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n response to the recent ruling by the South Carolina
Supreme Court and in anticipation of our Diocese filing
a Motion for a Rehearing on September 1, 2017, Bishop
Mark Lawrence has called the Diocese of South Carolina
to observe August 30, 2017 as a Day of Prayer and Fasting.
In addition to observing the fast we are providing the following resources to guide the time of prayer.
For those seeking guidance in shaping their personal devo- and contemporary songs of praise and adoration are
tions it is always appropriate, especially on this occasion, to powerful for the bringing down of spiritual strongholds.
follow the ACTS template.
Psalm 136, 145-150
Canticles 8, 12, 13, 18-21 (BCP p. 85-96)
ACTS Template
A Adoration in our approach to God
C Confession for how weve fallen short
Prayer Direction
T Thanksgiving for the grace and mercy weve nonetheless
1. Spiritual Covering for our Diocese during this time of
received
uncertainty
S - Supplication for Gods intervention in all those affairs of
life we know are beyond our control and which only He can
2. Lift Up Prayers of Confession and Repentance for those
redeem.
things in our corporate life that need Gods healing and
forgiveness
Repentance and Praise
3. Pray for Clarity - that all would have a good under-
Repentance: Begin with a time repentance. standing of what the ruling means for us
Psalm 51
The Great Litany (Book of Common Prayer, Pg. 148) 4. Pray for Commitment that all will be moved to do
Litany of Penitence, (BCP p. 267) what we need to do, together
Praise: Move to a time of praise. 5. Pray for Confidence - the courage to trust in Gods pro-
Individual and corporate praise is particularly efficacious vision for us as we walk through these uncertain days
as a compliment to repentance and intercession. Hymns
Prayer Guide from Archbishop Foley Beach
(The day after the ruling was released Archbishop Beach For Gods leadership in their next steps (Psalm 32:8)
called for a day of prayer and fasting on our Dioceses behalf. I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should
The following guide was included with his message) go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you. (ESV)
Let us fast and intercede on behalf of: For the right doors to be opened (Matthew 7:7, 8)
Bishop Mark Lawrence Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find;
The Standing Committee knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who
The Clergy (and rectors) asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one
The vestries and congregations affected by this ruling who knocks it will be opened. (ESV)
The Legal team
For the public witness of the Gospel and the Glory of God
(1 Corinthians 10:31; Colossians 3:17)
Let us ask God for His blessing on all of them So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all
to the glory of God. (ESV)
For Wisdom from God (James 1:5)
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything
generously to all without reproach, and it will be given in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the
him. (English Standard Version, ESV) Father through him. (ESV)
For Godly Counsel (Proverbs 15:22) For Gods peace in the storm (Philippians 4:6, 7)
Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything
succeed. (ESV) by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your
requests be made known to God. And the peace of God,
For true Justice (Amos 5:24) which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts
But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness and your minds in Christ Jesus. (ESV)
like an ever-flowing stream. (ESV)
Ask, and it shall be given to you; seek and you shall find;
For trust in the Lord (Proverbs 3:5,6) knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on asks, receives, and the one who seeks, finds, and to the one
your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge who knocks, it will be opened. (Jesus in Matthew 7:7,8)
him, and he will make straight your paths. (ESV)
Third Day Evening: Before Sleep This prayer, from The Valley of Vision, is reprinted
with permission from Banner of Truth.
God of All Sovereignty, Thy acceptance of others moves us. Be with us to our journeys end that we
Thy greatness is unsearchable, Look thou upon us and be merciful may glorify thee in death as in life.
Thy name most excellent, unto us; We bless thee for preservation, sup-
Thy glory above the heavens; Convince us of the penalty and pollu- plies, mercies, and to thee, keeper of
Ten thousand minister to thee, tion of sin; souls, we commit all we are and have.
Ten thousand times ten thousand Give us faith to believe, and, believing, May no evil befall us, no sickness come
stand before thee; to have life in Jesus; nigh us, no horror disturb us!
In thy awful presence we are less than May we enter into his sufferings; May our conscience be clear, our
nothing. Let us see thy hand in the instruments hearts pure, our sleep sweet!
We do not approach thee because we of our grief, rejoicing that they are And with the innumerable company
deserve thy notice, for we are sinners; from thy over-ruling providence. who neither slumber nor rest we join
Our necessities compel us, Let not our weeping hinder sowing; in ascribing blessing, honour,
Thy promises encourage us, nor sorrow, duty. glory and power to the Lamb upon the
Our broken hearts incite us, While living in a world of change let us throne, for ever and ever.
The Mediator draws us, seek the abiding city.
Churches of the Diocese of South Carolina
Holy Apostles, Barnell Ascension, Hagood
The Parish Church of St. Helena, Beaufort St. Bartholomews, Hartsville
St. Pauls, Bennettsville St. Lukes, Hilton Head
St. James Anglican, Blackville Church of Our Saviour, Johns Island
Strawberry Chapel, Berkeley County St. Johns, Johns Island
The Church of the Cross, Bluffton The Advent, Marion
The Cathedral of St. Luke & St. Paul, Charleston Christ Church, Mt. Pleasant
The Church of the Good Shepherd, Charleston Trinity, Myrtle Beach
Holy Trinity, Charleston The Well By the Sea, Myrtle Beach
Old St. Andrews, Charleston Resurrection, North Charleston
St. Albans Chapel, The Citadel, Charleston Grace Parish, North Myrtle Beach
Saint James, Charleston Redeemer, Orangeburg
St. Michaels, Charleston St. Pauls, Orangeburg
St. Philips, Charleston Christ the King Grace Church, Waccamaw
St. Davids, Cheraw Redeemer, Pineville
St. Pauls, Conway Trinity, Pinopolis
Holy Cross, Daniel Island Holy Cross, Stateburg
St. Matthews, Darlington Holy Cross, Sullivans Island
Trinity, Edisto Island St. Matthias, Summerton
Historic Epiphany, Eutawville St. Pauls, Summerville
All Saints, Florence St. Timothys, Cane Bay
Christ Church, Florence Holy Comforter, Sumter
St. Johns, Florence Resurrection, Surfside Beach
St. Matthews, Fort Motte Atonement, Walterboro
Prince George Winyah, Georgetown St. Judes, Walterboro
St. James, Goose Creek Christ St. Pauls, Yonges Island
Holy Trinity, Grahamville