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God works his wonders through prayer. Basic as it is, prayer is often a hard habit to form. That’s why the Vine provides ample room for making our requests known to God.
After the sermon each person is welcome to say a short prayer for our church, neighbors, or world, ending with "Lord, in your mercy." The rest of us express agreement by saying, "Amen." Have a prayer request? |
At any time during the liturgy, worshipers may use the prayer bench in the back of the sanctuary. Prayer ministers are available, if desired. Beneath the bench is a prayer book in which you may write your needs. The pastors pray over that book every Saturday morning.
The last week of August we gather every night for devoted prayer, putting our plans for the new church year in the Lord's care. |
Although God calls us into periods of suffering, his ultimate desire is to heal and restore his people. Instead of dismissing every ailment as God's will, we want to submit our bodies to Christ and his work of healing. So every few months we hold a healing service for those struggling with a major illness. Prior to the service they meet with other Christians to determine whether they have unconfessed sin and whether they have faith in God for healing. Then we anoint them with oil, lay our hands on them, and submit their bodies and souls for healing and redemption. Need healing? |
