January 2021 Prayer Initiative
Beloved fellow Ascension Parishioners,
This year we will push out new initiatives each month in an attempt to get the faithful at Ascension excited about sharing their time, talents and treasures. First, let me begin by saying, “Thank you: for your 2021 pledge cards and generous donations!” Since we believe in the “POWER OF PRAYER,” the January stewardship projects include prayer! Below is “the Stewardship Prayer” that we will begin to incorporate in various aspects of our church community:
Stewardship Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, our God, except our offerings as You have accepted the gifts of Your people throughout the ages. We offer these gifts to Your glory, for the support of the ministries of Your holy Church, for the alleviation of suffering and hunger, and for the proclamation of Your Gospel to the whole world.
Grant us Your blessing, Lord our Savior, that we may always be faithful stewards, continuing to share the gifts You have given us, by the power of Your grace, mercy and love. May Your name be glorified forever. Amen.
Additionally, you can share your time, talents and treasures by joining the newly created Ascension Cathedral Prayer Team, who will pray for you and your loved ones daily by name! Parish Council and dedicated StewardshipCommittee member Michael Evans will be our first ever prayer coordinator and create a team that will, by the beautiful instruction of the Apostle Paul, “pray ceaselessly.”
If you are interested in taking turns praying in your home for the strengthening and progress of all the parish ministries, leaders, volunteers, parishioners of the Ascension Cathedral, their friends and extended families, our priests and hierarchs everywhere, please submit your name to ascensionsprayers4700@gmail.com. Once our team is formulated, the group will keep constant prayer throughout the month, and share their experiences with the community. We will let you know when you can begin submitting names for the prayer list soon.
In the spirit of genuine love,
JD Woods
Stewardship Chair
