Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Focus Church: Oregon/Forest City
Pastor: David Lucas and spouse Gina
Mozambique Church: Mucoduene
Pastor: Celia Johane Cumbane
Please keep the Rev. Glenda Callicott in your prayers. Glenda has been admitted to the hospital in Independence, Mo. Cards and notes may be sent to 3114 S. Cedar Crest Ct, Independence, MO 64057
Prayers are requested for Rev. Steve and JoAnn Majdecki on the recent death of his father-in-law, George Kazuo Nishimura. Words of comfort may be sent to Rev. Steve and JoAnn at New Hope UMC, 3921 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold, MO 63010.
Scripture - Luke 1:68-79
68 “Bless the Lord God of Israel
because he has come to help and has delivered his people.
69 He has raised up a mighty savior for us in his servant David’s house,
70 just as he said through the mouths of his holy prophets long ago.
71 He has brought salvation from our enemies
and from the power of all those who hate us.
72 He has shown the mercy promised to our ancestors,
and remembered his holy covenant,
73 the solemn pledge he made to our ancestor Abraham.
He has granted 74 that we would be rescued
from the power of our enemies
so that we could serve him without fear,
75 in holiness and righteousness in God’s eyes,
for as long as we live.
76 You, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High,
for you will go before the Lord to prepare his way.
77 You will tell his people how to be saved
through the forgiveness of their sins.
78 Because of our God’s deep compassion,
the dawn from heaven will break upon us,
79 to give light to those who are sitting in darkness
and in the shadow of death,
to guide us on the path of peace.”
