Faces of Children is an ecumenical prayer ministry under the auspices of First Presbyterian Church of Midland, Texas. Our mission is to initiate ministries of prayer for children in churches, communities, and neighborhoods. In doing so, we seek to provide an opportunity for people of God to join together, learn about children and their needs throughout the world, and celebrate Christ's love (especially as it relates to children).A message from Chris Laufer, Coordinator, Faces of Children
"From the very first day, we were there, taking it all in-we heard it with our own ears, saw it with our own eyes, verified it with our own hands. The Word of Life appeared right before our eyes; we saw it happen! And now we're telling you in most sober prose that what we witnessed was, incredibly, this: The infinite Life of God himself took shape before us."
"We saw it, we heard it, and now we're telling you so you can experience it along with us, this experience of communion with the Father and his Son, Jesus Christ. Our motive for writing is simply this: We want you to enjoy this, too. Your joy will double our joy!"
1 John 1:1-4, from The Message/Remix
by Eugene Peterson
Greetings, Faces of Children Prayer Partner,
Can you put yourself in the place of the recipients* of this letter? What an amazing gift to receive an eyewitness account of Jesus' life and ministry! I loved the Apostle John's invitation to experience communion with God and Jesus Christ and that we would find great joy in this relationship.
Would you pray with me this week for the children of our world who do not know of this joyful relationship with God? Let's pray together for their communion with Christ and joy in him. For their joy will surely double ours!
On Wednesday, October 28, 2009, we will pray for the children of the world and their relationship with God. Please join us in the Bride's Room at First Presbyterian Church, Midland at 11:30 a.m. for prayer and afterwards for lunch ($5) and fellowship.
If you have concerns or celebrations about children that you’d like included on the prayer list, please send it to me at claufer@facesofchildren.net or give me a call. Thank you for keeping the children of our communities and our world held close in prayer!
by Eugene Peterson
Greetings, Faces of Children Prayer Partner,
Can you put yourself in the place of the recipients* of this letter? What an amazing gift to receive an eyewitness account of Jesus' life and ministry! I loved the Apostle John's invitation to experience communion with God and Jesus Christ and that we would find great joy in this relationship.
Would you pray with me this week for the children of our world who do not know of this joyful relationship with God? Let's pray together for their communion with Christ and joy in him. For their joy will surely double ours!
On Wednesday, October 28, 2009, we will pray for the children of the world and their relationship with God. Please join us in the Bride's Room at First Presbyterian Church, Midland at 11:30 a.m. for prayer and afterwards for lunch ($5) and fellowship.
If you have concerns or celebrations about children that you’d like included on the prayer list, please send it to me at claufer@facesofchildren.net or give me a call. Thank you for keeping the children of our communities and our world held close in prayer!
Joyfully yours,
Chris
* This epistle is commonly attributed to John, the beloved disciple [John 21:20] of Jesus Christ and was thought to have been written to churches near Ephesus in the province of Asia, which is now modern Turkey. http://bible.org/seriespage/non-pauline-epistles
* This epistle is commonly attributed to John, the beloved disciple [John 21:20] of Jesus Christ and was thought to have been written to churches near Ephesus in the province of Asia, which is now modern Turkey. http://bible.org/seriespage/non-pauline-epistles
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