Sustained to Serve (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780788023033)

Sustained to Serve by Wava Burt is a book about worship services and communication prayers. Here are some of the topics covered in this book: -worship services -communion prayer -the prayers -prayer -prayers -the prayer -prayer requests "The inspiring prayers in Sustained To Serve open a window into the presence of the living Christ in our ordinary daily activities. Originally created for use during the communion and offering parts of worship services, these heartfelt petitions share deep feelings of awe and wonder at Christ's sacrificial love and offer thanksgiving for God's infinite gifts. With material for a variety of seasons and circumstances, this book is much more than just a collection of worship aids -- it's also perfect for devotional reading or just to help bring you closer to the Almighty amidst the bustle of everyday life. Wava Burt offers honest, moving prayers for all sincere Christians who are open to discover that everyday language and a desire to hear and speak with God is all one needs to pray. I highly recommend this lovely book to all who seek to experience God's grace and love as they gather around their family tables and at the Lord's Table. She helps us see the extraordinary in the ordinary and invites us to journey with the living Christ into ever-deepening faithful discipleship. Linda J. Vogel Professor of Christian Education Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary Wava Burt's Sustained To Serve speaks eloquently to the meaning of communion and offering in worship. With simple, direct language she evokes images that move your heart closer to God. Anyone searching for guidance in how to pray at the table and for the offering would do well to read these authentic prayers. Chuck Fisher, Area Minister Southwest?Hi-Plains Area, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) This is a beautiful collection of prayers and meditations centered around the Lord's Table. The prayers reflect the thinking of a dedicated servant of Christ who has a full and daily communion with God -- and share that direct intimacy without slipping into clich?s. Sustained To Serve is an excellent resource for personal meditation as well as for preparation for serving the community of faith. Danny L. Stewart, Regional Minister The Christian Church of Mid-America (Disciples of Christ) Wava M. Burt, born and raised on a farm in Clay County, Kansas, serves as an elder at First Christian Church in Liberal, Kansas. She has been licensed for lay ministry in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), and currently is the director of the Liberal Area Rape Crisis and Domestic Violence Services, Inc. " Sustained to Serve by Wava Burt is a book about worship services and communication prayers. Some of the topics covered in this book include: worship services, communion prayer, the prayers, prayer, prayers, the prayer, and prayer requests.

Author: Wava M. Burt
ISBN-10: 0788023039
ISBN-13: 9780788023033
Publisher: CSS Publishing Company
Language: English
Published: 01/01/2004
Pages: 68
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.22lbs
Size: 8.32h x 5.46w x 0.22d