Prayers of Lament
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Here is information about praying prayers of lament. You can do this with your child. Having our community rise up against racial inequality gives an opportunity for lament and suffering to be expressed.
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Prayer of Lament
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Prayers of lament come from our hearts. They come through quiet and reflection. They are different from dinner time prayers or bedtime prayers. They are specific prayers that are reflective and take time.
This is something that you can do as a family or individual alone or you can join with the church community or larger community.
Being in community during lament brings unity. It brings one voice forth and connects people as they face pain and suffering.
The Bible talks about this:
This is something that you can do as a family or individual alone or you can join with the church community or larger community.
Being in community during lament brings unity. It brings one voice forth and connects people as they face pain and suffering.
The Bible talks about this:
“Why do you make me look at injustice?
Why do you tolerate wrongdoing?
Destruction and violence are before me; there is strife, and conflict abounds.
Therefore, the law is paralyzed, and justice never prevails.
The wicked hem in the righteous, so that justice is perverted”
–Habakkuk 1:3-4
Why do you tolerate wrongdoing?
Destruction and violence are before me; there is strife, and conflict abounds.
Therefore, the law is paralyzed, and justice never prevails.
The wicked hem in the righteous, so that justice is perverted”
–Habakkuk 1:3-4
When we pray a lament, we share thoughts, feelings and expressions and then respond with the words “Yet I will.” At that point we share news about our great God and Savior. We can’t leave God out as He is powerful.
Pray for God’s presence over that which grieves you.
Pray for God’s presence over that which grieves you.
"THOUGH the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines,
though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food,
though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls,
YET I will rejoice in the LORD,
I will be joyful in God my Savior.”
–Habakkuk 3:17-18
though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food,
though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls,
YET I will rejoice in the LORD,
I will be joyful in God my Savior.”
–Habakkuk 3:17-18
A Prayer of Lament for Kids
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Jesus I am (share emotion such as sad) about ___________________________________ .
It is not right that _________________________ (name the problem) happened. |
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But even though I am (emotion such as sad), I remember that you love me and will never leave me.
_______________________(names of people) are (emotion such as sad), too.
Yet, in my sadness (or emotion) I will say and believe that you, Jesus, are great and more loving that ______________________ (the problem) that makes us sad (name the emotion like sad). You love us and are a big God. You care about our feelings. We have hope for the future and believe you will help in real ways.
In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
_______________________(names of people) are (emotion such as sad), too.
Yet, in my sadness (or emotion) I will say and believe that you, Jesus, are great and more loving that ______________________ (the problem) that makes us sad (name the emotion like sad). You love us and are a big God. You care about our feelings. We have hope for the future and believe you will help in real ways.
In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
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For ages Preschool through 5th grade
during our 10:00 Summer service The kids start in the Sanctuary, then will be dismissed to their classes |
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We are learning about the Old and New Testaments through games, interactive lessons, and experiences. The kids are able to apply the lessons to their lives and community. WE'LL SEE YOU THIS SUNDAY! |
AND AFTER CLASS...Join us in the outside or in the gym (if it rains) for more fun activities!
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A Time to Prepare
A Time to focus on Jesus
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A Resource for Families |
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Weave Lent into your lives as you prepare for Easter. Download the Lent for Families 2022 calendar and consider these family activities!
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Lent for Families 2022
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EASTER: April 17
Celebrate Easter Joy!
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Easter is the celebration of the joy of the empty tomb and the resurrection of Christ!
Come to the 9:30 service on April 17th and the kids will go to the Easter Kidz Class. After class and service we will have an Easter Egg Hunt! Bring an Easter Basket for your kids and get ready for adventure |
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PALM SUNDAY: April 10
A joyful time as we remember Jesus riding into Jerusalem Kids will gather 10 minutes before each service to process around the church with palms! |
EASTER: April 17
Celebrate Easter Joy! Bring an Easter Basket for your kids. After the 9:30 service we will gather in the church gym, then head out for the hunt |
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Don't Forget --
Join us in the gym for fun after Children’s Church THIS SUNDAY! |
Caring for our Families:
We continue to pray for you and want to support your family through quality children’s learning and spiritual development. May you feel blessed that God is with you and may your home be lit up with the love of God in every season!
Special Message from our Director of Children’s and Family Ministry about lament for suffering in our communities:
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We're all aware of the injustices and anger that are tearing our communities apart, and kids are not immune from the pain. It is a time to turn to God with prayers of lament. You can do this with your child. Having our community rise up against racial inequality gives an opportunity for lament and suffering to be expressed. Click the button below to learn how.
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Come play with us!
Our gym will be open for families to play games and have treats! January 14 6:30pm - 8:30pm |
This Week at Rose Hill
Tuesday, October 20
Honk! Honk! Everyone come to TRUNK-OR-TREAT!
We will park in the parking lot with open trunks.
Inside our trunks we will have games and candy. Kids can dress up and go from car to car.
Bring the children, the grandchildren, the neighbors to join in the fun!
Want to decorate a car? Help with the event? Contact Gwen
We will park in the parking lot with open trunks.
Inside our trunks we will have games and candy. Kids can dress up and go from car to car.
Bring the children, the grandchildren, the neighbors to join in the fun!
Want to decorate a car? Help with the event? Contact Gwen
King's Kidz!
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All 1st through 5th graders are invited to join the fun on the 1st Wednesday of each month. We'll play games, pray for each other, and help each other put on the full Armor of God! |
to all Parents and Kidz
The Christmas Celebration and Pageant service was Amazing!
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Thank you to everyone who made it possible! Gwen, Paul, Hailey, Tim and crew |
