Opening Thought “Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy.” (Psa 126:5) Text: Romans 5:1-5 Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of…

Opening Prayer Lord, take us with You to Lazarus’ grave. Text: John 11:33-38 Therefore, when Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who came with her weeping, He groaned in the spirit and was troubled. And He said, “Where have you laid him?” They said to Him, “Lord, come and see.” Jesus wept. Then the…

Opening Prayer Lord, increase our faith. Amen. (Luk 17:5) Text: John 11:20-27 Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met Him, but Mary was sitting in the house. Then Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died. But even now I…

Opening Prayer O Jesus, Lord of Life, give us grace to believe in You and to love You. Amen. Text: John 11:1-13 Now a certain man was sick, Lazarus of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. It was that Mary who anointed the Lord with fragrant oil and wiped His feet with…

Opening Prayer Heavenly Father, grant us Your Spirit in Christ Jesus. Amen. Text: Ephesians 3:13-21 Therefore I ask that you do not lose heart at my tribulations for you, which is your glory. For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, from whom the whole family in heaven…

Opening Prayer Lord Jesus, You have the words of eternal life; speak to us. Amen. (Joh 6:68) Text: Luke 7:11-17 Now it happened, the day after, that He went into a city called Nain; and many of His disciples went with Him, and a large crowd. And when He came near the gate of the…

Text: Psalm 34:1-10 I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make its boast in the Lord; The humble shall hear of it and be glad. Oh, magnify the Lord with me, And let us exalt His name together. I sought the Lord, and…

Opening Prayer Lord, our God, give us the Spirit’s light and joy. Amen. Text: Romans 8:28-32 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of…

Opening Prayer Lord, come and dwell in our heart. Amen. Text: Romans 8:5-11 For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded…

Opening Prayer O God, give us light and desire to find and buy the pearl of great price. Amen. Text: Matthew 13:44-46 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid; and for joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys…