WE WOULD LOVE TO PRAY FOR YOU! SHARE YOUR PRAYER REQUEST BELOW
There are four ways to share your prayer request:
PUBLICLY - Your request will be posted on our PRIVATE FB - First Church Prays page.
ANONYMOUS - Your prayer request will be shared with no name attached to it.
DON'T SHARE - Your prayer request will not be shared with anyone other than the prayer coordinator.
ONE-ON-ONE PRAYER - Someone will contact you for one-on-one prayer either in person or over the phone.
PRAYER MINISTRY
If you enjoy praying alone, behind the scenes, in small groups, or one-on-one with others requesting prayer, we have opportunities for you to serve in Prayer Ministry. For more information, email Pastor Tracey.
MOMS IN PRAYER
God is working miracles in our kids’ lives, in our schools and in us. His power is unleashed through our prayers! —Sally Burke, Moms in Prayer International President
Moms, join us to discover how to pray for our students, schools, teachers & administrators.
Groups available for moms with children or grandchildren of all ages.
Email Pastor Tracey for more information.
INNER HEALING PRAYER
God is our hope and healer. All of us experience difficult times in our lives. Hurts from the past and present wounds can prevent individuals from living from their God-given identity in Christ. The Inner Healing Ministry seeks to help people receive healing from hurts, emotional pain, and inner bondage. Our team works to guide people into freedom, enabling them to live out their God- given destinies. You can schedule an appointment with the Inner Healing Ministry Team, consisting of lay leaders who have received training on inner healing.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please email Pastor Tracey.
REQUEST A PRAYER SHAWL
First Church has a ministry of dedicated women who knit prayer shawls each week. The shawls are a reminder that someone prayed over you while she was knitting the shawl and continue to pray for you in your time of need. To request a prayer shawl, call the church office at 269.983.1524 or email Pastor Tracey.
FALL 2024 CLASS OFFERINGS
HOW TO PRAY BY PETE GREIG
Is prayer the most challenging area of your Christian journey? It doesn’t have to be. Pete Greig, one of the founders of 24-7 Prayer International, is passionate about introducing people to simple, honest, relevant conversations with God.
How to Pray is a raw, real, and relevant look at prayer for everyone–from the committed follower of Jesus to the skeptic and the scared. Full of biblically sound wisdom, How to Pray will offer honest encouragement and real-life methods to refresh your spirit and help you practice life-giving and life changing prayer.
Available at St. Joe and Benton Heights Campus
PHYSICAL AND INNER HEALING
Jesus still heals today, both of our physical and emotional hurts. This class will focus on deepening your relationship with the Lord, learning how to hear from Him, and being empowered by the Holy Spirit to bring healing to those around you. You will also learn how to do ministry with people who are experiencing emotional hurts and pains to help them get freedom. Come join the adventure with the Healing Ministry of Jesus!
When: Thursday Evenings 6:30 PM – 8:15 PM
Where: St. Joseph Campus
Date: Begins Thursday, September 19th
Tracey Harlan
Pastor of Congregational Prayer and Care
Prayer Resources
Helpful tools to engage in a meaningful and intentional prayer life.
Gratitude Prayer Prompts: Download Here
ACTS Prayer Model: Download Here
Scripture to pray when you’re anxious: Download Here
Bible verses to pray over children: Download Here
How to Pray: A Simple Guide for Normal People” – Pete Greig
“Prayer” – Timothy Keller
Pray First: The Transformational Power of a Life Built on Prayer” – Chris Hodges
“Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools” – Tyler Staton
“God On Mute” – Pete Greig
“How to Hear God” – Pete Greig
Discerning the Voice of God” – Priscilla Shirer
“Prayers to Move Your Mountains”
“Pray the Scripture for Your Children” – Jodie Berndt
“Pray the Scripture for Your Teens” – Jodie Berndt
“Pray the Scripture for Your Marriage” – Jodie Berndt