Hearing God—Pump Up the Volume
Saturday, April 10, 8:30-noon, Parish Center

In this new training, you’ll learn and experience what it means to hear God’s voice more clearly. Specifically, you’ll tune in to the ways God speaks and the ways you can develop a listening heart.

God desires to speak to you, to encourage you, and to bring encouragement to the body through you. Together, we’ll learn more about how we can receive his heart and share his heart with others as we listen. Led by Pastor Denis, and Susan and Dave Carson.

Please let Susan know if you plan to attend.

Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them. — Matthew 18:19-20

Do you feel ill-equipped to pray with another? Is there something that just holds you back from praying aloud for another's need or concern?

Rest assured that most of us have felt that way. There's sometimes a sense that we are going to pray in a way that makes us sound less-spiritual than so-and-so. Sometimes we fear that we are presenting ourselves as more spiritual than we are, that we are not spiritual enough to put ourselves out there. But beloved, know that you are encouraged by the Savior himself to pray with and for one another. (Matthew 18:19-20)  He trusts you to pray. Know that you are praying to God, not an audience but to the most gentle Savior, Jesus. God just wants to hear from us as a family. And, know, too, that you are not judged in this community for how you pray. Know deeply in your heart that your prayers are vital to the spiritual health of MCC.  You are needed.

Let us help you overcome the fear of praying aloud or with others. Contact us about joining a prayer team where you will serve with someone experienced and you can safely venture into a ministry for others that touches the very heart of God. We guarantee you will be blessed.

Contact us to learn more about the Prayer Ministry.  No obligation.  Just let us know you'd like to explore the prayer ministry.  We're happy to just join you in seeking God's will for your life and service in the community at MCC.  

Pentecost Sunday, May 31,2009, is a Global Day of Prayer.  Will you join us in praying for the nations?

A Prayer for the Nations
Almighty God – Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
Together with believers all over the world,
We gather today to glorify Your Name.
You are the Creator of heaven and earth.
There is no one like You, holy and righteous in all Your ways.
We submit to Your authority as King of the universe.
We pray with one voice to enthrone YOU in our heart and to honor You before the world.

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Would you like to grow in your ability to hear God in prayer? Together, we’ll learn about and practice listening prayer — two-way communication with the Father that brings new levels of intimacy to our lives with him. Topics will include Jesus’ secret life with the Father, practices for cultivating lives of prayer, and a model for meditating on and hearing God through his Word.

Listening Prayer: Developing Your Secret Life with God
May 2, 2009   8:30-12:30
Parish Center

Please let Susan know if you plan to attend — or just show up.
A light breakfast will be provided.