Discernment Updates: A Congregational Call to Prayer
For the past month, the discernment committee has regularly met, compiled an informational slide show, received and responded to your questions while compiling them into an FAQ, and organized presentations from two guest speakers. You also have received a survey that the committee will be receiving until Sunday, July 16.
On July 20, the discernment committee will enter into a week-long intentional time of quiet reflection on Scriptural study and invites the congregation to unite with us in prayer and meditation. The committee prayerfully plans to make a recommendation to Administrative Council by the end of July based on the congregation’s feedback.
As we prepare for that week of quiet, which will include an invitation to fasting, please join me daily in three things, beginning on July 12:
- Read the Scriptures assigned to each day and spend time with them.
- Offer the following prayer at least 3 times daily: Lord Jesus, soften my heart. Holy Spirit, soften the heart of our church. Heavenly Father, mold and make our hearts after Your will.
- Sing or listen to the hymn, “I Surrender All.”
Wednesday, July 12: Ephesians 4:1-6
Thursday, July 13: Philippians 2:5-11
Friday, July 14: 2 Timothy 2:1-7
Saturday, July 15: Ephesians 1:15-23
Sunday, July 16: Colossians 1:9-18
Monday, July 17:1 Thessalonians 3:6-13
Tuesday, July 18: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31
Wednesday, July 19: 2 Corinthians 1:1-7
Be sure to check out discernment.fumcwestpoint.com for more resources & guidance on prayer. We will be communicating with you about more opportunities to pray together.
all good things to each of you,
dr. d.