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.