In prayer and with thankful hearts we look to God for all that we need and hope for.
During our Sunday service and in many of our groups and activities we take time to pray and encourage one another to pray in every aspect of our lives. Prayer is vitally important and yet so many of us struggle with it. We want to make it easier, not harder, to enjoy speaking with God in prayer.
Praise & Prayer
On the 1st Sunday of the month 7-8pm
If you haven’t been to Praise and Prayer before, then let us tell you what it will be like. First, there will be a time of praise and worship – we sing a few songs and sometimes learn a new one. Then we have roughly 30mins of quiet prayer and reflection. There are 3-4 information stations around the church to give you some ideas of what to pray for in relation to our theme – usually focusing on ourselves, our church, our city and our world. It’s nice to move around freely, be inspired, and find a quiet spot to bring your own thoughts to God. Sometimes there are bible verses to think about, sometimes there are creative activities to do if you wish, sometimes there are things to take home to help you continue to pray. Sometimes it’s just good to sit and rest in God’s presence and listen to the gentle background music. Whatever happens, we finish on time at 8pm – there’s still time to get home and get ready for the week ahead.
We know our heavenly Father wants a relationship with us, and talking / listening to him is vital. Praise and Prayer is designed to be open to everyone and un-intimidating (you will not be asked to pray out loud or join a group), and most people who have been seem to find it very peaceful, refreshing and spiritually helpful. It helps us pray about our lives and our world in a way that we probably wouldn’t at home. We dare you to come and not enjoy it!