“…but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4.6-7
Paul writes to the church in Philippi from his own lock down, urging his brothers and sisters to bring everything to God in prayer. For some of us in this third lockdown we may feel that all we can do is pray. Paul reminds us that praying is one of the best things we can offer to God in serving Him.
During this lockdown we encourage you to continue praying and to share prayer with us as a church. We offer you some different ways you may like to join us, shape our prayers and also share your requests for prayer. We recognise that during lockdown, sharing prayer requests has been difficult and we are learning how to do this in a way that is respectful and keeps us connected as family. These ways to pray are starting points for us to build a rhythm of gathered prayer into our lockdown life together. Look out for how you can take part and help us to shape them.
Shona and Graham
Daily prayer:
When: Starting on Monday the 25th of January you are invited to join with us at 12noon and 8pm each Monday to Friday.
What: led prayers based on scripture that marks midday and evening prayer. It helps us pause and reflect, reminding us of God’s presence and affirming our faith.
Where: click on the links on Facebook and on the MBC website
Get involved: would you like to write your own daily prayer and share it with the church? Get in touch with Kate at the church office or email: admin@moortownbaptistchurch.onmicrosoft.com
Thanksgiving and Intercessions:
When: Church at Home on Sundays
What: led prayers for the wider world and our communities asking for God’s help.
Where: click on the links for our Church at Home service on our website. These will take you to our YouTube channel.
Get involved: would you like the church to pray for a particular situation that you support in mission or would you like to lead prayers of intercession in our service? Get in touch.
Prayers of thanksgiving, intercession and healing:
When: monthly Zoom on third Sundays
What: interactive prayers as part of a short communion service.
Where: the zoom link will be emailed to members on the Friday before third Sunday of the month.
Get involved: would you like the church to pray for a someone known to you. Please check the person is happy to be prayed for, and get in touch with Kate, Graham or Shona.
Sharing updates & requests for prayer with the wider church:
Get in touch with Graham and Shona if you have a request for prayer and updates on prayers answered.
Please check you have the person’s permission for what is shared: God does not need to know all the details. Where it is shared: requests and updates will be shared on our Facebook Live on Sundays and stay on our account. And with whom: Facebook is a public site so others beyond the church can and do see our content.