Christ the King Church

Sometimes people wonder why some will lift up (raise) their hands during a worship service or prayer.  There are several scriptures that support this expression of worship.  Scripture speaks of worship to include, singing, dancing, shouting, clapping, kneeling, musical instruments … Continue reading →

Dear Friends and Servants of our Lord, I invite you to join me in a time of prayer and fasting for each other and our community/church [May 17, 18 and 19].  Throughout Scripture Prayer and fasting is an important part … Continue reading →

Jesus taught us to pray: “Forgive us our trespasses (debts, sins) as we forgive those who trespass (are in our debt, or have sinned) against us.”  (Matthew 6:12)  In order to emphasize this point, the first thing Jesus says when … Continue reading →

Jesus instructed His disciples to pray, “Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.”  As we pray these words we can pause in our hearts and pray this for our families, church and community.  “Lord, Your will … Continue reading →

In many church services around the world, and for many on a daily basis, Christians pray together using the words that our Lord taught to His disciples (the Lord’s Prayer). It can be easy for us not to pay attention … Continue reading →

Jesus said:  “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.” Jn 10: 27 (NKJV).  It is not enough to “hear” God or His Word.  The key is in following what He says.  Naaman (1 Kings … Continue reading →

This was written for the prayer team at New Hope Anglican Church, Lacey, WA, by Fr. Joel Graves, the founding Rector.  At Christ the King, Yelm, WA and New Hope we stand in faith with people who are suffering and in need … Continue reading →