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).
Credo of hope that our children and grandchildren will feel empowered to build a more just and peaceful world
"O God, help our children and grandchildren to feel love and appreciation for all your gifts of life.
Grant each of them a passion for peace and for justice.
Kindness for those who are weak and needy and sad and afraid.
Courage to stand up for right and to struggle against wrong.
Friendship and kinship with all who share the world you have created.
Grant our children faith to open the door of their souls and to live their lives as you intend.
Protect them against the worms of hate and the weasels of selfishness and envy.
Help our children to sing their own songs and to hear and join in the songs of others in the spheres of the earth's firmament."
I'm Your Child, God: Prayers for our Children, by Marian Wright Edelman
A message from Chris Laufer, Coordinator, Faces of Children
Greetings, Faces of Children Intercessor,
Thank you for praying for the children of our world! Your prayers are valued and valuable. If you have prayer celebrations or concerns about children, those who care for them, those who have authority over them, or those who harm them, please send them to me at the email address below. Thank you!
The Midland faces of Children prayer group will meet on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at 11:30 a.m. in the Bride's room at First Presbyterian Church-Midland. Lunch ($5) and a time of fellowship will follow.
If you have requests about children, those who care for them, those who have authority over them, or those who harm them (the really hard prayers to say sometimes), please send them to me at at claufer@facesofchildren.net, or give me a call.
Grace and peace,
Chris
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