Prayers

And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, 25 not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.-Hebrews 10:24-25 There was a time when you  believe that a person will come to Mount Vernon Baptist Church when he or she hears the words of Jesus Christ. That in a social setting with friends or strangers,you can bring the conversation to a spiritual topic and  start it out with one question, “Would you like to go to Baptist Church with me? Yes, a majority are believers of God but how many are really followers who put their faith into practice? How can you as a Baptist Church member do this? Once again Jesus went out beside the lake. A large crowd came to him, and he began to teach them. 14 As he walked along, he saw Levi son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax collector’s booth. “Follow me,” Jesus told him, and Levi got up and followed him. -Mark 2:13-14 Invit

People were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” - Mark 10:13-14  One of the greatest things about being a parent is for them to share their knowledge about Jesus Christ and the Baptist Church. The Bible says that no one becomes a Christian unless that person will be called towards God through the Holy Spirit. There is no particular time frame when this “calling” will particularly happen. Nevertheless, you need to be ready as a parent and member of the Baptist Church. Below is a guide that will offer you tips when your child expresses interest on going to Baptist church. “Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock. Though the rain comes in torrents and the floodwaters rise and the winds beat

“May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else, just as ours does for you. May he strengthen your hearts so that you will be blameless and holy in the presence of our God and Father when our Lord Jesus comes with all his holy ones. Finally, brothers, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus to do this more and more.” -Thessalonians 3:12-13 Your spiritual life needs nourishment to grow. There is a possibility that if you will not feed your soul, you can be like the earth when it is not watered. You too will turn barren and dry. Somehow, in turn makes you desperate in searching for nourishment. One of the ways God provides for our soul is through words and this can be found in only in the Bible. Who can guide you through the living words of the Bible? The Baptist Church. This means that the Bible speaks through us here – in our relation to the Purcellville Bapt

Genesis 49:18, NIV, “I look for your deliverance, Lord.” Dear God, thank you for your guidance and protection. May you be with us always as we walk this earth. May you bless us with your everlasting peace and love so that we may share the same peace and love to our brothers and sisters and to all your creations. May you grant us your immeasurable grace and save us from falling into the devil’s hands. Help us to be patient in the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, one who forever reigns. From then, may we truly see Him and your works in Him. And as we pray and give praise to your Holy name, grant us your spiritual healing and strengthen us to overcome the tests of faith, endure unimaginable pains, and conquer all bad deeds. Have mercy on us, Lord God and may your glory rise up always. Amen. Calvary Road Baptist Church – Mt. Vernon Baptist Church 6811 Beulah St, Alexandria, VA 22310, USA 703-922-6700 www.crbc.org

“Before they call I will answer; while they are still speaking I will hear.” Dear God, how amazing your grace and mercy is. You are our one true God, our Almighty Father, the greatest amongst things can be seen and cannot be seen. We thank you for gloriously answering our prayers and calls even in the silence of our hearts and when words seem to leave our mouths. Thank you so much Oh Lord for wonderfully revealing yourself towards us even most of the time we do not deserve to see how beautifully you come to us. For all of these, may we come to realize how good you are, how compassionate your hands are, how soothing your words are and how selfless you are. Grant us hope Lord God to patiently wait for great life you have prepared for us. All of these we pray in Your Name. Amen. Calvary Road Baptist Church – Purcellville Baptist Church 6811 Beulah St, Alexandria, VA 22310, USA 703-922-6700 www.crbc.org

Ephesians 5:20, NEB, “And in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ give thanks every day for everything to our God and Father.” Dear God, we lift up our grateful hearts to you for everything you have given and done for us. In the name of your son, our Lord Jesus Christ, may you accept our thanks. Enlighten us, Almighty Father of your great works. Let us see your greatness and goodness in every little thing every day of our lives. Let us see you as you reveal yourself. Help us come into full understanding of your words so that we may be fully become one with the Holy Spirit. And that we may able to follow you righteously. Grant us your everlasting peace as you are the ruler of heaven and earth. Bless us with a loving, forgiving, patient and kind heart always. May your will be done upon us and on this earth as it is in heaven. Amen. Calvary Road Baptist Church – Mount Vernon Baptist Church 6811 Beulah St, Alexandria, VA 22310, USA 703-922-6700 www.crbc.org

Revelation 3:8, NIV, “I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut. I know that you have little strength, yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name.” Dear God, thank you for opening the doors of hope for us which brings light to our darkest days. Thank you for recognizing us as your children and accepting us over and over again even though at times we may seem to forget and call upon you. Thank you for hearing our hearts and thoughts as we pray to you in silence. Thank you for giving us strength when the whole world seems to push me to my weakness. Thank you for lifting us up as we stumble and knocked down when life fails us. Thank you for always staying with us in whatever we do. May you bless us Oh Lord to remain strong in our faith despite our humanly weakness as we continue to speak your name and seek your words. Grant us your protection. We ask all of this in the glory of your name. Amen. Calvary Road Baptist Church – Mana

Hebrews 4:9-11, NIV, “There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God; for anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from their works, just as God did from his. Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will perish by following their example of disobedience.” Dear God, we find rest in you. Thank you for giving us your everlasting peace and love. Thank you for everything that you have given and done for all of us even though at times we may disobey your words and commandments. Show us the way to enter that resting place you have promised us. Let us live in you Lord, so that you may also live within each one of us and that we will walk in faith and confidence bearing your blessing anytime, anywhere, anyhow. Because I am yours, all of me. Let us serve you with all that we have and all that we can until the end of our days here on earth and as we enter your Sabbath. We believe in your greatness Oh God, and in you alone, we will forever live. Amen

John 14:6-7, NIV, “Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you really knew me, you would know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him.” Dear God, we thank you for sending down your beloved Son Jesus Christ upon us. He who patiently and lovingly shows us the way to enter your kingdom, the truth about our very own existence and the life which you breathe upon us all. He who serves as our ticket to still be accepted and be worthy of your greatness Lord God. Let us fully receive and be one with you just as how you are with the Holy Spirit and with Jesus Christ. May we see as you unveil yourself before us through your works and words. And let us find ultimate happiness and contentment as we come to know all of those. We believe in your divine power Lord, because you are our one true God, the creator of all things visible and not visible. Amen. Calvary Road Baptist Church – Purcellville Bap

Psalm 143:10, NIV, “Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground.” Dear God, show me your ways, show me the righteous path to do everything I do according to your will. Shower me with your immeasurable wisdom so that I may truly understand your wonderful words and truly see my purpose here on earth. Let me become one with your Spirit to do good in everything and to everyone. Thank you Lord for you never fail to reveal yourself to us in so any beautiful ways we’ve never imagined. You are truly amazing and mighty. I will be forever grateful of your love and goodness towards us — your people Lord. I find rest in you and may you continue to give us your light and hope to stand firm against the challenges. I love you Lord, my love may not be as big as yours for me. So help me live a life worthy of your eternal love. Amen. Calvary Road Baptist Church – Mount Vernon Baptist Church 6811 Beulah St, Alexandria, VA 22310, USA 703-922-6700

Philippians 3:20-21, NIV, “But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body.” Dear God, keep us close to you. Govern our minds and hearts so whatever we may do be done in the glory and in honor of our savior Jesus Christ. One who forever reigns the heaven and earth. We will wait for His coming for we believe that we will be renewed and cleansed deserving a citizenship in heaven. For this, help us Oh Lord to find enlightenment in your words and that we may be able to put them into action. Grant us a kind, forgiving, honest, patient and loving heart so that we may proclaim your goodness sincerely and truthfully to everyone. Keep us strong for every test that challenges our faith and love in you. We trust in you Oh God always in every step of the way. Amen. Calvary Road Baptist Ch

John 12:26, NIV, “Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me.” Dear God, thank you for showing us the way to be with you and to live for you. May you bless us strength and wisdom in thoughts, in words, and in our hearts to serve you truthfully. Send us your spirit to speak of your greatness and goodness sincerely. Let us serve you Lord Jesus Christ, so that we may also come to you our Father in heaven. Let us see true happiness in following you. Grant us your peace and love through your son Jesus Christ, so that we may be worthy of receiving honor from you. Have mercy upon us all, grant us your protection and safety as we do not know what’s ahead of us. May your commandments reach the whole of the earth, then it would only possess not evil. Amen. Calvary Road Baptist Church – Mt. Vernon Baptist Church 6811 Beulah St, Alexandria, VA 22310, USA 703-922-6700 www.crbc.org

Romans 14:7-9, NIV, “For none of us lives for ourselves alone, and none of us dies for ourselves alone. If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. For this very reason, Christ died and returned to life so that he might be the Lord of both the dead and the living.” Dear God, I am yours — all of me, everything I have and may have belonged only to you. Because you are our creator, our eternal God. I will not fear if everyone turns their backs and walk away from me because I believe and I know that you will stay by my side. You are my one greatest friend and my living God. I live for you Lord God and I die only for you. May I come in unity with Jesus Christ our Saviour. Bind us as one so that we may be directed to live a life here on earth in accordance with your will and celebrate eternal life in heaven later on. Our Father Almighty, remember your people. We put our trust in you. Amen. Calvary Road Ba

John 14:18-21, NIV, “I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. Before long, the world will not see me anymore, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live. On that day you will realize that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you. Whoever has my commands and obeys them, he is the one who loves me. He who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love him and show myself to him.” Dear God, we come to you as your children made holy through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Thank you for sending down and giving your Son into the world to save us all. May we see only Him and may we see Him as well in each other. Because as long as you live within each one of us, we will not perish but shall live forever. Let us see you Lord as you reveal yourself through your words. Grant us your heavenly wisdom to speak, act and think according to your will. So that we may, together with you Lord Jesus come to your father — our Father Almighty. Amen. Calvary Ro

Psalm 62:5-8, NIV, “Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him. Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken. My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge. Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.” Dear God, you are our shelter. We find rest in you. Thank you for never leaving our side and always looking after us even if at times we forget to call upon you and fail to remember that you are our one true God. Thank you for your patience and mercy as you continue to shower blessings upon your people, despite the evilness we have committed over and over again. Grant us your everlasting peace and may we enlightened how to put such peace into good use to impart goodness upon all your creation here on earth. Steer us to a path where everything that we will do be done with love and passion. Protect us Oh Lord as we strive to fulfill your covenant. Thereafter, in the

John 1:32, 34, NIV, “Then John gave this testimony: “I saw the Spirit come down from heaven as a dove and remain on him…I have seen and I testify that this is God’s Chosen One.” Dear God, thank you for granting us the privilege to commune with your Holy Spirit. For this, we are able to live a life meant for you and you alone. For this as well, we are able to redeem ourselves through your son Jesus Christ. Guide us to a righteous way of glorifying your name. Direct our actions and govern our thoughts to only act according to your commandments and think not of evil but of good and kindness all the time. Teach us Oh Lord the ways to strengthen our bond with you so that in the end, we may be worthy of receiving your divine promises. May you bless us with your holiness and goodness, so that we may serve as lights for our brothers and sisters who lost their hopes and dreams. May your will be done here on earth as it is in heaven. Amen. Calvary Road Baptist Church – Purcellville B

Psalm 33:20–22, NIV, “We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. May your unfailing love rest upon us, O Lord, even as we put our hope in you.” Dear God, we are forever thankful for the unfailing grace and mercy you have shown us. Even if we repeatedly fail to follow you and seem to lose our hope among the darkness. Even if at times we forget to call you. Help us Oh God to strengthen our faith so that we may always see you and remember no else but you whether during our down or joyous times. We believe in the power of your love. We believe that it’s our greatest shield and protection against all the works of evil and earthly temptations. May your love be upon us all and therefore we will rejoice in an unending praise. Bless us always Oh Lord as we put our trust in you. Amen. Calvary Road Baptist Church – Mt. Vernon Baptist Church 6811 Beulah St, Alexandria, VA 22310, USA 703-922-6700 www.crbc.org

Psalm 91:14-16, NIV, “Because he loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. He will call on me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him. With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation.” Dear God, how great it is to live loving and knowing you. Thank you for your everlasting love towards your people. May we also see the truth of this and that we may fully put ourselves in you and love you as well unconditionally. Let us see you in every little thing that we do and what others do to us. Let us understand by heart and by mind as we ponder upon your messages and words. Give us wisdom to know the ways in glorifying your name and giving honor to your kingdom. We pray and call upon you Lord, because we believe that you will come and rescue us from our troubles. Let us not stray away from you, but instead keep us closer. Strengthen us that we may remain firm in standing up for

Corinthians 1:20-22, NIV, “For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through him the “Amen” is spoken by us to the glory of God. Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. He anointed us, set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come.” Dear God, we thank you with our grateful hearts for sending down your son Jesus Christ. Through him we will realize your promises as we continue to grow and prosper in faith. Thank you for sending your Spirit upon each one of us which serves as our direct ticket to connect with Jesus Christ our Lord. We gather here today in your presence to rejoice the fulfillment of your divine promises and the greatness of your works within us and all that surrounds us. Because with Jesus Christ as our one true God and who reigns amongst all the earth, nothing can knock us down and trample upon us. We surrender everything in your hands because

2 Peter 3:9, NEB, “It is not that the Lord is slow in fulfilling his promise, as some suppose, but that he is very patient with you, because it is not his will for any to be lost, but for all to come to repentance.” Dear God, we thank you for your mercy. Thank you for your beautiful living promise. May we be patient enough to stay in faith and live in your presence until you come again and fulfill your covenant. Thank you for your patience Oh God. Despite our shortcomings in showing gratitude and giving praise to your name, you still have shown us immeasurable grace and love. We believe in your word to prosper us and not to harm us at all. As we walk with your words as our weapon, may we never be discouraged, but instead become even stronger and bolder warriors of your love. And as we conquer the whole world proclaiming your greatness to every nation as our king and our God, we may come most worthy of claiming our rights as your children. Let your kingdom come and your will be