“To be committed stewards of Christ ministry by strengthening our faith, serving the community, and spreading His love by thought, word, and deed.”
Our Mission
Our Purpose
To “Answer the call to spread Christ’s ministry” through our ministries, committees, and outreach programs. God has a plan and we invite you join us on this spiritual journey.
Our Community
WELCOME . . . We are one of 78 parishes within the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan. Rooted in the Anglican tradition now blended with an American adaptation.
Praying for Children in Custody
“I was a stranger and you invited me in . . . I was in prison and you came to visit me.” – Matthew 25:35-36
God calls us to pray for the migrant children stuck in Border Patrol. ICE, and health and Human Services custody . . . alone, afraid, and without their parents. Other children are stuck in jury-rigged camps, waiting in dangerous cities in Mexico for asylum hearing.
Why pray for these children?
- God values them. He sees these children, knows them, and loves them. – Read Luke 18:16, Psalm 139
- They are in spiritual danger. As they go through this trauma, they are in danger of feeling that God has abandoned them or does not love them. This could impact their souls for life.
- Praying for children fosters compassion. We all have different opinions about who is to blame for this, and who to be angry at. If we pray rather than argue, we are brought to the heart of God.
Suggestions for prayer
- Pray for their physical welfare and spiritual protection. Pray that they will be fed, get adequate sleep, and will feel God’s presence.
- Pray scripture. Psalms provide cries of the heart (Psalms 68 and 88) and affirmation of his care (Psalms 23 and 139). God will guide you to others.
- Pray for the staff of government facilities detaining children. Their work is likely discouraging and may pose spiritual dangers – the temptation to harden the soul to protect against the pain of compassion.
- Pray with others. This makes prayer richer and more focused, and God blesses us when “two or three gather.” – Matthew 18:20
This information comes from a small group of Christians in Salt Lake City, UT, who are praying and who feel called to invite others to pray. Thank you!
LESSONS of the WEEK
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“When you open your hand, you satisfy the hunger and thirst of every living thing.”
Psalm 145:16 NLT -
“In the way of righteousness there is life; along that path is immortality.”
Proverbs 12:28 -
“And also take with you every kind of food that is eaten, and store it up; and it shall serve as food for you and for them.”
Genesis 6:21 -
“In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.”
Proverbs 16:9 -
“He is the God who keeps every promise, who gives justice to the poor and oppressed and food to the hungry.”
Psalm 146:6-7 TLB -
“Regard your servant’s prayer and his plea, O Lord my God, heeding the cry and the prayer that your servant prays to you today.”
1 Kings 8:28 -
“How great are His signs! and how might are His wonders! His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and His dominion is from generation to generation.”
Daniel 4:3 KJV -
“I delight greatly in the Lord; my soul rejoices in my God.”
Isaiah 61:10 -
“On the banks, on both sides of the river, there will grow all kinds of trees for food. Their leaves will not wither nor their fruit fail, but they will bear fresh fruit every month, because the water for them flows from the sanctuary. Their fruit will be for food, and their leaves for healing.”
Ezekiel 47:12 -
“Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am languishing; O Lord, heal me, for my bones are shaking with terror.”
Psalm 6:2 -
“You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.”
Psalm 16:11 -
“In your unfailing love you will lead the people you have redeemed. In your strength you will guide them to your dwelling.”
Exodus 15:13 -
“When you walk, your step will not be hampered; and if you run, you will not stumble.”
Proverbs 4:12 -
“I said to the Lord, “You are my Master! Every good thing I have comes from you.”
Psalm 16:2 NLT -
“He brought me to the banqueting house, and His banner over me WAS love.”
Song of Solomon 2:4 (NKJV) -
“I shall walk at liberty, for I have sought your precepts.”
Psalm 119:45 -
“One dies in full prosperity, being wholly at ease and secure, his loins full of milk, and the marrow of his bones moist. Another dies in bitterness of soul, never having tasted of good.”
Job 21:23-25 -
“I run in the path of your commands, for you have broadened my understanding.”
Psalm 119:32 -
“For the Lord takes delight in His people.”
Psalm 149:4 -
“Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable His judgments, and His paths beyond tracing out!”
Romans 11:33 -
“The earth is the Lord’s, and all its fullness, the world and those who dwell therein.”
Psalm 24:11 (NKJV) -
“The Lord Himself is my inheritance, my prize. He is my food and drink, my highest joy! He guards all that is mine.”
Psalm 16:5 TLB -
“He refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for His name’s sake.”
Psalm 23:3 -
“But as for me, I will come into Your house in the multitude of Your mercy; in fear of You I will worship toward Your holy temple.”
Psalm 5:7 NKJV -
“Follow justice and justice alone, so that you may live and possess, the land the Lord your God is giving you.”
Deuteronomy 16:20 -
“Direct me in the path of your commands, for there I find delight.”
Psalm 119:35 -
“For your ways are in full view of the Lord, and He examines all your paths.”
Proverbs 5:21 -
“The Lord delights in those . . . who put their hope in His unfailing love.”
Psalm 147:11
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