The Prayer of Jabez
The theme for St. John’s MCC doing ministry in 2010 is “Living OUT Loud.” Beginning January 10, 2010, in addition to our Topics at Ten Class there will be a new bible study class that will allow you to think theologically/biblically how you can best live OUT loud for God this coming year. Believe it or not, the text in which we explore how to live out loud comes from just two verses. These verses are known as “The Prayer of Jabez.”
The bible study will begin at 10:00 AM – after the 8:45 AM Jubilation Worship service and before the 11:00 AM Celebration Worship Service. The Prayer of Jabez will not only help you find out what it means to live out loud but enable you to find the passions that God has placed it your heart to do the work that God has been calling you to do. As with Jabez, we will learn how to have a willing spirit and a receptive heart.
The little book to be used during the study is called The Prayer of Jabez by Bruce Wilkinson. It should cost less than $10 (ten dollars) and can be purchased at any Christian bookstore or online at Amazon.com. You may you may want to try Wal-Mart, Costco, Sam’s Club in addition Barnes & Nobles and Borders.
The study will begin at 10:00 AM, January 10th and will run up to February 7th. If you’re interested in attending, please feel free to send a message to Pastor Carlton with your name, phone number, and email address. If for whatever reason you may not have the book or fail to contact me, please know that you are welcome.
I pray that you have prosperous New Year as you allow God to enlarge your territory!
— Pastor Carlton