Praying during the COVID-19 Pandemic
As I read the headlines, I see stories of pain and stories of hope. Here are some things that beckon the church to pray during this pandemic.
Join the conversation! Here's the place to connect with prayer coordinators, members of prayer teams, and others who are passionate about prayer.
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As I read the headlines, I see stories of pain and stories of hope. Here are some things that beckon the church to pray during this pandemic.
Now is a good time to bow and join together in prayer. Read this shared message from Christianity Today.
This resource utilizes each finger and its size and use as a reminder for items to hold in prayer. Good for all ages.
Why focus on developing the missional practice of prayer? Maybe prayer is about changing us, shaping us, and sending us into our neighborhood and the world.
God has been changing this world through the mission work of the CRC for more than 125 years. Join us in this prayer adapted from The Worship Sourcebook celebrating God's mission of building his kingdom on Earth.
The All Ontario Youth Convention (AOYC) is looking for your help to bless 1000 youth (and their leaders). We have planned a prayer initiative at the 2019 AOYC and we'd love your involvement!
This is a prayer for chaplains and spiritual companions to share as they walk alongside those who struggle with sleeplessness.
This is a prayer for chaplains and spiritual companions to share as they walk alongside those who are lonely.
Prayers for the broken, wounded, and hurting. This is a prayer for chaplains and spiritual companions to share as they walk alongside those who are in prison.
This is a prayer for chaplains and spiritual companions to share as they walk alongside those who struggle with chronic illness.
Prayers for the broken, wounded, and suffering. This is a prayer for chaplains and spiritual companions to share as they walk alongside those who struggle with mental illness.
Prayers for the broken, wounded, and suffering. This is a prayer for chaplains and spiritual companions to share as they walk alongside those who who are dying.
Prayers for the broken, wounded, and suffering. This is a prayer for chaplains and spiritual companions to share as they walk alongside those who face homelessness and poverty.
Prayers for the broken, wounded, and suffering. This is a prayer for chaplains and spiritual companions to share as they walk alongside those who have lost children
Prayers for the broken, wounded, and suffering. This prayer is for chaplains and spiritual companions to share as they walk alongside those who are victims of sexual violence.
One way to honour the spiritual nature of classical meetings is by opening and closing with prayer. But what to pray? Here are two prayers buried deep in the back of the 1934 red hymnal.
Please feel free to use and share these prayer cards for SERVE projects in your church!
Praying the Psalms for the “whole Christ" enriches my prayer life. It increases my appreciation for the global church, weakens the grip of individualism, and brings to life Psalms I might otherwise overlook.
Are you looking for resources on prayer? Don’t forget to check out what’s available to you through the CRC’s Digital Library.
Are you looking for resources on prayer? Check out these recorded webinars on The Network for some great teaching.
I wrote this congregational prayer called "Do Not Worry" based on Matthew 6:25-27 for today's church service. This prayer affirms that God has a plan for creation (and for us) in both the sadness and the joy.
How do we pray for upcoming elections and seek God's face for our country? Eldean Kamp, Prayer Coordinator for Classis British Columbia South East, found and shared this timely resource.
All are cordially invited to attend the International School of Prayer on Friday, Sept 25 with Rev. Nam Soo Choi of Korea, the leader of an international prayer movement.
Listen and learn with other leaders about how to foster conversational small group prayer. This webinar was led by Sam Huizenga and attended by Coffee Break and small group leaders from the US and Canada.
Watch this newly released video for Prayer Summit 2015! The Summit provides opportunities to learn how to pray, build a prayer ministry, and partner in prayer with other organizations and congregations.