Kyrenia, N. Cyprus
Opening Prayer
Light of the world illumine my soul. Flame of Christ kindle in me your love. Spirit of Christ let your fire set me aflame with a passion to see your kingdom come and your will be done -A2J Community (silent reflection) Prayer of the Bible In your majesty ride out victoriously for the cause of truth and meekness and righteousness; let your right hand teach you awesome deeds! Your arrows are sharp in the heart of the king's enemies; the peoples fall under you. Your throne, O God, is forever and ever. The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of uprightness; you have loved righteousness and hated wickedness. Psalm 45: 4-7 (Free expression of praise and thanksgiving to God) Confession of Sin Come to the living waters, come! Sinners, obey your Maker's call; Return, ye weary wanderers, home, and find my grace is free for all. -John Wesley (1703-1791) (Time of silence for confession of sin) The Words of Jesus And if your eye causes you to sin, tear it out. It is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than with two eyes to be thrown into hell, ‘where their worm does not die and the fire is not quenched.’ For everyone will be salted with fire. Salt is good, but if the salt has lost its saltiness, how will you make it salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another.” -Mark 9:47-50 (Think deeply on the life and words of Jesus) Prayers for Ourselves and Others Help us Lord, to rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, and be constant in prayer. Amen -Romans 12:2 (Time to bring before God our own needs and the needs of others) Closing Prayer Lord Jesus, we praise You as the King of history and confess that you are King of our time and of our nations. Forgive us for following the lead of any worldly influence; bring the perfect clarity of Your truth into any confusion. Forgive us for any way we’ve been looking to the government or our civic institutions to rescue us rather than courageously following You. Cleanse our hearts of anxiety, hopelessness, and unbelief, for we do believe You are faithful. Pour out Your Spirit upon us. Unleash Your Kingdom within us and among us. Renew our minds, make our wills one with Yours, and empower us to invite others into this blessed life of transformation in You. -Ministry of Pastoral Care 
Mostar, Bosnia
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