Today this place is empty. Tomorrow, it will be filled with the Holy Spirit. We look forward to seeing you at 10 am. Get ready to make a joyful noise.
This was the program for our parking lot gathering tonight.
Honoring Those Who Serve
September 11, 2020
Immanuel Baptist Church, Bellevue
We gather tonight to pay our respects and honor those who lost and gave their lives on September 11, 2001.
We honor their memory and vow to never forget the sacrifice of all, especially those who risked their lives to save strangers after the towers fell, those who ran toward the pentagon and those who heroically brought down flight 93 in a field in rural Pennsylvania.
May their memory and example be a beacon for us and for our children, remembering that true heroes step up to the challenge whatever it may be and whatever cost it may exact.
We also gather tonight to pray for and honor our police departments and first responders who put themselves in the path of danger each and every day to protect and serve, to save and rescue.
My County ‘Tis of Thee
No weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed, and you shall confute every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord and their vindication from me, declares the Lord.”
Isaiah 54:17
Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends
John 15:13 ESV
We pray dear God, you bless the memory of those who died on 9/11. Bring peace and comfort to their families.
Prayer for those serving today
We honor and respect you tonight for the often thankless job you perform. We thank you!
Loving Father, thank you that you are always with us. We pray for police officers and ask that they would know your presence is with them as they face the challenges and demands of their job. Give them safety and bring them home from each shift. Be their strength and guide. Bless their families every day and night as they remain at home, hopeful and faithfully supporting their officers.
Merciful Father in heaven, look down in Your love upon all those who protect us and ours from the ravages of fire and flame. Grant them the courage and skills to carry out their duties well and safely. When they must go into the face of danger, be by their side in the smoke and flames. Watch over their families, ever reminding them that those who fight fire are also in Your loving care. Bless those EMTs and paramedics who bring healing and health to those who are hurting. Give them strength and skill as they hold the lives of others in their hands. Comfort them and give them peace when they have done all they can and do not achieve the results they desire.
Prayer for our Nation
“First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, for kings and all those who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.” 1 Timothy 2:1-2
Prayer for Our Nation
Heavenly Father, As we face these uncertain times in our nation and the world, we are comforted by the knowledge that You alone are our Savior and Lord, and the ultimate Master of life. We trust our nation to Your loving care, Lord. Send Your Spirit to touch the hearts of our nation’s leaders. Give them the wisdom to know what is right, and the courage to do it. Give us Your light and Your truth to guide us in our ways so that we may seek Your will in our lives and impact the world around us for Your Kingdom. We pray for your great healing on our land. We need you now, more than ever before. Our times are in your hands. Thank you that you are rich in mercy and full of grace. Thank you that you are forgiving and merciful. Thank you that you are for us and that In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen.
God Bless America