Would you join me in a word of prayer?

Lord, thank you so much for this time to gather.

Lord, we pray that as we're here, Lord, sitting in service,

would you direct our minds to you, Lord?

Would you keep us focus?

Would you give us peace, Lord? Humble us. May we receive what it is that you

have for us this morning, Lord. We thank you for this time together in your word. In Jesus'

name we pray. Amen.

It's actually my fault.

I didn't do a mic check this morning, did I, Mike?

Mike did not do a mic check.

Good morning.

You can be seated.

Welcome.

So glad you're here.

We're off to a great start, aren't we? Those those of you joining us online we just want to welcome you as well hey a couple things though actually more than a couple of things

but tuesdays are prayer meeting 7 p.m. here in the sanctuary but it's going to be a special prayer meeting because I'm

hoping to, Lord willing, share a brief message, famous last words, brief message.

I can, you know, but I just want to share candidly what the Lord has ministered to me over the years concerning

some of the reasons that prayers seemingly and inexplicably go and remain unanswered.

And so we'll start off with that right at seven.

Capono will do a couple worship songs, about 655.

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