Visitors

SCRIPTURES

Let your light so shine before others, that they may see your good works and give glory to
your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16

There are different abilities to perform service, but the same God gives ability to all for
their particular service. The Spirit's presence is shown in some way in each person for the
good of all. I Corinthians 12:6-7

Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ...For each man will have to bear
his own load. Galatians 6:2,5

This is my commandment that you love one another as I have loved you. John 15:12

Tend the flock of God that is your charge, not by constraint but willingly, not for shameful
gain but eagerly, not as domineering over those in your charge but being examples to the
flock. I Peter 5:2-3

He helps us in all our troubles, so that we are able to help others who have all kinds of
troubles, using the same help that we ourselves have received from God. II Corinthians 1:4

Grief and anguish came over Him, and He said to them, "The sorrow in my heart is so great
that it almost crushes me. Stay here and keep watch with me." Matthew 26:37-38

Always be prepared to make a defense to any one who calls you to account for the hope
that is in you, yet do it with gentleness and reverence. I Peter 3:15

Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me.
Matthew 25:40

PRAYERS

By your will, O God, I go out into this community with the good news of your undying love. I
ask for your blessings upon me as I visit _____. May they be strengthened by my care and
concern. Do not let me become over-anxious or discouraged, but make me brave and
sensitive and hopeful knowing your presence with us. Amen

As You have given Yourself to me, O God, help me to give of myself to others in need.
Thank you for the opportunities I have to be doing this ministry. Fill me with energetic love
to show compassion, so that those I visit may believe that You care. Amen.

Almighty God: You poured out the Holy Spirit on believers at Pentecost, drawing them
together in the mission of the church. Give me, my fellow Deacons, and our pastor a great
enthusiasm for the work to which you have called us. Keep your Spirit with us, so that, as
individuals and as a team, we may be ambassadors of Christ, who is the head of the
church. Amen.

Eternal God: In some of my visits I become so aware of my own needs and hurts. Fill my
emptiness, heal my wounds, help me find purpose in my losses. May the experiences of my
past prepare me for my present ministry of visiting, making me sensitive to the needs of
others and making me stronger in my faith. Deepen my trust in your everlasting love; in the
name of Jesus Christ who has died and risen again. Amen.

God of prophets and apostles: You have called me to this ministry. May I value what I have
to offer, but never become so self-centered that You cannot work through me. As I visit
may I continually be growing, learning from the people I visit, developing my skills, maturing
in love, deepening my faith in You. Thank You for what I am experiencing; for the sake of
Jesus Christ. Amen.