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SATURDAY—IN THE PSALMS Chronological Bible Read

SATURDAY—IN THE PSALMS

Chronological Bible Reading: Micha 5-7

Saturday, July 11

Psa. 31:21 Blessed be the LORD: for he hath showed me his marvellous kindness in a strong city.

Fairest Lord Jesus:
We live in a dying city. How many times this week have I heard about someone I know, or someone they know, coming close to violence, or accident, or injury, or virus, or even death? You hold all the issues of life in your own hand. I thank you I am not a stray spurt on the ocean of fate, but I am steered by the infinite wisdom of God to a certain and sure destination. Providence is a soft pillow for my worried head, and an executioner of all my despair.
Lord, if You will just give me the sunshine of heaven in my soul, then I can defy all the storms on this planet. When armed with the mind of Christ I can defeat the jagged weapon of contempt from the proud. You draw near to me in every adversity, and put your own power into me. Allow me to have a sense of your presence in every trial and, Oh Lord, a consciousness that you are pleased. It is enough for me if I satisfy my Master, no matter who else is dissatisfied.
† Psa. 32:1 Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.
Make my life a miracle of faith to the lost. The wounds of Christ can heal all their scars. Help them see – by your Spirit – that happiness is not promised to the religious, but to the lawbreaker who gets forgiven by grace!
You are my Savior. It cost you a sweat of blood to bear my load of guilt. It cost you your life to take it away. You have made an end of my sin. Oh Lord, do it now for those who are lost! If you allowed me to see the cross, believe it, and trust Jesus as my Savior, should not they see it also? I want them accepted into the family of God. Forever silence the barking of Satan against them by making them see their need of Jesus Christ. Do it Lord, for your own name’s sake! Amen.

FRIDAY— CORPORATE PRAYER MINISTRY Chronological

FRIDAY— CORPORATE PRAYER MINISTRY

Chronological Bible Reading: Micah 1-4

Friday, July 10

Isa. 54:10 For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee.

Glorious God, Redeemer of My Soul:
The thing most attractive about your love is its permanence. The very foundations of the earth are moving (physical, political, financial), but your children will still receive the kindness of covenant salvation. That thought should inspire confidence in any fearful believer among us. Make us intrepid in what we do for you today, and do the same for our missionaries and ministers abroad.
Summer is here, but time and climate does not change you, nor the goals you have for us now. Perpetual change turns us around spinning, but your love is the everlasting constant. Some have already changed jobs, lost friends, and set out in other directions this year, but no power conceivable (or inconceivable) can affect the Eternal Purpose of God. When our circumstances are uncertain, you are sure. Nothing of the past, in the present, or out in the future can cause you to be unkind. That means in everything that happens you are proving your care and concern through your providence.
Help us rest in that eternal kindness today. You made us near of kin. Remember also your covenant of peace. Kindness and contentment are what we count on to keep our heads above water, and hold us steady in turbulent times. So especially be with those out of our church and ministry who are in other places, on foreign soil. Some are “actively deployed.” Kindness and covenant can get them through – through both isolation and attack. Be their mighty God today! Lean forward and lead us forward to the day when we all praise you, and rejoice in your presence together, for so we ask it in Jesus’ holy name. Amen.

A DAILY PATTERN FOR PRAYER & BIBLE READING Chrono

A DAILY PATTERN FOR PRAYER & BIBLE READING

Chronological Bible Reading: Isaiah 9-12

Thursday July 9

Psa. 8:2 Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger.

YOU unravel me with a melody, You surround me with a song
Of deliverance from my enemies, till all my fears are gone

I am surrounded by the arms of the Father,
I am surrounded by songs of deliverance
We’ve been liberated from our bondage
We’re the sons and daughters
Let us sing our freedom

From my mother’s womb, You have chosen me, love has called my name
I’ve been born again into Your family, your blood flows through my veins

You split the sea, so I could walk right through it
My fears are drowned in perfect love
You rescued me and I will stand and sing
I am a child of God

I’m no longer a slave to fear, I am a child of God
I’m no longer a slave to fear, I am a child of God

WEDNESDAY—REVIVAL PRAYING Chronological Bible R

WEDNESDAY—REVIVAL PRAYING

Chronological Bible Reading: Isaiah 5-8

Wednesday, July 8

Ezek. 34:26 And I will make them and the places round about my hill a blessing; and I will cause the shower to come down in his season; there shall be showers of blessing.

O, My Father!
That you might make our Retreat, and this summer a season for showers of blessing! It will only come as a providential mercy: I will cause…. Do we not need divine mercy? Who else can say they will give showers but God? There is only one voice the clouds listen to. Hear my prayer and do so Lord, this week! This mercy is your gift and cannot be created by human plan or program.
It must come as a needed mercy: I will cause the shower…. What will our church do without harvest-showers? I can break-up the clods and sow my seeds, but it is nothing without rain. In vain do I witness, until you send salvation down. In vain do I work, until your Spirit empowers me.
It will come as an abundant mercy: I will cause the shower to come down…. It does not say, send a few scattered drops, but a showering. Your consistent tendency is to give blessing in such an amount I cannot receive it all. Lord, I beg you for such plenteous grace, because it will keep me (1) humble, (2) prayerful, and (3) holy. I need abundant grace to (a) make me zealous in ministry, (b) preserve me in trial, and (c) give me a reward from you. I cannot do without a saturating shower this summer! Send revival. Bring it through our activity, ministry and Retreat.
It will come as a seasonable mercy: to come down in his season…. This is a season of crisis-dryness. That is the reason for showers! This is a season of heaviness and black clouds. Then that is the excuse for shower-prayer.
It will come as a varied mercy: there shall be showers of blessing. All kinds of blessing I need – one tied to another like a golden chain – one blessing drawing the other after it. I lift my hands and look to you for heavenly watering. Amen.

TUESDAY—FOCUS ON CHRIST’S LIFE Chronological

TUESDAY—FOCUS ON CHRIST’S LIFE

Chronological Bible Reading: Isaiah 1-4

Tuesday, July 7

John 6:39 And this is the Father’s will which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day.

Heavenly Lord and Holy Father:
How well I know – from your life and prayers – that my archenemy the Devil is a liar from the beginning. But Lord, how very plausible he is! So just like with Eve, many times I am led to believe his rationalization, and use his justification myself. Your promise is that my experience will prove him a liar!
HE ACCUSES ME NIGHT AND DAY because of my sins. For this Lord, I give him too much ammunition. He says I will fall from grace, shame my family, dishonor my church, and end-up with those who are cast away. But Lord I trust in you, and trusting in you I will hold to the hard but right way, knowing,
Deut. 33:29 … thine enemies shall be found liars unto thee; and thou shalt tread upon their high places.
HE TELLS ME I WILL LOSE MY JOB, my family will go hungry, I will be kicked to the curb. But the feeder of the sparrow has not forgotten me! Prepare me a table Lord, even in the presence of my enemies.
HE WHISPERS THE LORD WILL NOT DELIVER ME out of the trial looming in the distance – this month or next. He threatens to break the camel’s back with the last straw. What a liar he is! I know you will silence him by being my deliverer. Oh, how I praise your name!
HE TAKES GREAT DELIGHT IN TELLING ME HOW THE CHALLENGE OF ENGAGING IN MINISTRY ARE TOO GREAT. “How can you ever be trained for leadership or discipleship? How can you go to All Church Retreat this year?” But there also, he shall be found a liar unto me. Let me pass through the rivers singing the psalms of praise. I ask it for Jesus’ sake and glory alone. Amen.

MONDAY—EVANGELISTIC PRAYER Chronological Bible R

MONDAY—EVANGELISTIC PRAYER
Chronological Bible Reading: Hosea 10-14
Monday, July 6
Prov. 11:25 The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.
Mighty God and Glorious Father:
Help me be soul-conscious of others – of their soul and eternal state – because then you will be conscious of me.
· Help me consider the poor with compassion. Seldom do I see in our city the deep misery like two-thirds of our world lives in.
· Help me consider children (like our HarvestKids), because then you will look after me as your child. Help me get our kids the gospel early in life.
· Help me consider inequality, because then you will show me justice.
· Help me consider your flock, because then you will also feed me.
· Let me water our church ministry garden, because Lord I want you to water my soul. I must fulfill the condition of this verse to see its promised fulfillment.
· Help me not analyze my own feelings so deeply I lose eagerness for the things of God. Make me fervent in prayer for the lost!
· Do not let me lament my weaknesses so much I grow too weak to lament.
Work all things together to make me unselfish, so out of love for my Lord Jesus Christ I can take up the cross and become soul-conscious about others around me; others like __________ and __________. If my tank seems low and no rain comes, then give me faith to pour-out the rest of what I have on plants around me. Then I will refill as I flow, because a secret spring is always at work, supplied by your Spirit! If I stay stagnant I stay sealed, but when I water others (by discipleship) you start to fill me. Do that today dear Jesus, as I look to pour out the life-giving gospel to those who are thirsty this summer and season of crisis. Amen.

ALL CHURCH RETREAT (2020) REGULAR PRICING: (JUNE

ALL CHURCH RETREAT (2020)

REGULAR PRICING: (JUNE 22-JULY 5) $180 per adult and non-member child + shirt + Kids (0-17) free // Registration must be paid in full by July 5.

LATE PRICING: AFTER JULY 6 (and pending office approval)
$180 per adults and non-member child + member's kids (0-17) are $50 per person. Shirts may be available for purchase at ACR.
REGISTER AT bit.ly/HBCACR2020

What was it Jesus said was possible with God? 🤔

What was it Jesus said was possible with God? 🤔⁣ ⁣

for with God all things are possible. Mark 10:27b 👈

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The highs and the lows...⁣ ⁣

the losses and the gains...⁣ ⁣

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Middle School: Team Bowman

Jesse + Rachel

High School: Team Kesinger

Brett + Alison

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