Night of Worship

In light of the upcoming election, join us for a night of worship and prayer where we will sing, petition, confess, and lament, focused on the theme of 'God Is Our Refuge and Strength’.  Prepare your hearts for the evening by reading Psalm 46 and meditating on the prayer points below. Prepare to sing / register for childcare below.

People across the country will soon be casting their ballots for various elected offices. Please join us in declaring our trust in the Lord and seeking his will through prayer. There are various ways to pray for elections. Here are a few specific things you can pray for.

1. Pray for the Process - Pray for the polls and vote counting. That it would be safe, fair, and accessible to all. That God would protect polling stations and make them places of peace. That every vote would be counted and accurately reported. That election workers would be filled with peace, surrounded by safety, and able to work with efficiency and integrity.
2. Pray for Peace - Tensions run high around elections, so let’s pray for peace to cover every part of the process: That Jesus, the Prince of Peace, would reign over the nation with his peace. That God would help any frustration to be channeled into productive action and conversation. That there would be no violence of any kind. That if there is to be an exchange of power, it should happen peacefully and with respect.
3. Pray for Voters - Let’s pray for everyone voting in the upcoming election: That God would give voters wisdom from above. That young voters and first-time voters would feel empowered to make their voices heard. That the process of casting a vote is straightforward and safe for every voter. That voters make decisions with godly wisdom, led by the Holy Spirit.
4. Pray for our Nation - Let's pray for God to raise up leaders who will promote that which is good, right, and just. Pray for leaders from different parties to work together with a spirit of cooperation so that they can govern effectively. Pray for the government to do its job well so that we can lead quiet and peaceful lives.
5. Pray for the Church - Let’s pray for the church to bear God’s light during these elections: That in the church we would keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, not becoming overwhelmed by the circumstances or placing too much hope in human leadership. That the church would lead the way in humility, truth, compassion and love throughout these elections – especially with those who we may disagree with. That God would give us wisdom to know not just how to vote in a way that honors him, but also what good works he is calling us to so that we can be an expression of his Kingdom during this time. That God would protect the church from any persecution or violence during these elections.