Prayer ministry

The goal of Prayer Ministry is to hold up the congregation (individuals, ministries, activities, Ministry staff, teachers, elders, deacons, Stephen Ministers etc.) in prayer before God on a regular basis. Love for God and each other is the guiding principal of Prayer Ministry. Prayer Ministry’s secondary goal is fostering the personal prayer journeys of prayer ministry participants.

Prayer ministry opportunities for fall 2007

Monday Morning Prayer Group: meets weekly year around to pray for our church, encourage & support each other’s prayer journeys, and draw closer to God. No experience necessary. All church women welcome. This is learning by doing in a friendly, supportive environment.
We meet in the Emeritus Room.
Social time 10:00 a.m. Education/Inspiration/Support 10:30 Prayer 11:00 – 12:00.

Intercessory Prayer & Worship: Meets monthly in the Sanctuary to intercede in prayer and worship for our church. Doris Edwards provides music and leadership. This is an open door opportunity for anyone drawn to pray in this style. Participants pray and worship individually as Doris sets the tone with music and inspired readings. This is a great opportunity for some quality time with God.
Fall dates are Friday 9/28, 10/26 & 11/16 from 12:30 – 1:30 pm.

Monday Book Discussion Group: reading The Bait of Satan by John Bevere. This book is recommended by Joyce Meyer, easy to read and understand, & helpful is recognizing and overcoming the problem of offense. We meet in the Mission Room. This ladies group meets the 2nd and 4th Monday beginning Oct. 8th from 12:15 – 1:45 pm. You are welcome to bring a sack lunch to this meeting.

Tuesday Evening Prayer & Study Group: divides their time between prayer and study. This group is reading The Bait of Satan by John Bevere. We meet in Debbie Julow’s home. This ladies group meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays beginning Oct. 2nd from 7:00 – 8:30 pm.

Prayer Ministry monthly business meeting: Open to all Prayer Ministry members. This group meets monthly to chart the course for Prayer Ministry and provide hands on help for Prayer Ministry activities as needed. Fall dates are Monday, 10/1, 11/5, & 12/3 in the library at 12:15 pm.

Prayer Partnerships: are composed of 3 or 4 Prayer Ministry members who commit to pray for the others in the partnership during their personal prayer time.

Individual Prayer Ministry Members praying for our Church: receive prayer requests and pray faithfully during their personal prayer time for these requests, and for our church, that God’s will be done.

Who can participate in the prayer ministry?

Any person who has a heart for prayer and a desire to pray for our church, is willing to pray faithfully, and will maintain strict confidentiality can be a Prayer Ministry participant.

You can become a part of the Prayer Ministry by signing the Prayer Ministry Statement. The Prayer Ministry Statement is the uniting declaration of all Prayer Ministry participants regardless of which the Prayer Ministry activities an individual participates in. (see below)

For more information about Prayer Ministry, contact
Debbie Julow or Marlene Ralph

HAVING A FRIEND THAT PRAYS IS PRICELESS.
BE THAT KIND OF FRIEND.

Prayer Ministry Statement

As a member of Prayer Ministry:
I understand the importance of trust built on confidentiality in responding to prayer requests including prayer requests given to me individually & as part of a prayer group. I promise to faithfully maintain confidentiality, and encourage others in Prayer Ministry to do likewise.

I understand that responding to a prayer request faithfully requires a commitment to include the request in my regular personal prayer time for an appropriate period of time. Through prayer, it is my desire to bring God’s will into the prayer request.

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Signature Date

Philippians 4:5b, 6 & 7 The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. NIV