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40 Days of Prayer
 I have a challenge for all of you.
Election Day will soon be here. You might be a republican or a democrat or somewhere in the middle, but WE ARE the Body of Christ and as such we are called to pray for our leaders and our country. The problems that face our nation will not be resolved by any particular candidate or party; our salvation is only in returning to God, the One who--in the blink of an eye--can heal our land for His glory.
"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land." 2 Chronicles 7:14
David Butts, founder of Harvest Prayer Ministries, has called upon the Christian community in America, urging us to pray for our nation and on behalf of our leaders. The movement is called "40 Days of Prayer for America." He has written a 40-day prayer guide to help us intercede during one of our nation's most critical times leading up to the election. Each day has a different devotional focus, Scripture and prayer.
The good news is, you can start now! You can have these daily prayer guides emailed to your in-box each day as a reminder by going to www.40daysofprayer.charismamag.com
I know we are already 7 days into this, with only 33 days left until the election. No worries. You can just start now, and if you want to go back and pray about the topics you missed we will have a list with those missed prayer guides available for you the next couple times we meet.
So let's join the many churches and Christian organizations that are taking up this challenge and seeking God for our nation in these days.
Prayer moves people;
prayer changes outcomes;
prayer battles evil;
prayer is our part in bringing the Kingdom of God to earth.
Imagine what could happen!
Greg
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Monday, October 8: Women's Study
Women's Bible Study will be Monday, October 8th at 7:00 pm at Enid's house. For directions please call Enid at 623-486-5164. We will be watching the first 45 minutes to an hour of Joyce Meyer's "Battlefield of the Mind" DVD with a discussion to follow. Any other questions please call Gayle at 623-340-1470. Hope to see you there!
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ON-GOING MINISTRIES
Healing from Loss
A Plan of Recovery from Grief, Loss and Broken Relationships
Begins THIS WEEK: Tuesday, October 9thTuesday Evenings, 7:00 PM
Peace Lutheran Church
If you have experienced loss or grief in your life and could use help to move beyond the pain, prayerfully consider being a part of this workshop. This 12-session recovery workshop is not a grief support group. Instead, it provides a step-by-step action plan that includes reading, personal reflection, homework and weekly participation. Take concrete steps to help yourself heal from a broken heart and reclaim your life.
This workshop will run October 9 - December 11, 2012. It will also include a Start-Up session on Saturday, October 13, 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM. All classes are held at the Peace Lutheran Church Library. Call Greg right away if you'd like to discuss the workshop or wish to sign up: 602-622-1488.
 DivorceCare: NEW NIGHT AND LOCATION! Now on TUESDAY Evenings, 6:30 PM
Community Church of Joy - Meet in the Church Lobby 21000 N 75th Ave, Glendale Isn't it time? Whether you have gone through a divorce recently or have difficulty picking up the pieces from a past divorce, come for this series of videos that can provide insights into getting through major issues of divorce and moving forward with your life. This is a safe, small group setting with others who have gone through the same thing. Call Jerry for more info at 623-972-7651.
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