Why is prayer important?

 

The simple answer is . . . we can’t do it on our own. Woven throughout the Bible from the times of Adam and Eve to the New Testament apostles, we find an invitation to be  in relationship with God. Prayer is not only a conversation with God, but it is communion with God.

 

Along with entering into the presence of God through prayer, we also have God’s full and loving attention. We have open access to the ear of God, and this is critically important in our life of faith. God desires us to spend time in prayer. We ask for guidance, and God delivers the answer. It is taking the time to know God and to be renewed in God’s divine presence. God’s Holy Spirit moves in, around and through us in response to our prayers. Prayer is a means of growing in faith and dependence on God and learning to trust in God’s answers and provisions.

 

Knowing the importance and value of prayer, and realizing that a variety of days and times makes it possible and easier for people to participate, we offer numerous opportunities for you to join with others in prayer.

 

For more information, contact

Jose Duran at 616.796.3352 or josed@christmemorial.org

or Lynn White at 616.796.3362 or lynnw@christmemorial.org.

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Sunday Morning Prayer

 

Sunday Morning Prayer

Sunday mornings (7:30 - 8:15 AM)

Facilitators: Bill Brownson & Jose Duran

Prayer Room

 

Everyone is welcome to join this early morning prayer group as we gather together to pray for our services, our church staff, the elders and deacons, the members and attenders within our congregation, along with those that we each encounter and interact with in our day-to-day activities.

 

Sunday Morning Pre-Service Prayer 

Sunday mornings (8:15 - 8:50 AM)

Facilitator: Phyl Langejans

Prayer Room

 

Men and women, youth and children are welcome to join this morning time of prayer as we gather together to pray for important events of Christ Memorial and those in leadership. Come when you can!

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Mid-week Prayer

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Monday Morning Prayer for Christ Memorial Church

Monday mornings (7:00 - 8:00 AM)

Facilitator:  Bill Brownson

Prayer Room

 

Both men and women are welcome to join us in this early morning time of prayer for Christ Memorial Church. We pray for the church leadership, our youth trips, children, guests, members/attenders, each other, and a variety of other topics.

 

Women Praying on Mondays

Monday mornings (10:00 - 11:00 AM)

Facilitator: Lynn White

Prayer Room

 

Women, you are invited to grow in your relationship with God through prayer. Please come and join us as we gather together to pray, share, and care for each other. Each time begins with a brief reflection on prayer and then the majority of the time is spent simply praying together. Come as often as you can! 

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​Moms / Grandmothers in Prayer

Tuesday mornings (10:00 - 11:00 AM)

Facilitator: Linda Aalderink

Room 160-161

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Families and entire communities are transformed when moms gather to pray to the only One who can change a human heart. Your time spent in prayer will have a profound impact on your children and their schools, from preschool to young adult. Need more information? Call/text Linda Aalderink at 616.836.9256.

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Moms in Prayer for Holland High School

Tuesday mornings (11:00 AM - Noon)

Facilitator: Sandy VanRavenswaay

Room 162

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Families and entire communities are transformed when moms gather to pray to the only One who can change a human heart. Your time spent in prayer will have a profound impact on your children and their schools, from preschool to young adult. Need more information? Call/text Linda Aalderink at 616.836.9256.

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Praying for Your Workplace

Tuesday mid-day (Noon - 1:00 PM)

Facilitators: Gary Veurink & Jose Duran

Prayer Room

 

Everyone’s time is precious! This Tuesday time of prayer is designed for busy people in the workforce whose schedules are constrained and who don’t have an hour to join one of the other times of prayer. We will adjust to your schedule             during  this time set aside for prayer. You can come and go within your time limits and not feel you are  being improper. We’ll listen to your needs, especially how we can pray for your business or workplace, enjoy a brief time of fellowship, pray, and go!  This is for both men and women, intended to serve those on a tight time-budget! Contact Jose   at josed@christmemorial.org for more information.  (If you are unable to leave your workplace at all and yet want the  church to be praying with you, please let us know.  Arrangements can be made to have us come to your workplace.)

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Wednesday Noon Prayer

​Wednesday mid-day (Noon - 1:00 PM)

Winter session begins January 15

Facilitators:  Lynn White & Jose Duran

Prayer Room

 

Whether you are new to prayer and wanting to learn more or a seasoned veteran, we would like to invite you to join us in this time of prayer. During this time we’ll come together and pray for one another, as well as our church. You are welcome to attend every week, every other week, once a month, for half an hour or for an hour; whatever works best for your schedule!

 

Women Praying on Wednesdays

Wednesday evenings (6:00 - 7:00 PM)

Contact:  Lynn White

Prayer Room

 

This group is exploring the power of the Holy Spirit in prayer. We are studying and learning this "Pentecost" power for the 2020 world. We are studying the book, Pray the Word for Your Church  book and  searching the scriptures that are suggested. This is a time of learning from one another how to hear the Holy Spirit, God's voice, therefore communicating with Him and His heart. All are welcome.

 

Thursday Prayer for Men

Thursday mid-day (11:00 AM - 12:30 PM)

Facilitator: Paul Moerland

 

Men, if you are interested in growing your relationship with God through prayer, please join us. Each time begins with a short Bible lesson followed by a time of fellowship and praying together. Come as often as you can!  For more information, email Paul Moerland at kpmoerland@gmail.com.

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Moms in Prayer for Holland West

Friday mornings (9:00 - 10:00 AM)

Resumes January 10, meeting every other week

Facilitator: Kristin VanDyke

Prayer Room

 

Families and entire communities are transformed when moms gather to pray to the only One who can change a human heart. Your time spent in prayer will have a profound impact on your children and their schools, from preschool to young adult. Need more information? Call/text Linda Aalderink at 616.836.9256.