The Prayer Team for our “Reaching Up, Reaching Out” Capital Campaign is planning a special prayer event from 9 a.m. until Noon on Saturday, May 3rd. Called Reaching Up In Prayer, it will be an opportunity for members and friends of FUMER to come and spend some time praying for our church, its missions, its vision, & any other concerns on their hearts.
It will take place on the 2nd floor of the church (see map below), where seven different Prayer Stations will be set up. Each Station will have its own theme:
• First United Methodist Church
• Our Community
• Our Nation
• Our World, Families, Praise & Gratitude
• Personal Walk With Christ
There will be prayer “helps” at each Station, such as Bibles, a list of suggested topics to pray about, a printed prayer to use if desired, votive candles to light, & cards to write thoughts or prayer requests on.
There is no set schedule – come when you can, and stay for as long as you like. You may visit as many of the Stations as you want, in whatever order you choose. Feel free to stand, sit or kneel as you pray. Our hope is that you will know that your unique & individual prayers are heard, and also feel a sense of connection and community with our church through taking part in this experience.
All ages are welcome, and child care will be available in the church nursery. Please join us – to be blessed and to be a blessing – in Reaching Up in Prayeron Saturday, May 3rd!
Can’t come to the church that morning? You can still participate, by praying at whatever time & place works for you. Here are some prayer topics that we are suggesting for each Prayer Station, to help “jump start” your prayer time (printed copies are available in the church office or can be mailed to you on request):
First United Methodist Church of Eaton Rapids
Our church staff & leadership
The upcoming change of pastors
FUMER’s ministries & mission projects
Our Youth, Sunday School, & VBS programs
The “Reaching UP, Reaching OUT” Capital Campaign
Our Community
Specific persons & needs here in the Eaton Rapids area
God’s guidance for our local elected officials
Area schools & youth
FUMER’s involvement in the community
Area groups that use FUMER’s facilities
Our Nation
God’s guidance for our elected officials in our state & national governments
Those suffering from storms, drought, & other natural disasters
Those suffering from shootings or other violent acts
That Christians may have a positive impact on today’s culture
FUMER’s involvement in our state & nation through work mission trips, UMCOR, etc.
Our World
God’s presence in global situations & guidance for world leaders
For those suffering from natural or man-made disasters
Countries/regions experiencing armed conflict
Persecuted Christians worldwide
For organizations that FUMER supports through our Hungry World offerings
Families
Your immediate family, other relatives & special people in your life
Our church family
Those serving in the military & their families here at home
Those struggling with employment & financial issues
Those who are ill, grieving, or struggling in relationships
Praise & Gratitude
Praise God for who He is
Praise God for all that he has done & will do
Think of specific ways God has blessed you & answered your prayers
Rejoice & thank God!
Personal Walk With Christ
Reflect on your personal relationship with Jesus Christ
Confess your sins & ask God to forgive them
Lift up things that you are struggling with at this time
Ask for God’s guidance in dealing with these struggles
Seek God’s guidance about your pledge to the Capital Campaign
It will take place on the 2nd floor of the church (see map below), where seven different Prayer Stations will be set up. Each Station will have its own theme:
• First United Methodist Church
• Our Community
• Our Nation
• Our World, Families, Praise & Gratitude
• Personal Walk With Christ
There will be prayer “helps” at each Station, such as Bibles, a list of suggested topics to pray about, a printed prayer to use if desired, votive candles to light, & cards to write thoughts or prayer requests on.
There is no set schedule – come when you can, and stay for as long as you like. You may visit as many of the Stations as you want, in whatever order you choose. Feel free to stand, sit or kneel as you pray. Our hope is that you will know that your unique & individual prayers are heard, and also feel a sense of connection and community with our church through taking part in this experience.
All ages are welcome, and child care will be available in the church nursery. Please join us – to be blessed and to be a blessing – in Reaching Up in Prayeron Saturday, May 3rd!
Can’t come to the church that morning? You can still participate, by praying at whatever time & place works for you. Here are some prayer topics that we are suggesting for each Prayer Station, to help “jump start” your prayer time (printed copies are available in the church office or can be mailed to you on request):
First United Methodist Church of Eaton Rapids
Our church staff & leadership
The upcoming change of pastors
FUMER’s ministries & mission projects
Our Youth, Sunday School, & VBS programs
The “Reaching UP, Reaching OUT” Capital Campaign
Our Community
Specific persons & needs here in the Eaton Rapids area
God’s guidance for our local elected officials
Area schools & youth
FUMER’s involvement in the community
Area groups that use FUMER’s facilities
Our Nation
God’s guidance for our elected officials in our state & national governments
Those suffering from storms, drought, & other natural disasters
Those suffering from shootings or other violent acts
That Christians may have a positive impact on today’s culture
FUMER’s involvement in our state & nation through work mission trips, UMCOR, etc.
Our World
God’s presence in global situations & guidance for world leaders
For those suffering from natural or man-made disasters
Countries/regions experiencing armed conflict
Persecuted Christians worldwide
For organizations that FUMER supports through our Hungry World offerings
Families
Your immediate family, other relatives & special people in your life
Our church family
Those serving in the military & their families here at home
Those struggling with employment & financial issues
Those who are ill, grieving, or struggling in relationships
Praise & Gratitude
Praise God for who He is
Praise God for all that he has done & will do
Think of specific ways God has blessed you & answered your prayers
Rejoice & thank God!
Personal Walk With Christ
Reflect on your personal relationship with Jesus Christ
Confess your sins & ask God to forgive them
Lift up things that you are struggling with at this time
Ask for God’s guidance in dealing with these struggles
Seek God’s guidance about your pledge to the Capital Campaign
