Prayer

Prayer Ministry at Covenant

In addition to the prayer of the church at Sunday morning worship, twenty-five intercessors are available to pray for concerns of members who submit written requests at Sunday worship or by email. The requests are sent by email. Prayer guidelines are followed to keep requests confidential. New intercessors are welcome to participate.

Call to prayer on Wednesdays at 11:30 A.M. is an opportunity for anyone to take a “prayer break” and pray with others in a small group.

An additional time for personal prayer with another brother or sister in Christ on Sunday mornings follows the worship services. The “prayer corner” is the area behind the pulpit and baptismal font.

There are many scripture references to pray for one another in the body of Christ. James 5:13-16 (RSV) is an example.

Is any one among you suffering? Let him pray. Is any cheerful? Let him sing praise. Is any among you sic? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil, in the name of the Lord; and the prayer of faithful will save the sick man, and the Lord will raise him up; and if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. Therfore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great prower in its effects.

Pat Dalrymple is prayer coordinator.

PRAYER CORNER

Emmanuel, God with us, in the New Year 2010 is a time to resolve to begin with God’s Word and Prayer as a priority. He speaks to us in His Word. He hears our prayers. We respond and move into action according to His plan and purpose. If losing weight is one of your resolutions, try adding to your spiritual intake, as you seek to lose the pounds you gained. Consider these opportunities:

At Covenant

Sunday worship and Sunday School for all ages

Wednesdays Grace Growers Bible Study 10 am;

Call to Prayer 11:30 am

Intercessors receive prayer requests by Email

Prayer ministers are available following each worship service to pray for personal needs. Volunteers will be trained to serve in this caring ministry.

In the Community

First Thursday Prayer 1:30 pm,

Pat hosts a prayer gathering in her home #19 at the Meridian

School Prayer initiative continues in Temple schools. Two prayer teams from Covenant pray regularly at Thornton Elementary School. This is a blessing to all who pray and very much appreciated by the staff.

Prayer Resources available in the Narthex: Portals of Prayer, 3 month daily devotion book; Prayer Ventures for ELCA missions and ministries; Covenant Daily Prayer Calendar for February;

Prayerfully consider how you will move into spiritual action in 2010!

Please contact Pat Dalrymple to participate in any area of this caring ministry.

The Holy Spirit is our Helper.

742-1029 or

psalm146two@att.net