Prayer Stations

This week we are beginning Prayer Stations at LLG’s Prayer Night (Thursday nights) (see www.lightandlifegoleta.org for more details).

Here’s the format for this week:

We are going to have four stations available for prayer.  The four stations will be Global Concerns, Local Churches, LLG Concerns, Personal Concerns (including all manner of healing).  At the altar, the Lord’s Table will be prepared for those who wish to partake.  I will be there to facilitate the giving of that sacrament.  One or two elders will be available at the Personal Concerns area to pray and anoint with oil whosoever might request that.

There will be no facilitator when you come in (althought I will be giving directions for the first few weeks, presumably, until we get the hang of it).  At each prayer station, however, there will be an altar of sorts, where prayer station sponsors will decorate and prepare the areas with appropriate icons, candles, photos, maps, that will assist prayers.  Also, each table will have a small piece of paper with specific prayer concerns and appropriate Scripture passages.  The pews will be arranged in a semi-circle around each prayer station.  People are encouraged to pray in any appropriate Biblical posture they choose (kneeling, prostrate, standing, arms raised, seated, etc.).  There will be soft, worshipful music playing throughout the time.

Tracey and I (and many others) are really looking forward to this chapter in our church’s life.  Prayer has been stirring in our church for several months now and this is a very appropriate next step as we see it.  I am particularly grateful to Deb H. who saw such a clear vision for the prayer stations and really helped it come to pass with her encouragement.  Hope to see you there!