Southeastern District Convention

2009 Servant of Christ recipients - Gloria Wismeman, Doug and Linda Tavi, David Schiebel and Marian Parker.	“Servant of Christ” Recognition The SED Board of Directors at the 1985 Convention established a special recognition called the “Servant of Christ”.  Any professional church worker, layperson, congregation or school deemed to have given outstanding service in the mission of Christ can be nominated for this recognition.  Nominations are due January 30, 2012. Nomination forms and more information.

Your prayers on behalf of the Southeastern District Convention are invited as preconvention meetings are held and convention preparations move into high gear. Your prayers and attendance at these meetings is an important time of listening, sharing, and influencing.

REFLECTION
I Corinthians 12:4-6, 27
It takes many “gifted” people to prepare for a convention and to build His Kingdom. What is your role in the Body? How might God use you to further His mission?
Ephesians 4:1-7
Since we are one in Jesus, how are we called to treat each other in order to maintain that unity of Spirit? Does this influence the way we do our convention?

PRAYER
We thank You, loving Father, for our sisters and brothers in Christ who are working on our behalf, both behind the scenes and in the forefront of the convention. In particular, we pray for President Jon Diefenthaler, his staff, the Convention Committee, those who will serve on floor committees, and all delegates. Bless their efforts for Your glory and for the good of Your Body, the Church. Give them wisdom, strength, health, patience, and joy in their service. May your Spirit renew and refresh them. We thank You for their willing hearts and their faithfulness to You. Bless the work of the “preconvention meetings” that will take place throughout our District this month. May they inform, inspire and unify us in our common vision for mission. We also pray for those who will serve us at the hotel and in the surrounding Virginia Beach community, especially those who may not know You as Savior and Lord. May the words and actions of all who participate in the Convention convey appreciation, grace, and kindness. Provide opportunities and give us the courage to share Good News of Your love with them. In the precious name of Jesus we pray. Amen.