To the Orchard Valley family
This is God’s invitation to you…..
How different do you think our lives could be if we were able to see God in every moment and in all things. How would we see ourselves and relate to others? Part of our being Christians is developing that awareness and responding to it through prayer.
Prayer is us responding to God’s presence that is already with us.
First, we recognize that God makes the first move by inviting us into relationship. (I have called you by name: you are mine. Isaiah 43:1)
Next, we can rejoice in the different ways we experience the presence of God in relationships with family, friends, coworkers, strangers, and others
in kindness and generosity, both given and received
in Scripture, worship, work, and our imaginations.
in interior and spiritual promptings and longings
in a simple awareness of what God might be calling you to right now
in times you are challenged to make a difficult decision

Whatever form of your prayer is, you can begin it by quietly putting yourself in God’s presence. Amid distractions and noise, God is present. Come join us this Friday at 7:30 p.m. in the church office for our monthly prayer gathering where we practice awareness of that presence together. Looking forward to see you with us!

Pastor Mark
Ron Wong