Happy Thanksgiving
What does Happy Turkey Day have to do with church? Well, it constitutes who and what we as churches are: Freedom Seekers.
Deutsches Adventskaffeetrinken
Every Wednesday of the advent time we have an advent cafe from 5pm to 7pm and we are dedicating the first one to be a “deutsches Adventskaffeetrinken mit deutschen Weihnachts- und Adventsliedern”. Please RSVP at Germans in Salt Lake City
Happy Holidays
The Holiday Season is coming with might. No wait a minute – it is not just a season coming but a person right in the center of it all: Christ is coming! God becomes man, just a few weeks from now. That is why we put together an impressive calendar of holiday activities.
Today
Friday 13th may be scary to some. For you it can become the day of joining us for a fun and educational movie night: Luther.
Or it could be the day you started following us on Twitter or became a fan on facebook.
Luther Movie Screening
On Friday, November 13th, at 7 p.m. Provo Community Church is hosting a free movie screening of Luther (2003): “Armed with no more than his faith and quick wit, one man confronts the greatest powers on earth. Martin Luther’s (Joseph Fiennes) bold actions foster an era of personal and religious freedoms unprecedented in history.” (Rotten Tomatoes). Join us for a fun and educational night followed by discussion about the impact of the Reformation on Utah Valley today.
Veterans Day 2009
Provo City’s Veterans Day Celebration will be held at the Covey Arts Center on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 11 a.m.
Keynote Speaker Major General Brian Tarbet of the Utah Army National Guard will speak on: “Women’s Contributions to the Military” Continue reading “Veterans Day 2009″
Sacred Jazz by Duke Ellington
Serena Kanig Benish fulfilled a wish — to sing jazz with a back-up band!! FUN!! Come and see them on November 7 at 7 pm! Free and great music! Admission is non-perishable for the Food and Care Coalition Food Bank!
Serena Kanig Benish
Prayer for Election Day 2009
Dear Lord, we bring awareness to those who are struggling today – in their jobs, finances, health, and homes. We are overworked, stressed, lonely, tired, and confused – in mind and spirit. We pray that:
Where there is depression and anxiety, you bestow hope
Where there is fear, bestow courage
Where there is confusion, bestow order
Where there is sadness, bestow joy
Where there is weakness, bestow strength
Where there is chaos, bestow peace.
Where there is lack, bestow abundance
Where there are tears, bestow laughter
Tear down the walls of oppression, bind up the fences of indifference, and squash the spirit of hopelessness. Redeem, restore, renew, and revive us.
You have not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind. Thank you for filling us with your spirit so that we can comfort those in difficulties with the comfort you have given us.
We pray for our civic leaders and our church leaders. Give them guidance and directions in making sound decisions that impact our lives. Gird up the loins of our minds with your word, and keep us in perfect peace until we see you face to face. In your precious name. Amen.
(shortened version of a prayer from Rosemary Graham, Chair of the NCC Committee on Disabilities)
Creator God, we bring awareness to those may be enshrouded in darkness – in mind or spirit. There are many people who are struggling today – in their jobs, finances, health, and homes. We are overworked, stressed, lonely, tired, and confused – in mind and spirit. We pray that:
Where there is depression and anxiety, you bestow hope
Where there is fear, bestow courage
Where there is confusion, bestow order
Where there is sadness, bestow joy
Where there is weakness, bestow strength
Where there is chaos, bestow peace.
Where there is lack, bestow abundance
Where there are tears, bestow laughter
Tear down the walls of oppression, bind up the fences of indifference, and squash the spirit of hopelessness. Redeem, restore, renew, and revive us.
You said in 2 Timothy 1:7 that you have not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind. Thank you for filling us with your spirit so that we can comfort those in difficulties with the comfort you have given us.
We pray for President Obama and other national leaders of the world, and our church leaders. Give him/them guidance and directions in making sound decisions that impact our lives. Gird up the loins of our minds with your word, and keep us in perfect peace until we see you face to face.
In your precious name,
Amen.
