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Why You Should Start a Prayer Room in Your Church Terry Teykl Jan-03-2005
Jesus said, "My house will be a house of prayer." Our churches have rooms for offices, music practice, youth events, meetings, even one for the janitor. Yet when it comes to prayer, we have no room. Here's why you should.
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Having a Bad Prayer Day? 5 Tips for Getting in Touch with God John McGowan C.Ss.R. Jul-26-2004
We all have days when our prayers seem to drop to the ground the moment they pass through our lips. John McGowan shares five practical tips on how to work through those inevitable bad prayer days.
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Different Prayer Styles for Different Kids Kathy Chateau Jul-20-2004
All children are smart in one way or another and all are spiritual, too. Just as there are many ways to learn, so also there are many ways to pray. We can enhance our spiritual lives by walking through and trying out different doors. As teachers, we can use these diverse doors when we teach children to pray.
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Intercessory Prayer for Governing Authorities Mennonite Central Committee
In its Advocacy Handbook, the Mennonite Central Committee offers principles and suggestions you and your church can use to pray for government officials and public policy decisions.
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Hosting A Prayer Booth at a Community Festival located on www.newlifeministries-nlm.org Kinney Cathcart describes a unique community outreach project: hosting a prayer booth at a community fair/festival. Prayer and Evangelism located on www.newlifeministries-nlm.org Church planting pastor Hal Seed says that his outlook on outreach was changed dramatically when, for 30 days, he prayed this simple prayer: "Lord, I don't ask for much. Just give me your heart for the lost." As a result, he gained new eyes and a new heart for people who need to come to saving faith in Jesus Christ. Prayer Journaling: A Way to Pray located on www.domestic-church.com Prayer Journalling is a form of prayer. In it, you express your thoughts in writing instead of orally or silently. It is not like a diary - you don't use a prayer journal to record daily details - but more like a travel record of your spiritual journey. What to Pray for Non-Christians located on www.navpress.com 11 specific things, all pulled from Scripture, you can pray for non-Christian friends, family, and those around the world. Writing Prayers for Alternative Worship located on www.alternativeworship.org Many people who lead prayer in their church often write out their prayers. But does this work as effectively in more spontaneous alternative worship services? How can it be done more effectively? Here some tips, some common mistakes, and some ideas.
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