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Weekly Prayer – October 30, 2024

Weekly Prayers for the Church Street Family Week of October 30, 2024 Written by Rev. Catherine Nance We come to the end of the month, O God who is timeless, and find ourselves hesitant as we prepare to turn the page over to November on Friday.  We wanted to rush through the days to get […]

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Weekly Prayer – October 23, 2024

Weekly Prayers for the Church Street Family Week of October 23, 2024 Written by Rev. Tim Best Almighty God, king of the universe,  Comfort us with the assurance that you rule over all things. Your rule is like the tender care of a gardener, protecting, nurturing, and sustaining all in your care. When we are […]

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Weekly Prayer – October 16, 2024

Weekly Prayers for the Church Street Family Week of October 16, 2024 Written by Rev. Catherine Nance Dear Friends, since Early Voting began today and many of us take advantage of that, I am offering this guided prayer from a UM clergy in Ohio, Rev. Todd Richards, of Scioto Ridge UMC in Hilliard, Ohio.  He […]

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Weekly Prayer – October 9, 2024

Weekly Prayers for the Church Street Family Week of October 9, 2024 Written by Steve Richardson God in heaven and in our midst, thank you for these moments to pray and to seek your guidance and your help, especially with circumstances beyond our control. Instill your Holy Spirit’s divine presence in our minds, thoughts and […]

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Weekly Prayer – October 2, 2024

Weekly Prayers for the Church Street Family Week of October 2, 2024 Written by Rev. Tim Best This prayer was offered in worship on Sunday, September 29.  We open our hearts in praise and prayer to you, God of heaven and earth. You hear our prayers and tend to our needs. Hear us as we […]

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Weekly Prayer – September 25, 2024

Weekly Prayers for the Church Street Family Week of September 25, 2024 Written by Rev. Tim Best Loving and gracious Father, At the end of another long day we seek a moment with you. We remind ourselves in this still moment that you have been our sustainer throughout the day. You have sustained “me” but […]

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Weekly Prayer – September 18, 2024

Weekly Prayers for the Church Street Family Week of September 18, 2024 Written by Rev. Catherine Nance O God, we desperately need a word of peace! We need to feel your peace!  Exploding pagers? What in the world are people thinking?   Bomb threats at elementary schools? What is happening?   A second assassination attempt on our […]

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Weekly Prayer – September 11, 2024

Weekly Prayers for the Church Street Family Week of September 11, 2024 Written by Steve Richardson God in heaven and in our midst, during these moments of prayer and reflection, open our minds and hearts to your strengthening wisdom and guidance.     23 years. A full generation ago. Yet memories of the images and our emotions […]

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Weekly Prayer – September 4, 2024

Weekly Prayers for the Church Street Family Week of September 4, 2024 Written by Rev. Catherine Nance Tonight’s prayer is copied from The Methodist Book of Daily Prayer. This devotional book begins with Morning Prayer of Petition and then an Evening Prayer of Gratitude. There are reflections each day, but throughout the week, the same […]

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Weekly Prayer – August 28, 2024

Weekly Prayers for the Church Street Family Week of August 28, 2024 Written by Rev. Tim Best God of gracious and merciful strength,   In our weakness and need, we come to you in prayer. We are often overwhelmed in our daily tasks and challenges. The repeating rhythms of everyday life can leave us drained and […]