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 Time to Reconcile and Refocus"
“I am certainly not ready for Lent yet ... I could have used a few more weeks to get ready for this season of repentance, prayer, and preparation."
"I spoke about how Jesus stressed the hidden life. Whether we give alms, prayer, or fast, we are to do it in a hidden way, not to be praised by people but to enter into closer communion with God. Lent is a time of returning to God. It is a time to confess how we keep looking for joy, peace, and satisfaction in many people and things surrounding us, without really finding what we desire. Only God can give us what we want ... Lent is a time of refocusing, of reentering the place of truth, of reclaiming our true identity.”
"Sabbatical Journey: The Diary of His Final Year" by Henri J.M. Nouwen
"Savior God, teach me how to reconcile and resolve my internal warfare, confusion, and dissent, so that I can find the calm and hidden place where your peace and protection reside. Let this calm within be the basis for my reconciliation with others. And help me to neutralize the temptations and easy enticements of modern life. Amen."
"Lent and Easter Wisdom from Henri J.M. Nouwen" compiled by Judy Bauer
A message from Chris Laufer, Coordinator, Faces of Children
Greetings, Faces of Children Prayer Partner,
We’ll gather to pray for children this coming Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at 11:30 a.m. in the Bride’s Room at First Presbyterian Church, Midland, as we gather to pray for the children of our local and global communities. Please join us for prayer, and then fellowship and lunch ($5) afterwards.
Thank you for your prayers for the children of our world! 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.
On the journey with you this Lenten season,
"I spoke about how Jesus stressed the hidden life. Whether we give alms, prayer, or fast, we are to do it in a hidden way, not to be praised by people but to enter into closer communion with God. Lent is a time of returning to God. It is a time to confess how we keep looking for joy, peace, and satisfaction in many people and things surrounding us, without really finding what we desire. Only God can give us what we want ... Lent is a time of refocusing, of reentering the place of truth, of reclaiming our true identity.”
"Sabbatical Journey: The Diary of His Final Year" by Henri J.M. Nouwen
"Savior God, teach me how to reconcile and resolve my internal warfare, confusion, and dissent, so that I can find the calm and hidden place where your peace and protection reside. Let this calm within be the basis for my reconciliation with others. And help me to neutralize the temptations and easy enticements of modern life. Amen."
"Lent and Easter Wisdom from Henri J.M. Nouwen" compiled by Judy Bauer
A message from Chris Laufer, Coordinator, Faces of Children
Greetings, Faces of Children Prayer Partner,
We’ll gather to pray for children this coming Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at 11:30 a.m. in the Bride’s Room at First Presbyterian Church, Midland, as we gather to pray for the children of our local and global communities. Please join us for prayer, and then fellowship and lunch ($5) afterwards.
Thank you for your prayers for the children of our world! 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.
On the journey with you this Lenten season,
Chris
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