Davis Park Church of Christ

901 W Rumble Rd / Modesto, CA 95350 / 209.522.7226
www.davisparkchurchmodesto.com / davisparkcoc@sbcglobal.net

In Constant Prayer, part 1

Repeatedly in Scripture we are encouraged to “seek His face” (Psalm 24.6; 27.8; 105.4). The phrase “seek His face” denotes the idea of seeking the presence of God. It is desiring to be where He is. One way in which we can seek God’s face is in prayer. In prayer we commune with God, talking with Him about anything and everything. Just as we are exhorted over and over to seek His presence, so also the Bible, specifically the New Testament, has a recurrent theme to be constant in prayer.

One such example is found in Ephesians 6.18: “praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints” (ESV). Two great emphases emerge from this text. First, when Paul says to pray “in the Spirit” he is indicating that true prayer is spiritual (see Romans 8.15, 26; Jude 20). The Spirit is in us (1 Corinthians 3.16; 6.19; Ephesians 3.16; Acts 2.38) and He helps us in our weakness, even our prayer life (Romans 8.26). “The ordinary habit of the soul should be prayerful, realizing the presence of God and looking for his grace and guidance.” God is everywhere, always with us. In prayer, our spirit communes with God Who is spirit with the Holy Spirit interceding on our behalf.

The other important point to note is that prayer must be unceasing (“at all times”), undivided (“keep alert with all perseverance”), and universal (“all the saints”). Prayer must be non-stop, focused, and for all Christians. Our hearts must be constantly given over to the continual conversation of our souls with our Savior. We cannot spend our entire lives in a mountain monastery in quiet solitude with God, but we can & should live in continual communion with God, seeking His face through prayer.

COVID-19 INFORMATION

We are complying with state and county guidelines
Sunday morning worship transitioning to online
Sunday Bible classes cancelled until further notice
Wednesday Bible classes cancelled until further notice
Junior Worship cancelled until further notice
Travelers Motel – food service only
Potlucks cancelled until further notice
Food Pantry closed until further notice
Shower Shuttle cancelled until further notice
Recommendations – Those who are over 60 or have underlying health conditions are encouraged to stay home.
Guidelines – If you are sick, stay home. Wash your hands. Cough and sneeze into a tissue or your elbow.
http://schsa.org/publichealth/pages/corona-virus/

Other Online Resources for Worship, Sermons, Bible Classes, etc.

COVID 1900 – daily thought and prayer – Davis Park Facebook Page & YouTube at 7 PM daily.

Wednesday Night Bible Study at 7 PM – Davis Park Facebook Page

Sunday Morning Online Worship Service at YouTube Live Stream– Davis Park Church

Davis Park Church of Christ (page)
Davis Park Church of Christ (group)
Davis Park Youth Group

Instagram – Davis Park Church

Twitter – Davis Park Church of Christ

YouTube – Davis Park Church, Live Streaming Sunday Morning Worship Service. Bible Studies, Daily Prayer & Encouragement

Other Online Resources for Worship, Sermons, Bible Classes, etc.

Fairmont Park Church of Christ (Midland, TX)

Live Streaming & Recorded Sermons & Bible Classes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FPCOFC/ Website: https://www.fmpchurch.com/ App: (Apple & Android)

Fairmont Park Church of Christ *Children’s resources now available

The Christian Chronicle

The Christian Chronicle is compiling a list of Churches of Christ nationwide who offer live streaming services. https://christianchronicle.org/churches-of-christ-offeringlivestream-worship/

Let the Bible Speak

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/LetTheBibleSpeak

NOTE: Those needing help with food or other supplies may call the office, a staff member, or an Elder for assistance. Office hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Sweet Hour of Prayer

Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
That calls me from a world of care,
And bids me at my Father’s throne
Make all my wants and wishes known.
In seasons of distress and grief,
My soul has often found relief,
And oft escaped the tempter’s snare,
By thy return, sweet hour of prayer!

Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
The joys I feel, the bliss I share,
Of those whose anxious spirits burn
With strong desires for thy return!
With such I hasten to the place
Where God my Savior shows His face,
And gladly take my station there,
And wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer!

Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
Thy wings shall my petition bear
To Him whose truth and faithfulness
Engage the waiting soul to bless.
And since He bids me seek His face,
Believe His Word and trust His grace,
I’ll cast on Him my every care,
And wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer!

Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
May I thy consolation share,
Till, from Mount Pisgah’s lofty height,
I view my home and take my flight.
This robe of flesh I’ll drop, and rise
To seize the everlasting prize,
And shout, while passing through the air,
“Farewell, farewell, sweet hour of prayer!”

Opportunity to Make a Difference

Many of our Shut-ins are not allowed visitors at this time. Please take the time to send them a card or note of encouragement if you can.

Contact Info for our Shut-Ins

Jewel Cherry, 2117 Bridgewood Way, Modesto, CA 95355
Nadine Greff, Vintage Faire, 3620 Dale Rd, Rm. 25, Modesto, CA 95356
Mary Ellen Heinrich, Casa de Modesto, 1745 Eldena Way, Room 906, Modesto, 95350
Betty McGoldrick, 13754 Jasper St., Lathrop, CA 95330
Russ Ortloff, 511 East D Street, Oakdale, CA 95361
Joyce Percival, Casa de Modesto, 1745 Eldena Way, Room 4, Modesto, 95350
Jody Thompson, Stratford Place, 3529 Forest Glen Dr., Apt. 113, Modesto, 95355
Evelyn Wood, Bethel Assisted Living, 2345 Scenic Ave., Apt. 323, Modesto 95355

***Please submit additions, corrections & updates to the office.

Prayer Requests

Coronavirus

Diagnosed or Tested

Sandra Franklin (Family Promise organizer) – dad has COVID-19 & is in his last days
Gary Laguna – mom, Sarah, is recovering from COVID-19 and another virus
Lee Walls – aunt Dorothy diagnosed with COVID-19
Wayne Vanderford – dad diagnosed with COVID-19
Sharon Corley – brother Jim McGoldrick diagnosed with COVID-19 & pneumonia, still on ventilator
Yuri Gomez – Rodriguez Family lost a sister/aunt in Spain to COVID-19
Joan Ortloff – sister Jan’s congregation has a senior member diagnosed with COVID-19

Health Care Workers

Tonya Barnard, RT
Tamara Wallers, RN
Debbie Cree, RN
Betty Weldon, RN
Krista Gray, RN
Dawn Young, RN
Rick Kelley, PA (Shower Shuttle Volunteer)
Rose Kelley, PA
Christie, RN
Ellen Tostado, Medical Lab Technician (daughter of John & Patty Ford)

Cities/Countries in Crisis

USA
China
Germany
Italy
Iran
Pakistan
Modesto
Spain
France
Stanislaus County
Midland, TX (COVID-19 plus a dramatic drop in oil prices)
World Leaders

Recent Requests

Rose Mary Cowan – mourning the loss of her sister, Marge
Ruth Womack – (Waterford CoC member) fell & broke her hip & wrist
Michael Brown – retired colleague & founder of company passed away
Paula Meler – friend Jennifer’s granddaughter passed away; Perkins Family mourning the loss of their dad; friend released from the hospital
Marianne Durso – cancer has returned, will start chemo soon
Lew Wade – co-worker’s son killed in a car accident
Melissa Shook – vertigo; knee is feeling better after cortisone shot
Sheila Walls – undergoing radiation treatments, awaiting MRI results
Helen Hinton – brother Harold having an angiogram on May 7th & his wife has been diagnosed with bone cancer
Yuri Gomez & Family – mourning the loss of her grandfather
Breeyana Richmond – family friend lost her only son in a drug & alcohol related accident
The Vargas Family – niece’s friend’s grandfather committed suicide
Terry & Traci McEnery – Terry’s daughter Katie Lynn is having marital & other problems
Jack Hairston – son-in-law Bill Mara having surgery soon; Indian preacher under house arrest
Famine in India
Oklahoma, Georgia, Nashville, TN & Jonesboro, AR – tornado victims
Leadership – for guidance & wisdom in this time of uncertainty