Praying
The Praying Ministry helps you grow your prayer life by providing prayer support, as well as teaching, training and equipping members of the congregation to engage intentionally in prayer, contemplatively, meditatively and vocally.
As Christians, we are encouraged to love one another, rejoice in the Lord and pray without ceasing. Prayer is our connection with our Father, to communicate with Him what is going on in our lives and the life of our congregation, and to listen as He leads us by the Holy Spirit. Prayer is an expression of our love for God and for one another. Through prayer, we encourage and nurture a stronger, deeper relationship with God; and, In prayer, we intercede for and support one another.
As believers, we are called to pray for one another and we need all of our members to join together in the prayer life of our congregation. By joining the Praying Ministry Team, and praying for your brothers and sisters in Christ, you have many opportunities to be a blessing and to be blessed. You can choose your involvement based on your availability, level of comfort, and guidance from the Holy Spirit.
Prayer Warriors
Pray individually throughout the week for the needs of others; for those on the Prayer List in the Food for the Flock weekly newsletter; for our church leaders; for our congregation, community and worldwide church.
Prayer Groups
Start, lead or participate in small group prayer, where members come together to pray as the Holy Spirit leads them, or to study and learn more about prayer and praying.
Prayer Requests
The ASLC Prayer Team welcomes your requests for prayer for yourself, your family and friends. Please make sure that you have permission before submitting a prayer request on behalf of someone else. Confidentiality requests are strictly honored - all prayer requests are sent to our Prayer Ministry Director to share with the prayer team, unless confidentiality is requested. If you would like the prayer request listed in The Food for the Flock, please designate the timeframe you would like it listed (short or long term).
A prayer request may be made via any of the following methods:
Use the online form.
Send an email to the Prayer Team at: prayers@allshepherds.org
Complete a prayer request card located in the sanctuary seatbacks, and place them either in the collection plate on Sunday morning or in the wooden prayer box in the lobby.
If you would like a pastor to contact you, please call or email the church office: 740-548-0115 or aslcoffice@allshepherds.org
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. ”
Prayer Chain
These dedicated individuals are linked together to receive notice of, and respond quickly to, special need or urgent prayer requests. Prayer Chain members receive requests via email or text message.
Loving Hands Prayer Shawl Ministry
Handmade shawls provide comfort and support to individuals experiencing a special concern in their lives. Shawls are prayed over while being made and blessed before being presented.