Invitation to Prayer

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).

God's Glory Revealed

“Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, who though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness." Philippians 2:5-7

"Precisely when Jesus is being handed over into his passion, he manifests his glory. ‘Whom do you seek? …I am he’ are words that echo all the way back to Moses and the burning bush: ‘I am who I am. I am the one.’ (See Exodus 3:1-6, 14) These words are the glory of God manifesting itself, and those present fell flat on the ground. Then Jesus was handed over. But already in the handing over we see the glory of God handing God’s self over to us. God’s glory revealed in Jesus embraces passion as well as resurrection."

"‘The Son of Man,’ Jesus says, ‘must be lifted up as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert, so that everyone who believes may have eternal life in him.’ (John 3:14-15) He is lifted up as a passive victim, making the cross a sign of desolation. And he is lifted up in glory, so the cross becomes at the same time, a sign of hope. Suddenly we realize that the glory of God, the divinity of God, is bursting through in Jesus’ passion precisely when he is most victimized."
Renewed for Life, Daily Lenten Meditations from the works of Henri J.M. Nouwen, edited by Mark Neilsen

A message from Chris Laufer, Coordinator, Faces of Children

Greetings, Faces of Children Prayer Partner,

Please join the Midland Faces of Children prayer group on n Wednesday, April 4, 2012, at 11:30 a.m. in the Bride's room at First Presbyterian Church-Midland, as we lift the children of our local and global communities in prayer. Fellowship and lunch ($5) will follow.

Thank you for praying for the children of our local and global communities. If you have prayer concerns or celebrations 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.

Thank you for praying for God’s beloved children this Lenten season,

Chris