The Mystery & Power of Prayer
Author: Mark Fenstermacher
March 05, 2021
Dear Friends,
Prayer is one of the keys to being fully alive, I believe.
Scripture shows us that prayer was something Jesus did often even though (John 1 and Philippians 2) we're told the Carpenter was God in the flesh. If Jesus slipped away to pray, then surely there must be something to this as key to life.
Author Anne Lamott says the three essential prayers are Help, Thanks and Wow (prayers of petition, prayers of thanksgiving, and prayers of praise).
Pastor Adam Hamilton of Church of the Resurrection (UMC) in Kansas City says prayer comes down to two basic phrases: "Thank you" and "I love you."
Please take some time to watch the video below that we recorded this week on the basics of prayer. It may be helpful to you or someone you know who is puzzled by prayer and how to get started in living a soul-full life. Join us for a few minutes of conversation about the mystery and power of prayer.
IN-PERSON WORSHIP begins again on Sunday, March 21, with two identical services at 8:30 and 11. Nursery care will be available but there will be (as we get started) no children's or youth Sunday school classes.
HOLY WEEK SERVICES
Holy (or Maundy) Thursday
- 5-6pm - The Sanctuary and the Prayer Room will be open for persons who wish to come for a time of private prayer, reflection and lament.
- 6:30pm - Maundy Thursday Worship with hymns, prayers, a message by Pastor Mark, and Communion.
Good Friday
- 12-3pm - The Sanctuary and the Prayer Room will be open for persons who wish to come for a time of private prayer, reflection and lament. (A brief scripture reading and prayer by a pastor will be offered in the Sanctuary at 12 Noon and at 3pm)
- 5-6pm - The Sanctuary and the Prayer Room will be open for persons who wish to come for a time of private prayer, reflection and lament.
- 6:30pm - Good Friday Tenebrae Worship - hymns, scripture readings, prayers and a message by Pastor Nikki.
Easter Sunday
- 8:30, 9:50 and 11 - Easter Sunday Worship services (all in a traditional/classic style). We would encourage regular attenders at 8:30 to "shift over" to another service to provide space for guests.
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