Growing through Prayer

We believe in the power of prayer to change lives and move mountains. James 5:16 says, "The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much." Prayer is to the spiritual life what breathing is to the physical life. Everything we do and say should be done within the atmosphere of prayer.

Prayer lists

A list of persons for whom we are praying is circulated in each Adult Sunday School class each Sunday morning and is placed on each table during the evening meal on Wednesdays. Church members are encouraged to pray for names listed and to contact the church office to place names on the list. Our Minister of Pastoral Care maintains the list and keeps the church informed of persons in the hospital or sick at home.

Prayer groups

Various groups meet for prayer during the week. Persons wishing to join a group for prayer may check with the church office for day and times.

Private Prayer

Prayer is best when it is personal and private.

Matthew 6:5 "And when you pray, you are not to be as the hypocrites; for they  love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on the street corners, in order to be seen by men. Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full. 6 But you, when you pray, go into your inner room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees in secret will repay you."

We encourage members to develop a daily prayer, Bible study and devotion time.

1. Select a specific time: one in which you can be consistent.
2. Choose a special place: a place where you can be alone with God.
3. Gather resources before you begin: Bible, notebook for prayer journal, hymnal.
4. Begin with the right attitudes: reverence, expectancy, willingness to obey.
5. Follow a simple plan: Relax, read, reflect, record, request.

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