Text Box: Prayer Requests The Maranatha Church of God “Prayer Chain” is made up of numerous families within the local church. When a need comes in to the church, Pastor Terry’s wife, Charla, (586-703-7653) immediately begins calling a chain of believers who know the power of prayer. Through the Maranatha prayer ministries God has answered many prayers and moved in a variety of ways. It is a great feeling to know someone is praying for you! Thursday Prayer: The first and third Thursdays of the month are designated Prayer meetings. The meeting takes place at the local church and is open to any one wanting to come into the presence of the Lord through intercessory prayer. Essentially prayer is the heart beat and pulse of the church. Many scriptures exhort us to call upon the name of Jesus! Just one of those scriptures is found in II Chronicles 7:14 “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” KJV Acts 2:42 “And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.” KJV Rectangular Callout: Prayer is the key to Heaven but it takes Faith to unlock the door! Rounded Rectangular Callout: Maranatha Church of God E-mail: Maranathagod@att.net Senior Pastor J. Wayne Terry E-mail: jwayne1224@aol.com Oval Callout: Don’t forget to email us with your needs! Text Box: Prayer Requests: Robert Acord Theresa Acord Frank Bailey June Blaylock Richard Cain Adrian Clay Joe Coldwell Hannah Corder Charles (Chuck) Cox Shannon Dunbar Andy Ferguson Chris Gabbard Joseph Grucz Lillian Jenkins Tami Johnson Debbie Hale Buzz Harges Nancy Hawkins Pam Herbert Aaron Herd Darren Herd Debbie Herd Text Box: Sharon Herd Edith Johnson Millie Jones Roger Lee Rev. Gary Levi Alice Looper Mary Looper Merrick McCartney Sally Mirowski Cordie Mollett Dorothy Morgan Terry Opens James Payne Tiffany Princippi Thelma Powell Frank Reno Eddie Rockmore Bob Scheleman Betty Schultz Leonard Shumate Robert Snyder Alice Stephens Martha Susalla Text Box: Jessica Talley Mark Terrasi Starley Thompson Reita Tolbert Quick Train Scott VanHevel Mark Webb Rev. Carl White Grace Williams Sylvia Williams Theresa Woods Also remember to pray for: The Gideon's, General Headquarter Leaders and Staff. State Headquarter Leaders and Staff and our missionaries, As well as our church staff.
World Prayer
Text Box: Step 1: God's Purpose: Peace and Life God loves you and wants you to experience peace and life— abundant and eternal. The Bible says ... Romans 5:1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: KJV John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. KJV John 10:10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. KJV Why don't most people have this peace and abundant life that God planned for us to have? Step 2: The Problem: Our Separation God created us in His own image to have an abundant life. He did not make us as robots to automatically love and obey Him. God gave us a will and a freedom of choice. We chose to disobey God and go our own willful way. We still make this choice today. This results in separation from God The Bible says ... Romans 3:23 23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Romans 6:23 23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal Life through Jesus Christ our Lord. KJV Our Attempts to Reach God People have tried in many ways to bridge this gap between themselves and God ... The Bible says ... Proverbs 14:12 12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. KJV Isaiah 59:2 2 But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear. KJV No bridge reaches God ... except one. Step 3: God's Bridge: The Cross Jesus Christ died on the Cross and rose from the grave. He paid the penalty for our sin and bridged the gap between God and people. The Bible says ... 1 Timothy 2:5 5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; KJV 1 Peter 3:18 18 For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit: KJV Romans 5:8 8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. KJV God has provided the only way. Each person must make a choice. Step 4: Our Response: Receive Christ We must trust Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and receive Him by personal invitation. The Bible says ... Revelation 3:20 Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. KJV John 1:12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: KJV) Romans 10:9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. KJV Where are you? Will you receive Jesus Christ right now? Here is how you can receive Christ: 1. Admit your need (I am a sinner). 2. Be willing to turn from your sins (repent). 3. Believe that Jesus Christ died for you on the Cross and rose from the grave. 4. Through prayer, invite Jesus Christ to come in and control your life through the Holy Spirit. (Receive Him as Lord and Savior.) Prayer: Just bow your head and pray this prayer with Pastor Terry. After the prayer, be sure to Drop Us an Email and let us know of your decision to accept Christ: Maranatha Church of God E-mail: Maranathacog@comcast.net Senior Pastor J. Wayne Terry E-mail: jwayne1224@aol.com How to Pray: Dear Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner and need Your forgiveness. I believe that You died for my sins. I want to turn from my sins. I now invite You to come into my heart and life. I want to trust and follow You as Lord and Savior. In Jesus' name. Amen. God's Assurance: His Word If you prayed this prayer, The Bible says ... Romans 10:13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. KJV Did you sincerely ask Jesus Christ to come into your life? Where is He right now? What has He given you? Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. KJV Receiving Christ, we are born into God's family through the supernatural work of the Holy Spirit who indwells every believer. This is called regeneration, or the "new birth." This is just the beginning of a wonderful new life in Christ. To deepen this relationship you should: 1. Read your Bible everyday to know Christ better. 2. Talk to God in prayer every day. 3. Tell others about Christ. 4. Worship, fellowship, and serve with other Christians in a church where Christ is preached. 5. As Christ's representative in a needy world, demonstrate your new life by your love and concern for others.