 July 30, 2021A daily prayer from the New England ConferenceThe clergy and laity of the New England Conference are sharing a daily prayer based on the Revised Common Lectionary for the week.
You are welcome to use these in worship or in your own devotions. Today's Prayer Based upon Ephesians 4:1-16 Gracious and Almighty God, we come before you today with humble and penitent hearts. For too long we have labored under the cloud of a virus that has disrupted our lives, and a world of politics run amuck that has compromised our relationships. We have turned inward and have grown angry, bitter, and disillusioned. We speak words in anger designed to hurt rather than heal. We have lost the humility, the gentleness, the patience that you call for us to show towards one another. We have fractured the unity of the Spirit and shattered the bond of peace. We are lost and adrift. But with you, O Lord, all things are possible. In you, O Lord, we are still sharing the one hope of our calling grounded in one faith and one baptism. Help us rediscover the love for one another that marks us as Christians before the eyes of the world. Give us strength and patience to navigate the tasks of reopening that lie before us. Help us display the humility and love that rebuilds relationships and brings glory to your Name. Help us be hope, be light, be truth for the world around us. And Lord, let us never forget that we never walk this, or any road without you. By Rev. David B. Williams, pastor of Hazardville United Methodist Church of Enfield, CT, Seacoast District
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 July 29, 2021A daily prayer from the New England ConferenceThe clergy and laity of the New England Conference are sharing a daily prayer based on the Revised Common Lectionary for the week.
You are welcome to use these in worship or in your own devotions. Today's Prayer Based on John 6:24-35 Lord, Help us notice our desire for the perishable. Give us the wisdom to let go. Feed us with your heavenly manna. Lead us to the fountain of eternal life. Touch and wake us with your signs. so that we can see your miracles in daily routines off-island, on the island, on a ferry, on ocean waves, and the five corners intersection. O Lord Jesus, You are the living bread, living water, and living hope. As we breathe in, fill us with the breath of life, As we breathe out, allow us to celebrate the gifts of imperishable grace. Hold our hands as we follow your lead to the “holy now,” in which kin-dom signs of love, justice, and peace are ever-shining. Jesus, Come to us. Walk the ocean. Quench our thirst. Amen. By: Rev. Hyuk Seonwoo, pastor of Martha’s Vineyard United Methodist church of Oak Bluffs, MA, Seacoast District  July 28, 2021A daily prayer from the New England ConferenceThe clergy and laity of the New England Conference are sharing a daily prayer based on the Revised Common Lectionary for the week.
You are welcome to use these in worship or in your own devotions. Today's Prayer Based on Ephesians 4:1-6 As Paul is speaking to the church in Ephesus, he is also speaking to all churches who believe in Jesus, the trinity. He is also speaking to all individual believers, to you and to me, to your spouses, brothers, sisters, mothers, fathers, and friends. We are all one in the body of Christ, in the Spirit and in the bond of peace. We do all have a hope in the Lord in our calling and in the calling of our church. We are the church, whoever we are and wherever we meet and in wherever we go and in whoever we know that we can call, "brother, sister, mother, father" just as Jesus told His followers when in the temple one day. We have been called, or we would not read this, contemplate it, or meditate on God's Word. We have been called to work towards the "Kingdom and the kingdom" on this earth and to do just as Jesus did in whatever way we can. We can learn to love each other, accept each other, help each other, and support each other. So let us accept this day as the gift that it is and watch for ways to do whatever He calls us to do today. By Nancy Jarrett, CLM. of South Middleboro United Methodist Church, Seacoast District  July 27, 2021A daily prayer from the New England ConferenceThe clergy and laity of the New England Conference are sharing a daily prayer based on the Revised Common Lectionary for the week.
You are welcome to use these in worship or in your own devotions. Today's Prayer Inspired by Psalm 78:23-29. Heavenly Father, We praise your name. You are a loving God. As you provided for the Israelites in their time of hunger in the wilderness, so you provide for all our needs. All we are and all we have come from you. You hear us and answer our prayers. You sent your son to save us from ourselves and offered us grace through His sacrifice. Help us to be worthy of this gift. Help us remember You are with us and sustain us in the good times and bad. As we wake each day to the sounds of life; birds singing, traffic rolling by, children laughing at the bus stop as the anticipate the freedom of summer, the tears remembering those gone before us, and the anticipation of new life, we are thankful. Thank you for the gift another day in your creation. Help us to use all we are given to better your kingdom and serve you so that we are worthy of all you have given us. In Jesus name we pray. Amen. By Stephanie Cyr Co-Director of Lay Servant Ministries, Co-Lay Leader, Seacoast District  July 26, 2021A daily prayer from the New England ConferenceThe clergy and laity of the New England Conference are sharing a daily prayer based on the Revised Common Lectionary for the week.
You are welcome to use these in worship or in your own devotions. Today's Prayer Based on 2 Samuel 11:26 - 12:13a, Psalm 51:1-12, Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15, Psalm 78:23-29, Ephesians 4:1-16, John 6:24-35 God, You provided manna and quail to Your people so that they would not go hungry during their journey to the Promised Land; they complained. You placed David upon the throne, having power and dominion over the people; he misused it. You call us to be patient, gentle, and to do our best to bring unity to the body of Christ. Giving us gifts of the Spirit to accomplish these things is such a blessing yet, we fail to attempt at times. We fall short, over and over and here You are; still being faithful to Your people. Forgive us. Forgive us when we fail to look toward the ministry You have called us to participate in and instead look toward that which makes us feel good at the moment. We miss out on blessing others when we ignore You or complain because we would much rather be doing something SO MUCH more important than sharing the gospel, helping Your people or even attending worship. Those things get in the way of our own earthly wants and desires. Help us to recognize what brings glory to You and how we are to live that out. Guide us in our journey to the Promised Land; eternity with You. Help us so to love others that our own desires are in union with Yours, and our will succumbs to Yours. We praise You Almighty God for never leaving nor forsaking us and instead, continually calling us to follow You and Your ways. In Jesus’ holy name we pray, Amen. By: Pastor Virginia “Ginny” Doran, pastor of Wesley United Methodist Church of Wareham, MA, Seacoast District.  July 21, 2021A daily prayer from the New England ConferenceThe clergy and laity of the New England Conference are sharing a daily prayer based on the Revised Common Lectionary for the week.
You are welcome to use these in worship or in your own devotions. Today’s Prayer The United Methodist Church is celebrating 25 years of the Order of Deacon, who are ordained to word, service, justice and compassion. This week we are celebrating the wide variety of ways that our conference has lived this out through our laity and clergy. O God, from whom every family on earth takes its name, hear our prayers. Hear our sorrow for the millions who have and will die in the Covid pandemic. Hear are relief that we have vaccines that are working. Hear our hope that countries such as ours bring vaccines to countries unable to attain vaccine on their own. Let all know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that we all be filled with the fullness of God, who is able to accomplish far more than we can ask or imagine. (Ephesians 3:14-21) Written by Rev. Elizabeth Kubota, Deacon. Elizabeth is the Director of Music Ministries at FUMC in Westborough, MA, Commonwealth West District.  July 20, 2021A daily prayer from the New England ConferenceThe clergy and laity of the New England Conference are sharing a daily prayer based on the Revised Common Lectionary for the week.
You are welcome to use these in worship or in your own devotions. Today’s Prayer The United Methodist Church is celebrating 25 Years of the Order of Deacon, who are ordained to word, service, justice and compassion. This week we are celebrating the wide variety of ways that our conference has lived this out through our laity and clergy. Gracious God, we come to you as imperfect individuals unable to realize when we hide our transgressions. But in your mercy you give us signs to understand your love. Forgive me when I hurt others and when I stumble and don’t realize that your love is stronger and helps me through those times. I thank you for your love and care and I know you are there to show me the way. Amen. Oración Escrituras: 2 Samuel 11:1-15; Salmo 14; Efesios 3:14-21; Juan 6:1-21 Dios bondadoso, venimos a ti como individuos imperfectos incapaces de darnos cuenta cuando ocultamos nuestras transgresiones. Pero en tu misericordia nos das señales para comprender tu amor. Perdóname cuando hago daño a los demás y cuando tropiezo y no me doy cuenta de que tu amor es más fuerte y me ayuda a superar esos momentos.Te agradezco tu amor y tu cuidado y sé que estás ahí para mostrarme el camino. Amén. Scriptures: 2 Samuels 11:1-15; Psalm 14; Ephesians 3:14-21; John 6:1-21 Written by Mehida A. Gonzalez, retired Deacon. Mehida is affiliated with the Commonwealth West District, Centralville UMC in Lowell and recently retired from the Lawrence Public Schools.  July 19, 2021A daily prayer from the New England ConferenceThe clergy and laity of the New England Conference are sharing a daily prayer based on the Revised Common Lectionary for the week.
You are welcome to use these in worship or in your own devotions. Today's Prayer The United Methodist Church is celebrating 25 Years of the Order of Deacon, who are ordained to word, service, justice and compassion. This week we are celebrating the wide variety of ways that our conference has lived this out through our laity and clergy. O triune God, There are times when we covet the lives and possessions of others. May we pause and be filled with the fullness of You. There are times when we act without considering who will be harmed, or try to cover up our mistakes. May we pause and be strengthened in our inner being by the power of the Spirit. There are times when we hurt others in an attempt to save ourselves. May we pause and remember we are rooted and grounded in the love of our Savior, Christ. Remind us, O God, to pause often so that we might recognize Your power at work within us and through us may the power of Your love reach out into the world that all might know Your perfect peace. AMEN Based on 2 Samuel 11:1-15 and Ephesians 3:14-21 Written by Cathy MacGovern. Cathy is a member of Trinity UMC in Springfield, MA, Commonwealth West District. Diaconal ministers are United Methodist laypeople who lead in service ministries. |
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