Praying for Pastor Ted
I asked for volunteers on Sunday morning to plan to pray for Pastor Ted during the month of December. Currently we have about 15 guys who receive the Blog 10:24 content via email and if each of us cover a couple of days then we will have no difficulty filling the month.
Currently the following Dec dates are obligated:
Dec 1 - Anthony Newman
Dec 2 - Eric Putterman
Dec 3 - Kevin Brust
Dec 4 and 5 - Steve Johnson
Dec 6 and 7 - David Dimmich
Dec 8 - Harold Morris
Dec 9 - Anthony Newman
Dec 10 - Eric Putterman
Dec 11 - 12 Eric Holt
Dec 13 - 14 Mark Balschweid
Dec 15 - 16 Joe Wetli
Dec 17 - Kevin Brust
All dates after Dec 17 remain available. Feel free to drop me an note if you'd like to be added to the rotation.
I'll be asking Pastor Ted if there are specific topics or issues for which we can pray-- but I'm equally inclined to leave it as an open invitation for you to pray freely.
If possible, please post a comment on the day you've agreed to pray for Pastor that affirms you've fulfilled your pledge. Add a fave scripture verse. Share what God has put on your heart for your Pastor. Whatever note you leave, I expect Ted will be encouraged to know that the men in the church are praying especially for him!
posted by Eric @ 11:36 PM
6 comments
6 Comments:
Monday Dec 4th
Good morning Pastor Ted and Staff!
As I pray for you all today I am specifically sensing a focus on "vision." I am praying that God not only grants you vision day by day but that it becomes as a laser point! May it serve to confirm God's direction for your ministries as well as benefiting the overall vision of the body here at Bethel. You are all a tremendous blessing to me and my family. I can't imagine being in this church without any of you or your families. God richly bless you all today (and every day!)
Steve Johnson
Tues morning Dec 5th.
Greetings again Pastor Ted and staff! I trust you are all awake and off to a productive start to your day. Maybe you could come to Cat and help me get started then! (hee hee!)
The prayer focus through the day yesterday will remain the same today. "God, please grant my brothers and their families sharp vision and direction from your Holy Spirit. May they have unity among themselves and with their spouses. May we as a congregation share the vision and the responsibility to carry it out that in all things you may be glorified. In Jesus' name, Amen!"
God bless you all richly!
Steve
Dear Pastor Ted, As I prepare to begin my prayer vigil for you on Wednesday and Thursday, the focus of those prayers will be for you to be at peace with our church and its direction. The enemy would always attempt to place doubt in our spirits to cause us to lose heart when things aren't exactly as we perceive they should be. You have much on your leadership plate these days, and I'll pray that you have assurance of God's approval, and of course, his love.
In His name, David
It was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. Ephesians 4: 11-13.
Pastor Ted,
As I pray for you today, I thank God that you were faithful in answering His calling on your life. Ephesians 4 reminds me that God extends His call to (1) preparing God’s people for works of service and (2) building the body of Christ. Thank you for fulfilling God’s purpose in your life and the humble leadership you exhibit as you preach, teach and encourage us to move from spiritual infancy to spiritual maturity. May God continue to bless your family and your ministry at Bethel!
Lifting you up in prayer today, Eric
This is truly the best thing! It means a lot to me to see you all praying for our pastor. Blessings!!!
I'm praying for our staff today. (didn't get my name on the list)
Pastor Ted, may God continue to bring healing and relief to your back. May He Bless you and Sue throughout this day as you do His bidding. Thank you for your gentle spirit and the confidence in Christ that demonstrates strong leadership.
Pastor Greg, may God grant you rest during this Christmas season. May he continue to bless you and Darla and the family with health and happiness and direction. Thank you all for your commitment to ministry.
Pastor Jim, God has blessed me through your ministry to my kids. You and Robin amaze me with your tireless faithfullness to His calling. God continue to bless you all and thank you for including my family as part of your ministry team!
Pastor Zach, God bless you and Liz for all your hard work with our little ones. They blessed me so much yesterday! God is honored by your love and commitment to this impressionable bunch of youngsters. God bless you and your family with health and joy during the Christmas season. We appreciate you more than we can say!
Blessings to all our hard working staff too. You are so valuable to the work God is doing at Bethel.
Best regards,
Steve J
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