St. Luke's Prayer Ministry
The St. Luke's Prayer Ministry Team is involved in intercessory prayer. Intercessory prayer is the act of praying on behalf of others. Our Book of Order explains it this way, 'In intercession we plead for others, on behalf of others, and for the whole world.' (W-2.1002) A more elaborate explanation is found in W-3.3506:
As the people respond to the Word, prayers of intercession are offered for
- the Church universal, its ministry and those who minister, that the world might believe;
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the world, those in distress or special need, and all in authority, that peace and justice might prevail;
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the nation, the state, local communities, and those who govern in them, that they may know and have strength to do what is right.
The following is only a partial list of those for whom we are to offer up intercessory prayers:
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all authority (1 Timothy 2:2)
ministers (Philippians 1:19)
the Church (Psalm 122:6)
friends (Job 42:8)
fellow countrymen (Romans 10:1) |
the sick (James 5:14)
enemies (Jeremiah 29:7)
those who persecute us (Matthew 5:44)
those who forsake us (2 Timothy 4:16)
all people (1 Timothy 2:1) |
The Bible is clear that all Christians are called to be intercessors. What a wonderful and exalted privilege we have in being able to come boldly before the throne of Almighty God with our prayers and requests. Praise Him for His incredible mercy and love!
If you have a prayer request, please contact Sally Hawkins at (770) 393-1424.
If you'd like to become part of the St. Luke's Prayer Ministry Team, please contact Wayne Radloff at (404) 668-7647.
