“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2
Read Galatians 6:2
Lord, you call us to bear one another’s burdens. Thank you for Community Groups at Mars Hill, which allow us to do so. We ask boldly that every Community Group will replicate in 2014. Humble me, Lord, so that I can learn from my brothers and sisters in my Community Group. Give me the desire and heart to attend faithfully and invite others.
We believe you will grow your church, Jesus. You promised to build it and that the gates of hell will not prevail against it. We believe preaching the gospel is effective and that the Holy Spirit changes hearts. We know that the Christian life is not an individual one, but one lived with the people of God. Jesus, we know that you build your church, the Holy Spirit changes hearts, and the church lives in community with one another. As Mars Hill faces a year with more opportunities than we have ever experienced, we expect you to continue to change hearts and build your church in number. We pray for our Community Group leaders, that they would lead the way in loving and caring for the people you bring us.
Lord, send us new leaders and give them the wisdom and grace to serve well. Make all of our groups ready to receive and love the new people who come through our doors (Acts 2:41–46). May these groups be places where people get to know you and grow in maturity as they learn more and more about you, Jesus, our great savior.
Amen.
We are doing a church-wide, five-day fast that began at sundown on January 5th and will end on January 10th when we gather at our local churches to break our fasts together. For more information about fasting, check out marshill.com/fasting.
Thank you for praying and giving to be a part of our year-end campaign to raise $2 million above and beyond our normal giving. Go here for more information on how Mars Hill is building a legacy to equip the next generation. Visit marshill.com/give to give online and set up a recurring gift for 2014.
