Each week we pray for our of the missionaries we support. This week's mission's prayer is for our Pastor Dennis & Vania Aggrey with the Christian Revival Church Association in Liberia, Africa.

Each week we gather into smaller groups after service to go deeper into the word of God in a more personal way in our Come For More Groups. Find the questions here for those groups or for a great time of discussion around the dinner table with your family!

Title: A.C.T.S Prayer Service

Scripture: Matthew 16:9-13

Summary: The A.C.T.S. model gives us a simple way to pray in a similar pattern Jesus teaches in the Lord’s Prayer. We start by lifting our eyes to God in adoration then come honestly in confession, with thankful hearts we depend on God for daily provision, we bring our needs and requests to Him. In this way, A.C.T.S. helps us follow the rhythm Jesus modeled.

Questions:

1. (6:9) What does Jesus’ opening teach us about the place of adoration in our prayers? Why might starting with God’s holiness reshape the rest of our prayer time?

2. (6:12) What does this tell us about the importance of confession? How does regular confession affect our relationship with God and with others?

3.Thanksgiving isn’t stated directly in the prayer, but where do you see gratitude implied in Jesus’ words? How does “Give us this day our daily bread” (6:11) help cultivate a thankful heart?

4. (6:11) What does this teach us about depending on God for daily provision? How might praying this way challenge our tendencies toward independence or worry?

5.(6:13) What do these petitions reveal about our need for God’s guidance and protection? How can praying this regularly strengthen our walk with Christ?

6. When you look at A.C.T.S. alongside the Lord’s Prayer, which aspect is most natural for you? Which is most difficult, and how might you intentionally grow in that area?