HARVEST BAPTIST CHURCH PRAYER DIARY SUNDAY MORNING SERVICE TIMES 8:00, 9:00 & 11:00A.M.

MONDAYEVANGELISTIC PRAYER
Chronological Bible Reading: 1 Kings 19-22; Luke 22:1-35
Monday, May 4
heard.

Acts 22:15 For thou shalt be his witness unto all men of what thou hast seen and

Merciful Lord and Heavenly Father:

You chose the apostle Paul to see and hear you speak from heaven. That
was a great privilege, but you didnt mean for it to end with him! You wanted that
intense personal experience to have an influence on others. So it is that I pray for
your help to reach the lost this week, even before next Sunday.
This is what impact is. When I plead with you to let me have an impact on
people at my work, in my family, or in my community, I am asking you to let me
influence them toward Christ. I can only do that if I am faithfulas Paul
wasto testify of that which you have personally revealed to me. I need to give a
witness! It is my own story, and I cannot keep it to myself.

First, let me see and hear, so I have something to say

Then, make me both eager and bold this week to bear the testimony
of what I have seen and understood to __________ and to __________
PI know it must be a personal testimonyFor thou shalt be
PI know it must be a testifying about Christhis witnesses
PI know it must be constant and all-absorbingunto all men
Make me a witness above anything else this week (and to the exclusion of
many things else). Let people know me for my testimony to truth. Help me use
the opportunity of next Sundays sermons, and clear presentation of truth, to
overcome the fear of being personally rejected. Give me boldness to go to all men
and womenall within my reach. Help me not be silent, but preach to reach
each, because I am possessed by the Holy Ghost. Dont let me miss the promise
in the command of Acts 22:15. Fulfill your word to me for Jesus sake! Amen.
A DAILY PATTERN FOR PRAYER & BIBLE READING
Chronological Bible Reading: 2 Kings 7-9; Luke 23:29-56
Thursday, May 7
Gen. 12:2 And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy
name great; and thou shalt be a blessing:

RESCUE the perishing, care for the dying,

Snatch them in pity from sin and the grave;
Weep oer the erring one, lift up the fallen,
Tell them of Jesus, the mighty to save.
Though they are slighting Him, still He is waiting,
Waiting the penitent child to receive;
Plead with them earnestly, plead with them gently;
He will forgive if they only believe.
Down in the human heart, crushed by the tempter,
Feelings lie buried that grace can restore;
Touched by a loving heart, wakened by kindness,
Chords that were broken will vibrate once more.
Rescue the perishing, care for the dying,
Jesus is merciful, Jesus will save.
Fanny Crosby, 1869

TUESDAYFOCUS ON CHRISTS MIRACLES

Chronological Bible Reading: 2 Kings 1-3; Luke 22:36-71
Tuesday, May 5
Matt. 8:27 But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the
winds and the sea obey him!
Marvelous Master:
I thank you that your loving heart can never rest if your children are in
danger. It is only because there is now no danger that you sit at the right hand of
God the Father, so much at peace. But as for me, sometimes I get so low I think
Im going to die. But die as I might, I can never go any lower, and in due time
even my body will bounce-back from the grave! Sometimes I think Im the
worlds worst sinner. But sin as I might, my case only presents you with an
opportunity to excel above anything you have ever done, and you delight in that!
Micah 7:18 Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the
transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he
delighteth in mercy.
To me, my sin is like Samson: it will not be bound even with new cords; my
corruptions break loose from all my restraints. Yes Satan, you have proved me a
sinnerbut that is my hope for grace!
Other times Lord, I know I am not humble enough. Some sinners weep but
I cannot; I wish I did more often. Yet even weeping for my failures would not
help you save me from them. Stony-hearted as I am, I am only alive by your life,
righteous by Christs righteousness, and made more holy by your Holy Spirit.
There is nothing good in me; yet sanctification is not by suppression of the flesh,
it is all of grace in Christ. Give me more of him! I look to him to be Omega as
well as Alpha, and the finisher of my lusts as well as the author of my salvation.
Do not let sin smolder in my heart any longer. Drive away all my unbelief,
and to your name will be the praise forever and ever. Amen!
FRIDAY CORPORATE PRAYER MINISTRY
Chronological Bible Reading: 2 Kings 10-12; Luke 24:1-26
Friday, May 8
2 Sam. 7:1 And it came to pass, when the king sat in his house, and the LORD had
given him rest round about from all his enemies;
O, Our Father!
There are a thousand and one things that comprise the ministries of our
church, our classes, our HarvestKids, and our missionaries abroad. Bless and
prosper everything according to your mind and your will. Give us prayer in
proportion to our activity, and faith in proportion to our ministry!
Visit us now; the nature of spiritual warfare is that we cannot see the peril
in advance. May nothing happen to break the bond of peace we enjoy in our
church, or the momentum of your Spirit. Establish a firm foundation of faith.
Revive your mercy to us today, and our love for the pure gospel of Jesus
Christ as we hear it preached Sunday. Bless our jobs, let the spirit of Christ
permeate our relationships, and flow down even into the darkest heart. Rebuke
those who seek to mar and spoil our witness. Give us wisdom for our reactions,
since philosophy and vain deceit attack us on all sides.
Let everything we do be ordered for your glory today. Let people praise you
because of us. Make the power of the gospel felt even more and more.
Bless my brothers and sisters who minister across the sea or in any other
land. They worship you in spirit and truth with the same desire I do. There are
saints scattered in every nation. Visit us with the fullness of your Spirit, so the
garden of the Lord can be green even in the middle of the desert of foreign lands.
Help them and us to give the lost a sense of what it is to have sin pardoned. Give
us a powerful sanctification so we can be kept from the influence of temptation.
Sink truth into our souls and let us live to the Eternal Purpose of God, and reach
others with the gospel for Jesus sake. Amen.

WEDNESDAYREVIVAL PRAYING
Chronological Bible Reading: 2 Kings 4-6; Luke 23:1-28
Wednesday, May 6
Isa. 44:3b I will pour my spirit upon thy seed, and my blessing upon thine offspring:
Eternal God and Glorious Lord:
My kids do not have the Spirit of God by nature (which is often
embarrassingly obvious). I see so much in my children that makes me fear for
their future, and drives me to deeper prayer for them. I feel like crying with
Abraham, Oh, that Ishmael might live before thee! I would rather see my daughters be
Hannahs than be stars, and my boys be Samuels than American Idols. This verse
from Isaiah encourages me, because it follows right after the words,
Isa. 44:2 Thus saith the LORD that made thee, and formed thee from the womb,
which will help thee; Fear not, O Jacob, my servant; and thou, Jesurun, whom I have chosen.
Lord, give us your Spirit in revival! Lord, give it to us abundantly! Lord,
pour it on our families at this church! Lord, let it flow successfully to produce real
and eternal fruit, fixing our dysfunction. And under that divine outpouring, may
our children step forward, and,
Isa. 44:5 One shall say, I am the Lords; and another shall call himself by the name
of Jacob; and another shall subscribe with his hand unto the LORD, and surname himself by
the name of Israel.
At set times and in specific ways, I should pray for the children of members
in the church. Not even their own parents can give them new hearts Lord, but
the Holy Spirit canand he is easy to be entreated for this cause. Lord, take
pleasure in my prayer for a revival that starts with me and flows to my physical
offspring. Let the adults be revived and then may the children turn from
rebellion! If there are any parents with children still outside the ark, let me not
rest in prayer till I have heard they are shut-in with us by the Lords own hand.
Help us see many children be saved. For we ask it in Jesus name and to his glory.
SATURDAYIN THE PSALMS
Chronological Bible Reading: 2 Kings 13-15; Luke 24:27-53
Saturday, May 9
Psa. 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Mighty Helper, Lord:
Others boast of their good jobs, large homes, and retirement plans. But
you, O Lord, are a far better rest and refuge from distress. I am safe when I
make myself strong in you.
You are as surely my refuge today as when David wrote. All other
strongholds are weak, because all power belongs to you. Since you are allsufficient you are equal to my every emergency.
You are tried and proven by my trials. You never forget me when I am
afflicted. You are my helpreally, effectively and constantly. You are close to my
side and ready to rescue, more present than any human friend or relative can be;
tighter to me than even trouble itself!
To all this is the added comfort that your help comes at exactly the time of
need. So how irrational is it for me to fear? You are all-power and love; why
should I be afraid? You remain faithful even when I am not.
Psa. 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I
will be exalted in the earth.
Let me be still then, and rest my soul in you. You destroy the Destroyer as
long as I respect your cause and your crown. Give me rest in the midst of the
storms this weekend. I will relax and wait in patience on you, for you are God.
I adore you Lord, for I share the protection of your grace. The boasts of
the ungodly and the worldly are hushed when I remember what youve done for
me in the past. Make my life reflect your majesty, because even my personal
history of sin, stubbornness, and pride will shine glory onto your grace once you
reign. Work all things to your own increasing worship and glory. Amen.

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HARVEST BAPTIST CHURCH

MAY 3, 2015

HARVEST BAPTIST CHURCH

HOW TO BUILD A BALANCED LIFE

THIS WEEKS EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

PRAYER DIARY

TIMEWORSHIP
Mark 1:35 And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and
departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.

GIVE GOD THE FIRST PART OF EVERY DAY. The first commitment is
to a daily quiet time with God. Our weekly Prayer Diary provides a template for daily
devotions.
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TITHEWORK
1 Cor 16:2 Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as
God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.

GIVE GOD THE FIRST DIME OF EVERY DOLLARno questions

asked. Ten percent is a miniscule amount in our affluent society, but it must come
off the top in order to show that God is our priority. We want the blessing of the
firstfruits (first devotion, first dime and first day) to flow out to the rest of our
resources.
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TEAMWORD
Heb 10:25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is;
but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.

GIVE GOD THE FIRST DAY OF EVERY WEEK. You should fellowship
with a group of believers around the word of God every Sunday in our church.

QUALITY CHRISTIANITY INVOLVES THREE THINGS

Keeping Christ at the center (your core relationship of worship to God)

Keeping the body of Christ a priority (your congregational relationship of
walking with us)
Basing beliefs and actions on the mind of Christ (your church relationship in
the Word)

TODAY
Welcome to our visitors! Please take a connection card and a white visitors
card from the back of the pew in front of you. Fill it out and put it in the
offering plate or hand it to us in the lobby. Wed like to know youre here!
Discipleship 2 9:00A.M. in room 5
Financial Peace University 11:00A.M. in room 6
Ministerio Hispano 11:00A.M. en el saln 5 (translation receivers are available
for the 9:00A.M. worship service)
Disciplers (Teachers) Training Luncheon 12:30P.M. at the Main Campus.
Lunch provided!
TONIGHT 5:30P.M.
Dr. Bill Bartlett Biblical Authority and Bible Versions. Ice cream & rap session
afterward in the gym!
SNL Sunday Night Live kids time
MONDAY 12:00 NOON-1:00P.M.
Proverbs & Prayer lunch meeting at the North Campus, 1351 NW Jefferson St
(just across the highway on the outer road north of I-70)
TUESDAY 7:00P.M.
Mens Small Group Bible Study starts in Room 6. Study the nine core elements
of biblical manhood from Gen 1 & 2. Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays thru August!
WEDNESDAY 7:00P.M.
Pastor Brett Bartlett Wyldewood Baptist Church, Lambertville, MI. He will be
talking about our Wednesday Personal Evangelism class that begins June 3!
AWANABible Club for all kids 2 yrs-6th grade
SATURDAY
Ministerio Hispano 9:00A.M. Mothers Day Eve Breakfast @North Campus
SHINE Jr Hi Class 5:00P.M. Cool Crest activity $5/person. Friends welcome!
Open Gym Volleyball 6:00-9:00P.M. 2nd & 4th Saturdays. Everyone welcome
(invite friends & family). Snacks available (while they last). Child care.
NEXT SUNDAY
Mothers Day NO evening services May 10-Sept 6
Every|Man Mens Softball Thursday night summer league starts June 4.
Register by May 10. We are paying the league fee so cost is only $10 for a shirt!
Israel Trip Nov 21- Dec 1, deposit is due. Applications are in the lobby or
download at https://www.scribd.com/doc/261059980 and mail directly to
MidTown Baptist Temple.
MAY 17
Graduate & Youth Sunday and HarvestKids Learning Assistant training.
Please signup your graduate in the lobby today (free gift to every senior)!
MAY 31
Lords Supper and HarvestKids Learning Assistant appreciation luncheon

INTERCEDE WITH GOD INSTRUCT SAINTS

PROMPT PETITIONS KICKSTART DEVOTION

INSTRUCTIONS:

Baptists tend to ridicule liturgical churches that use "prepared prayers" because
they lack spontaneity. But for many Baptists, their prayers are so predictable they are
no more spontaneous than written-out prayers. The result is we end up praying the
same things over and over.
This daily Prayer Diary will prompt you on a wide range of prayer requests you
might not normally think of, while forcing you to articulate a deeper devotion to
God. We have included a daily Bible reading schedule. This plan will take you
through the Bible chronologically in a year.
Do not read ahead and do not try to catch up. Use each day as it comes. Then
you can know that on any given day, dozens of other people are lifting their hearts in
the same mind to God. Pray what is written, but use what is prayed as a springboard
for your own relationship with God. You learn to pray by praying.
Alan

Secret prayer is the secret of prayer, the soul of prayer, the seal of prayer, the
strength of prayer. If you do not pray alone you do not pray at all. Our Lord Jesus
Christ would go nowhere till He had prayed. He would attempt nothing till He had
prayed.
Oh, says one, I live in the spirit of prayer, and therefore I do not need times
and seasons for prayer. And do you think that Christ did not live in the spirit of
prayer? Yet He had to have his special time and place to pray. Do not fall under the
injurious notion that because your spirit cries to God in prayer all day long, therefore
there must not be some season for more immediately coming into Gods presence. If
you imagine this, I am afraid that it will prove a snare to your feet. The Lord Jesus
Christ, who knew better than you do that the main thing is the spirit of prayer rather
than the act of prayer, yet Himself retired into desert places to maintain the act and
exercise of prayer. Be spiritual. Be baptized into the spirit of prayer. But do not be
deceived by the enemy, who can steal a spirit away while we dream that we only
spiritualize it. We had better preserve the very bones of prayerthe posture, the
time, placerather than let it all ooze away into an impalpable mental condition.
God keep us prayerful. He will do so if He makes us like His dear Son.
Charles H. Spurgeon, 1834-92

JUNE 3-JULY 29 6:30-8:00P.M.

Personal Evangelism Class SNL will move to Wed nights for K-5th Grade

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