Week of February 11, 2026
Pastor Sam Dzobo
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He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus (Philippians 1:6).
Gracious and ever-present God,
You know the rhythm of our days and the longings of our hearts. Meet us here, in this in-between season of endings and beginnings.
We give you thanks for the sacred work of the warming center of these past weeks. Through open doors, warm meals, late nights, and early mornings, you reminded us that your kingdom comes through ordinary faithfulness. We thank you for the volunteers whose feet and willing hands became the body of Christ among our unhoused neighbors. You met them in their fatigue with strength and in their giving with joy. Bless them, sustain them, and let them know their faithfulness has meant the world to those in need. We thank you for generous gifts and shared resources, and for what cannot be measured, the relationships formed, the trust built, and the grace quietly woven among us.
Now we stand at a threshold. This past week, we learned that our pastor, Rev. Catherine Nance, will be retiring in June. God, we thank you for Rev. Catherine Nance and her faithful leadership through seasons of challenge and joy. As she prepares for retirement, grant her rest, health, and deep joy. May she know how deeply she is loved and how lasting her ministry with us will be. Holy Spirit, guide the bishop and appointive cabinet as they discern the next pastor for Church Street. Prepare us as well. Quiet our anxieties and make us ready to receive the one you will send us.
Remind us, O God, that we are yours. That transitions are held in your faithful hands. Keep us missional and grace-filled. We are not without hope. We are your people, and you are our God. In the name of Jesus, who walks with us through every transition, we pray.
Amen.
We pray for ….
- A member who is having ongoing health issues; chronic illness. Situation compounded by lack of sick days. No pay when they are not able to come to work.
- Friends who are going through a difficult time.
- God to help us show more love towards one another.
- A member’s healing and rehab after knee replacement surgery on Monday.
- One who has asked for complete healing from cancer.
- For those adjusting to assisted living centers, memory care, skilled care; and for the families who love them.
- A member who has begun chemotherapy treatments; prayers for healing.
We continue to pray for …
- A friend who is battling recurrent brain cancer and is having seizures.
- A young woman asking for strength and perseverance as she deals with symptoms of PTSD … nightmares and other symptoms. May she feel God’s peace.
- All ministries that are working with people dealing with addiction issues that they may be brought to wholeness
- Our neighbors experiencing homelessness
- For one who is having chemo treatments; prayers for healing and for no side effects.
- A member’s cousin who is waiting on a kidney transplant.
- Friends and family who have needs; prayers for peace and wellbeing.
- Those members who are waiting on test results or waiting for appointments with doctors; may they feel your peace and patience as they wait.
We give thanks for ….
- A member whose brother received a transplant!
We seek your guidance and strength as we pray together the prayer your Son Jesus Christ has taught us:
Our Father, who art in heaven,
Hallowed be Thy name.
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done,
On earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,As we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
But deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever.
Amen.
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