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What Our Prayer Ministry Is All About
We envision a church where
prayer is the priority for everything we do as a church.
A church where planning is secondary to praying.
A church where all, both young and old, are taught how to pray, the
value of prayer and are given the opportunity to practice prayer.
We are told that we are to always pray, and we want to help
everyone be obedient to the call to pray.
We envision a church where
groups pray together for the salvation of the lost.
God desires that all should be saved, and we partner with Him by praying
for those who do not yet know Jesus Christ in His saving power.
We envision a church where
there is “room to pray”.
A room that is set aside for people to come and pray for God to
move in our church and our city. A place where we can agree with each other for the
advancement of the kingdom of God in our lives, families and community.
A room where there is
vital up-to-date information to help guide our prayers and agreement.
We envision a church where
all worship services are “prayed over”
before the first person arrives for worship.
We desire the Holy Spirit to be present and active in our midst so
that we can hear from God every time we enter His presence.
We envision a church where
those who are sick may turn to the church for healing prayers.
There are times in everyone’s life when a healing touch of God is
needed.
The Scriptures tell us that those who are spiritually mature
should gather with those
who are hurting, anoint them with oil and pray.
We believe this is not only for those who are physically sick, but
also those who are suffering for any reason.
We envision a church where
groups pray together for our church, pastor, leaders and ministries.
However, we pray not only for our local church, but also for The United
Methodist Church, the churches in our city, and around the world.
We are the body of Christ on earth, and we pray for our brothers and
sisters wherever they may be in our world.
Lastly, we envision a church
where we are lead by the Holy Spirit to pray at all times and in
all places. We want to
truly be a house of prayer!
How You Can Participate
1.
Upper Room Prayer Center - On the north side of the sanctuary
is a room that is especially designed and furnished for prayer.
You may sign-up to pray for an hour each week for the needs of the
church, the world and your life.
This is the epicenter of all that the Holy Spirit wishes to do in our
lives, our church and our world.
2.
Pre-Prayer for Worship - You are invited to come to the church
on Saturday night or EARLY Sunday morning to pray over every aspect of
our worship on Sunday morning.
Not only will you pray for the music, pastor, pianist, choir, Sunday
School, but also for those who will be present in worship that they may
receive a touch from God.
3.
Worship Cover - You are invited to volunteer to pray in the
Upper Room while the worship services are in progress.
This is a means of “covering” the service in prayer.
4.
Healing Prayers - You are invited to be a part of a prayer team
that prays for the sick and afflicted in our midst.
We also have a Communion and Healing service on the second Sunday of each
month. This is held during our regular evening service at 7:00.
5.
Prayer Retreats - You are invited to be a part of a yearly
prayer retreat. At the retreat there will be instruction, worship and prayer.
6.
Prayer Training Ministries - You are invited to attend courses
on different aspects and types of prayer.
The following is a list of possible subjects: intercession,
corporate prayer, prayers for healing, and listening.
7.
Prayer Ushers - We will have people who have been trained to
pray with and for you available at the end of services each Sunday
morning. They will be stationed near the altar and available to
pray with you.
We are excited about what God will
do in us and through us as we humble ourselves, pray and seek
His face. We do not pray
primarily so that God will move, but because we want to know Him!
However,
we are looking forward to what He will do in our
midst when we connect with the power of the Eternal
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