Announcements & Prayers (Week of 30 August - 5 September 2026)
(Weekly Prayer Schedule Follows the Announcements)
- Thanks: Harbour Health was excited with all the clothes, diapers, and wipes that you gave. Thank you for your donations.
- Fifth Sunday Luncheon: We hope you will join us today for a covered-dish luncheon at 12:15pm (following the 11:00am service). Everyone is invited!
- Men’s Chorus: The Men’s Chorus will practice this afternoon at 3:00pm. New members are always welcome.
- Weekly Prayer Meeting: The weekly Monday prayer meeting will be held tomorrow at 11:00am. Join us to pray for the church, our community, our nation and the world.
- Weekly Men’s Breakfast: The weekly Men’s breakfast gathering resumes this Wednesday at 9:00am for breakfast and fellowship at a local restaurant. If you’d like to join the group–even occasionally–and wish to receive weekly text reminders of time and location, please contact Tim Sweeney.
- Choir practice: The Choir will practice this Wednesday at 6:00pm. New members are always welcome.
- Supper Club: Supper Club will resume for the year this Thursday, September 3, at 6:00pm in the fellowship hall. We will start off this month with a pot luck dinner. Bring your favorite recipe, whether it be a main dish, vegetable, or dessert. Tea, coffee, and water will be provided, but if you want another drink, feel free to bring it. Please RSVP to Anita Sweeney if you plan to attend so we can set up accordingly. Hope to see everyone there!
- Praise Band: The Praise Band will practice this Thursday at 7:00pm. If you sing or play an instrument and would like to share your talent in our praise band, we invite you to try out with the band.
- Bucket Ministry: Next Sunday, we’ll be receiving a special offering for the bucket ministry. Your donations to this ministry go toward mission projects sponsored by the children and youth Sunday School classes.
- Trustees: The Trustees will meet on Thursday, September 10, at 6:00pm.
- Methodist Men: The Methodist Men will resume their monthly Sunday morning gatherings beginning September 13 at 7:30am. All men of the church are invited to join us for breakfast, followed by a devotion and business meeting.
- Fundraiser for Harbour Health: Harbour Health is having a fundraiser on September 13 from 4:00-6:00pm. This is a 1.3 mile walking fundraiser. Park at Westport Baptist Church and walk from there to the Harbour Health. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be served and tours of their new building will be given. Information is posted on the bulletin board. If you have any questions, please see Marlene Peterson.
- Bible Study: Join us each Monday beginning September 21 for a Bible Study on the book of Isaiah. Two sessions will be offered for your convenience: one at 9:30am and a second at 6:00pm. No special materials are needed for the study beyond your favorite Bible. Please invite a friend and join us as we study God’s Word together.
- Prayer Schedule: A new Prayer Schedule for this week is available on the table in the hallway. Prayer Schedules are produced by our Discipleship Team and provided to help us broaden our prayer focus and unite the church in praying for specific causes. Please pick up a copy today and join us in united prayer.
LET’S PRAY AUGUST 30-SEPT 5, 2026
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SCRIPTURE - New International Version |
Prayer Starter |
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SUN |
Psalm 51:10 – Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. |
Help me turn from my love of myself to loving You. Forgive me for my sins and please do not take the Holy Spirit from me. |
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Ephesians 5:19b-20 – Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. |
Father, You are worthy of continual praise and in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, I thank you for all you have done to save us from sin and death. |
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TUES |
Philippians 3:14 - I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward to Christ Jesus. |
Father, I am so grateful to be Your child. Help me press on to complete the goal of my calling. May I always believe in You and Christ Jesus. I look forward to going home whenever You call. |
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WED |
Daniel 4:35 - …..He does as He pleases with the powers of heaven and the peoples of the earth. No one can hold back his hand or say to him: What have you done?” |
Lord, it seems the events in our days are straight from the bible. We know we can’t change or doubt Your plan for us, our family, our country or this earth. Help us have faith that you will get us through and help us not worry as this is Your plan for our time. In the name of Jesus, Amen |
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THUR |
Romans 12:15 – Rejoice with those who rejoice, mourn with those who mourn. |
Lord, help me see where I can reach out to those suffering a loss whether it is the loss of a person, a pet, a job, a home or the loss of their faith. Help them through their grief. Help restore them so they might eventually rejoice. |
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FRI |
Deuteronomy 6:6,7a – These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. |
Lord Jesus, help us live our life so our children can see how to live theirs. Let their hearts be steadfast so they are not swayed by evil. Let us help them build a strong foundation. |
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SAT |
James 1:6-7 – But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. |
Lord, I do believe but sometimes I doubt. Help take away my disbelief. Help me praise You when You say ‘Yes’. Help me accept and respect You when You say ‘No’. |
