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).

Prayer for Divine Guidance

Help me, Lord, to live one day at a time.

Thank you that your grace is sufficient for today

and that I don't need to worry about tomorrow,

because your grace will be sufficient for tomorrow also.

God, if you will, you can use even me.

Make me willing to be looked upon as foolish by the world,

if people should consider me so. Amen.

By Corrie ten Boom (1892-1983), from the A Book of Reformed Prayers
by Howard L. Rice & Lamar Williamson, Jr.

A message from Chris Laufer, Coordinator, Faces of Children

Greetings, Faces of Children Intercessor,

I remember reading Corrie ten Boom's book The Hiding Place a number of years ago and marveling at the courage she and her family displayed in hiding Jews from the Nazis during World War II. Corrie and her family risked their lives to help Jews escape the Nazis. In fact, their family was caught and sent to concentration camps in which Corrie's father, sister, brother, and nephew died as a result of their imprisonment.

The stories Corrie shared about her time in the camp were riveting, sometimes funny, and often poignant. She was released from the camp as a result of a clerical error and spent the next three decades ministering to those who were affected by the war and sharing Jesus Christ's message of love and forgiveness to people in more than 60 nations.

I stand in amazement at the determination and faith of this middle-aged watchmaker who became one of the most remarkable evangelists of the twentieth century. I stand in awe of this woman who was often considered "foolish" by those unfamiliar with the countercultural, against-the-norm message Jesus Christ proclaimed. And I give thanks for the example of faith Corrie's life has been to so many, including me

The Faces of Children prayer group will meet on Wednesday, September 6, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. in the Bride’s room at First Presbyterian Church-Midland, with lunch ($5) and fellowship to follow.

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.

Grace and peace,

Chris