Psalm79:9
Most of us have called "O God" for many reasons, but very few have been "for the glory of your name" or "for your name's sake." Most of us call upon God so we look or perform better, thus giving our name glory and doing it for our glory's sake. We want to be delivered from failure and shame and want our sins to be forgiven so that we will be better in God's sight. Rarely do we ask God that God be glorified or that God's name be spread throughout the world.
In this Lenten Season, may we remember what God has done. Have we ever done something so gracious and loving for others? In this Lenten Season, may be remember the decisions we make for the sake of others.
O Lord, in this Lenten Season, help us not only to remember your gracious acts but also the gift of your Son whose humanity unites us together. Help us, O God, to give the glory to you and when we ask, help us re-focus our attention to you and not ourselves, as Jesus did. Amen.
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When words often fail us, prayers short and simple convey our thoughts. God provides words for us that unite us and make our faith journey strong. Below is a link to the ELCA’s “prayer center”, which provides a wealth of prayer resources . For specific or special prayer topics see .
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The Prayer Corner is a place where one or more individuals can retreat to for a personal time with God or a time to share together in prayer. Located in the fellowship hall, convenient for anyone to “drop in and pray”, the prayer corner is available at all times for anyone and everyone. Devotion books, children’s books, and materials are available to assist anyone and everyone when thoughts seem too overwhelming and words seem to be necessary. Upon request, pastors and/or trained individuals will be available to pray with those who feel the want and/or need to have pastoral care connected with prayer.
Would you like to personalize your prayer ministry and deepen your prayer experience? We would like to offer the opportunity to become a "prayer partner". "Prayer partners" are members of Holy Cross who will be available on Sunday mornings to respond to personalized prayer requests. To learn more… .
In Christ, we draw together in relationship, lifting up prayers for others and ourselves. Prayer concerns are lifted up; prayers for our nation, government, and other institutions are placed in the hands of God. All prayer requests are kept confidential. To learn more….
Members of our congregation knit prayer shawls for specific prayer requests which are then dedicated at a worship service. To learn more… or to request a prayer shawl, .
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