You are invited to join with the other members of Trinity’s family to pray for our church.  This prayer guide has been developed by several of your fellow members to help us pray together during the campaign. A month-long daily calendar is available in print to all members through the church office.

Here is a suggested guideline for your usage:

1. Read the verse and Reflect.
2. Pray the written prayer words s-l-o-w-l-y,  adding as you like
   your own thoughts, personal needs, concerns for church, county,
   other issues, the success of the campaign, and for your own
   participation in response to God’s love for you.
3. End with the Lord’s Prayer and a hearty AMEN.

God loves you!  You are a blessing!

GRATITUDE

II Corinthians 8:5                                                       
“But first they gave themselves to the Lord.” 
Almighty God, we humbly thank you for your children who have first given themselves to you and, thus, shown us the joy of rising to our new life in Christ.  Amen.

Matthew 5:16
“Let your light so shine before others, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.”
Lord, thank you for the founders of Trinity, for their vision in response to community need.   We pray for such vision and faith as we build for Trinity's future.     

 

Psalm 40:1-3
“I waited patiently for the Lord; He inclined to me and heard my cry.  He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God.”
We sing praises to You, thanking You for our beautiful sanctuary.  Now thank You for hearing our cry.  We ask Your guidance to meet new needs, and sing a new song.

Lamentations 3:22-23
“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.”
Guide our lives as you have in the past with Trinity’s Education Wing and help us strengthen one another in deep gratitude to you for the new capital campaign.

Psalm 8:5
“You have made us little less than God, and crown us with glory and honor.  O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!”
Dear Father, I give thanks for our pastors-the ones I've known and the ones who came before me.  They have given so freely of their time and lovingly care for our congregation.  Guide us all in our path to further honor and proclaim your name.  Amen

Acts 1:8
“You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be my witnesses . . . to the end of the earth.”
We are thankful for all of our church members, especially those who have come before us, as we await empowerment from the Holy Spirit.

Hymn quote
“We give you but your own, whatever the gift may be, All that we have is yours alone, a trust, O Lord, from You.” – William How
How can we name all the means by which you have blessed us, O God? We cannot count in such infinite measures but we can bring endless praises and thanksgivings, trusting that you welcome such offerings with joy as we come in Jesus’ name. Amen.

 

TRUST & GUIDANCE

Ephesians 3:20
“Now to God who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine.” 
Gracious God, Stir our faith and deepen our trust that we may do all that you have purposed for us in our church and the world.  In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

“Sing a new song unto the Lord; let your song be sung from mountain high!”  (from the hymn, “Sing a New Song”)
O Lord, let my life be a melody of praise for morning suns in summer trees, for bright waters with leaping bass; in Your green and gold cathedrals let my glad songs resonate forever.  Amen.

Colossians 3:15
"Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful."
O Dear Lord, may the attitude of peace surround us in all our actions as we work together. May this peace replace all bitterness and quarrelsomeness in our relationships with one another. Amen

Acts 20:35b
“Remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”
Please, dear Lord, we trust that with your guidance and blessing we can open our hearts and hands to help make Trinity’s plans reality.  Amen.

II Corinthians 9:7
“Every one must do as they have made up their mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
Gracious God, in whom we place our trust, guide our minds to see your plan for benevolence, motivate our spirits to extend your work, and open our hearts to serve with joy.

II Corinthians 9:6
“The one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.”
We ask for guidance for our church leaders as we entrust them with our gifts; we know that greater rewards arise from greater efforts.

Psalm 27:1
“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”
Dear God, hold each Trinity member close, and guide us in your light through our stewardship journey.  Take away our fears and open our hearts to trust you always, in your love, through Jesus Christ.  Amen.

 

HOPE

Philippians 3:12
“Not that I have obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make faith my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own.”
Heavenly Father, we thank you for Jesus, his love, and sacrifice for us.  As a people of Hope, we commit ourselves to building a new addition to our church home to your glory!  Amen.

Philippians 3:14
“I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”
Lord we pray that you will guide our steps while planning for the expansion of your house of worship.  We pray that we will ever so keep in mind to follow your will and lead us and those willing to support this campaign through spiritual support and financial gifts.  All this we ask to the glory of God and his son Jesus Christ.  Amen

 

Micah 6:8
“What does the Lord require of You, but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humble with your God.”
Dear Lord, Please give me kindness, patience and understanding for the people whose lives I touched today.  Guide me with your teachings.  Amen.

Romans 15:13
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
Dear Lord, my soul is full of despair
Worries and fears besiege me.
Give me, freely as your grace,
The power to hope with courage and audacity. 

I Corinthians 16:1,2
“Concerning your offerings, on the first day of the week each of you is to put something aside . . . as you may prosper.”
We thank you, dear God, for our gift of the community of Trinity.  Inspire us to create a conscientious plan to support Trinity’s important mission here and throughout the world.  Amen

II Corinthians 9:10
“God who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your resources and increase the harvest of your faith.”
As a farmer plants his seed with faith and hope of a bountiful harvest, we pray as we start this campaign that you, Lord, plant the vision for Trinity English Lutheran Church and guide our steps.  Give us faith to see your will be done.  All these things we ask in the name of the giver of all hope, our Lord Jesus Christ.  Amen

Hymn quote
“Take my life, that I may be consecrated Lord, to you.  Take my moments and my days; let them flow in ceaseless praise.”  - Frances Havergal
In our hurried, sometimes frightening, and often lonely world, we pray that our home at Trinity may be a place where we and others come to find hope in the grace of Jesus Christ.

 

PEACE

Philippians 4:6b,7
“In everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.  The peace of God, which passes all understanding, will keep your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Heavenly Father, thank You for the assurance that when we pray you hear us, guide us, and assure us that Your will is always best.  Amen.

I John 1:7
“If we walk in the light of Christ, as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.”
Dear God, Thank you for your promise of forgiveness which makes every day new. Help me use each day to praise you with committed service that will create a pathway of living in peaceful community with all others. Swell my heart with love. Amen


James 1:17
“Every good endowment and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of Life.”
Our Father, master of peace and love, help us realize our ability to use the wonderful and beautiful gift of the capital campaign as a way to further spread your wondrous peace and message in our community.

Psalm 57:7,8
“My heart is steadfast, O God, I will sing and make melody!  Awake my soul!”
Let the light from the windows of Trinity shine through like a mirror to reflect God’s love for all to see.  Guide us to welcome worshippers to join us.  May they be uplifted in spirit and song as we gather together in Jesus’ name.

Psalm 103:1
“Bless the Lord O My Soul and all that is written, Bless Your Holy Name.”
Every morning blessings new,
All is fresh as morning dew . . .
Thank you Lord for grace and mercy that come in abundance in our spiritual lives enriched at our beloved Trinity English Lutheran Church.  Amen.

Hymn quote
“In gratitude and humble trust we bring our best to You, to serve Your cause and share Your love with all along life’s way.”  - Frank von Christierson
Dear God in heaven, please strengthen us at Trinity to deliver your message of peace to our street, our city, and to the world.  Amen.

Deuteronomy 26:11
“You shall rejoice in all the good which the Lord your God has given to you and to your house.”
O God, you are the God of peace, and I am a worrier.  Take away my worry and give me some of your peace, as Christ promised.  In His Name.  Amen.

 

Thank you to Prayer Contributors:

The Spiritual Awareness Team would especially like to thank and recognize the following Trinity members for writing the prayers that are included in this prayer calendar:

Brent & Cheryl Berger
Myrtle Darstein
Dan & Rosemary Ertel
Harry & Rose Ertel
Pastor Richard Frazier
Pastor Don Gerig
Pastor Vern Graham
Pastor Kathy Haller
Pastor Fred Hasecke
Kurt & Shirley Jordan
Jeff & Tammy Kumfer
Becky Lamboley
Jane Langdon
Judy Larry
Sarah Long
Becky & Denny Mahuren
Andrea McKenna
Pastor Mark Minnick
Marsha Mueller
Kathy Parks
Pastor Angela Shannon
Ellie Siebold
Barb Sieminski
Phyllis Thompson
Jane Wuthrich