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I made up a few Facebook banners for River City Church members recently and here they are:

Prayer Chain

I find my home in Dubuque, Iowa at River City Church - a church plant full of potential.  Many things are in the works and in the heart for this new church, one effort of which is in the works is a prayer chain. A prayer chain is a fantastic opportunity that organizes opportunities for people to be together in interceding on behalf of others in prayer.  Another individual is taking responsibility for managing the chain at River City, however one thing that will also be put into works for this is a handout (in a flyer format) to encourage those who may be looking for a little more information about how to be involved within the prayer chain.  Other handouts will likely find fruition as they become applicable. The following is the prayer handout:

*UPDATE*

I wanted to note that a revision is planned for some time in the future which potentially may be a front and back version to add more content. I wanted to make a couple more points available to people in providing Scripture reference to why prayer's are done in Jesus name (John 14:13-14; 1 John 5:14-15; Colossians 3:17), and rejoicing in answered prayer (Psalm 28:6-7). I also want to point others to some of the coolest prayers in the Bible including the Lord's prayer (the example to follow --- Matthew 6:9-15), Hannah's prophetic prayer (1 Samuel 1:1-2:10), Daniel's prayer for understanding (what follows is also very important --- Daniel 9:1-19) , Solomon's prayer for understanding (1 Kings 3:1-15).

Biblical Finances (Seed File)

Firstly, beware of earthly desire (if our eyes are guided to the things of this world they are distracted from our Lord and the things of Heaven): 

Matthew 19:24-26; Proverbs 15:27; Jeremiah 6:13-15, 8:9-12

...because the things of this world "will" pass away:

Mark 13:1-2; Psalm 109:11; Proverbs 15:27; Matthew 6:19

So, live for the Lord and the life in the next:

Proverbs 16:16, 28:16; Matthew 6:20-21

Let HIM be your support; lean not to the materials of the world:

Proverbs 15:27; Hebrews 13:5; Matthew 23:16

Some Scripture regarding tithing (tithing is an act of faith, but salvation is not dependent upon it, and you reap what you sow):

Deuteronomy 14:22, 24-28; Malachi 3:8, 10;  Luke 6:38; 1 Corinthians 16:2; Hebrews 7:4-10

Remember that what you give selflessly to glorify the Lord shows Him your caliber:

Mark 12:41-44; Matthew 6:2-4; Luke 21:1-4

...for you will be rewarded for the quality (the HEART) of your actions:

Proverbs 19:17; Mark 12:41-44

On debt - avoid it and pay it off as soon as possible because it burdens your ability to serve His will:

Proverbs 22:7; Deuteronomy 28:12; Isaiah 50:1; 2 Kings 4:1-7; Matthew 6:24

God wants our hearts to give lovingly and selflessly, and not weighted down by debt or otherwise:

2 Corinthians 9:7; Luke 6:27-28; James 2:14-16

When lending money to others remember NOT to burden them, as the Lord wishes you to avoid as well:

Exodus 22:25; Leviticus 19:18, 25:35-40; Deuteronomy 23:19-20; Pslam 15:5, Psalm 37:26-27, Psalm 112:5;  Matthew 5:42, 6:1-4,6:12, 7:12, 18:21-35, 19:19, 22:39; Luke 6:31, 10:27, 7:41-43, 11:4, 16:1-12; Galatians 5:14; Romans 13:9; Colossians 3:17

On sound investments - find honest ones; be wise and find which of those that are just and fair:

Leviticus 19:35-36; Deuteronomy 25:13-16; Proverbs 11:1, 16:2, 16:11, 20:10, 20:23; Habakkuk 2:9-11

On savings - DO IT! Be prepared to weather the storm. Be wise and do not get caught with your guard down:

Proverbs 13:11, 21:20, 22:3

Record your finances (budget):

Proverbs 22:23, 24:3-4

Work diligently and wisely, and you will be fruitful:

Proverbs 14:23; Genesis 1:1 (even God works!); Psalm 1:1; Proverbs 15:22

A (Potential) Future Three-Part Sermon Series:

• Debt: The Dealings of the Devil
• An Economy of Gratitude In An Economy of Greed
• The Cheerful Giver: Freedom From Debt-pendence