First Presbyterian Church of Redlands

Daily Prayer Wednesday, October 28, 2020 God is well-known in Judah; in Israel, he’s a household name. God keeps a house in Salem, his own suite of rooms in Zion. That’s where, using arrows for kindling, he made a bonfire of weapons of war Do for GOD what you said you’d dohe is, after all, your God. Let everyone in town bring offerings to the One Who Watches our every move. Nobody gets by with anything, no one plays fast and loose with God. [Psalm 76:1-3, 11-12 The Mess...age] How do you make God known to others? Daily Scripture Readings (Revised Common Lectionary) Nahum 1:1-14 Revelation 12:1-6 Luke 11:37-52 Prayer God of all mysteries, you never fail to give us each day all that we ever need, and even more. Give us such joy in living and such peace in serving Christ, that we may gratefully make us of all your blessings, and joyfully seek our risen Lord in everyone we meet. Amen. Dismissal May the Lord bless you and keep you this day and always. Amen. #dailyprayer

Daily Prayer Tuesday, October 27, 2020 We thank you, God, we thank you - your Name is our favorite word; your mighty works are all we talk about. You say, ‘I’m calling this meeting to order, I’m ready to set things right. When the earth goes topsy-turvy and nobody knows which end is up, I nail it down, I put everything in place again. I say to smart alecks, ‘That’s enough,’ to the bullies I say, ‘Not so fast.’ [Psalm 75:1-4 The Message] How has God been present to you in ...this topsy-turvy year? Daily Scripture Readings (Revised Common Lectionary) Jonah 3:1-4:11 Revelation 11:14-19 Luke 11:27-36 Prayer God of our salvation, as the light of morning dawns heaven and earth sing your praise. Cause us to live and grow in faith so that we may bear good fruit for the glory of your holy realm by the Spirit at work within us. Amen. Dismissal May we continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ, the One who showed us the way to live most fully human. Amen. #dailyprayer

Daily Prayer Monday, October 26, 2020 1 You walked off and left us, and never looked back. God, how could you do that? We’re your very own sheep; how can you stomp off in anger? 2-3 Refresh your memory of usyou bought us a long time ago. Your most precious tribeyou paid a good price for us! Your very own Mount Zionyou actually lived here once! Come and visit the site of disaster, see how they’ve wrecked the sanctuary. 18-21 Mark and remember, GOD, all the enemy taunts,... each idiot desecration. Don’t throw your lambs to the wolves; after all we’ve been through, don’t forget us. Remember your promises; the city is in darkness, the countryside violent. Don’t leave the victims to rot in the street; make them a choir that sings your praises. [Psalm 74:1-3, 18-21 The Message] Daily Scripture Readings (Revised Common Lectionary) Jonah 1:17-2:10 Revelation 11:1-4 Luke 11:14-26 Prayer As you cause the sun to rise, O God, bring the light of Christ to dawn in our souls and dispel all darkness. Give us grace to reflect Christ’s glory; his peace shine in our words, and his healing in our touch, that all may give him praise, now and forever. Dismissal May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen. #dailyprayer

First Presbyterian Church of Redlands Indonesian Language Worship Service 10-25-2020 Pastor Hart Tan

First Presbyterian Church of Redlands Worship Service 10-25-2020 Pastor Cheryl Raine

Daily Prayer Sunday, October 25, 2020 No doubt about it! God is goodgood to good people, good to the good-hearted. But I nearly missed it, missed seeing God’s goodness. I was looking the other wayWhen I was beleaguered and bitter, totally consumed by envy, I was totally ignorant, a dumb ox in your very presence. I’m still in your presence, but you’ve taken my hand. You wisely and tenderly lead me, and then you bless me. [Psalm 73:1-3, 21-24 The Message] How has God tend...erly led you and blessed you? Daily Scripture Readings (Revised Common Lectionary) Jonah 1:1-17a 1 Corinthians 10:15-24 Matthew 18:15-20 Prayer Eternal God, our beginning and our end, be our starting point and our haven, and accompany us in this day’s journey. Use our hands to do the work of your creation and use our lives to bring others the new life you give this world in Jesus Christ, Redeemer of all. Amen. Dismissal The grace of God be with us all, now and always. Amen. #dailyprayer

Daily Prayer Saturday, October 24, 2020 1-8 Give the gift of wise rule to the king, O God, the gift of just rule to the crown prince. May he judge your people rightly, be honorable to your meek and lowly. Let the mountains give exuberant witness; shape the hills with the contours of right living. Please stand up for the poor, help the children of the needy, come down hard on the cruel tyrants. Outlast the sun, outlive the moonage after age after age. Be rainfall on cut gr...ass, earth-refreshing rain showers. Let righteousness burst into blossom and peace abound until the moon fades to nothing. Rule from sea to sea, from the River to the Rim. [Psalm 72:1-8 The Message] What wisdom do you seek from God? Daily Scripture Readings (Revised Common Lectionary) Micah 7:1-17 Revelation 10:1-11 Luke 11:1-13 Prayer Blessed are you, O God, our creator. At the work of your hands we sing for joy. Keep us in your grace and peace this day and teach us to glorify and enjoy you forever and ever. Amen. Dismissal To God be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. #dailyprayer

Daily Prayer Friday, October 23, 2020 1-3 "I run for dear life to GOD, I’ll never live to regret it. Do what you do so well: get me out of this mess and up on my feet. Put your ear to the ground and listen, give me space for salvation. Be a guest room where I can retreat; you said your door was always open! You’re my salvationmy vast, granite fortress. [Psalm 71:1-3 The Message] How has God provided you space to retreat? Daily Scripture Readings (Revised Common Lectionary)... Micah 6:1-6 Revelation 9:13-21 Luke 10:38-42 Prayer Ever creating God, you have made us in your image and bestowed us with sacred worth. Shape us by your Word and fill us with your Spirit so that we may live as your beloved children and proclaim the good news of your saving love through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Dismissal Like good stewards of the grace of God, serve one another with whatever gifts you have received. Amen. #dailyprayer

Daily Prayer Thursday, October 22, 2020 1-3 God! Please hurry to my rescue! GOD, come quickly to my side! Those who are out to get melet them fall all over themselves. Those who relish my downfallsend them down a blind alley. Give them a taste of their own medicine, those gossips off clucking their tongues. 4 Let those on the hunt for you sing and celebrate. Let all who love your saving way say over and over, God is mighty! 5 But I’ve lost it. I’m wasted. Godquickly, ...quickly! Quick to my side, quick to my rescue! GOD don’t lose a minute. [Psalm 70:1-5 The Message] What are you asking God to rescue you from today? Daily Scripture Readings (Revised Common Lectionary) Micah 5:1-4, 10-15 Revelation 9:1-12 Luke 10:25-37 Prayer Holy God, you love is higher than the heavens and your grace is wider than the sea. Awaken our hearts to the joy of your presence and open our lips to sing your praise, so we will enact your love through our daily actions this day. Amen Dismissal Serve the Lord with glad this day and every day. Amen. #dailyprayer

Daily Prayer Wednesday, October 21, 2020 1 God, God, save me! I’m in over my head, 2 Quicksand under me, swamp water over me; I’m going down for the third time. 3 I’m hoarse from calling for help, bleary-eyed from searching the sky for God. 4 I’ve got more enemies than hairs on my head; sneaks and liars are out to knife me in the back 13 And me? I pray. GOD, it’s time for a break! God, answer in love! Answer with your sure salvation! [Psalm 69:1-4, 13 The Message] What ...would God’s answer in love be for you? Daily Scripture Readings (Revised Common Lectionary) Micah 3:9-4:5 Revelation 8:1-13 Luke 10:17-24 Prayer Eternal God, you never fail to give us each day all that we ever need, and even more. Give us such joy in serving Christ, that we my gratefully make us of all your blessings, and joyfully see our risen Lord in everyone we meet. Amen. Dismissal So far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Amen. #dailyprayer

Daily Prayer Tuesday, October 20, 2020 1-4 "Up with God! Down with his enemies! Adversaries run for the hills! Gone like a puff of smoke, like a blob of wax in the fireone look at God and the wicked vanish. When the righteous see God in action they’ll laugh, they’ll sing, they’ll laugh and sing for joy. Sing hymns to God; all heaven, sing out; clear the way for the coming of Cloud-Rider. Enjoy GOD, cheer when you see him! [Psalm 68:1-4 The Message] Daily Scripture Readings... (Revised Common Lectionary) Micah 3:1-8 Revelation 7:9-17 Luke 10:1-16 Prayer God of our salvation, as the light of morning dawns on heaven and earth help us to sing your praises. Cause us to live and grow in faith so that we may bear good fruit for the glory of you holy realm. Amen. Dismissal May we continue to grow in the face and knowledge of Jesus Christ, our Redeemer. Amen. #dailyprayer

Daily Prayer Monday, October 19, 2020 God, mark us with grace and blessing! Smile! The whole country will see how you work, all the godless nations see how you save. God! Let people thank and enjoy you. Let all people thank and enjoy you. Let all far-flung people become happy and shout their happiness because you judge them fair and square, you tend the far-flung peoples. God! Let people thank and enjoy you. Let all people thank and enjoy you. Earth display your exuberance...! You mark us with blessing, O God, our God. You mark us with blessing, O God. Earth’s four cornershonor God! [Psalm 67:1-7 The Message] Daily Scripture Readings (Revised Common Lectionary) Micah 2:1-13 Revelation 7:1-8 Luke 9:51-62 Prayer God, our creator, you have given us work to do and call us to use our talents for the good of all. Guide as we work and teach us to love in the Spirit who made us your sons and daughters, in the love that made us sisters and brothers through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Dismissal May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen. #dailyprayer