Concert of Prayer Transition: Prayer in a Time of Pastoral Change Concert of Prayer Transition: Prayer in a Time of Pastoral Change.

Concert of Prayer

Transition: Prayer in a Time of Pastoral

Change

Concert of Prayer


Change

(Place your welcome and

worship)

(Place your welcome and

worship)

Concert of Prayer


Change

Concert of Prayer


Change

“I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call

upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and

find me when you seek me with all your heart.”

“I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call

upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and

find me when you seek me with all your heart.”

Jeremiah 29:11-13, NIVJeremiah 29:11-13, NIV

Unison

Concert of Prayer

1. We Rely on God

Concert of Prayer

1. We Rely on God

If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all

without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all

without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

James 1:5, NIVJames 1:5, NIV

In the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers:

Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod

the tetrarch) and Saul.

In the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers:

Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod

the tetrarch) and Saul.

LEADER

While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me

Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called

them.”

While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me

Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called

them.”

WOMEN

So after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on them and

sent them off.

So after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on them and

sent them off.

Acts 13:1-3, NIVActs 13:1-3, NIV

MEN

To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul; in you I trust,

O my God.

To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul; in you I trust,

O my God.

UNISON

Show me your ways, O LORD, teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach

me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in

you all day long.

Show me your ways, O LORD, teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach

me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in

you all day long.

WOMEN

Remember, O LORD, your great mercy and love, for they are from

of old.

Remember, O LORD, your great mercy and love, for they are from

of old.

MEN

Psalm 25:1,2,4,5, NIVPsalm 25:1,2,4,5, NIV

Worship Chorus or Choruses (Suggestions: Blessed Be Your Name [Redman]; This Is the Air I Breathe; Open the Eyes of My Heart, Lord; Change My Heart, Oh God, I Surrender All)

Concert of Prayer

2. We Commit to Unity of Heart

and Purpose

Concert of Prayer

2. We Commit to Unity of Heart

and Purpose

The LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things man looks at. Man

looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks

at the heart.”

The LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things man looks at. Man

looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks

at the heart.”

1 Samuel 16:7, NIV1 Samuel 16:7, NIV

That God gives us a clear and unified sense of His

plans and purposes for the future of this church.

That God gives us a clear and unified sense of His

plans and purposes for the future of this church.

Let us pray…

That God sends us a leader gifted to meet the unique and diverse needs

of the entire congregation.

That God sends us a leader gifted to meet the unique and diverse needs

of the entire congregation.

Let us pray…

That God sends us a leader with a vision and passion for this community, and who is gifted to lead in ministry to

this community.

That God sends us a leader with a vision and passion for this community, and who is gifted to lead in ministry to

this community.

Let us pray…

That God sends us a leader willing and gifted to utilize and nurture the many gifts

represented in the men, women, youth, and children

throughout this congregation.

That God sends us a leader willing and gifted to utilize and nurture the many gifts

represented in the men, women, youth, and children

throughout this congregation.

Let us pray…

That God sends us a leader gifted in guiding the ongoing discipleship

needs of this congregation.

That God sends us a leader gifted in guiding the ongoing discipleship

needs of this congregation.

Let us pray…

That God sends us a leader passionate about God,

given to prayer, diligent in the study of the Word, and sensitive to the guidance and moving of the Spirit.

That God sends us a leader passionate about God,

given to prayer, diligent in the study of the Word, and sensitive to the guidance and moving of the Spirit.

Let us pray…

Worship Chorus or Choruses (Suggestions: We Fall Down; Bind Us Together; Sanctuary; Mighty To Save; Breathe)

As God’s chosen people, holy and clearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness,

humility, gentleness and patience.

As God’s chosen people, holy and clearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness,

humility, gentleness and patience.

LEADER

Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one

another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one

another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

MEN

And over all these virtues put on love, which binds

them all together in perfect unity.

And over all these virtues put on love, which binds

them all together in perfect unity.

WOMEN

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body

you were called to peace. And be thankful.

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body

you were called to peace. And be thankful.

MEN

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and

admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing

psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your

hearts to God.

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and

admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing

psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your

hearts to God.

WOMEN

And whatever you do, whether in word or deed,

do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks

to God the Father through him.

And whatever you do, whether in word or deed,

do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks

to God the Father through him.

UNISON

Colossians 3:12-17, NIVColossians 3:12-17, NIV

Concert of Prayer

3. We Step Out in Faith, Believing

God for His Guidance

Concert of Prayer

3. We Step Out in Faith, Believing

God for His Guidance

Pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and

always keep on praying for all the saints. Pray also for me, that whenever I open

my mouth,

Pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and

always keep on praying for all the saints. Pray also for me, that whenever I open

my mouth,

words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known

the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in

chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.

words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known

the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in

chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.

Ephesians 6:18-20, NIVEphesians 6:18-20, NIV

That God will guide and anoint them through this

time of change and transition.

That God will guide and anoint them through this

time of change and transition.

Let us pray for our leaders…

That God will give wisdom in their decision-making

process.

That God will give wisdom in their decision-making

process.


That they will work together in unity to discover God’s

plans for the future.

That they will work together in unity to discover God’s

plans for the future.


That God will bless them and their families in the busy days and weeks to come, granting good health and

strength.

That God will bless them and their families in the busy days and weeks to come, granting good health and

strength.


That every meeting would be directed by the Holy

Spirit.

That every meeting would be directed by the Holy

Spirit.


That God would give strength and anointing to

our pastoral staff during this time of added

responsibilities.

That God would give strength and anointing to

our pastoral staff during this time of added

responsibilities.


That the ministries of this church will strengthen and

flourish during the transition period.

That the ministries of this church will strengthen and

flourish during the transition period.

Let us pray for our congregation…

That we will stay strong in attendance and giving,

both to the church and to missions.

That we will stay strong in attendance and giving,

both to the church and to missions.


That we will recommit to the ministries where we serve, so none of our discipleship,

worship, and outreach efforts suffer during this

time.

That we will recommit to the ministries where we serve, so none of our discipleship,

worship, and outreach efforts suffer during this

time.


That God keeps our eyes and hearts focused on Him

during this time of transition.

That God keeps our eyes and hearts focused on Him

during this time of transition.


Worship Chorus or Choruses (Close the service with a time of worship and prayer together as a congregation.)

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