Why is prayer important?

 

The simple answer is . . . we can’t do it on our own. We need God and each other. Woven throughout the Bible we find an invitation to be in relationship with God and to fellowship with others. Prayer is not only a conversation with God, but it is communion with God.

 

Along with entering the presence of God through prayer, we also have God’s full and loving attention. We have open access to the ear of our Father, and this is critically important in our life of faith. God desires for us to spend time in     prayer. We ask for guidance, and God provides the answer. Prayer 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.

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Please contact Lynn White at 796-3362 or

lynnw@christmemorial.org for more information.

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Sunday Morning Prayer

 

Sunday Morning Prayer

Sunday mornings, 7:30-8:15am

Contact:  Lynn White

Prayer Room, just off the Fireside Cafe

 

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. Contact Lynn at lynnw@christmemorial.org with questions.

 

Mid-Week Prayer

 

Women Praying on Mondays

Monday mornings, 10-11am

Facilitator:  Lynn White

Chapel, just inside Entrance E or virtual group via Zoom

 

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 most of the time is spent simply praying together. Attend when you can! Contact Lynn at lynnw@christmemorial.org with questions.

 

Moms / Grandmothers in Prayer

Tuesday mornings, 10-11am

Facilitator:  Linda Aalderink

Virtual group via Zoom

 

God's power is unleashed through our prayers! We live in a culture that seeks to blind our children to the reality of God's love for them. Praying with other moms for our children and schools breaks through these barriers, impacting them for Christ. Start or find a local Moms in Prayer group by calling/texting Linda Aalderink at 836-9256.

 

Moms in Prayer for Holland High School

Tuesday mornings, 11am-Noon

Facilitator:  Sandy VanRavenswaay

Virtual group via Zoom

 

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 836-9256.

 

Tuesday Noon Prayer - Praying for Your Business or Workplace

Tuesday mid-day, Noon-1pm

Facilitators:  Mari Martin and Gary Veurink

Virtual group via Zoom

 

Everyone’s time is precious! This Tuesday time of prayer is designed for busy people in the workforce whose schedules are constrained and who may not have an hour to join one of the other times of prayer at Christ Memorial. 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, or anything else that is on your heart.  This time of prayer is for both men and women.

Contact Mari at mari@psgteam.com or Gary at  grveurink@sbcglobal.net with questions.

 

Wednesday Noon Prayer

Wednesday mid-day, Noon-1pm

Facilitator:  Lynn White

Virtual group via Zoom

 
Whether you are new to prayer and wanting to learn more or a seasoned veteran, we would like to invite you to join us.  During our time together we will 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! Contact Lynn at lynnw@christmemorial.org with questions.

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Women Praying on Wednesdays

Wednesday nights, 6-7pm

Contact: Barb Kiekintveld or Lynn White

Virtual group via Zoom

 

This prayer group is learning and growing together, relying on the Holy Spirit to lead and empower us as we seek God in prayer. We spend time each week in adoration and praise, confession, thanksgiving, and intercession. We pray specifically for Christ Memorial Church, the needs of individuals in our church family, and the needs of our own families and others.  We also pray for our nation and world.

 

Beginning in January, we will be part of the church-wide study reading the book, My One Word by Mike Ashcraft and Rachel Olsen - although we will still be spending most of our time in prayer. Following that we will select another book that encourages us in prayer. We welcome any woman, even if you don’t have much experience praying in groups. We would love to have you join us! Contact Lynn at lynnw@christmemorial.org with questions.

 

Thursday Prayer for Men

Thursday mid-day, 11am-12:30pm

Facilitator:  Paul Moerland

Meeting simultaneously in-person (Prayer Room, off of the Fireside Cafe) and as a virtual group via Zoom

 

Men, if you are interested in growing your relationship with God through prayer, please join us. We use the ACTS method of prayer:  Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, and Supplication. Participate as often as you can!  Contact Paul Moerland at kpmoerland@gmail.com with questions.