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       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

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  • HOME
  • ABOUT US
    • Location
    • Our Staff
    • Committees
    • FUMER Flame Newsletter
    • Finance >
      • Quarterly Letter
      • Ways to Give
      • Endowment Fund
      • Swank Scholarship Form
    • Building Use >
      • Building Use Guidelines
      • How To Schedule an Event at FUMER
      • Building Use Request Form
      • Building Use Fees
      • Kitchen Use Request Form
      • Building Use Insurance Form
      • Gym Use Agreement
      • Building Use Groups
    • Web Privacy Policy
    • Contact Us
  • CONNECT
    • Connection Card
    • Service Times
    • Music
    • Electronic Bulletin - The Friday Five
    • Congregational Prayers
    • Join Prayer Chain
    • Prayer Requests
    • Military Personnel
  • GROW
    • Small Groups
    • Kidz Worship
    • Youth
    • Nursery
    • VBS
    • Michigan UM Camps
    • Child Protection Policy
  • SERVE
    • Small Blessings
    • UMW
    • Backpack Program
    • Grief Support
    • Missions >
      • Hungry World
      • Mission Trips
      • Our Missionaries
    • Community Outreach >
      • Hearts & Hands
      • Red Cross Blood Drives
      • Community Christian Action Group
  • Media
    • Sunday Worship >
      • Great Dates
      • Hopeful Expectation
      • Living Prayer
      • Life, Money, Hope
      • Friend-Raiser
      • Washed
      • I Am Methodist
      • Unexpected Saints