Thursday, October 17    

Bartimaeus Healed by Faith

Mark 10:46-52 NRSV

Jesus said to him, “Go; your faith has made you well.” Immediately he regained his sight and followed him on the way. (Mark 10:52)

Pay attention to people and situations around you that are in need of various forms of healing.

Wednesday, October 16

Believers Are Blessed

Galatians 3:6-9 NRSV

…Those who believe are blessed with Abraham who believed. (Galatians 3:9)

Our faith should be so strong that it even benefits those who come after us.

Your action: Partner with a mature believer. Share, feed on, strengthen each other, be determined to grow your faith.

Tuesday, October 15

Your Faith Has Made You Well

Mark 5:25-34 NRSV

He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace, and be healed of your disease.” (Mark 5:34)

We should boost our faith day after day after day! The longer we live the more we’ll need resilient faith.

Monday, October 14. (Thanksgiving Day in Canada)

The Prayer of Faith Is Powerful

James 5:13-18 NRSV

Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective. (James 5:16)

Your prayers have power to do extraordinary things. Pray for a friend, relative, or a name the Holy Spirit gives you.

In keeping with our 2018 – 2019 Connectional Theme, “Economic Justice” we will focus on specific prayer and action points on the topic of Job Opportunity and Training in the months of October and November.

Pray that “minorities” will be given fair opportunities to access jobs, and receive equitable training and income.

Advocate for job opportunities to be circulated in ways that insure minority organizations and communities are included. 

Discuss the possibility of having a job network in your congregation.  

Sunday, October 13

Widow’s Faithfulness Rewarded

1 Kings 17:8-16 NRSV

The jar of meal was not emptied, neither did the jug of oil fail, according to the word of the LORD that he spoke by Elijah. (1 Kings 17:16)

God’s provision is limitless! Share a personal story today about how God used your little to make much.