Lecture Notes: Shabbat Service Introduction and Prayer

Introduction

• Curt and Wendy: Introduced as prayer intercessors for the community.
• Shabbat Service: Plan to start each Shabbat service with live prayer led by Curt and Wendy.
• Live Streaming: Aim to live stream even if Curt and Wendy are not physically present due to distance.

Prayer Session

• Opening Prayers: Led by Mark, focusing on gratitude for Curt and Wendy’s leadership in worship and prayer.
• Petitions: Encouragement for congregation members to join in prayer and share their own petitions.

Specific Prayers

• Blessings for Curt and Wendy: Prayers for their encouragement and anointing in leading prayers.
• The Lord's Prayer: Recited by Curt, acknowledging God's sustenance and seeking forgiveness for sins.
• Gratitude for God's Guidance: Thanks given for God’s instruction and presence.

Additional Prayers

• Congregation's Spiritual Readiness: Prayers for the ability to hear and understand God’s instructions.
• Protection from Distraction: Requests for a focused mind and heart during service.
• Prayers for Israel: Asking for blessings and protection over the land and people of Israel.
• Hope in Redemption: Anticipation of a future eternal Shabbat and God’s righteous judgment.

Closing of Prayer Session

• Community Participation: Invitation extended for more participants to pray or hold peace.
• Acknowledgment of God’s Creation: Praises for God’s creation and historical acts of deliverance for Israel.
• Promises of God: Mention of God’s promises to Abraham and the fulfillment of those promises.

Transition to Worship

• Prayer for Readiness to Worship: Request for help to focus solely on God and surrender worldly concerns.
• Acknowledgment of God’s Sustenance: Thanks for weekly provisions and protection.

Worship Service

• Songs of Praise: Multiple songs performed to celebrate God’s presence and rejoice in His name.
• Congregational Involvement: Encouragement for congregation to participate through dance and song.

Closing Remarks

• Prayers for Congregation and Leaders: Specific prayers for leaders like Mark and Polly, and for the congregation’s unity and growth.
• Blessings for Service Volunteers: Recognition of those contributing to community meals and activities.